Facility Systems used by Research Facility Managers

Facility Software Systems: What are we using and how? This is a shared practice survey to understand the "stack" of facility-related software systems we are using on our research campuses. It should only take you about 10 minutes to complete and we will send you a copy of the results.

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1. Systems Used show/hide

Please rate your use (regular use and usefulness) of these types of systems. Please rate from 1 (not used) to 5 (regular use and essential). Select NA for any systems that you are currently exploring or implementing.

	Ratings
	1	2	3	4	5	NA
BIM model
Digital Twin model
IWMS (integrated CAFM/CMMS+more) system
CAFM (separate space management) system
CMMS (work order system with assets)
FM trouble tickets and service request system (separate from CMMS)
Conference room management system
Other room reservation system
Occupancy tracking app
Form-based tracking or reporting app
Building management system (mostly separate)
Smart building management system (mostly integrated)
Automated energy management system
Automated lighting control system
Automated HVAC control system
Automated irrigation management system
Electronic access system
Desktop project management software
Integrated project management system
Facility condition assessment system
Capital planning/forecasting system
Other (please explain in comments)

What are the main software systems your use for the functions above? (Please enter one per line)

Other Comments

3. Information on Systems show/hide

How difficult is it for you to find the information you want on facility software systems?

What would you like to hear more about on this subject? (use cases, system comparisons, integration issues, etc.)

4. Some information about you show/hide

Your survey results are confidential and contact information is optional. However, please provide your email if you wish to receive the results. Your Organization (just to list participants but NOT associated with any responses)

Your Name (optional - only if you want us to contact you)

Your Email (optional - only used to send the results)

BMS is integrated with CMMS
Integrated with organization ERP (staff/employee list)
Integrated with organization ERP (non-employee occupant list)
Integrated with organization ERP (facility contractor/suppliers)
Integrated with organization ERP (invoice management)
Integrated with organization ERP (for time entry of FM staff)
Integrated with organization Electronic Document Management
Integrated with organization email for room scheduling
Use Machine Learning / AI
Use Camera / Video analytics
Use barcode / QR code / RFID for asset id and reference
Integrated with occupancy sensors (for space management, lighting, or HVAC)
Integrated with sensors for cleaning/supply replenishment
Integrated with vibration, thermal, pressure sensors for predictive maintenance
Other (please explain in comments)

Facility Systems used by Research Facility Managers

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