Facilities management was brought in to the company to help alleviate some of the cost pressures the company was facing. Facilities management was able to offer some cost savings and efficiency gains that the company was able to take advantage of. The company is now able to focus on its core competencies and leave the management of its facilities to the experts.
The Facility Management (FM) sector has progressed from a resource-based task orientated service, to a fundamental support service that empowers businesses. The change is evident in the widespread adoption of Facilities Management in both the public and private sector. Businesses today are realizing that well-designed and managed Facilities can provide a significant competitive advantage. The role of FM is therefore becoming increasingly strategic, as it plays an important role in enabling organizations to achieve their business objectives.
Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)
Facilities management software is a comprehensive solution that helps organizations manage various processes related to the maintenance of their physical assets. CAFM software is a type of facilities management software that utilizes computer-aided technologies to streamline these processes. CAFM software often includes features such as asset tracking, work order management, and space planning.
The utilization of Real-time data to promote comprehensive maintenance
Real-time data is critical for comprehensive maintenance and promoting best practices. By collecting and analyzing data in real-time, engineers can identify issues and correct them before they cause serious problems. Additionally, real-time data can be used to predict when maintenance will be needed, which can save time and money.
Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) — The advanced CAFM
CAFM and IWMS solutions are essentially the same but positioned at different stages in the evolution of facilities management, with IWMS being the more advanced technology that is more current than CAFM in the workplace today. IWMS can be thought of as enhanced CAFM.
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ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management System — Three years on — Problem solved or just another standard?In late 2018, the long-awaited International Standard Organization published ISO 41001:2018 — Facility Management system — Requirements with guidance for use.
Some two and a half years later, we look at whether it has been a success story or whether it has failed to live up to its pre-launch expectation.IntroductionThe questions I will answer are:Should we pursue ISO 41001 and become certified?What is the certification process and the stages involved?What are the benefits of certification and will it add value?
In Part 1, dated June 2019, I looked at early indicators of how the standard was received by the profession and industry, less than a year after it was launched.
At the time, I experienced varying opinions from around the Globe.
It was evident however that the ‘FM Mature’ countries were not adopting the standard as quickly as its pre-launch expectation suggested.
There were numerous reasons for this, mainly due to a) a lack of awareness of the standard; or b) organisations were already certified to any one of several other associated ISO Management System Standards (MSS), notably ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and that until they felt a need or were being persuaded that ISO 41001 was a must, they would refrain for the time being.
