by Ann Withanee — December 13, 2010—FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software, announces that the transition of Autodesk FMDesktop customers to FM:Systems products has been a success, with more than 45 percent of Autodesk FMDesktop customers moving to the FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite.
Earlier this year Autodesk selected FM:Systems as its preferred industry partner for facility management and announced the transition program for FMDesktop customers.
“We are pleased that Autodesk FMDesktop users are experiencing a smooth transition to FM:Interact,” said Marty Chobot, vice president of product management, FM:Systems. “Autodesk and FM:Systems share a vision of expanding BIM to the operational phase of a building’s lifecycle and improving communication among key stakeholders. This common goal, combined with FM:Systems’ 93 percent customer satisfaction record, has made the transition an easy decision for FMDesktop customers.”
The announcement follows news of the company’s recent Autodesk Revit Architecture Integration. The FM:Interact BIM Integration Component leverages building information modeling data to improve communication and collaboration between stakeholders as a building evolves. This provides an opportunity for architects, engineers, contractors and facility managers to share building information during initial design and construction, building operations, and renovation or retrofit projects. The BIM Integration Component lets customers:
- Create a live bi-directional link between Revit models and FM:Interact Web sites
- Connect BIM data from design, construction and renovation to facility management and operations
- Manage FM:Interact Space Management inventory, allocations and occupancy in Revit Architecture
- Synchronize families in Revit models with building systems data in the FM:Interact Facility Maintenance Module
- Publish floor plans from Revit models to FM:Interact
- Connect BIM data from design, construction and renovation to facility management and operations
The FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite offers an integrated set of powerful Web-based workplace management products designed to assist facilities and real estate professionals to improve planning, manage performance and streamline processes. FM:Interact provides the space management, occupancy management and facility maintenance offered by Autodesk FMDesktop, and offers additional capabilities such as real estate portfolio management, lease administration, project management, move management and strategic planning.
A special Web site at www.fmsystems.com/fmdesktop has been established to provide Autodesk FMDesktop users with information and FM:Systems contact referrals. Existing customers may also call 1-800-648-8030 for immediate assistance.
For more information visit the FM:Systems Web site as well as its ad in FM LINK.
