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What are the core functions of facilities management?
Behind the growth and development of many businesses are a variety of facilities management functions. These activities ensure companies stay up-and-running, key processes are established and maintained, and that staff are always working in an optima…
10 questions to ask vendors when choosing facility management system software
Facility management system software allows you to coordinate and control multiple operational processes and workflows into one comprehensive automated system–a huge benefit that you’re likely itching to implement sooner rather than later. But don’t l…
Measure, manage, and improve your KPIs with CMMS software
When it comes to improving KPIs, remember the old business saying: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This is unfortunate news for job sites using traditional Excel spreadsheets or pen and paper, enter CMMS software. While such Excel sys…
What exactly is preventive maintenance?
By definition, Preventive maintenance (PM) is maintenance that is regularly performed on a piece of equipment or an asset to reduce the likelihood of it failing. Preventive maintenance is performed while the equipment is still effective, so that it d…
Maintenance management strategies: The 4 main types & when to use them
html {scroll-padding-top: 100px;} There are four key types of maintenance management strategies including run-to-failure maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance. These maintenance management s…
Improving tenant satisfaction with property management software
A common tenant satisfaction complaint heard among people who rent their homes, whether it’s an apartment, condo, or single-family residence, is difficulty with property management. While there will always be some degree of conflict, but some of the …
The future of facilities management – Global growth insights for the next 10 years
Facilities management services (FM) has rapidly evolved since its recognition as an industry in the early 1980s when the International Facilities Management Association was formed. The days when FM centered around assets, buildings and plants are in …
How hospitals benefit from CMMS software
CMMS, or computerized maintenance management systems, are proven to increase productivity in the workplace. Traditional tracking methods, such as spreadsheets, come with many disadvantages and are generally inconvenient, especially for hospitals. Thi…