Tag: maintenance management
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BIM is Now Mandatory in Malaysia in 2025: How FOX Helps You Stay Compliant
Starting 1 July 2025, Building Information Modelling (BIM) becomes mandatory for all construction projects in Malaysia valued at RM10 million and above. More details in this article. This directive, issued under Pekeliling Perbendaharaan PK 1.15, applies to both public and private sector projects. It mandates the use of BIM across the entire project lifecycle from…
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Malaysia Electricity Tariff 2025: New Structure and Energy Management Guide
Starting 1 July 2025, Malaysia will implement Regulatory Period 4 (RP4), a new electricity tariff structure that fundamentally changes energy pricing for commercial and industrial facilities. A more detailed explanation in this article. Malaysia RP4 Electricity Tariff The electricity tariff change in July 2025 is part of Regulatory Period 4 (RP4), which runs from 1…
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Adoption of predictive maintenance in Southeast Asia facilities management
Article updated on 1 June 2025 Equipment failures cost Southeast Asian (SEA) manufacturing industries an estimated RM 15 billion to 20 billion annually according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office. However, facilities across the region can eliminate up to 70% of these costly breakdowns through strategic predictive maintenance implementation. Southeast Asia facilities management teams can…
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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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Role of facility managers in the age of smart buildings
The Facility Managers in A Changing World Facility managers have always played a critical role in maintaining and managing buildings. Traditionally, their responsibilities included overseeing maintenance, security, and energy efficiency. However, the rise of smart buildings powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and automation is transforming the way facility managers work.…
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Saudi Arabia facilities management booming market
Saudi Arabia is witnessing a transformative era in its facilities management (FM) sector, driven by ambitious development goals, urban expansion, and a growing focus on sustainability. It is part of the region that was discussed in our article. As one of the fastest-growing industries in the region, FM plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency,…
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Facilities management in the Middle East: a modernisation boom
Facilities management in the Middle East is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by visionary mega-projects, technological advancements, and a growing commitment to sustainability. We discussed the booming market in Saudi Arabia in this article. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait are leading the charge, leveraging state-of-the-art solutions to redefine how facilities…
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Future proofing asset management: Key trends
In Southeast Asia, many businesses still rely on outdated manual processes and paper-based records for asset and maintenance management. This reactive approach often leads to unexpected equipment breakdowns, high repair costs, unplanned downtime, and inefficient resource management. Without the right technology, organizations struggle to track assets, predict failures, and optimize maintenance schedules, resulting in lost…
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How FOX transforms asset lifecycle management?
What is asset lifecycle management? Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) is the process of managing an asset from its purchase to its disposal. This includes planning, maintaining, and optimising its use to maximise efficiency and reduce costs. We have clients and prospects asking about, how FOX CMMS transforms asset lifecycle management? For organisations in Southeast Asia…
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CMMS for maintenance management
We are living in a time where longevity of assets is important. Therefore an effective maintenance management is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and improving uptime. Maintenance and upkeep of assets, is an integral core function of facilities management. It can’t be said enough that facilities management is always mistaken as maintenance or maintenance equals to…