CFTA 2022 Conference Sessions

The sessions listed below were submitted and have been approved for our upcoming conference.  

Detailed Conference Agenda

Session Name Session Description Organization
Turning Your BIM into a Digital Twin A digital twin gives a multi-dimensional view of how a facility is designed, built, and is performing throughout its lifecycle. Whether you're an architectural practice, engineering consultant, building contractor, facilities manager, or the owner of the built asset, digital twin technology will transform the built asset lifecycle - from improving operational efficiency and providing a better occupant experience to informing the future design and construction decisions. AutoDesk
Building Data for Owners Come learn how the data captured during design & construction can benefit building owners at handover. We will discuss the concepts related to digital data for the design/build/operate sector, including the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. We will talk about how it is typically captured, the importance of "good" data, how it is used by FM solutions, best practices, and show concrete examples. This presentation will benefit both building owners and their consulting teams. CADD Microsystems, Inc.
How to Benefit from BIM There are many advantages a Facility Owner can reap from BIMs created by their AEC consulting teams. Those benefits can extent to a broad list of facility owner benefactors using various FM/GIS programs. The key is consistent room & asset BIM data. This presentation will explore the 3 simple steps an institution can implement that will define the AEC BIM teams deliverables for each project, insuring a consistent, predictable, and verifiable BIM data structure, campus-wide. Case studies included CDV SYSTEMS, INC.
Digitization of the Plan Room: Improving Access to Drawings and Documents The digital transformation of the facilities plan room is no longer a "wish list" item but a NEED thanks to Covid-19. The facilities industry has often struggled with document management due to the types of documents they manage: drawings, O&M manuals, close-out, and compliance documents. Adopting new ways of managing documents remotely through digital processes is now a requirement for most facilities departments. Learn best practices and ROI for digitization and document management. archSCAN, LLC
Meridian - A HUGE Asset (for managing your assets)! Meridian has been THE place to manage operational and archived documents at MSU for over a decade. MSU is currently working on an Asset Data Collection Initiative that includes Facility Condition Assessments, mapping, data reconciliation, barcoding, and linking documents in Meridian. By linking documents using IWMS data and integrating with Meridian and GIS, critical information for assets can be accessed through a mobile device! We'll show you how. Michigan State University and Hagerman
Mapping the UH MÄnoa Campus Arboretum [a technical presentation] The University of Hawai`i at Mānoa campus is an accredited arboretum and is home to more than 3,500 trees and 700 species from around the world. This presentation will share how UH Mānoa manages its plant inventory in GIS, and how the current Plant Finder web application was developed (https://map.hawaii.edu/ma-plantfinder). We will also share how non-technical users utilize the Plants layer and how it is used to enhance the custom campus basemap. University of Hawai`i
UMass Lowell Digital Twin - ArcGIS Indoors for Operations/Facility Management In partnership with Esri, LandTech approached UML with the idea of conducting a pilot program utilizing an existing BIM model to showcase the potential of the Esri ArcGIS Indoor platform. The model was integrated with the ArcGIS Indoor environment to enhance operations, asset/facility management, wayfinding and more into one central visual repository. The single interactive solution can be shared among numerous users and across various departments to provide real time, critical information. LandTech Consultants Inc. and UMass Lowell
GIS at Austin Community College Leveraging affordable talent and technology, Austin Community College (ACC) is using best practices to develop a comprehensive and accurate GIS basemap for all 11 campuses. ACC GIS Students are working for ACC's Facilities & Construction department and are supported by the GIS Department. They are using leading-edge hardware and software to develop a distributed ACC-wide enterprise GIS while graduating with the academic, technical, and professional skills desired by employers. Austin Community College
The Power of IWMS Reporting As organizations try to manage more & more information, software is needed that can handle the terabytes of data that are being generated from their buildings. That's why an IWMS is a critical component of any campus management program. Discover how an IWMS platform can provide a "single pane of glass" view of data from various operational systems, and learn how universities have integrated with their internal reporting systems to improve their campus environment and overall occupant experience. Planon 
Embracing Hybrid Workplace Trends at Colleges and Universities For universities the traditional workplace has been turned upside down. The pandemic forced all types of employees, faculty, and staff - including roles that had always been in-person - to work remotely. Many employees really liked their experience working from home and want to continue in some capacity. That's why universities are looking for ways to support their transition to a hybrid model including the active redesign of physical spaces and the adoption of more digital processes and tools. FM:Systems
Using Geospatial Technologies to Create a Comprehensive Digital Utility Atlas Too often campus utility and infrastructure maps are outdated and poorly kept. While relying on one long-term employee may have worked in years past, today a modern Digital Utility Atlas is key to campus succession planning. By mapping the underground with geospatial technologies, such as GPR, universities are able to see every square foot of the campus. In this session, we'll discuss the importance of using modern mapping technologies to begin building a complete record of buried facilities. DGT Associates
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Drones after 5 years Drones (UAVs) are becoming an integral piece of equipment for facilities management. Reducing time and effort while providing documentation that has the "wow" factor. This process has not always been smooth and this presentation will go over aspects that we have learned from operating drones over the years. Learning Outcomes - First stages of a drone program. Oh no, drone crashed - now what? Equipment and software to consider purchasing. Moving the drone program to the next level. The University of Texas at Austin
Workfleet Mobilization & Planon PMFS Today's workforce can be spread across multiple properties, making oversight difficult without the proper technology. Join this presentation to discover how Brown University took on this challenge, and equipped their 400+ trades and custodial staff with smart devices and applications to streamline work processes. Learn how Planon's Mobile Field Services app has helped technicians receive and complete work as well as streamline materials ordering in a constantly changing environment. Brown University
BAS integration - Automating a Manual Process In today's world of smart buildings, homes, and campuses, automation is everywhere. By integrating technology into our campuses we can reduce the financial and operational impacts of manual data input, resulting in greater efficiencies and greater profits. In this discussion, learn how simple it can be to change manual processes into automated processes by adding in a Building Automation System to help run your facilities, freeing up your workforce to focus on more strategic aspects of business. Planon and Brown University
Taking Control with the Cloud for Capital Improvement Projects While leveraging cloud technologies in construction / capital improvement projects is not new, there is a growing trend of building owners and managers to host, operate, and maintain their own Construction Management platforms as opposed to using whatever your GC partner may (or may not) be using. In this session we'll look into the advantages of owning the platform that is used for managing construction projects, including continuity and permanence of data, complete visibility and full control. IMAGINiT
Expediting Capital Project ROI with Data Interoperability EDI's technology experts achieve data interoperability by establishing data standards and specifications to ensure facility managers can integrate asset data created during construction into their Enterprise Asset Management system to seamlessly maintain their facilities. Our experts will explain how you can integrate your BIM/CAD, GIS, and asset data into one network for a consistent flow of valuable data needed to increase operational efficiency, decrease costs, and enhance user experience. Arora Technology Group
How to Become a BIM-Centric Organization

