by Rebecca Walker — October 27, 2010—A new white paper commissioned by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) outlines the importance of integrating geographic information system (GIS) technology into the building life cycle. Available to download for no fee, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Facility Management offers detailed information on using GIS to more efficiently manage facilities.
It also gives real-world examples showing GIS implementations across many industries and topics include management of real estate and portfolios, space, maintenance, environmental and sustainability efforts, and emergency preparedness.
Additionally, the paper addresses how GIS can be integrated with other applications such as computer-aided facility management (CAFM), integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), and building information modeling (BIM).
The paper was written by PenBay Solutions LLC, a leader in bringing GIS technology inside the building, and sponsored by Manhattan Software, leaders in CAFM and IWMS software; Esri; and the IFMA Foundation, an organization working to promote research and educational opportunities for the advancement of the facility management (FM) profession.
