Addressing Sick Building Syndrome and Enhancing Portfolio Value with PlanRadar Solutions
In the digital age, the health and longevity of properties are becoming increasingly crucial. With most of our time spent indoors, the quality of buildings directly impacts our well-being. One significant concern that arises from poor indoor environments is ‘Sick Building Syndrome’ (SBS), which leads to various health issues among occupants.
To combat SBS and enhance real estate value through smart maintenance and technology, PlanRadar, a leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction, facility management, and real estate, offers an effective solution. According to Ibrahim Imam, CEO MENA and APAC and Co-Founder of PlanRadar, the demand for healthier buildings is on the rise globally, with investors and occupants prioritizing properties that provide a better indoor environment.
SBS manifests through symptoms such as headaches, respiratory issues, fatigue, and emotional distress, affecting up to 60% of workers in newly constructed or renovated buildings. Factors contributing to SBS include poor ventilation, high levels of indoor pollutants, and moisture. Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining the health of occupants and the value of the building.
Digital real estate and facility management platforms like PlanRadar offer comprehensive solutions for efficient property management, including detailed monitoring, regular maintenance scheduling, rapid defect identification, enhanced communication, and historical data analysis. These tools play a vital role in identifying and mitigating factors that contribute to SBS, ensuring buildings remain healthy and valuable assets.
Ibrahim Imam emphasized the importance of adopting digital systems for building control, monitoring, and prompt interventions to reduce health and safety risks. With the increasing awareness of SBS, the adoption of such technologies is becoming more critical in maintaining optimal air quality and overall building health.