"Expanded and revised version of the 2008 FM technology update published by the IFMA Foundation"--Introduction.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Part 1: Technology Chapter 1 CAFM/IWMS- Balancing Technology, Processes and Objectives Chapter 2 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Chapter 3 Building Automation and Control Systems Chapter 4 Roles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Facility Management Chapter 5 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chapter 6 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Chapter 7 Workflow Technology - Knowledge in Motion Part 2: Applications Chapter 8 Sustainability Chapter 9 Condition Assessment in Facility Asset Management Chapter 10 Computer Modeling Chapter 11 Technology in the Workplace Chapter 12 The Role of People and Process in Technology Chapter 13 Social Media .

"From BIM (building information modeling) to RFID (radio frequency identification) to BAS (building automation and control systems), facility managers of today's commercial buildings are often asked to work with a variety of technologies without any experience in IT. This new book is a welcome primer for facility managers and engineers. Each chapter covers a different technology and includes specific and helpful case studies. Authored by the International Facility Management Association (IMFA), this unique resource is also a practical textbook for candidates studying for IFMA certification"--