While the pandemic’s arrival in 2020 altered life for everyone, the changes it has driven in the roles and responsibilities of those working in Facilities Management have been particularly impactful. It’s said that adversity breeds creativity, and that’s certainly been the case with many of our clients, who have implemented innovative new ways to use…
As our eBASE Customer Support Team engages with users, their ears are always open for feedback that could help improve our portfolio of facilities management modules. While every client’s facilities management situation is unique, many share the common challenge of trying to accomplish a growing list of tasks with an increasingly time-stretched team. In our…
If there’s one common complaint amongst Facility Managers, it’s that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get through everything on their to-do list. That said, in our conversations with Facility Managers across Canada and the United States, we also hear many success stories from those who are using tools that are helping…
What’s the best way to design a software system for users who live and breathe facilities management? Ask the people who live and breathe facilities management how the software could make their lives even easier! Our one-on-one conversations with eBASE clients and our user group panels provide us with an endless supply of inspiration for…
The Old Way A smooth process for creating, communicating and tracking work orders is critical for a facilities management team to operate efficiently. Without the right system in place, time is wasted trying to access details, critical deadlines can be missed and outside vendors can be left out of the loop. The Better Way …
The Old Way There’s no doubt about it: paper is a pain. Organizations that still rely on a paper-based system for forms waste countless hours tracking misplaced documentation, resending forms when information is incomplete and filing them away for future reference. Many organizations incorrectly assume they aren’t large enough to justify an online system…
The Old Way Big, bulky binders filled with old checklists that no one really looks at. Missed inspection deadlines because things got busy and other projects took priority. Telling trends and useful organizational data buried in a pile of paperwork. Negative audit findings because little to-dos were overlooked. If any of these scenarios sound…
The Old Way Facility rentals do a lot more than bring community members together. They are also a significant source of revenue for school boards and municipalities. However, without the right system in place, facility rentals can result in additional labour costs for many organizations. Having to manage bookings and cancellations, track payments and…
While news of a school closure might generate cheers and high fives from students, it can be a headache inducing, labour intensive turn of events for those employees who oversee facility rentals. Without the proper system in place, unexpected school closures can create a domino effect of phone calls, rescheduling, billing changes and additional reporting requirements. The Problem With…
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