Our Story
Our journey began in 2011 with a singular focus: to revolutionize the way companies understand and utilize their workspaces. Born out of a need to optimize time and space in the ever-evolving business landscape, we started as pioneers in workplace time utilization software. Our innovative solutions provide real-time data and insights, enabling businesses to make informed decisions about their physical work environments.
As the world of work underwent seismic shifts, particularly with the advent of hybrid models and changing employee expectations, we recognized the need for a more encompassing approach. Today, FacilityQuest has evolved into a leading provider of holistic workplace strategy solutions, catering to a diverse range of industries and organizational sizes. Our expansion from software solutions to comprehensive workplace strategy consulting reflects our commitment to addressing the multifaceted needs of modern businesses.
FacilityQuest stands out from the rest by going beyond basic time utilization studies and working at the core of your business goals. Employee recruiting, engagement, and retention start with a solid workplace strategy. FacilityQuest is here to help with that strategy, combining data and consultative recommendations to help you on every step of your workplace journey.
At FacilityQuest, we believe that a well-designed workspace is more than just a physical location; it's a catalyst for innovation, productivity, and growth. Our team of experts collaborates closely with clients to transform their workspaces into environments that reflect their unique brand identity and business goals. From tech startups to established corporate entities, we tailor our solutions to meet the specific challenges and aspirations of each client.
Join us on this journey as we continue to redefine the future of workspaces, fostering environments where businesses and their people can thrive.
Who We Are
Lowell Schneider
CEO
Technology Leader
Lowell Schneider started FacilityQuest in 2011 to automate career-long ideas and practices of architect John Duvivier, then a Principal at Gensler. Lowell has presented at IFMA annual conferences and regional monthly gatherings on the topics of facilities management and workplace strategy “in the age of data.” Prior to FacilityQuest, Lowell provided product development leadership to innovative start-ups in the financial, healthcare, and automotive retail industries for companies including Sun Microsystems, Mitsubishi Bank, Wells Fargo, GE Healthcare, and RapidRecon. In addition to software product development, Lowell has taught software development methodology courses to hundreds of engineers and presented at Sybase User Group meetings and other venues. He has helped companies incorporate new technologies such as RFID and Zigbee into real-time information appliances.
Lowell leads the technology practice at FacilityQuest with a network of other data analysts.
Katrina Barney
Workplace Strategy Leader
Katrina has a BA in architecture and environmental design and a Master’s in Applied Cultural Dynamics. Katrina’s experience began as a workplace designer and consulting analyst with Gensler in San Francisco. Since relocating to Copenhagen, Denmark, she has continued to explore the relationships between human activities and space through a Master’s in applied cultural analysis, with a specialization studying light as a social phenomenon in the learning environment. In her work with FacilityQuest, Katrina enjoys the challenge of finding new ways to bring together big data and qualitative studies to create rich and meaningful analyses of space addressing concrete workplace problems.
Katrina leads the workplace strategy practice at FacilityQuest along with a network of workplace strategists and change managers.