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Digital solutions for efficient building operation: CAFM and facility management, smart buildings, building services, energy optimisation, maintenance and existing asset management – from the perspective of owners, operators and facility managers.
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The digital twin suggests a single, perfect representation of a building. In practice, however, data resides in BIM, CAFM, ERP and many other systems. Lars Oberwinter of Plandata therefore prefers to speak of a 'digital extended family'. Digital Information Management, or DIM, is intended to ensure its members can work together.
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CAFM, building management systems, BIM, IoT sensors, digital twins and AI: an increasing number of systems are coming together to form digital ecosystems in facility management. This makes buildings more transparent and processes more efficient, but also opens up new entry points for cyberattacks. At TÜV SÜD, cybersecurity therefore begins well before day-to-day operation. It must be considered when selecting, procuring and connecting systems.
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Cloud platforms, BIM, digital twins and AI are changing facility management, but digital maturity varies widely. Some companies already connect and automate processes across systems, while others still rely on Office files and standalone applications. The gap is particularly clear when a building moves from construction into operation: this is where years of project data must prove their practical value.
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Buildings are handed over, but their data often falls short. Information created during design needs to remain accessible, usable and up to date throughout operations. CAFM World 2026 explores why this matters for everything from smart building systems to the resilience of critical infrastructure. As part of BIM World MUNICH, it brings together the disciplines involved across the building lifecycle.
13.09.2026
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Alongside Building Information Modelling (BIM), another technology is gaining importance: the Building Operating System (BOS). These platforms connect data from building automation, IoT, energy management and other applications, making it available to different services. In facility management, they can help manage energy use, space utilisation and technical systems using a shared foundation of data.
