You Get What You Pay For: Evaluating CMMS Beyond Cost

In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations rely on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to streamline maintenance process’, help maintainers maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. With over 400 CMMS solutions available – and more flooding the market every year – you might be asking “Why so many?” and “How do I know which is … Read more

Manufacturers’ Journey to Data Excellence

Manufacturing companies today are standing at the edge of a digital revolution.   As data gathering and analytics continue to grow more advanced, manufacturers can use these technologies to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and create better societal and environmental benefits.   With economic uncertainty, lingering impacts from COVID-19, and an urgent need to address … Read more

Why You Need Facility Condition Assessments

Current state of affairs Buildings (from schools to gyms to dorms to hospitals) are at the core of your organization, allowing you to serve individuals and fulfill your mission. The other side of this is that these buildings are getting older every day, creating a unique challenge for those who manage facilities. After all, the … Read more

Examining The Basics of Asset Investment Planning (AIP)

If you’re a finance or operations leader for your organization, limited budgets, aging equipment or infrastructure, and daily pressure to maximize profitability are likely all just a part of your job description.  While finding a way to balance these various challenges can seem never-ending, what really helps is gathering and leveraging the data needed to … Read more

Preparing for an FCA

Preparing for a facilities condition assessment (FCA) visit to your school district involves several steps to ensure a smooth and efficient evaluation process, both before and after the assessment:  As with anything, arguably the most important part of being prepared for an FCA is having a plan.   If your goal is to strategically maintain your … Read more

Summer Facility Project Check-List

As students and teachers head off for the summer, school facilities leaders and staff gear up for a flurry of activity. This season offers a prime opportunity to tackle significant projects, prepare the campus for the upcoming school year, and conduct essential inspections. During this busy time, it’s crucial to remember that you deserve a … Read more

CMMS + AIP: A Profitable Pairing for Enterprise Asset Management

Today, we’re exploring how combining computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) with an asset investment planning (AIP) strategy can help organizations manage their assets more effectively.  What is a CMMS? CMMS is a system designed to support maintenance and operations teams in organizations that operate physical infrastructure, making the entire operation more efficient and, often, more … Read more