Category Archives: Facilities Management

Basketball Court Inspection Checklist

Invented in 1891 as an alternative physical activity for college students during the winter season, basketball is a non-contact 5 versus 5 sport developed by James Naismith. According to an article published in www.sportsshow.net, basketball currently ranks third in popularity behind soccer and cricket with an estimated fan base of 2.2 billion people worldwide. Basketball

Swimming Pool Maintenance Checklist

Built for the purpose of providing refreshment and comfort during sunny days, swimming pools are man-made havens for people looking to escape the summer heat. Swimming pools are a fundamental amenity in both hotels and condominiums. Swimming Pool Inspection Considering the significant number of people that may use a swimming pool on a daily basis,

Asbestos Inspection Checklist

Up until the mid-1980s, before countries started prohibiting its use, asbestos was a popular construction material known for being heat resistant and an excellent and affordable electrical insulator. It has a wide range of applications, from pipes and ducts, floor tiles, to wall linings that provide soundproofing. A naturally-occurring mineral that can be mined from

A Simple Guide for Choosing the Right CMMS Software for Efficient Facility Management | FacilityBot

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Introduction: How many times have crucial equipment or assets broken down over the past year? Are you tired of juggling multiple spreadsheets and handwritten checklists? It’s time to consider automating your maintenance management operations with smart building management software. However, with numerous options available, choosing the right Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can be overwhelming.

5 Ways CMMS Software Can Enhance Productivity and Decrease Expenses

CMMS software offers numerous benefits to facility management operations, including automation of workflows, streamlined fault reporting and service requests, preventive maintenance planning, adoption of a data-driven approach, and efficient data monitoring and comparison. By leveraging the power of CMMS software, facility managers can optimize their operations, increase productivity, and reduce expenses. In this article, we

Fundamentals of Maintenance Management

Failing to properly maintain building assets could cost a lot. Building deterioration, building occupant dissatisfaction and falling rental rates are obvious effects of bad maintenance. Sudden equipment downtime can also have a significant impact on service delivery and lost production time, according to a survey of 450 IT and field service decision-makers. The role of

AHU Maintenance Checklist

Consistent, well-planned  preventive maintenance of your air handling system, including your Air Handling Unit (AHU), ductwork and ventilation fans. is one of the most effective ways of saving energy and prolonging the life of your equipment. What is an Air Handling Unit (AHU)? An air handling unit, often called an AHU, is the composition of

Machine Guard Inspection Checklist

As a general requirement for all machinery in a facility, machine guards provide protection to operators and employees against the hazards from the moving parts as well as the dispersion of debris during operation. What is Machine Guarding? In order to ensure the safety of the employees, machine guards act as the first line of

Industrial Blower Room Inspection Checklist

An industrial blower is essentially an up-sized blower. Similar to fans and compressors, it is designed to provide a large amount of pressurised air.  Industrial blowers can be classified into two types, centrifugal and axial blowers. Centrifugal Blowers – These blowers use centrifugal force produced by a rotating disk installed with angled blades. This rotating

Electric Forklift Inspection Checklist

With the current development in reducing tailpipe emissions and improving the efficiency of engines, more and more companies have been converting from diesel to electric forklifts. Using power supplied by rechargeable batteries, electric forklifts provide great assistance for easier stacking, loading, and transport of finished products or construction materials, while being environmentally friendly and lowering

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