Notes on running facilities and field operations in Singapore.
Short guides on the systems and habits behind maintenance, facilities and field work: what CMMS, BMS, ERP, CRM and IoT each do, and how to make them work together.
CMMS, CAFM, BMS, ERP: what each system does
A plain guide to four systems that Singapore facility teams run side by side, what each one records, and where the gaps between them appear.
How to choose CMMS software: a checklist for Singapore teams
Eight questions to ask before you buy CMMS software, from basement signal to subcontractor access, written for facility and engineering teams in Singapore.
BMS alarm to work order: closing the loop
A building management system raises the alarm but does not send anyone. Here is how to turn BMS alarms into assigned, tracked and verified work.
ERP and field operations: where work orders belong
An ERP is the right home for money and stock. Field work orders need a different tool. Here is how to keep both and link them cleanly.
CRM for facility service companies: what to track and where
A CRM holds clients and contracts. Service requests and work records belong somewhere else. Here is a simple way to split them.
IoT in facilities management: from sensor reading to task
Sensors only help if a reading ends in work that someone does. A practical look at IoT in facilities management for Singapore sites.
Facility maintenance management: planned versus reactive work
Planned and reactive work need different handling. Here is how to see the balance on your own sites and move it in the right direction.
Using AI on CCTV in Singapore: what to settle first
Before switching on video analytics, settle purpose, notices, retention and who reviews alerts. A short checklist for Singapore sites.