by Rebecca Walker — September 25, 2009—As office vacancy rates remain high in markets across the country, property and facility managers, as well as landlord brokers seeking an edge to retain occupancy levels now have a new tool at their disposal. Leading Chicago architecture firm MRSA Architects and Planners has launched smartBook, an online information management solution that consolidates critical building and leasing information and gives immediate access to all parties involved in facilities management.
smartBook is an interactive online database that provides essential information to staff at every level on the management chain-from owners and managers, brokers and building engineers, all the way to groundskeepers and security personnel, says the company. It condenses tenant leases, floor plans, available space and emergency procedures in one secure site.
It allows users to generate accurate, customized leasing data in minutes, retrieves drawings to respond to specific questions and requests, and even creates instant scenarios to support tenant negotiations. CAD-accurate building plans and area measurements provide a solid foundation for calculating rent adjustments and making financial projections, while color-coded floor plans and stacking diagrams present a clear picture of space availability.
The lease book solution also assists with ongoing building data management, establishing a seamless process for updating files. Users can access a digital archive of historical drawings and revisions and store current mechanical and electrical construction drawings. Facility managers can easily retrieve information by property, floor, suites, tenant and lease expiration dates, as well as apply searches across all building assets in the database.
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