Facilities Management Software

Facilities management software is already becoming the next big innovation in the management of buildings and estates. Essentially, these software packages manage and automate repetitive tasks saving time and expense. Because they take action instantly and automatically, they can create other savings such as reducing stocking levels by automatic cleaning supplies ordering, or overseeing the tasking and deployment of staff. The broad category of facilities management software breaks down into more distinct areas; computer-aided facility management (CAFM), including computerised maintenance management software (CMMS), enterprise asset management (EAM) and integrated workplace management systems (IWMS). If you haven’t researched this area before it’s probably wise to start as there is only one way for this technology and that’s up.

Automatic Sanitising dispensers

Some of the best innovative ideas are often the simplest. A number of manufacturers (Purehold being one) have created new pull door handles that automatically dispense sanitising gel when touched. This not only manages the efficient usage of sanitiser through accurate dosing (saving cost of over use), it also leads to better compliance with hygiene procedures in areas where hygiene standards are critical such as healthcare, or labs and catering areas in Universities and Colleges. This is a great way to effectively reduce the cost of hygiene cleaning supplies.

Customer Satisfaction Monitors

Now increasingly used in large retail chains for customer satisfaction. Facilities managers could use a stand with an electronic device that enables real-time feedback and opinions on the level of cleanliness at the facilities. These could be invaluable to Facilities Managers and Facilities Management Companies to independently monitor service levels direct from the user. They may not save you money in the short term, but being able to evidence high service levels will help seal new business in the future.

Green products that save you money

It is a common misconception that the cost of sustainable cleaning is higher than traditional solutions. With modern innovative products, this is no longer the case. This is because these products are increasingly popular and their scale of production has increased. They use only naturally occurring chemicals and so the cost of manufacture can often be lower. In addition, clever practical dosing systems are used which manage usage more efficiently. If you try one innovation in cleaning supplies this year make it sustainable products that save you money.

Bespoke solution design

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could everything specially made for us exactly how we want it? Well, that may not be possible for everything but when it comes to particular needs for specific applications bespoke solutions are no longer a thing of dreams. Reduced production costs in almost all areas such as 3D printing mean it’s possible to have exactly the right solution tailor made for you if that’s what’s needed to get the job done. See the ABM Client Success Story where a novel bespoke solution allowed a busy shopping centre undergoing maintenance keep compliant despite the challenges of ongoing construction work.