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May 16, 2019

New Research Shows the Impact of Space Management Technology on Employee Experience and Bottom Line Growth

Self-Assessment Available Online, Benchmarks Six Categories of Workplace Management Maturity for Becoming Best-in-Class RALEIGH, N.C. – 5/16/2019 – A new study conducted by independent market research firm Verdantix, commissioned by FM:Systems, finds that organizations investing in technologies that provide a complete view of how their space is being used, and leveraging the data for strategic... Read more »

March 12, 2019

Verdantix Benchmark Highlights Six Leaders In The Growing IWMS Market

This detailed benchmark highlights that the market for IWMS solutions is currently thriving. 2018 was one of the hottest years for new IWMS implementations boosted by buyer interest in modules for lease compliance and strategic space management.

August 29, 2018

Seattle Children’s Hospital Selects FM:Systems Integrated Workplace Management Solution

FM:Systems, a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, announced today that Seattle Children’s Hospital has selected FM:Interact as their software platform for the management and reporting of their facility data enterprise-wide.

April 12, 2018

Independent Research Firm Names FM:Systems the Top Performer in Space Management and Workplace Services Software

FM:Systems has been recognized as the top performer by Verdantix in their report, ‘IWMS Benchmark: Space Management And Workplace Services.’ As a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, FM:Systems differentiates its comprehensive solution with best-in-class capabilities for Space Optimization. Further, FM:Systems garnered high remarks in Workplace Services functionality in addition to its best-in-class capabilities for space management.

February 8, 2018

FM:Systems Announces the Release of Space Management Best Practice Guidelines

FM:Systems today announced the release of space management best practice guidelines based upon more than 30 years working with clients and the facility management industry. The purpose of this guide is to share the best practices that have developed in the profession over the past several decades, explain key decisions that organizations must make and discuss current trends in the use of workspace.

February 1, 2018

Zenit brings expertise in healthcare and higher education to the FM:Systems Partner Program in Quebec

Zenit, a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and consulting services firm has partnered with FM:Systems as a value added partner specializing in bringing BIM expertise to building owners in the healthcare and higher education space. FM:Systems is an innovator in the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software market.

October 18, 2017

FM:Systems Redefines the Boundaries of Space; Launches bookME for the Mobile Employee

FM:Systems, a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, announced the launch of bookME, a digital interface designed to make space management personal and give every employee DIY access to any reserve-able room, anytime, anywhere.

September 28, 2017

IMMERSIVx brings BIM and GIS expertise to the FM:Systems Partner Program

IMMERSIVx, a facilities software and consulting services firm has partnered with FM:Systems as a value added partner specializing in bringing BIM and GIS expertise to building owners and occupiers. FM:Systems is an innovator in the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software market.

August 31, 2017

Independent Research Firm Names FM:Systems a Market Leader in 2017 IWMS Green Quadrant Report

FM:Systems has been recognized as a leader by Verdantix in their 2017 Green Quadrant Analysis for IWMS. As a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, FM:Systems garnered high remarks in its breadth of functionality in addition to its best-in-class capabilities for space optimization.

August 29, 2017

FM:Systems® Appoints New Vice President of Sales

FM: Systems announced today that Skip Yakopec, a seasoned sales executive, has joined the company’s leadership team as Vice President of Sales. Yakopec brings more than 35 years of experience to FM:Systems, including extensive sales management experience with global publicly and privately held companies. Yakopec will report directly to Kurt von Koch, President of FM:Systems.

July 12, 2017

Michael Schley elected to the position of Chair of the IFMA Foundation

FM:Systems, a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, announced that CEO and Founder Michael Schley has been elected to the position of Chair for the IFMA Foundation.

June 9, 2017

CADD on the Road – 2017 FM:Systems User Conference

The CADD facilities management team has packed their bags and are hitting the road to attend the 2017 FM:Systems User Conference in sunny San Diego, California. The FM:Systems conference is hosted annually and is a great place to learn about cutting-edge facility management trends and innovations, gather best practices from industry leaders, and see the latest FM:Interact technologies.

