Analyst Reports
Articles
Resilience and adaptability after the COVID-19 pandemic
Creating contamination-resilient workspaces will involve an orchestrated and multi-disciplinary approach, addressing not only building systems and fit-out, but also behavioural aspects for the people using the buildings. In this article you will read about the 8 key elements of such an approach.
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Analyst Reports
Defining the Needs of a Campus of the Future
In this report, a panel of higher education experts define the needs of a campus management system and give recommendations on how to tackle challenges around people, place, technology, education, and economics, which are all shaping the campus of the future.
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Articles
How AI changes occupant experience
Smart environments are changing the interaction between people and technology. Such rooms can hear and see us and take actions without our explicit intervention.
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FAQ
How new lease accounting standards will impact your business
There have been a lot of changes in lease accounting since 2019. Starting 1 January 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) implemented new standards, ASC 842 and IFRS 16 respectively. Download a free copy of this FAQ to get an overview of five frequently asked questions about lease accounting and our answers to them.
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Assessments
Assessment - Asset & Maintenance Management
Correct documentation and maintenance of your assets and buildings is important to ensure business continuity and to avoid undesired quality-loss of assets. Answer these six questions to see if you have the basics in place.
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Assessments
An explanation of Integrated Workplace Management Systems
This interactive assessment explores IWMS, CAFM & FMIS technologies, their evolution, development, standardisation, integration, workflows and connectivity.
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Analyst Reports
Higher Education Survey Report 2018
Based on responses from more than 80 universities, this report explores the most relevant and important focus areas and technologies for real estate and facility management professionals within higher education.
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Analyst Reports
Disruptive information technology trends affecting the facility management service provider industry
In a joint research report with Panorama, Planon discusses the disruptive technology trends in the service provider industry and our insights into the future.
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FAQ
8 FAQ's about mobile solutions and automation for improved maintenance operations
In this FAQ, we explore questions many organisations have about improving their maintenance operations, and how Planon’s IWMS and mobile applications can support your organisation in achieving greater maintenance management efficiency and success.
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FAQ
FAQ - How the Internet of Things is enhancing the workplace
This FAQ answers five questions for corporate real estate and facility managers who want to embrace the benefits of internet-connected assets.
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Articles
The new lease accounting standards: Implications and Opportunities
This article discusses the changes that the new IFRS and FASB lease accounting standards will impose on real estate lease practices. Their implications encompass more than merely reporting: it may well impact decision-making procedures as well as lease administration processes themselves.
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Assessments
Are you in control of your property management?
It is increasingly critical to have a robust property management strategy. Property managers are tasked with staying within budget and reporting accurate numbers for crucial and expensive decisions. So transparency in your portfolio is vital to ensure that you are in control. Answer these six simple questions to find out whether you are truly in control of your property.
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FAQ
How can you benefit from BIM as a Facility Manager?
Facility and property managers are more and more interested in BIM. This is not surprising, BIM models contain a lot of information relevant to them. For example, information about the structure of the building and the properties of each component. However, BIM is also raising many questions. For instance, “How can a BIM help me as a facility or property manager?”
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Articles
The Quantified Building
What is actually happening in Internet of Things (IoT)-related technology and how can you plan for its adoption? This article originally ran in the FMJ, the official magazine of the International Facility Management Association.
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FAQ
How to guide - How to make software demos work
Are you considering purchasing an IWMS? Or planning to replace your existing CAFM software as it doesn’t meet your needs? In both cases a well thought purchase process starts with understanding your requirements, writing the business case, setting a budget, allocating resources and building a solid project plan including a vendor selection procedure.
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