Property Management

As the owner or manager of a considerable real estate holding, you are often in a position where you are actively seeking innovative and viable solutions to optimize your business operations. A leading solution that you will no doubt come across during your search will include integrated workplace management systems (IWMS). But let’s assume that you’re not fully convinced yet about the need for an IWMS. After all, this is a major step for any business that will also require full commitment on your part. In view of that, here are just a few telltale signs that show that your…

There may come a time when you find that your current integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) no longer serves your purposes, e.g. maybe it has become cumbersome, outdated, or it’s no longer supported. Or maybe your organization has simply outgrown it. Whatever your reasons, moving from an enterprise-wide software platform like an IWMS to a new one comes with challenges especially when you consider the most critical concern – preserving the data integrity of hundreds, thousands, and more of valuable assets, during the migration process To help you avoid what could become a considerably complex and frustrating IWMS migration experience, we…

As integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and other facility management software continue to be game-changers for organizations globally, it’s expected that more and more companies will choose to deploy these software. However, if you’re about taking this step, do you know what mistakes to avoid? And, is the IWMS vendor you’re considering demonstrating that they know the pitfalls to guard against during this crucial process? Although an IWMS is the ideal platform for managing a company’s facilities, property-related information, and technologies in one place, it is not a “silver bullet” for all your organization’s challenges. Deploying an IWMS has a…

One of the largest determinants of workers’ well-being is their physical workspace that’s according to several resources and studies such as this article published on Forbes.  Employees are likely to be happier, more engaged, productive, healthy, and happy if they like the environment where they work. Other reports and indices, like Gensler’s Workplace Index make a strong connection between the physical workspace and employee productivity. So as a modern organization that seeks to thrive in today’s increasingly competitive market, it’s essential that if you want to attract and retain the top talents in your industry, your company must create an…

Workplace safety is a major concern for any employer because accidents and health issues are not only costly, sometimes the consequences can be irreversible. Fortunately, with an integrated workplace management system (IWMS), your organization stands a better chance of minimizing workplace safety incidents in the following ways: Hazardous assets tracking and maintenance To help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone using your building, important IWMS features that you will need are the asset management combined with the convenience of work order management all in one platform. This empowers you to create and assign work requests for hazardous equipment in…

The decision to implement an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) is an important and commendable step that comes with several transformative benefits for your business. However, it’s not a project to be taken lightly because this process will require that you invest some time and capital. It’s therefore vital that you know what to expect and that you are guided in choosing the best IWMS for your organization. Anything else could turn into an operational and financial nightmare. To help you make the right decision and avoid problems down the road, let’s start by asking: Do you know the different…

When considering the move to an integrated workplace management system (IWMS), you’ll want information that is specific to your market sector as well as your organization’s size. With that kind of information, it’s easier to navigate the market and deploy the right IWMS with the features that offer you the best in maintenance and asset management solutions. An IWMS is a powerful platform for streamlining the different areas of facility and real estate management; you already know that. But our experience with deploying solutions for clients over the years has shown us that just knowing the benefits of a software…

Small and medium-sized businesses occupy a unique position in the property management sector; they don’t have the very large budgets of the bigger companies, yet they are expected to deliver the same quality of services as the biggest names in the industry. In fact, as a business owner in this bracket, it’s expected that your facility management team will often have to work harder and do more than the larger companies to attract new clients and remain competitive! So, how do you achieve this? Through innovation, revenue growth, cost efficiency, minimal waste, and top-notch service delivery. In other words, you…