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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should every real estate professional know about Granlund Manager, the Finnish real estate management software? Find answers to the most common questions below. We are always happy to tell you more.

What is Granlund Manager designed for?

Granlund Manager is built for real estate management, from the construction phase to day-to-day operations to strategic decision-making. It brings all the essential information on a single property or an entire portfolio into one place, keeps buildings running smoothly and helps control maintenance backlog and budgets.

You stay on top of environmental impact, energy consumption and waste streams while Granlund Manager generates the data you need for ESG reporting. Future plans rest on facts.

What are the concrete benefits?

Granlund Manager collects and centralises essential property information and shares it with the right people, whether in maintenance, property management or the sustainability team. Management decisions are based on facts and daily work becomes more efficient.

It helps property management teams manage and prioritise maintenance work, keep maintenance backlog and budgets under control and deliver on long-term plans. Its energy management tools cut energy use and costs, while its ESG features produce high-quality data for sustainability reporting.

Read more about the benefits our customers have experienced.

Who is Granlund Manager for?

Granlund Manager is designed for property managers, owners, facility management, maintenance staff, sustainability teams and service providers across a wide range of industries. With more than 1,000 organisations and 50,000 users relying on it, Granlund Manager is a benchmark for real estate management in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

What types of properties is it suited to?

Granlund Manager is used in more than 50,000 properties, including retail sites, industrial facilities, hotels, offices, educational institutions, public sector buildings and cultural venues. It also handles technically demanding specialist sites such as hospitals, data centres and wind farms. It scales from a handful of buildings to extensive property portfolios.

How can we see Granlund Manager in action before deciding if it suits our business?

Book an online demo. We will walk you through the key features and benefits, show you the different Modules available and discuss your needs. Book your demo here.

How much does Granlund Manager cost and how can it be purchased?

Granlund Manager is a cloud-based SaaS service. Pricing depends on the number of properties, the Modules you choose and any integrations. Once the service is set up and user profiles are created, you only pay for what you use. Get in touch and we will put together a package that fits your needs.

What is the most common combination of Granlund Manager Modules for comprehensive real estate management?

The most common setup combines the Core with the Maintenance and Capital Planning Modules. Together they make both day-to-day and long-term maintenance planned and efficient, while the growth and development of your property portfolio becomes more goal-oriented and strategic.

The ESG Module is rapidly gaining popularity as its smart energy and waste management tools deliver clear financial savings and tangible sustainability results. When you want your environmental reporting to carry more weight, Granlund Manager ESG and its reports add depth.

The Construction Projects Module delivers results quickly. Information on equipment, products and materials flows easily from construction projects into maintenance and approval processes for this data become efficient.

Does Granlund Manager work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Granlund Manager Mobile app runs on both Android and iOS. The app is designed especially for people who work on the move, such as maintenance staff. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.

Building occupants can also use Granlund Manager on their phones, for example by scanning a QR code to send a service request from a space where they spot a problem.

Is Granlund Manager available as a SaaS solution?

Yes. Granlund Manager is a cloud-based SaaS service that is continuously developed and updated. All users automatically have the latest version at the same time.

How secure is Granlund Manager?

Granlund Manager is built for security in every situation. It is aligned with international ISO standards and Katakri, the Finnish information security auditing criteria, and your data is hosted in data centres located in Finland. Our comprehensive information security and data protection practices ensure that only authorised people handle customer data, that no one can access it without permission and that our systems run without interruption. Granlund Manager meets even the most demanding security requirements and environments.

What kind of reports can I get from Granlund Manager?

It provides advanced real-time reporting, built for real estate management. You get standard reports (Excel, PDF, Word) as well as powerful dynamic Power BI reports that show the current status of your properties at a glance and give you a factual basis for deciding where to take your operations next.

Maintenance reports, Capital Planning reports as well as energy consumption and ESG reports are available with a single click. Read more about report contents.

MODULES AND TOOLS

Can Granlund Manager be customised?

We don’t build customer-specific features, but the user interface can be tailored to each user. A wide range of configurations and settings lets you optimise the software for your industry, equipment base and processes.

The four Modules (Maintenance, Capital Planning, ESG and Construction Projects) and their tools are available to meet specific real estate management needs.

How do I get started with the Modules I need?

Getting the right package for your organisation up and running is quick and easy. Contact us first so we can map your needs and build the best combination together.

How does the Maintenance Module support long-term property management rather than only daily tasks?

Granlund Manager Maintenance does far more than log tasks. It records maintenance history, makes sure plans are carried out and produces real-time data that also supports strategic decisions.

This gives you a complete picture of the condition and use of your property, helping you prioritise maintenance work and justify decisions and budgets to management. Daily work turns into valuable information that serves your long-term goals.

How does the Capital Planning Module put lifecycle strategies into practice?

Granlund Manager Capital Planning brings property maintenance and energy efficiency projects, budgeting and maintenance backlog tracking together in one place. You get a clear view of planned actions and their impact on costs, risks and sustainability targets.

With the Capital Planning Module you prioritise investments correctly, schedule actions efficiently and base decisions on facts. Maintenance operations is predictive rather than reactive, you save money and your property keeps its value throughout its lifecycle.

How does the ESG Module work?

Granlund Manager ESG brings the energy consumption, emissions and waste of your properties into a single view. Compare key performance indicators across properties, respond only to the consumption deviations that matter and anticipate costs with smart consumption and cost forecasts. Reporting is automated in line with the requirements of different reporting frameworks.

The ESG Module is much more than just a monitoring tool. It is a management tool that helps you reduce costs and consumption, ensure compliance and develop your property portfolio in a sustainable direction.

How does the Construction Projects Module ensure the optimal flow of information?

Granlund Manager Construction Projects standardises information management throughout the entire construction project. Documents, equipment and material data and approvals stay up to date and the full log history is preserved. All critical information transfers to property management with a single click, straight into the Granlund Manager Maintenance Module.

The Construction Projects Module reduces errors and ambiguity, speeds up approvals and ensures high-quality information flow throughout the project. Project-phase data becomes a reliable foundation for operating and maintaining the property.

Can Granlund Manager be used for inspections?

Yes. You can carry out audits and standardised inspections using ready-made or customised templates. Inspections can be completed on site with a mobile device and findings are saved directly in the system. The process is standardised and you can define each stage from draft to approval.

How does Granlund Manager integrate with other systems?

Granlund Manager offers excellent integration capabilities. It connects with a wide range of property, finance and ERP systems. Data moves in both directions through standardised APIs, including from building management systems, cloud services and IoT sensors.

Does Granlund Manager read IoT sensor data?

Yes. Data from IoT sensors and various cloud services can be transferred to Granlund Manager through integrations.

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Contact our global sales team

Want to get in touch with us? Find your local Granlund Manager representative below or contact the global team. Give us a call or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Global team

Otto Åkerberg

Head of Sales, Scandinavia
Granlund Oy

Mika Virkki

Solutions Sales Manager, Nordics & Baltics
Granlund Oy

Topi Korpela

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Granlund Manager
Granlund Oy

Sales partners

Estonia

Ivo Kivirand Granlund Manager Estonia sales partner

Ivo Kivirand

CEO
Visiby Haldus OÜ

Lithuania & Latvia

Lukas Barkauskas MEPCO Granlund Manager sales in Lithuania Latvia

Lukas Barkauskas

Product Manager
MEPCO

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