12.22.06
Posted in FMS Project, ARCHIBUS/FM Software at 4:57 pm by Admin
We had just receive an update from ARCHIBUS Inc. about their latest Entry-Level product line up. The good news is, the price had some slight reduction and more users can be deployed instead of the previous 3 users. The single site software known as the Express edition will now have a new name called Express 2007. The bad news is, potential clients have more options and that would make decision making a lot tougher. However, that is what we as the business partner is for; to assist potential and existing client to choose the right and proper solution for their Facility Management operation.
Facil-o-tor for single site is one of our best selling ARCHIBUS/FM solution. Here’s a summary lay down on what’s new on ARCHIBUS/FM software offering:
Product: Facil-o-tor/ Single Site 200 - 600
Target User: Facilities from 250K to 500K RSF, with a dedicated Facility Management team, who recognize the need to actively manage physical infrastructure
Approximate Facility Size |
| Rentable Sq. Meters |
25,000 - 50,000 |
| Concurrent Users |
From 2-6 Users |
| Database Included |
Runtime Sybase + MS SQL Express included. Other supported databases procured seperately |
| Database Authoring or Customization? |
Yes, with use of any supported authoring database |
| Web Enabled? |
yes for a single site only with purchase of Web Central |
| Application Functionality |
| Windows Based |
Web-Based (Web Central) |
Real Property & Lease Management
Strategic Master Planning
Capital Budgeting
Space Management
Room Reservations
Hoteling
Furniture & Equipment Management
Telecom & Cable Management
Building Operations Management
Work Wizard Emergency Preparedness
Condition Assessment
Environmental Assessment
Fleet Management (Optional Purchase) |
Capital Budgeting
Project Management
Move Management
Workplace Portal |
| CAD Integration Options |
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| Overlay with AutoCAD with Design Management (Included) |
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| ARCHIBUS Editor for AutoCAD 2007 with Design Management (Optional Purchase) |
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| ARCHIBUS Viewer for AutoCAD 2007 (Optional Purchase) |
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| Project/Record Limits |
| Number of Active Projects |
10 |
| Properties |
250 |
| Leases |
250 |
| Suites |
1,000 |
| Employees |
2,500 |
| Rooms |
5,000 |
| Equipment |
10,000 |
| Jacks |
10,000 |
| Furniture Units |
40,000 |
| Active Work Orders |
4,000 |
| Active Work Requests |
4,000 |
| Total Records Available |
77,000 |
| Self Training Available |
Learning Path and On-line contextual Help |
For more information, contact us and we would be glad to help.
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12.20.06
Posted in ARCHIBUS/FM Software at 11:30 am by Admin
Last week, we received a Fedex package by ARCHIBUS Inc. for our latest copy of the new ARCHIBUS/FM Version 16.2 along with the usual legal materials and stuff. Instead of just a piece of installation CD, the latest version now comes with 2 CDs. Basic installation requires only the first CD, for a more advanced installation, the second CD is now necessary. As suspected, there are more available features. For seasoned users, more features are welcome eventhough they are normally underutilized. For new ARCHIBUS/FM users, it’s almost the same as trying out the latest upcoming version of Microsoft Office 2007. You maybe familiar with the overwhelming feeling when trying out new stuff.
We spent a couple of hours exploring and playing around with the latest ARCHIBUS/FM V16.2 (Windows Based) and the most prominent thing we’ve noticed is its cosmetic upgrade. Version 14 and 15 wasn’t so much different in their opening look plus their tool bars are just pretty plain basic. Check out ARCHIBUS/FM V16.2 new look:
In the previous version, opening up the application would just bring a blank page with only the project icon. The new ARCHIBUS/FM now displays a learning path where new users can now read about roles available when using the software. It also highlights the skills and knowledge needed for each roles. The tool bars are now renewed and they look a lot nicer than before. Visit ARCHIBUS/FM V.16 Features to get to know more features of this software.
We haven’t tested ARCHIBUS/FM Web Central V.16 yet. We’ll report on our findings in a while.
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12.15.06
Posted in AutoCAD Design, CAD at 10:13 am by Admin
In Facilities Management (FM), Computer Aided Design or CAD can really be a big help. Most of us think in a visual form. We visualize thing when we remembered something and more often ideas come in a visualize form. CAD meet those visualize requirement with speedy revisions and accurate geometry, making the process of designing very easy. CAD was first used to design and manufacture aircrafts and now it has been developed to suit the needs of any kind of designers in any field of design and have user-friendly interfaces.
There are many types of CAD Software: Software developers have benefited immensely by developing various CAD software. Various CAD software offer two-dimensional (2D) designs, as well as those offer three-dimensional (3D) designs. CAD has made it possible for two people in other part of the world to design and create new products using CAD software as well as the Internet. Artists, mechanical, electronics and civil engineers, architects and interior decorators use CAD software to aid in their designing process.
Designers have two kinds of CAD software to choose, either use the existing 2D CAD software or go for more advanced 3D CAD software. Some applications are inherently 2D based. AutoCAD, Cadkey, CADDS 5, Medusa, and CATIA v4 are examples of 2D CAD software.
Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics NX, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, CoCreate Solid Designer and VX CAD are some of the popular 3D CAD software.
3D views are not very clear and are hard to visualize in 2D based CAD software. Hence, designers some times used a physical scaled down model of the product to make corrections and changes if necessary. This is not the case in 3D CAD software where a clear view of the product can aid and speed up the design process. Making changes and corrections using 3D CAD software is easy as the design is automatically corrected, where as in 2D software the drawing may have to be recreated in different dimensions after changing or making corrections. 3D CAD software make it easier to identify mistakes, inaccuracy in dimensions, interferences etc. This saves time, energy and money. Most 3D CAD software designed products are reliable, fit and well designed. The time taken to design and finalize designs is significantly reduced when companies use 3D CAD software. Some software such as SolidWorks collaboration edition, 3D TeamWorks is designed to help multiple people in different locations to work on one design using secure connections. Only a web browser and an internet connection is needed in making it possible to review designs and finalize them all in real time.
It is essential and equally for companies to analyze if they really need to upgrade to 3D CAD software, as they can be a costly and could become a time-consuming process. While companies choose to upgrade to 3D CAD software, it is also important to train personnel or to find and hire a new qualified and experienced personnel as it may take time to train existing personnel. However, it has to be acknowledged that designing industry has been helped immensely by using CAD software.
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12.04.06
Posted in Facility Management, Facility Management Books at 2:36 pm by Admin
Amazon.com now has a new features that enables the viewer to read a chapter or two of the book that is in store at Amazon. We found an interesting book written by Gregory H. Magee, a former Facilities Engineer for the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey.
Reading the Editorial Reviews Amazon has written, the book will benefit you from hundreds of better ideas for planning and managingi maintenance functions in your organization. The book explains and demonstrates successful management techniques for all aspects of maintenance, repair and improvements for buildings, machinery, equipment and grounds. For more information, click on the image below and learn more about the book.
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