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Digital access to information about commercial buildings

The availability of up-to-date information about company buildings is important for facility managers who strive for optimal operation and maintenance. By investing in technologies such as Portfolio By making drawings and facility documentation accessible via mobile devices, organizations can improve their efficiency and effectiveness. This ensures that everyone involved always has access to the most up-to-date and relevant information to make well-informed decisions. 

In facility management, having access to up-to-date information about company buildings is crucial. This applies not only to optimal operation, but also to the maintenance of the assets. Facility managers are faced with the challenge of real-time to have access to relevant data, such as Portfolio-models, drawings, and facility documentation. This article highlights the need for this information and how mobile technology plays a role in this. 

The current data on commercial buildings enables facility departments to: 
  • planning maintenance activities. 
  • optimizing the spatial layout. 
  • managing costs. 
  • ensuring the safety and sustainability of buildings. 
Bbuilding information modeling (Portfolio) can support facility managers in this regard. Bim is a technology that allows for the creation of a digital model of a building. This model contains not only geometric data but also information about the materials, systems, and processes involved in the building's construction and maintenance. Advantages include: 
  • Efficiency: through the use of Portfolio the time required for collecting and analyzing information can be significantly reduced. 
  • Reliability: current Portfolio-models ensure that facility managers work with the most recent data, which improves the quality of their decisions. 
  • Visualization: 2D and 3D visualizations provide a clear picture of the situation on the ground, which is essential for making strategic choices.