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Areim is all about seeing opportunities where others see problems. Located in their main office in Stockholm, they faced challenges in determining their employees’ specific meeting room requirements and identifying ways to enhance the working environment. These challenges were primarily caused by variations in employee schedules, which affected specific requirements for meeting rooms. Additionally, Areim noticed that some pre-booked meeting rooms were not fully utilised, leading to unnecessary space that could have been used more effectively. By using Spica Insight, Areim gained the ability to track and analyse real-time data on how their office space was being utilised. This valuable information was contextualised within the organisation, empowering Areim to make informed decisions on optimising their office space to its maximum potential.
Nordomatic talked with Areims Head of Asset Management Sweden, Jerker Victor, about collaborating with Nordomatic and the potential of working data-driven to optimise office spaces.
What is the most crucial aspect a service partner should possess when collaborating with Areim?
“When implementing a technical solution, we are primarily interested in what conclusions can be drawn from the implementation. With Nordomatic, we have had a tight and direct dialogue with sales and integration. It’s crystal clear that Nordomatic aspires to help us according to our needs.” – Jerker Victor.
What challenges did you face before deciding to move forward with Spica Insight?
“Property owners face a challenge in understanding how our offices are used. We can certainly have our theories, but we rarely have proof of when meeting rooms and free hours are fully occupied. With Spica Insight, we transition from guessing into knowing and can fully adjust depending on our employees’ behaviour.” – Jerker Victor.
Areim is an independent Nordic property owner and fund manager with a vision to invest in new forms of development for a sustainable society beyond the expected. They aim to create lasting value for our stakeholders by balancing good financial performance with sustainable community development and care for people. Since its inception in 2003, Areim has invested in underdeveloped properties where they can add long-lasting value.
How are you using Spica Insight today?
“In the system, we can see the coldest and warmest rooms, which are the most popular and which days and times are most utilised. I sign in almost daily, observing the number of people on site and analysing the data to conclude. What I find very clever about the tool is that we can see the percentage of room occupancy and receive diagrams based on that information. These diagrams suggest further improving the rooms. ” – Jerker Victor.
Nordomatic exists to accelerate an open and sustainable future, and we do so by integrating technology and adding smartness to buildings. With the acquisition of Spica Technologies in March 2022, Nordomatic aims to integrate building controls with workplace management software seamlessly. This integration has enabled our customers to optimise energy consumption, enhance hybrid work strategies, and share data through unified platforms effortlessly.
What value do you see that Spica Insight will contribute to Areim in the long term?
“With this solution, we answer how we can work knowledge-oriented. Now, we have a solution in place where we can see how the product is being used. At a later stage, we plan to utilise Spica Insight with our tenants and assist them in optimising their space in the best possible way.” – Jerker Victor.
