Bart:
I'm not sure how detailed you get with your assessments. We go pretty deep. We put out an RFP for a mobile facility assessment tool that incorporated some form of reporting and data integration. We picked up ePlanAssess and, while not pefect for us out of the box, they seem to have a pretty good system for the money. They customized the software for us at a very reasonable price. We can attach photos and reference floor plans in ePlanAssess reports.
http://www.eplansoft.com/products/e-planassessment/ How is the assessment data going to be used, and how sophisticated is the user? ePlan reports will export to Excel, but require heavy modification before commencing with data integration. The modifications required are not for the inexperienced.
If you are seeking a more robust solution for a client with a massive portfolio, then you will want to consult with them on the data integration process into their CAFM or CMMS system. You may want to consider Maximo if your wallet is heavier than say, a sack of concrete, or if your wallet is heavier than an armored truck, Tririga. Both solutions from IBM have mobile technology plug-ins.
There are a couple other apps that are ALMOST there, but their developers do not have the appetite to tackle the asset management marketplace. One such app is Prolog by Meridian. They have an excellent iPad interface and handle plans and photos great.
Hope this helps.
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Gordon Rogers AIA
EAS Department Executive
Kitchell CEM, Inc.
Sacramento CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-28-2014 17:29
From: Bart Trudeau
Subject: Apps for Building Assessment
This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Committee of Corporate Architects and Facility Management and Technology in Architectural Practice .
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Has anyone come across apps for the Android or iPad that work well for collecting building assessment information? Ideally the information would be tagged to floor plans and have the ability to include reference photos.
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Bart Trudeau AIA
President
TRUDEAUarchitects PLLC
Latham NY
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