June 8, 2017

Security Case Study: FM:Systems Implements Exago BI

Gary Hollis, VP of Software Development at FM:Systems, has been with the company for nearly a decade and was involved in its decision to implement Exago BI last year. As a facilities and real-estate management solution, FM:Systems clients include federal agencies with strict security standards, requiring that any business intelligence platform introduced also meet those governmental strictures. These needs were in addition to traditional data security requirements for multi-tenant environments, like user authorization and row-level restrictions.

April 4, 2017

FM:Systems Announces Gold Level Support for the 2017 Workplace Strategy Summit

FM:Systems announced gold level support for the 2017 Workplace Strategy Summit organized by the IFMA Foundation and to be held May 30 – June 1 in Stockholm, Sweden. The summit will feature a gathering of the leading thinkers in workplace strategy and will be held in conjunction with World Workplace Europe.

February 28, 2017

FM:Systems announces support for the newest release of Work on the Move

FM:Systems, a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, is proud to announce support for the newly released Work on the Move 2, an IFMA Foundation Publication that focuses on how the workplace is transforming in today’s highly dynamic facilities environments.

February 2, 2017

FM:Systems Secures Growth Equity Investment from Accel-KKR

FM:Systems announced it has secured a substantial investment from Accel-KKR, a leading technology-focused private equity firm. The investment will provide capital and resources to significantly accelerate product innovation, growth in new and existing markets and service offerings to support an expanding international client base and rapidly evolving market.

October 3, 2016

FM:Systems Partners with CoWorkr to bring real-time space utilization analysis to the building industry

FM:Systems, a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, announced a partnership agreement with CoWorkr, an emerging leader in the area of real-time occupancy sensing and analysis.

May 26, 2016

FM:Systems Partners with Novigos Engineering to Accelerate Growth in Italy

Novigos Engineering, an Autodesk Certified Reseller, today announced their partnership with FM:Systems to provide integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) and facility management solutions in Italy. FM:Systems is an innovator in the Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software market.

May 19, 2016

FM:Systems® Announces the Availability of FM:Interact Version 8.5 with Powerful New Business Intelligence Tools and Ease of Use

FM:Systems announced the forthcoming availability of version 8.5 of its Web-based FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. Available in June, FM:Interact version 8.5 offers new features and capabilities that will allow organizations to operate their facility portfolios more effectively by providing advanced business intelligence tools and unparalleled data visualization.

May 17, 2016

Snertill brings BIM expertise to the FM:Systems Partner Program in Iceland

Snertill, one of Autodesk’s leading partners in Iceland, has partnered with FM:Systems to extend the reach of FM:Systems capabilities to facility management customers in Iceland. FM:Systems is an innovator in the Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software market.

January 7, 2016

Brian Haines elected as Vice Chair of the National Institute of Building Science COBie Task Group

FM:Systems announced that Brian Haines, FM:Systems Director of Marketing, has been elected to the position of Vice Chair for the National Institute of Building Science (NIBS) COBie Task Group (CTG).

November 2, 2015

FM:Systems announces support for the new online FM Academic Registry

September 11, 2015

Michael Schley elected to the position of Second Vice Chair of the IFMA Foundation

FM:Systems announced that CEO and Founder Michael Schley has been elected to the position of Second Vice Chair for the IFMA Foundation. The IFMA Foundation is the charitable arm of IFMA, charged with serving society in the areas of facility management education and workforce development.

February 11, 2015

FM:Systems Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

“We are excited for Tom to join FM:Systems as our CFO said Michael Schley, CEO and Founder for FM:Systems. “His extensive experience in management and finance will be instrumental in helping guide our company through its next stage of growth.”

January 27, 2015

FM:Systems® Announces the Availability of FM:Interact Version 8.4

FM:Systems announced the availability of Version 8.4 of its Web-based FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. FM:Interact Version 8.4 offers a variety of new features and capabilities that will allow organizations to rapidly respond to change in highly dynamic facilities environments.

December 23, 2014

Michael Schley is the 2014 IFMA Foundation Trustees Award Winner

CEO and Founder Michael Schley was awarded the 2014 IFMA Foundation Trustees Award at World Workplace 2014. The award recognized his outstanding contributions to the facilities management industry and the IFMA Foundation in the area of emerging workplace strategies.

