LONDON, September 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Working Buildings 2008 announce today the launch of a major new feature
for 2008, 'The Office of the Future', where visitors can get a glimpse of
tomorrow's office, today. A major design project that's attracting huge
attention, The Office of the Future is organised in partnership with BIM
Products and Smartcomm and is sponsored by Dyson Airblade.

The brand new feature brings together two cutting edge technologies in a
way never seen before with BIM (Building Information Model) applications for
FM, M&E and energy analysis being run on the latest giant plasma screen
technology from Sharp. Using a virtual 27-storey office tower, The Office of
the Future allows attendees to view the latest office innovations and learn
how to design sustainability into their offices. Located on stand D145 within
Total Workplace Management, the feature will enable visitors to:

-- Interact in 3D with BIM models on high resolution plasma touch
       screens.
    -- Virtually explore every structure and system within a building.
    -- View countless ArTrA demonstrations of projects concentrating on hard
       FM including 51 Lime Street and Kings Cross Station and see how ArTrA
       can link to any other available FM Systems.
    -- See presentations on why and when you run energy analysis from
       Granlund, acknowledged energy and FM experts throughout Scandinavia.
    -- Explore the new and exciting content from OPS, provided by Kimon
       Onuma. This emerging type of FM, linked to Google Earth, is the 
       future for large asset FM based projects and has been used by the US 
       Coast Guard to locate and manage all their infrastructure and assets.
    -- Take a look at High Definition Video Communication Systems for
       environmentally conscious buildings wanting to reduce their carbon
       footprint and the long-awaited 103-inch plasma, the world's largest
       plasma screen, supplied by Smartcomm.
    -- Take a break on the stylish new Bea chair designed by Doriana
       Massimiliano Fuksas and view the latest range of Han furniture all
       supplied by Interoffice

Paul Goodman Simpson, Director of BIM Products comments, "The Office of
the Future will be the first time an interactive 3D Facilities Management
building model has been shown in public. The hands-on experience will be
enhanced through the amazing large format plasma technology from Smartcomm."

Working Buildings 2008 features three co-located exhibitions, M&E - The
Building Services Event, Total Workplace Management and Energy Solutions
Expo, and takes place from 8-9 October 2008 at London's Olympia.

For further information on The Office of the Future visit
http://www.working-buildings.com or to register for a press pass or free
entry to Working Buildings 2008, please visit www.working-buildings.com.

The Office of the Future is brought to you by:

BIM Products - BIM Products distributes IFC based BIM software
applications to the construction and facilities management industries. The
company provides interoperable software applications for a programme of
demands including facilities and asset management, energy and environmental
analysis, cost calculations, code checking, model checking, building
services, and design review. The company provides a BIM implementation
service and creates 3D building services models of existing buildings or new
projects where the information is linked to an FM database and delivered in
ArTrA format.

Smartcomm - Established in 1995, Smartcomm has always been at the cutting
edge of the audio visual revolution, providing quality products and services
to UK and international clients. With a reputation for innovation and
ingenuity, they develop sound, vision and communication solutions for a wide
range of environments, including corporate, retail, hotel, leisure and
residential.

Total Workplace Management - The FM & Estates Event

Total Workplace Management is the official exhibition of the BIFM and the
number one exhibition for FM and estates professionals. Exhibitors include
product and service providers who contribute to maintaining a building's
infrastructure and ensuring the smooth-running of a business. Total Workplace
Management is the only event committed to strategic and day-to-day FM.

M&E - The Building Services Event

M&E is the premier exhibition for professionals involved in building
services design, installation, specification and operation. Exhibitors
include manufacturers of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
electrical equipment. M&E also features the Training Academy, a seminar area
covering the latest developments in technology, legislation, pre-engineering
and intelligent buildings. Attendance is must for the building services
professional.

Energy Solutions Expo - The Energy Management Event

Energy Solutions Expo is dedicated to cleaner, more efficient,
sustainable, renewable and alternative energy consumption. This exhibition
allows visitors to source new product initiatives, understand the latest
compliance and certification issues and find solutions for strategic energy
management. This event attracts energy managers, estate and facilities
managers, building service management, building contractors, architects and
surveyors.

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