CAFM stands for computer-assisted facility management. By centralising all relevant data, CAFM software is clearly intended to promote efficient facilities management, as its goal has been made clear. The CAFM technology combines concepts from business administration, behavioural science, architecture, and engineering to increase corporate productivity. It is useful for monitoring and reporting on the normal operation of a facility. Business asset and facility management (CAFM), despite its complexity, can be summed up as the management of any kind of commercial structure or facility.
VLogic Systems, Inc., headquartered in Concord, MA, USA, is a pioneer in providing Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software and related services. VLogic software and services are used for managing space, room scheduling, hot-desking, assets maintenance, life-safety compliance, and drawings management by large and medium-sized organizations in numerous vertical markets including healthcare, government, education, finance, and corporate sectors. Our experience for many decades in implementing and supporting cloud-based and on-premises solutions helps reduce facilities-related operating costs, manage employees’ hybrid working models and meet regulatory compliance requirements
- Improved efficiency: CAFM software can help facilities managers to automate many tasks, such as scheduling and tracking maintenance, which can save time and reduce the risk of errors.
- Better resource management: CAFM software can help facilities managers to track and manage resources, such as inventory and equipment, more effectively, helping to reduce waste and improve cost-efficiency.
- Enhanced communication: CAFM software can facilitate communication and collaboration among facilities management staff, as well as between facilities management and other departments.
- Increased visibility: CAFM software can provide facilities managers with real-time visibility into the status of maintenance tasks, inventory levels, and other facilities-related data, helping them to make more informed decisions.
- Improved documentation: CAFM software can help facilities managers to create and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance tasks, inventory levels, and other facilities-related data, which can be useful for regulatory compliance and other purposes.
CAFM software typically includes the following key features:
- Asset Management: Allows users to track and manage facility-related assets such as equipment, furniture, and building systems.
- Space Management Software: Allows users to manage and track the use of space within a facility, including occupancy, square footage, and layout.
- Maintenance Management: Allows users to schedule and track maintenance tasks for facility-related assets and systems.
- Help Desk and Service Request Management: Allows users to log and track service requests and work orders for facility-related issues.
- Reporting and Analytics: Allows users to generate reports and analyze data related to facility management activities.
- Energy Management: Allows users to monitor and track energy consumption and costs.
- Mobile-friendly and Cloud-based: Allows users to access the system from any device and location.
- Integrations: Allow users to integrate with other software such as BMS, CMMS, CRM, HR and Payroll.
- Workflow management: Allow users to automate the process of tasks and approvals.
- Visitor Management: Allows users to manage and track the visitors and vendors, their entry and exit in the facility.