Space Information Management System (SIMS)

What is SIMS?

building plans
SIMS is a web-based facility information system which allows authorized users to access University facilities floor plans, tabular data and inventory reports.

Space inventory data and drawings can be accessed using the Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) Active Visual System (AVS) web site.

Electronic building and special inventory reports can be accessed using the SIMS Data web site.


SIMS AVS

SIMS AVS log-in

**Access to SIMS is restricted, only authorized users can access University floor plans and data via the two web portals.

SIMS AVS Login Request

  • To request access to the SIMS AVS site go to the ATG web site at www.atginc.com and click the "Client Login" link in the top right corner of the ATG home page, or access the login page directly at AVS Login.

  • On the login page click the New user login request link.

  • Fill out the form completely making sure to fill in "University of Iowa" in the "Facility Requesting Access To" field and click the "Submit" button.

  • You will receive an auto-reply email after successfully submitting a request. A separate confirmation email will be sent when access has been verified, generally by the next business day.

sims data

This portion of SIMS replaces the Facilities Inventory Planning System (FIPS), and the Building Ledger (BLDG) that made up the previous main frame inventory system. Please contact Kirk Banks at the email address below to request access.

SIMS Floor Plans and Data

**Access to SIMS is restricted, only authorized users can access University floor plans and data via the two web portals.

First-time SIMS AVS Users

Installing the Viewer

In order to use SIMS you must install the AutoCAD Design Review viewer onto your system. Instructions on how to download AutoCAD Design Review 2008 will be sent along with your access confirmation email. AutoCAD Design Review 2009 can be downloaded from the Planning, Design and Construction web page by clicking on SIMS Download were you can install the application from the Autodesk Design Review page directly. This installation requires administrator rights to your computer. If you do not have administrator rights please contact your IT staff to install the viewer.

AVS Tutorial

A brief tutorial on using the SIMS AVS can be downloaded by clicking AVS tutorial.

Forgotten Password

If you have forgotten your password click on the Forgot your Password link in the Client Login page, enter your e-mail address and your password will be emailed to you.


If you have questions, please contact Kirk Banks at:
kirk-banks@uiowa.edu or by telephone at 319-355-5502.