Property Management

Anyone who has ever purchased a physical asset knows that the upfront cost to buy that item is just the “tip of the iceberg.” Maintaining that asset to ensure that you use it optimally throughout its expected lifespan is where the true cost of owning it becomes apparent. Let’s take a simple example that we can all relate to such as buying a car. The money you will pay before driving it out of the dealership is just an initial expense. After some months (depending on the age and the initial condition of the vehicle), you should expect to start…

When it comes to choosing facility management software, it can sometimes seem daunting. The options are increasing, and it may seem as if there’s a very thin line distinguishing between what each software offers. For very busy facilities, two of the most common software you’ll encounter include the Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and the integrated workplace management system (IWMS). Let’s help you clear up any confusion and discover which one will work best for your facility. We’ll start with an overview of CAFM. Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) CAFM belongs in the category of legacy software. It is one of the…

These days, you’ll hardly meet someone that isn’t carrying one form of mobile device or the other. Whether it’s an iOS or Android tablet or smartphone, the ubiquitous nature of mobile devices provides an opportunity for every industry to leverage mobile technology. For facility managers, mobile devices provide a unique opportunity to access different maintenance software solutions on the go. For example, your team can easily use information from their Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) app to improve your organization’s operational efficiency across hundreds of assets, boost their workflow and productivity, and improve their service delivery to your customers by…

Have you ever been in this position? You were a participant at an important conference or some other business event that you had been looking forward to for months. Finally, the event day arrives, but instead of participating in the sessions, you end up spending the better part of your time trying to coordinate different problems with bookings and reservations, or resolving one hurdle or the other. Then you really need to read this post! What if we told you about a management tool that will ensure that when the next conference or major event comes around, you and your…

There are so many types of facility management software available on the market today. And that’s a good thing because it shows that we have much better resources and tools to deliver quality to our clients in the built environment today compared to decades back. However, potential users and beginners can often feel lost when they consider all the options out there. We want to give you a quick rundown of the most robust software for real estate and facility professionals (IWMS) versus a selection of the most popular facility management software available today plus a very brief explanation about…

A typical organization today with hundreds or even thousands of assets in their property portfolio will need to prioritize the longevity and optimum utilization of each of these assets. To achieve that objective, they need to manage each asset following specific guidelines: They’ll want to manage maintenance, track capital projects, track the location and usage of each item across several locations, and so much more. Attempting to do all this through spreadsheets and paper-based departmental recording systems can quickly turn chaotic and will often leave too much room for inefficiencies. Rather, what they’ll need is a platform that gives them…