This is a continuation of my previous blog post, “Communicating the value of IWMS to your CFO” where I discussed how to talk about the value of an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) specifically to your CFO. Today I am going to continue my blog series where I am discussing each level of the C-Suite... Read more »
Understanding Executive Value Did you know that real estate is the second highest cost to most organizations? This proves how important it is for companies to reduce the costs of their operations and obtain competitive advantage in the market place. It is important to understand the different insights from all members of the executive team... Read more »
Healthcare is one of the most dynamic and complex industries in the world. The uncertainty that hospitals face (regulatory demands, governmental mandates, patient satisfaction, etc.) puts them in a challenging position. Many important factors are just simply out of their control. So what do you do when you can’t control everything around you? You control... Read more »
Business Information Modeling (BIM) has transformed architecture, engineering and construction. However the great potential of BIM is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant information not just during design and construction for a single building, but also throughout the lifecycle of an entire portfolio of facilities. The use of BIM technology in the operational phase of... Read more »
We are ecstatic about the latest software release of our Integrated Workplace Management System, FM:Interact. We are constantly improving our software to provide our customers with the best in class solution to help them more effectively manage their facilities. We have made some huge improvements to our product—from the look and feel of the interface... Read more »
FM:Systems first broke the news of our powerful new reporting engine earlier this year at our annual User Conference, and it was immediately apparent how thrilled our customers were that this functionality was coming. The excitement has been growing drastically since then and I’m excited to have the opportunity to tell you a little bit... Read more »
What is the Internet of Things? (IoT) There is a tremendous amount of interest and hype around the Internet of Things (IoT) which for the broader world of physical objects is similar to the momentum experienced by BIM for AEC in the early 2000’s. According to Wikipedia a British entrepreneur first used the phrase, “Internet... Read more »
I had the honor of attending the first international conference that FM:Systems was an exhibitor at on June 8-9 in Milan, Italy. The European Facility Management Conference (EFMC) is the largest conference of facility management executives throughout Europe and other countries. The conference was two full days and consisted of different presentation tracks, an industry... Read more »
The Future of Buildings The FM:Systems User Conference is always the most exciting time of year—we work with our customers and business partners throughout the year and our conference allows us to meet them in person and spend a few days learning more about FM:Interact. Each year our conference continues to grow, not only in... Read more »
Many facility team members that I speak with understand the value of IWMS/CAFM solutions and how it can be used to turn tough challenges into results. This includes areas such as reducing costs and managing facilities more effectively across an entire real estate portfolio. If your organization doesn’t have access to one of these facility management software... Read more »