What is an IWMS? And do I need one?
February 21, 2017
Integrated workplace management systems – IWMS – provide software tools that integrate these major tasks of commercial real estate management:
Real Estate Acquisition – whether you purchase or lease your commercial space, software can help plan, analyze and manage the acquisition.
Project management – commercial real estate projects, no matter what their cost or scope, demand detailed project management to keep them on track.
Space planning and utilization – keep up with your companies changing needs to get optimal value from your commercial real estate.
Maintenance – plan, schedule and track all maintenance activities throughout your buildings life cycle.
Environmental management – from maintaining the ideal temperature to managing water use, IWMS software helps achieve the dual goals of reducing energy cost and achieving sustainability goals, too.
The primary benefit of these programs is creating a cohesive approach to facilities management that can positively impact your bottom line.
If you are think now is the time to implement an IWMS, here are three important points to consider.
- Start first with analyzing how the system will help you reach your business goals through the enhancing productivity and reduced inefficiency such systems can deliver.
- Look for a system that suits your needs now and can be scaled to meet future needs, too.
- The learning curve associated with implementing the software needs to be considered, too. Aim to choose a program that is easy to use to reap the maximum benefit.
Are you thinking about an IWMS for your company? If so, what software are you considering?
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