Meet I2WMS, where integration (the “I” and most important aspect in IWMS), has grown to include new interactions and intersections between all assets. Read about all the exciting opportunities for new interactions and interconnects with technologies such as IoT, AI, BIM, Blockchain, Cloud, and Mobile.
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An overview of Planon’s recent publications on real estate and facility management
Planon regularly publishes white papers on trends and developments in real estate and facility management. On these pages, you will also find an overview of articles written by Planon employees that were recently published in journals or on relevant websites.
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BIM (3)
CAFM (11)
Capital Project Management (1)
Compliance (5)
Data & Analytics (6)
Facility Management (28)
IWMS (20)
IoT (10)
Lease Accounting (5)
Maintenance Management (4)
Mobility (2)
Property Management (1)
Real Estate Management (18)
Service Providers (1)
Space Planning (7)
Sustainability Management (2)
Workplace Management (8)
Articles & white papers | 11/22/2017
Article - I2WMS: Enabling a New Relationship between People, Process, and Place
Articles & white papers | 11/22/2017
Article - Smart, connected and dangerous: Assessing the impact of digital business on real estate
Dave Karpook’s article in the Corporate Real Estate Journal discusses the positive and risky developments of digital business technologies and their effects on corporate real estate.
Learn moreArticles & white papers | 09/21/2017
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 & white papers | 09/14/2017
White Paper - The added value of the Internet of Things for Real Estate and Facility Management
The "Internet of Things" is probably one of the most discussed phenomena these days. What is the added value of IoT for Real Estate and Facility Management?
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Article - Lease accounting compliance
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—effects from the new standards will impact decision-making procedures as well as lease administration processes themselves.
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FAQ - How new lease accounting standards will impact your business
A lot will change in lease accounting starting in 2019. From January 1, 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) will have new standards, ASC 842 and IFRS 16 respectively. This immediately raises a number of issues. In this FAQ you will find our answers to five frequently asked questions about lease accounting.
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Infographic - Get in control of your real estate, lease contracts and financial obligations
Discover more about the actual situation within corporate real estate, new challenges of corporate real estate managers, as well as upcoming changes that will influence the real estate landscape.
Learn moreArticles & white papers | 02/14/2017
Assessment - Are you in control of your real estate?
It is increasingly critical to have a solid real estate strategy. Real estate managers are tasked with staying within budget and reporting accurate numbers for crucial, expensive decisions. Answer these six simple questions to find out whether you are truly in control on your most expensive asset: your real estate.
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Article - Adopting BIM for Facility Management
Facility managers are advised to approach BIM adoption as an information management exercise. Start small whenever possible and prioritize: think about the biggest problem to address first or the most appealing opportunity to materialize.
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White Paper - An explanation of Integrated Workplace Management Systems
What are the most important differences between Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Facility Management Information Systems (FMIS). The evolution of these systems in terms of standardization, integration capabilities, workflow orientation, CAD and BIM connectivity, and technology are described.
Learn moreArticles & white papers | 08/25/2016
White Paper - Point Solutions or Integrated Solution: Important Differences
What are the real differences between a specialized point solution and more integrated software handling all aspects of real estate and facility management? More importantly, what differentiators are relevant to your specific choice?
Learn moreArticles & white papers | 02/19/2016
FAQ - How can you benefit from BIM as a Facility Manager?
Both a BIM and IWMS systems use data for multiple processes throughout a building’s lifecycle. Facility and property managers are becoming increasingly interested in the benefits to maintenance and operations that integrating the two systems can bring.
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