As the demands for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability continue to rise across all industries, facilities management companies like DFM are increasingly leveraging technological advancements to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and optimize facility performance. Here’s how:
- Data-driven Decision Making: Technology has empowered integrated facilities management providers with robust data management and analytics tools, enabling them to harness the power of information. Through advanced software platforms and integrated systems, facilities management companies can efficiently collect, organize, and analyze vast amounts of facility-related data. This data-driven approach facilitates informed decision-making, trend identification, and predictive maintenance strategies. “One of the things that we focus on, with regards to technology, is our dashboarding tool,” says Gina Waggoner, Operations General Manager at DFM. “This platform allows us to get real-time customer feedback, we then use this data to both report results and identify where immediate action is needed. Additionally, we identify where things are going well and look to replicate as best practices.”
“Our customers love the dashboard,” Waggoner continues. “They’re very interested in the data – looking for more of it and are also using it to understand what is working well so it can be leveraged across the business.”
- Always-on Connectivity and Smart Building Solutions: Through sensors, smart devices, and connected systems, DFM can monitor and control various aspects of building operations in real-time. Temperature controls and heat sensors. Noxious gas detectors. Motion sensors. Smart solutions allow for remote monitoring of equipment, real-time tracking of energy usage, and early detection of faults or anomalies. This equipment and connectivity – referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) – enables proactive maintenance, reduces downtime, and enhances the comfort and safety of the building’s occupants – DFM’s clients. And for DFM, safety is our primary concern.
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS): CMMS software has become a fundamental tool for integrated facility service companies to streamline maintenance operations. These systems provide a centralized platform for managing work orders, asset tracking, scheduling, and preventive maintenance tasks. By automating workflows and optimizing resource allocation, CMMS solutions help DFM reduce costs, increase productivity, and ensure timely response to facility maintenance requests.
- Energy Management and Sustainability: Technology plays a crucial role in helping facility maintenance companies achieve their sustainability goals. Energy management systems enable real-time monitoring and control of energy usage, allowing for efficient resource allocation and identification of energy-saving opportunities. Additionally, technologies such as smart meters and automated controls enable the use of renewable energy sources, further reducing the environmental impact of facilities.
By leveraging data analytics, smart devices, CMMS, and energy management systems, DFM can optimize operations, improve maintenance processes, enhance occupant experience and safety standards, and achieve sustainability goals. As technology continues to evolve, DFM is committed to embracing innovations that will reshape the industry and unlock further opportunities for growth and success.
