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 »
Giving Back to the Community Two years ago FM:Systems generously donated six refurbished laptops and money to purchase a generator to CODEP, a program that provides Haitians with basic tools and knowledge in order to help them build better lives for themselves. FM:Systems partnered with CODEP in an effort to help Haitians develop everyday skills... Read more »
Where do you rate? Before you can get to where you want to go you first have to know where you are. That is why we created the Stages of Excellence, a document that can help real estate and facility professionals like yourself evaluate where they are in terms of using software solutions to manage... Read more »
Introduction Building owners are widely embracing Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a core part of their design and construction process and now are beginning to extend the value of BIM to the entire lifecycle of a facility or portfolio of facilities. Lifecycle BIM is the collaborative model based process for creating, maintaining and utilizing building... Read more »
Increased mobility and the evolving workplace is increasing the need for greater flexibility in how organizations use their available space and assets and is pushing facilities professionals into new territories unimagined just a few years ago. FM:Systems has been rapidly evolving new capabilities to meet these demands which are being enabled by maturing technologies such... Read more »