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IBM Maximo Real Estate and Facilities (formerly IBM TRIRIGA)

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$40,000 per year
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User industry
  1. Information technology and software
  2. Banking and insurance
  3. Construction

What is IBM Maximo Real Estate and Facilities (formerly IBM TRIRIGA)

IBM Maximo Real Estate and Facilities (formerly IBM TRIRIGA) is an integrated workplace management system used to manage corporate real estate, facilities operations, space, capital projects, and lease-related processes. It supports real estate and facilities teams that need a single system for portfolio data, work management, space planning, and financial/contract governance. The product is commonly deployed in large, multi-site organizations and integrates with enterprise systems such as ERP, HR, and building/IoT platforms. It is positioned as part of IBM’s Maximo Application Suite portfolio for asset- and facilities-centric operations.

pros

Broad IWMS functional coverage

The platform covers multiple IWMS domains in one product, including space and move management, facilities service management, capital project workflows, and real estate/lease administration. This breadth can reduce the need to stitch together separate point solutions for workplace, maintenance, and real estate processes. It also supports standardized processes across large portfolios with consistent data structures and governance.

Configurable workflows and data model

Maximo Real Estate and Facilities provides configurable business objects, forms, and workflow automation to align with organization-specific processes. This is useful for complex approval chains, compliance-driven processes, and multi-entity portfolio structures. Compared with lighter-weight tools in the space, it is typically better suited to organizations that need deep process configuration rather than fixed templates.

Enterprise integration and reporting

The product is designed to integrate with enterprise applications (for example, ERP/finance, HR, and directory services) and to consolidate portfolio, space, and facilities operational data. It includes reporting and analytics capabilities to support chargebacks, utilization tracking, and portfolio-level decision support. These capabilities are relevant for organizations that require auditable data flows and centralized reporting across many sites.

cons

Implementation complexity and effort

Deployments often require significant planning, data migration, configuration, and integration work, especially for organizations with fragmented real estate and facilities data. This can extend time-to-value compared with simpler facilities or maintenance-focused products. Ongoing administration may also require specialized skills for configuration and environment management.

User experience can be heavy

Because the system supports many modules and roles, the interface and navigation can feel complex for occasional users. Organizations frequently need role-based training and tailored screens to drive adoption. For teams seeking a lightweight mobile-first experience for frontline work, additional configuration and change management may be necessary.

Cost and licensing considerations

As an enterprise IWMS, total cost can be higher than point solutions when factoring in licensing, implementation services, and integrations. Budgeting can be complicated when multiple modules are required (for example, space, projects, and lease administration). This can make the product less attractive for smaller portfolios or organizations with limited internal IT support.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Credit-based AppPoints + annual subscription licensing (Maximo Application Suite). Available as MAS SaaS (Essentials, Standard, Premium) or Client-managed (Software only).

Free tier/trial: Guided trials are listed for Maximo Manage and Maximo Health on the MAS pricing page, but IBM does not list a time-limited trial specifically for "Maximo Real Estate and Facilities" on its product pages. See notes below.

Example costs (official IBM site – indicative):

  • Maintenance: "Starting under US$ 40K per year".
  • Inspection: "Starting under US$ 47K per year".
  • Space Management: "Starting under US$ 40K per year". (Maximo Real Estate and Facilities is available via Space Management.)
  • Capital Planning: "Starting under US$ 40K per year". (Included in Real Estate & Facilities capabilities.)
  • Lease Management: "Starting under US$ 40K per year". (Lease Management included in Real Estate & Facilities capabilities.)
  • Inventory Optimization: "Starting under US$ 40K per year, plus the service package".

AppPoints (credit units) – official starting values:

  • Maintenance: Starting at 150 AppPoints
  • Inspection: Starting at 175 AppPoints
  • Space Management: Starting at 150 AppPoints
  • Capital Planning: Starting at 150 AppPoints
  • Lease Management: Starting at 150 AppPoints
  • Inventory Optimization: Starting at 140 AppPoints

Capacity / limits (examples from IBM):

  • Space Management: 1 environment; 50 AppPoints for users; up to 2,000 reserve users.
  • Lease Management: 1 environment; 50 AppPoints for users; up to 500 leases.
  • Maintenance: 1 environment; up to 25 users; up to 100 work orders/hour.

Notes & caveats (from IBM site):

  • IBM describes the prices above as "indicative, may vary by country, exclude any applicable taxes and duties, and are subject to product offering availability in a locale."
  • MAS uses a 12-month minimum subscription term for subscription licenses.
  • IBM instructs customers to use the price estimator or request a quote for exact pricing and capacity planning.

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