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DEFINITIONS
Building and Facilities Management System
Web-based maintenance management applications for building and facilities managers.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) System
Building information modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. A data-rich digital representation, building information models include physical and functional characteristics of design components in addition to architectural and engineering documents in order to provide information on a building’s design and its design components.
Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Used to monitor equipment performance and enhance maintenance operations’ efficiency, computerised maintenance management systems (CMMSs) typically feature preventive maintenance tools and work order tracking.
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System
Holistic control and optimisation of an enterprise’s assets throughout the asset’s life cycle – design, commissioning, operations and replacement – is enabled by enterprise asset management (EAM) systems.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
Integrating all aspects of an operation, including product planning, development, manufacturing processes, sales and marketing, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software manages business processes and automates back office functions.
Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)
Integrated workplace management systems (IWMSs) support both the tactical tools found in computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) solutions and strategic activities around planning, management and utilisation, and real property assets. Business process management is a core component.
Procurement Software Solution
Designed to improve procurement outcomes, generally through improved time/cost efficiencies, task standardisation, probity and transparency, procurement software solutions automate the processes of purchasing materials and maintaining an inventory of goods.
