Frequently asked questions
Prism platform overview
How is Prism different from traditional property management software?
Prism combines more than 20 years of commercial real estate expertise with proven scale across thousands of buildings and billions of square feet. Unlike standalone tools, Operations, Experience, AI, and portfolio insights all run on the same platform and data foundation.
What is included in the Prism platform?
The Prism platform includes two core packages: Operations and Experience. Prism AI works across both packages to help property teams get work done faster and get the insights they need to improve building performance. Customers can extend the platform with advanced capabilities such as HqO, Jones, and Space Management Services.
What’s the difference between Operations and Experience?
Operations helps property teams manage day-to-day building operations, including work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, communications, and reporting. Experience builds on that foundation with tenant-facing capabilities like resource reservations and visitor access that help improve satisfaction, retention, and revenue.
What are Advanced Capabilities?
Advanced Capabilities are premium add-ons that extend the value of the Prism platform. Designed for portfolios with more specialized needs, they include Hqo for workplace experience, Jones for certificate of insurance compliance, and Space Management Services for accurate space measurement and leasing data. Because they’re built to work alongside Prism, they connect with the same platform, workflows, and operational data your team already uses.
What types of properties can Prism support?
Prism is built for commercial real estate, including office, retail, industrial, properties.
What problems does Prism solve for property teams?
Prism helps eliminate manual processes, reduce system fragmentation and give teams clear visibility into operations across every building.
How does Prism help standardize operations across properties?
Prism creates consistent workflows, data structures and reporting so every building follows the same operational standards.
Can Prism support both day-to-day operations and long-term planning?
Yes. Prism supports daily tasks like work orders while also giving insights that help with capital planning and portfolio strategy.
How hard is it to implement Prism?
We have invested heavily in automated workflows to make implementing Prism as easy as possible. Whether you’re switching from an existing system or starting fresh, we aim to deliver the best implementation process in the industry. Our customer satisfaction rate our implementation process a 4/8 out of 5.
Operations
What is Prism Operations?
Prism Operations is the foundation of the Prism platform. It helps property teams manage work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, communications, reporting, and other day-to-day building operations from one connected platform.
What capabilities are included in Operations?
Prism Operations includes the core tools property teams need to run their buildings, including work order management, preventive maintenance, inspections, communications, mobile workflows, reporting, and operational dashboards.
Who is Prism Operations designed for?
Prism Operations is built for property managers, engineering teams, operations leaders, and asset managers responsible for managing commercial real estate portfolios.
Can Prism Operations support multiple properties?
Yes. Prism Operations is designed to support portfolios of all sizes, giving teams consistent processes, reporting, and visibility across multiple buildings and markets.
Does Prism Operations include mobile access?
Yes. Property teams can manage work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and other operational activities from the Prism mobile app, helping them stay productive from anywhere.
How does Prism Operations work with Prism Experience?
Prism Experience runs on the same platform as Prism Operations. This allows tenant interactions, service requests, reservations, visitor activity, and satisfaction data to be connected in one place, giving teams a more complete view of building performance.
Can Prism Operations integrate with my existing systems?
Yes. Prism uses an API-first architecture that allows it to connect with many of the systems and tools your organization already uses.
Can Prism help reduce operational risk?
Yes. With better tracking, documentation and visibility, teams can catch issues early and reduce exposure to risk.
How does Prism support audit readiness?
Prism keeps records organized and accessible, making it easier to produce reports and documentation when needed.
Experience
What is Prism Experience?
Prism Experience helps property teams create better tenant experiences through tools like Resource Reservations and Visitor Access. Built on the same platform as Prism Operations, it connects tenant engagement directly to operational performance.
What capabilities are included in Prism Experience?
Prism Experience includes Resource Reservations and Visitor Access, making it easy for tenants to reserve amenities, register guests, and interact with the building through the Prism app.
How is Prism Experience different from other standalone tenant apps?
Most tenant apps operate separately from building operations. Prism Experience runs on the same platform as Prism Operations, connecting tenant interactions, service requests, satisfaction data, and building performance in one place.
Can I purchase Prism Experience without Prism Operations?
Prism Experience is designed to work alongside Prism Operations. Because both packages share the same platform and operational data, customers typically start with Operations and add Experience as their needs evolve.
How does Prism Experience work with Prism Operations?
Every reservation, visitor registration, service request, and tenant interaction is connected to the same operational data that powers your building. This gives teams a more complete view of performance, satisfaction, and revenue opportunities.
Is HqO included with Prism Experience?
No. HqO is available as an advanced capability for flagship office properties that want a fully branded workplace experience with additional services such as community engagement, transportation, food ordering, and parking.
How does Prism Experience help create a more responsive tenant experience?
Prism makes it easier to manage requests, send updates and keep tenants informed without delays.
