OpenBIM: Big things in a big country

We had a great day yesterday at the latest @ThinkBIM event discussing #GreenBIM. 

The speakers were excellent and we had the opportunity to host a round table discussion on how to get FM involved in the BIM process.  For a full breakdown of the event follow the link below:

Yesterday's GreenBIM as it happened

Our discussion revolved around the first three questions we believe FM should ask of itself when embarking on the BIM journey.  The responses and questions from delegates showed that FM has some way to go before becoming an established player in the BIM process.  Time to get involved and tell people what you need from BIM.

If you are about to embark on your own journey, let us help you to tap into resources and guidance to get the result you want.

thinkBIM is run by the Centre for Knowledge

Exchange at Leeds Beckett University

#Facman #BIM #CAFM #FM180

BIM Slicing now available in MainManager

Another fantastic advance in MainManager’s BIM capability is the slice feature.  Using this function, the FM can slice through the model until the required view is shown.  Static views of drawings or fixed levels within a BIM model are a thing of the past.  Interactive use of the detailed 3D model for briefings, investigations or planning is now entirely possible.  Speak to one of our advisors for more information or to book a demonstration.

Sentralen Oslo chooses MainManager

Sentralen, a subsidiary of Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, has chosen MainManager to maintain and manage it’s facilities.

Sentralen’s data will be imported into MainManager as a three-dimensional BIM model which will then be used to manage information on the building and it’s systems. Subsequently, Sentralen will use MainManager to manage:

• Operations
• Maintenance
• Fire prevention
• Cleaning
• Space management
• Rent Management
• Art work
• Service center
• Reserve meeting rooms 

Who are Sentralen

Sentralen is located in Øvre Slottsgate 3, Oslo. In 2016 the building will be used for various cultural and entrepreneurial activities, all of it’s 12000 square meters  will be used as office space or galleries with the intent of forging a link between the arts and the business sector.

Reykjavík (the capital city of Iceland) chooses MainManager

Reykjavík has chosen MainManager to manage and maintain all of the cities 320 playgrounds (kindergartens, schools and open areas).

MainManager will be used to manage all check items and incidents which come up during :

• The statutory inspections of playground equipment
• Daily operations
• Ad hoc inspections

The implementation is under way and it is already possible to conduct inspections on 2 playgrounds
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How can MainManager be used in the monitoring and inspecting of playgrounds :

• All of the playgrounds information can be registered and maintained through MainManager.
• It offers a comprehensive and user-friendly supervision of check items and incidents.
• Custom made checklists are created for each playground, playground equipment and ground.
• All statutory inspections are linked to a task in the planning module. When the start date of the inspection is close, MainManager automatically sends the checklist for the given playground to a previously chosen recipient.
• The inspection takes place on site. Incidents or check itmes are logged on a smartphone or a tablet through MainManager’s app.
• When incidents or check items have been created they can be prioritized instantly and sent immediately to the city‘s employee or a contractor.
• Statistics and reports can be taken out to analyze each playgrounds status and for comparison.
• Tasks can be managed from start to finish.

This way the playgrounds maintenance history is logged and the follow-up of the check items and incidents is ensured.

Reykjavík and MainManager.

Reykjavík has been using MainManager for many years for the operation and maintainance of all of it‘s buildings, roads and flowerbeds. In addition Reykjavík Service Centre has used MainManager to register and manage all incoming incidents from it‘s citizens.

Reykjavík‘s employees therefore have a vast experience in the useage of MainManager. They know what the system is capable of and wish to use it to ensure the safety of the cities youngest residents.

Aston University Engineers are on the Move

Following other successful roll outs of MainManager Mobile, we are proud to announce that Aston University have followed suit. We recently set the system up and carried out training at our Harrogate office using a "train the trainer" model.

Plans for Facilities Show 2015 Building Momentum

Taking place at London ExCeL, Jun 16-18, the annual gathering of facilities management has already confirmed some stunning big names to exhibit: PHS Group, Broag Ltd; Crown Oil, FSI (FM Solutions), Mitie Group, Fireco, Euroworkspace, FM180, Topdesk UK and Miko Coffee.

Wärtsilä chooses MainManager

Wärtsilä has signed a contract with MainManager for the implementation and use of the software MainManager. Implementation of the software and training of employees is already under way.

Wärtsilä‘s property department in Norway manages around 75.000 m² and will be using MainManager for space management through :

• Interactive drawings
• Construction data
• Property data
• Operations
• Maintenance
• Fire prevention portals
• Help desk

MainManager will be providing a complete setup of technical systems, operating plans and interactive drawings for the administration building at Stord.

Wärtsilä is a large Finnish company with 18,000 employees and factories in 70 countries. The company has 4 subsidiaries in Norway with 1200 employees which deliver products and solutions for the marine, oil & gas and industrial sectors.

Who is FM180?

Contra chooses MainManager

On the 19th of February an agreement between Contra and MainManager was signed. The implementation of the MainManager is already under way and the system will be taken into use in May 2015.

Contra will be using MainManager to manage the largest property in their charge; Höfðatorg.

There MainManager will be used to:

• Monitor energy consumption
• Create and manage incidents
• Manage service providers
• Manage the operation and maintenance of the property
• Manage lease contracts

Who are Contra

Contra is a spezialized asset management company which manages real estate portfolios in cooperation with banks, pension funds, insurance companies and investors.