Manhattan Software CenterStone Computer Aided Facility Management Solution (CAFM) is a tool which has provided facility managers with a technology to effectively and efficiently plan, manage and operate their building and site portfolios. CenterStone, an integrated Web-based solution to specifically to help organizations manage the complete cycle of workplace building processes, including space, facilities, assets, leases, work orders and operations. It was designed to address the three major short comings of traditional CAFM tools, namely ease of use, integration and data access and collaboration. Functionalities include the following: Operations and Maintenance, Space Management, Space Planning, Moves/Adds/Changes and Reporting.
NetFacilities is a privately held company that has been in business since 2003. Its maintenance management software is continually adapting to new technologies. NetFacilities' web-based facilities management software provides all the tools necessary to maintain a facility or multiple facilities at different locations. It doesn't utilize software or hardware on-site, but rather is run entirely over the Internet. Designated users have unlimited access 24/7, and support specialists can address concerns anytime. The software is designed to connect all the people, places and things at a business so that the business runs in a timely and efficient manner. Workers can easily report problems and schedule a repair call to fix any issues. Another advantage of the facilities management software is that work orders and maintenance requests can be automatically generated at a specific date. This is important for equipment that requires regular inspection or replenishment. It also features a work order management tool that lets workers and service vendors collaborate in real-time to modify orders. It includes detailed reports about a facility, individual departments, vendors and services. This system is accessible anywhere using a mobile device, so users can conveniently access the database from home or on the road. Over 14,000 facilities have benefited from this software, including buildings at Union University. Mary Brown, a spokesperson for Union University, stated that NetFacilities helps them stay organized and on track while managing 50 buildings on two campuses.