June 4, 2014

FM:Systems Announces Platinum Level Support for the 2014 Workplace Strategy Summit

“FM:Systems is proud to be a platinum sponsor for the Workplace Strategy Summit,” said Michael Schley, CEO and Founder for FM:Systems.” The traditional approaches to reactive space management are being replaced by creative, proactive ideas in workplace strategy, and the important work conducted at this summit enables us to be at the forefront of change in today’s dynamic facilities environments.”

February 24, 2014

Announcing FM:Interact 8.3

FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software today announced the availability of Version 8.3 of its Web-based FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. FM:Interact version 8.3 offers a variety of new features and capabilities that will allow organizations to rapidly respond to changing requirements across their entire real estate portfolio.

September 18, 2013

FM:Systems Partners with Cadline to Expand FM Services in the UK

FM:Systems today announced its partnership with Cadline, a Platinum Awarded Autodesk Partner specialising in the supply of innovative design technology and associated consultancy, integration and professional services covering Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Process and Plant, Structural Analysis and Facilities Management.

June 13, 2013

CADD Microsystems and FM:Systems Partner on Government Wins

CADD Microsystems, an Autodesk Platinum Partner, today announced that, in partnership with FM:Systems, it recently won contracts with four government agencies to provide facilities and space management solutions. The contracts include work with U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Postal Service.

April 18, 2013

U.S. CAD brings BIM expertise to the FM:Systems Business Partner Program

U.S. CAD, one of Autodesk’s largest Authorized Gold Resellers, today announced that it has joined the FM:Systems Certified Business Partner Program. FM:Systems is an innovator in the integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software market.

February 25, 2013

Announcing FM:Interact 8.2

“FM:Interact 8.2 gives our customers powerful new tools that will help them continue to be at the cutting-edge of facility planning” said Michael Schley, founder and CEO for FM:Systems. “We continue to work closely with our customers and our partners to develop an industry leading solution that allows them to manage facilities more effectively. With added support for alternative workspaces our customers can easily adapt to modern workplace requirements enabled by mobile technologies and a highly dynamic workforce.”

August 1, 2012

FM:Systems Partners with AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions to Enhance FM:Mobile

FM:Systems and AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions today announced a partnership to significantly enhance FM:Mobile, an application providing browser-based mobile access for the FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite.

July 18, 2012

FM:Systems Launches FM:BIM

FM:Systems continues to lead the market in connecting Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Facility Management (FM) by announcing FM:BIM. FM:BIM, a cloud-based system integrated with BIM data, helps architects, engineers and contractors share building information with owners throughout the lifecycle of the building.

May 1, 2012

FM:Systems’ Enhanced BIM Integration Breaks Down Barriers Between AEC Firms and Facility Professionals

FM:Systems, a provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software, continues to lead the market in Lifecycle Building Information Modeling (BIM) by announcing significant enhancements in its BIM Integration Component with the latest release of FM:Interact.

March 20, 2012

FM:Systems Completes NFMT 2012 COBie Challenge

FM:Systems today announced it has completed the Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) Challenge at this year’s Building Operating Management’s National Facilities Management and Technology (NFMT) Conference. FM:Systems was certified as a consumer of COBie space, asset and related attribute data.

February 28, 2012

FM:Systems Reports Record Growth in Revenue and Partnerships in 2011

FM:Systems today announced it experienced record growth in 2011, exceeding financial goals and adding new partners, product and service offerings to its portfolio.

January 31, 2012

FM:Systems Helps Harvard Pilgrim Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity

FM:Systems announced FM:Interact is enabling Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to effectively track, analyze and report facilities information to improve operational effectiveness and minimize costs.

November 22, 2011

Advanced Spatial Technologies to Deliver FM:Systems Lifecycle BIM Solution in Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific

Autodesk, Inc. a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software for the manufacturing, building, construction, media and entertainment markets, today announced it has selected FM:Systems and Advanced Spatial technologies Pty Ltd (ASt), an FM:Systems solution provider, to provide integrated building information modeling (BIM) and facility management (FM) solutions across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.

November 1, 2011

Amegy Bank Selects FM:Systems

A customer for more than ten years, Amegy Bank originally selected FM:Systems for its space management solution, but as the bank grew, so did its need for efficiency. Looking to automate all previously manual operations, Amegy upgraded to the FM:Interact Space Management and Facility Maintenance Management Modules.

