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Building operation with Integrated Facilities Management System
Facility management is a complex job, at times chaotic. To juggle between maintaining buildings, ensuring safety, managing resources, and keeping occupants happy. In Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries, facility managers face additional challenges such as high humidity affecting building materials, strict energy efficiency regulations, and rapid urban growth. In common practise, facilities management relied…
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How to succeed in FM without an engineering degree?
Can you build a successful career in facilities management without engineering degree? Absolutely. While engineering plays a central role in keeping facilities running efficiently, FM is much more than just building services. It’s a multidisciplinary field that benefits from diverse expertise. That said, it’s no surprise that many facility managers start their careers as engineers.…
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Are you ready to be a certified facility manager in Malaysia?
Updated on 9 June 2025 Should you get certified in facilities management? Let’s talk facts. The facilities management industry loves its acronyms. CFM, FMP, CIWFM, SFP the alphabet soup of credentials that supposedly separate the pros from the amateurs. I’ve been certified since 2019, and I’ve watched colleagues chase letters after their names while struggling…
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Insights on Malaysia smart city acceptance
The study, Factors Affecting Stakeholder Acceptance of a Malaysian Smart City, looks at what drives Malaysia Smart City acceptance, especially in Kuala Lumpur. Understanding the adoption of Malaysia Smart City helps reveal what citizens and government agencies need from these services. To examine this, researchers created the Malaysia Smart Cities Stakeholders Adoption (MSCSA) model, based…
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Transition from an engineer to a facility manager
Let the transition from an engineer to facility manager start The majority of the facility managers I know in the industry now started as engineers. More than 10 years ago, building management was associated much with maintenance and repair. Although it is not entirely the truth. Most of the facility managers are former engineers because they started…
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The reality of facilities management: Do everything right and still “fail”
In facilities management (FM) reality, it’s not uncommon to follow all the right steps, design effective processes, and yet still face complaints, unexpected breakdowns, and sometimes intense frustration. If you’re in FM and have experienced this, you’re not alone. In fact, this is often part of the job, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing things wrong! After…
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Improving school facilities management with technology
Optimising school facilities management with CMMS software In today’s fast-paced educational environment, efficient facilities management is crucial for creating a conducive learning environment. Most schools are in dire need of a new method and approach to facilities maintenance. Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is one of the key technology that can significantly streamline school facilities management,…
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Top 5 best facilities management software
Facilities management isn’t just about keeping the lights on, it’s about staying ahead of issues, avoiding costly downtime, and making sure everything runs like clockwork. Facilities management is basically a combination of everything relevant to the building, core business and stakeholders. It needs utmost focus and efficiency, and multiple problem solving skills. Therefore, professionals in…
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Tips implementing CMMS effectively
There are various systems out there in the market serving the industry as mentioned in this article. Implementing a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or other digital tools can transform facilities management (FM) operations, enhance efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making. However, to fully reap these benefits, careful preparation is essential. This guide provides high-level tips for…
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Cloud based vs On-premise CMMS software
Facilities management plays an important role in ensuring operational efficiency in managing and maintaining physical assets. Facilities management software such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software has become essential for streamlining maintenance processes, enhancing asset longevity, and minimizing downtime. Choosing a CMMS solution will need organisations to decide between cloud-based CMMS vs on-premise CMMS…
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