The University of Iowa’s Space Information Management System (SIMS) provides the central master record of campus space, including the University Hospitals and Clinics. This data supports the Facilities and Administrative cost survey that is used to negotiate the University’s federal indirect cost recovery rate. An increase of just one percent in this rate can mean millions of dollars in additional external funding. It is also used to calculate operating costs and building replacement values for insurance coverage. SIMS embeds data into floor plans with the goal of increasing efficiency. Building Information Modeling (BIM) data is incorporated into the drawings and SIMS integrates with the computerized maintenance management system to improve maintenance cost calculations and provide ready-access to accurate information on building systems.

We maintain an inventory of all University owned and leased space in our SIMS. SIMS tracks space type, room use, square footage, and occupants. We also maintain the building floor plans.

Facilities Information Services staff organize, maintain, and provide access to the University SIMS that houses the University’s building information, building floor plans, and corresponding space data for all University buildings owned and leased. Building and room inventories are available to authorized users via SIMS and the University Data Warehouse (DWPROD). Floor plans and space data are available to authorized users via the cloud-based UI Active Visual System operated by the Advanced Technologies Group (ATG).

To request access to view floor plans on ATG, please fill out this form.