Among the many possible uses of Microsoft Excel is the building of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Although Excel was not designed specifically for this purpose, many companies have long used it, or still use it, to manage their maintenance, rather than using purpose-built, dedicated software. Therefore, why use a CMMS application if Excel … Read more

More and more companies are using preventive maintenance because it enables them both to optimize the work of maintenance teams and improve the productivity of the organization in general. Even if it does not render curative maintenance obsolete, it has become an essential tool enhancing the competitiveness of any company with maintenance activities. Although the principles of … Read more

Corrective maintenance (also called reactive maintenance) is the most common maintenance strategy because it is the simplest to apply and it is still widely used today for non-critical installations and infrastructure in real estate. It can be either as an organization’s main maintenance strategy or as a complementary tool to preventive maintenance. When corrective maintenance … Read more

The past several posts have emphasized the value of IWMS+ for building users and managers. However, some of the most anticipated applications of this technology are aimed above all at service providers. Maintenance staff provide a wide range of services within buildings, ranging from keeping elevators running, monitoring and managing critical systems like plumbing and … Read more

CMMS selection advice There are a few key factors to consider when evaluating CMMS software. Our infographic provides guidance for taking a comprehensive approach, narrowing down possible choices, and avoiding the pitfalls. Check it out now.

Basic property maintenance Our infographic explains the key principles of CILT in basic preventive maintenance. “Cleaning is inspection” and other lessons from industrial maintenance for the built environment. CILT: critical in any maintenance concept These are the 4 things you should always be doing, whether you choose a reactive, run-to-fail maintenance concept for non-critical assets or … Read more