Becoming an organization that takes full advantage of BIM across the building lifecycle requires focused effort over the long term. This presentation will aim to answer the following questions:  How and where to start? How does the use of BIM mature over time?* How can BIM be used in design and construction, planning, and facilities management?* What does it take to implement BIM in the different stages of a building's lifecycle?* What is some practical advice to help you on your journey?

The Ohio State University
Innovating the Transition from Paper to GIS

Many institutions already have a geographical information system that supports campus mapping and operations. For most casual users GIS is a new and daunting experience, but we are making it simple for our users by leveraging extensions and applications. Come see how The University of Texas at Austin is using Survey123 to collect information, Dashboards to visualize data, and custom web applications that are tailored to audience and intent.

The University of Texas at Austin
Can we All Get Along? Bridging Business and IT Needs Business needs and IT needs are often managed separately during an implementation. This presentation will discuss the bridge between the two groups. We will cover:-Navigating competing priorities between IT and business needs-How implementation projects are not like your other projects (i.e. construction, maintenance, etc.)-Spanning Business & IT needs with effective sponsorship & ensuring user adoption Campos Sage 
Crowdsourcing Your Space Survey Learn about leveraging your integrated workplace management solutions (IWMS) coupled with engaging your campus community to solve your indirect cost recovery space survey needs, as well as your day-to-day need for consistent, update to date, and accurate information. Learning Outcomes: Exposure to emerging practices; Encourage engagement between the Facilities Organization and the broader campus; Case references from higher education institutions AssetWorks and University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
QR Codes & Smart Campus QR codes are the new digital engagement tool that instantly connect end-users to information and applications everywhere. QR codes can easily connect students, visitors, university administrators and staff to many different areas of the campus and information they need, real time. Join this presentation to discover how Brown University has incorporated QR codes -- and how these additions have helped them to better understand their space, assets, inventory, and improved their ordering processes. Brown University
The Ohio State Space Data Management Workflow Ohio State manages over 1200 buildings and nearly 40 million square feet of space across 7 campuses. Keeping our data reliable and our workflows efficient requires clear processes and a commitment to continual improvement. We will walk through the full lifecycle of a space record at Ohio State. From an object in a Revit model, through classification and assignment in our space inventory system, to integration with systems across campus. The Ohio State University
Lost In Space: How UNLV Soared Into A Modern Space Management System This presentation outlines how the Office of Space Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) developed and implemented processes and policies to provide a transparent and consistent structure for space allocation, data collection, and reporting over the last 20-years. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Connecting the Docs: FIS at UMass Lowell UMass Lowell's Facilities Information Systems have grown from its core space management to include e-builder for project management, SharePoint for document management, a photosphere system, change management for campus signage, asset management, and a wide array of data collection apps using ESRI and Microsoft Power Apps. The session will cover key integration points, automation using Python, and organizational strategies. UMass Lowell

 

 

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