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Facility Condition Assessments, Data Management, and Operational Efficiency
Rick Unruh, Akana’s Group Manager for Asset Management Services, recently partnered with Josh Lowe, Co-Founder and Chief Solutions Officer of AkitaBox, to explore the critical role of facilities data management. Their collaborative whitepaper was published in Corporate Real Estate Journal. While the publication targets commercial real estate, the insights apply equally to sectors such as government, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and utilities.
The paper provides a roadmap for improving facilities data management and highlights common pitfalls—chief among them: poor-quality data. Without accurate assessment data, property management, capital planning, and tenant satisfaction suffer, ultimately impacting property values, trust, and reputation.
The authors advocate for consolidating facilities data into a unified management platform. This approach enhances visibility, streamlines maintenance, and supports informed decision-making—leading to greater operational efficiency and profitability.
Bottom line: Bringing your data up to date and onto a single platform can transform your operations into a more informed, efficient, and profitable enterprise.
To learn more or improve your facilities data strategy, contact:
Rick Unruh, PE
(206) 999-9579
