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Maintenance management solutions used to be exclusive to manufacturing plants and other heavy-duty industries. But with time, more organizations in every industry imaginable have come to recognize the undeniable benefits of maintenance software – including churches. It’s not hard to see why this is happening. A church is a place that offers succor and a sense of belonging to the public in our fast-changing world. Therefore, these buildings attract a lot of people almost every day of the week. With multiple services holding every week, these buildings are prone to deteriorating rapidly if they lack a dedicated preventive maintenance program….

From the reputable multinational hotel chains we all know to the smallest family-owned motels, hoteliers everywhere are continually looking for ways to give their guests a memorable lodging experience. Savvy guests expect the best and your ability to provide a hitch-free stay is quickly becoming the benchmark for excellence in hotels today. With just a few clicks on a mobile device, an unhappy customer can post a negative review of your establishment on social media. The resulting backlash could affect both your reputation and revenue so as a hotel owner or manager, you’ll need to be precise with service delivery….

Hospitals have a prime responsibility to care for ill people and ensure that they receive the best chances for recovery by staying in a well-maintained facility for the duration of their recuperation. Hospital administrators are burdened with the task of ensuring that every patient receives the best quality of care in an environment that is free of infections and safe and secure. Also, they must deliver the best care under constant regulatory control and within tight budgets. With this unique mix of challenges, for hospitals to remain competitive, compliant, and safe for potential patients, they’ll need to operate at maximum…

The healthcare sector is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries worldwide. It is also quite diverse – ranging from small medical clinics and rehabilitation centers to huge hospitals and pharmaceuticals companies. However, no matter their size or focus, these organizations all share a common purpose of ensuring that all patients get the best type of care for their needs.  And in order to do that, all healthcare facilities need to keep their critical assets in top shape in order to effectively and successfully run their medical operations. In fact, the healthcare industry is one of the most asset-heavy industries,…

Providing clean and safe water for public use is a task that requires the highest level of hygiene and diligence. Water must be collected, purified, and distributed across considerable distances with the assurance that it will remain potable until it reaches the consumers. After that, the process continues over again and over again every day. Water utility companies and other government authorities that are involved in the water purification and distribution process are required to ensure the upkeep of mission-critical equipment and facilities, monitor maintenance tasks, and comply with regulatory requirements. There is little to no allowance for errors because…

There used to be a popular saying years ago when referring to equipment maintenance that said, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” The idea behind this expression was that apart from lubrication at intervals, the only time to bother with a machine is after it has already failed. But, as machines and buildings continued to evolve and became increasingly more complex, traditional and reactive maintenance methods were no longer adequate. The skills required to manage the technologically advanced built environment of the 21st century – and beyond – also changed. Maintenance Management Today In modern buildings scattered all over…

Describing construction managers or construction project managers as busy people would be a gross understatement. According to the Construction Management Association of America, a construction project manager could have up to 120 responsibilities on a single project. This means that to succeed on a construction project, the PM or manager must be attentive to all numerous responsibilities and eliminate mistakes or oversights from day one. Added to the above, there are some unique characteristics of the construction industry that may prove challenging for the average construction manager. Important Considerations For Construction Managers The construction industry is known for its heavy…

The oil and gas industry is usually described by terms like “complex,”  “demanding,” “high-risk,” “expensive,” etc. All of these descriptions are true for good reason. This industry produces some of the most widely used commodities that are required to satisfy the world’s demands for essentials like heating and cooling, cooking, all types of transportation, and electricity generation. Yet, despite high demand for oil and gas products, making a profit in this industry is closely tied to world politics and other factors that are often beyond your company’s direct control. To remain afloat, thriving oil and gas organizations that have survived…

In repair and maintenance activities, work orders are generated and assigned to technicians or outside vendors. Some work orders are simple and require just one visit before they are closed. In some other cases, the technician may need to come back to continue the work, or order parts and return when the part is available. In some cases, the technician who was originally assigned, may need to bring on additional resources or reassign to another technician who is specialized in the matter at hand. The above process requires very easy ways of communicating with CMMS and register the activities. This…