How does Prism Experience support consistent service across buildings?
Standard workflows and communication tools help ensure tenants receive the same level of service at every property.
Can Prism Experience help reduce tenant complaints?
Yes. Faster response times and better communication help resolve tenant issues before they escalate.
How does Prism Experience improve transparency for tenants?
Tenants can see request updates, communications and service status, so they always know what’s happening.
Can Prism Experience support different tenant needs across property types?
Yes. Prism adapts to office, retail and other environments, supporting different tenant expectations and workflows.
How does Prism Experience help teams stay proactive with tenants?
With better visibility and communication tools, teams can address issues early and keep tenants informed.
Data, reporting and financial performance
What types of reports can Prism generate?
Prism provides reports on service performance, operational trends, tenant activity and financial metrics across your portfolio.
How does Prism improve data accuracy?
By centralizing data in one system, Prism reduces duplicate entry and ensures everyone works from the same information.
Can Prism help identify performance gaps across properties?
Yes. You can compare buildings, teams and metrics to quickly spot where improvements are needed.
How does Prism support better financial decision-making?
Prism connects operational data to financial outcomes, helping you understand costs, revenue and performance in context.
Can I customize reports for different stakeholders?
Yes. Reports can be tailored for property managers, asset managers and executives based on what matters most to them.
How often is data updated in Prism?
Data is updated in real time, so your team always has the most current view of operations.
Does Prism help track trends over time?
Yes. Historical data allows you to monitor progress, measure improvements and plan ahead with confidence.
Data security
How does Building Engines protect customer data?
Data is protected through encryption, secure authentication and strict access controls across the platform.
What compliance standards does Prism meet?
Prism aligns with SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and CCPA requirements to support enterprise security and privacy needs.
How is access to sensitive data managed?
Role-based permissions ensure only the right people can access specific data and systems.
Is Prism regularly tested for security risks?
Yes. The platform undergoes ongoing monitoring, third-party testing and vulnerability assessments.
How does Prism support IT and security reviews?
Clear documentation and proven processes help teams move through security reviews faster with less back-and-forth.
How does Prism ensure system reliability?
Redundant systems, real-time monitoring and uptime commitments help keep operations running without interruption.
Will security slow down my team’s workflows?
No. Security is built into the platform so teams can work efficiently without added complexity.
Integrations and system connectivity
How does Prism connect with other tools in our tech stack?
Prism uses open APIs to connect with accounting systems, building systems and other CRE tools.
Can Prism integrate with both modern and legacy systems?
Yes. Flexible integration options allow Prism to work with a wide range of systems.
How do integrations improve daily operations?
Connected systems reduce duplicate work, improve data accuracy and keep workflows aligned.
Can data flow automatically between systems?
Yes. Integrations allow data like work orders, invoices and updates to sync automatically.
How does Prism support partner solutions?
Prism works with a network of partners to extend functionality and support specialized needs.
Will integrations require heavy IT involvement?
Prism is designed to simplify integration, with support from implementation teams to guide the process.
Can integrations scale as our portfolio grows?
Yes. The platform is built to support expanding systems, properties and data needs over time.
Prism AI
What types of questions can I ask Prism AI?
You can ask Prism AI about operations, maintenance, documents and performance, and get clear answers in seconds.
How does Prism AI help teams make faster decisions?
It turns complex data into simple insights and recommendations, so teams can act quickly.
Can Prism AI help reduce time spent searching for information?
Yes. Instead of digging through systems or files, you can ask a question and get instant answers.
How does Prism AI improve visibility into operations?
It surfaces patterns, gaps and opportunities that may be hard to see in standard reports.
Can Prism AI support both property and asset managers?
Yes. Prism AI provides insights for both day-to-day operations and high-level portfolio performance.
Does Prism AI require technical expertise to use?
No. It’s designed to work with simple, natural language questions.
How does Prism AI fit into daily workflows?
Prism AI integrates directly into the Prism platform, so teams can access insights without changing tools.
Implementation
What does the onboarding process include?
Onboarding includes system setup, workflow configuration, training and support to help your team get started.
Will implementation disrupt current operations?
The process is designed to minimize disruption and keep your team running smoothly during rollout.
How are teams trained to use Prism?
Training includes guided sessions, resources and ongoing support to ensure adoption across roles.
Do we get a dedicated implementation team?
Yes. Building Engines provides experts who guide you through setup and rollout.
Can Prism be customized to our workflows?
Yes. The Prism platform is configured to match your processes, properties and reporting needs.
What happens after implementation is complete?
You’ll continue to receive support, resources and guidance to help your team get the most value from Prism.
How does Building Engines support long-term success?
Ongoing support, product updates and customer resources help your team continue improving over time.

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