Blogs
Higher education students sitting on the stairs in the hall of a building.

Don’t invest blindly in building expansion

Universities often struggle with the topic of space as it relates to the increasing number of students. So, how can they optimize the occupancy of the available space and facilities?

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Videos
Maximize your office space

Meet the Experts

Meet our Global Support Department, which provides a professional, quality service our customers. (3:01 English)

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Videos
Smart Buildings in the city of New York.

How to build a business case for IWMS

Before selecting and implementing an Integrated Workplace Management System, we recommend creating a business case including internal and external costs along with monetary and non-monetay benefits from a three year perspective. (2:36)

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Videos
A skyline of Smart Buildings in Chicago downtown

How technology disrupts Real Estate and Facility Management

Analysts estimate that 50% of human control functions will disappear in the next five years. Real Estate and Facility Management face drastic changes in operating models and processes. However, technology will help you find innovative solutions. (2:28)

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Blogs
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The Internet of Things breaks down the barrier between creative capacity and actual innovation

The Internet of Things (IoT) and data collection innovations help us break down barriers in the way of gaining insight in previously undiscovered areas.

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News

Planon Universe officially certified by SERVIEW

Planon announced that its Integrated Services Management Solution is officially a SERVIEW Certified Tool.

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White Papers
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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?

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Blogs
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How my own car shows IoT is fulfilling its promise

The promise and benefits of IoT for facility management draws a parallel to the benefits of self-reporting cars that can indicate when they service.

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News
Siemens headquarters.

Siemens Real Estate deploys Planon real estate management software worldwide

Siemens AG, decided to globally deploy Planon’s Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), that supports efficient management throughout the lifecycle.

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Glossary
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CAFM | Computer Aided Facility Management

Computer Aided Facility Management software helps facility managers manage space, assets, maintenance, and services. Learn more about CAFM in our glossary.

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Blogs
Employees discussing maintenance management

Summer productivity…despite the office temperature

Armed with the right technology and reporting capabilities, Facility Managers can help manage building users' expectations and perceptions.

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Brochures
Workplaces in a modern office

Planon and AutoCAD®

Which department uses which spaces? Which offices will be empty next month? How many workstations are available on the second floor? What is the escape routing on the ground floor? In which areas are free network connections available?

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Glossary
View of Moscow International Business Centre.

BIM | Building Information Modeling

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and operational components of a building to aid in construction and beyond.

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E-book
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Real Estate Management: ERP vs IWMS

Make informed decisions with our e-book about ERP and IWMS for real estate management.

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Blogs

Pay attention to your sensors

Using sensor technology is a hot topic in the field of Facility Management. When installed and maintained correctly, sensors can provide organizations with information on buildings and…

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