The all-in-one solution

Atkins unique ‘Managing Agent’ approach to delivery allows us to remain independent from the supply chain, so we can provide clients with transparency on the operational performance and running costs across their estates.

We work with our clients to get the best out of their supply chains. This includes improving operational efficiencies through our Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) accredited supply chain rationalisation and procurement strategies. Our supplier development programmes also allow us to work collaboratively with suppliers to improve their customer service.

With our web-based property asset and work management system, Atkins Intelligence (Ai), at the heart of our business, our services focus on creating ‘one version of the truth’. Integrating information from all partners delivering services to the property estate, Ai captures and manages data on our clients’ properties from a range of sources such as our own 24/7 property helpdesk; supplier work order management systems and client financial systems – providing a single view of real-time, reliable, consolidated, and consistent information.

Having ‘one version of the truth’ allows us to unlock real value from property data. Using a combination of automated analysis and reporting tools, along with our team of industry experts, we convert raw data and activity reporting into knowledge. This enables our clients to make more informed strategic decisions whilst their organisations focus on delivering core services.

One version of the truth for estate strategies
Facilities management is, of course, only one component of an organisation’s estate strategy. Many traditionally manage the various elements of their estate’s function in isolation, often by different departments with different budgets and without a holistic view.

Atkins believes that organisations can benefit from having ‘one version of the truth’ of their total estate activities. This means horizontally integrating all the systems that are used to deliver estates management, projects and capital investment programmes along with facilities management activities, e.g. linking your CAFM system to your financial system (SAP, JD Edwards etc); capital planning tools; energy management data and estates systems (TRAMPS, Manhattan etc).

Creating a ‘central estate information hub’ will provide a single source of real time management information that gives a complete view of your portfolio. Having control and clarity of your ‘total cost of ownership’, along with up to date activity reporting, will allow you to analyse trends, forecast accurately and make the right long term strategic decisions based on all parameters. By removing the silos, or at least allowing technology to consolidate the data within the silos, you can link information such as building asset lifecycle costs; to major refurbishment projects; to lease break data; to site utilisation, and create real competitive advantage.

To find out how Atkins can help you deliver more effective estate strategies, contact James Wood, development director Tel: 07834 507504 or email: james.wood@atkinsglobal.com. Alternatively, visit: atkinsglobal.com/am/minisite