October 18, 2011

FM:Systems Launches FM:Mobile

FM:Systems announced the launch of FM:Mobile, browser-based mobile access for the FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. Now, real estate and facilities professionals can access facilities information from iPhones and iPads, enabling greater flexibility and mobility in how they manage their portfolio.

September 12, 2011

FM:Systems Promotes Customer Success with New Value-Add Programs

“It’s important to continue to develop programs and services for our existing customers, and to help them expand their skills on our products,” said Michael Schley, founder and CEO, FM:Systems. “It’s all about listening to the needs of our customers and providing them with the tools they need to be successful.”

August 30, 2011

FM:Systems Continues BIM and FM International Expansion with Partners in Malaysia, Montreal, Norway and Singapore

FM:Systems announced continued global expansion, signing on partners Precision Design Solutions in Malaysia, Geomap GIS America in Montreal, PX Engineering in Norway and Crown Systems in Singapore. This comes on the heels of FM:Systems’ recent partnership with Shanghai, China-based FacilityOne.

July 26, 2011

FM:Systems Announces Support for Autodesk Revit 2012 Products

FM:Systems, a provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software, today announced support for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 and Autodesk Revit MEP 2012 software through an integration with its FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. The integration lets FM:Interact customers use BIM (Building Information Modeling) data for facility management and operations.

March 29, 2011

FM:Systems Partners with FacilityOne to Expand BIM and FM Solutions in China

Partnership answers the building information modeling needs of China’s rapid building growth and industry modernization.

March 22, 2011

FM:Systems Experiences Record Growth in Customer Acquisition and Top Line Revenue

Recently named to the Challenger quadrant of Gartner’s IWMS Magic Quadrant FM:Systems is well-positioned to become the fastest growing vendor in the market.

November 29, 2010

FM:Systems Successfully Migrates Autodesk FMDesktop Customers

FM:Systems announced that the transition of Autodesk FMDesktop customers to FM:Systems products has been a success, with more than 45 percent of Autodesk FMDesktop customers moving to the FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. Earlier this year Autodesk selected FM:Systems as its preferred industry partner for facility management and announced the transition program for FMDesktop customers.

November 11, 2010

FM:Systems Donates Percentage of Sales from FM:Interact Sustainability Module

FM:Systems announced that a percentage of sales from the recently released FM:Interact Sustainability Module will be donated to the IFMA Foundation to support the foundation’s research efforts. The IFMA Foundation underwrites research projects, funds education programs and sponsors scholarships to benefit facility management.

November 5, 2010

FM:Systems Named as one of the 2010 Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50

FM:Systems announced it was named as one of the fastest growing companies in the Triangle area of North Carolina by the Triangle Business Journal. Companies were selected based on dollar growth, percentage rate of growth, and profitability over a three year period.

October 26, 2010

FM:Systems Announces FM:Interact Integration with EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Energy Performance Rating System

FM:Systems announced the availability of FM:Interact’s direct integration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® energy performance rating system. The direct integration allows FM:Interact to seamlessly deliver ENERGY STAR performance ratings, the most widely used benchmark for energy use in commercial buildings.

August 10, 2010

FM:Systems Launches New BIM Integration and Sustainability Module

FM:Interact Version 8.0 helps customers drive sustainability efforts and share building information modeling (BIM) data throughout the building lifecycle.

June 29, 2010

FM:Systems International User Conference Helps Customers and Partners Achieve a Lifecycle Perspective on Facility Management

“Every year we bring our customers together so they can network with others in their field, share ideas, and ensure they realize the full potential of our products,” said Michael Schley, founder and CEO, FM:Systems. “The feedback from our customers continues to be overwhelmingly positive and the fact that a number return year after year speaks to the value of the event.”

March 9, 2010

Applied Software Joins the FM:Systems Business Partner Program to Deliver Integrated Building Lifecycle Management

APPLIED SOFTWARE, a leader in Building Information Modeling solutions, today announced that it has joined the FM:Systems Business Partner Program. FM:Systems is an innovator in the integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software market.