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Aramark introduces building and asset management solution for worksites

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November 12, 2020

Aramark Corp., a provider of convenience services, facilities management and uniforms, has introduced a building and asset management solution called Aramark Intelligent Workplace Experience, or AIWX Connect, designed for owners and operators to help them deliver a safer and better performing workplace experience, according to a press release.

AIWX Connect uses digital inputs from building systems, wireless sensors and occupant feedback to provide real-time data about building performance, occupant satisfaction and space utilization. AIWX Connect solves for the variables of knowing when, where and, most importantly, how to allocate resources to the most needed areas, based on actual demand.

"COVID-19 has increased the need for building managers to better understand employee traffic patterns and how workspace is utilized, to ensure the office is properly maintained," John Hanner, president, Aramark's facilities services division, said in the release. "AIWX Connect combines the power of data with the knowledge of operations, to create safer environments and improved building performance."

Features include:

• Utilization of space, and time-of-day intensity that informs longer-term operational and capital planning decisions.
• Demand-driven cleaning – wireless sensors identify areas of high and low cleaning demand based on occupancy and space utilization, allowing for intelligent reallocation of resources to deliver increased cleaning frequencies and in the most needed areas.
• Occupant satisfaction and improved service response – touchless systems in restrooms capture occupant satisfaction and requests for service. Information is received in real-time, allowing for immediate corrective action. Digital inputs alert managers about immediate service needs, and trend data empowers predictive analytics.
• Indoor air quality – air flow technology monitors environmental conditions, such as temperature and CO2 levels. Ventilation system performance data supports maintaining a safer indoor environment.
• Energy management – environmental sensors allow energy heating and cooling systems to operate based on occupancy demand, rather than fixed schedules, helping reduce energy cost and consumption.
• Refrigeration monitoring – temperature sensing protects both perishable and non-perishable consumer goods on shelves and in storage, with actionable alerts to improve food safety and cost avoidance.

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