Why collect facility management data?
There is a plenty of available data about the facility you manage, and collecting them has never been easier, but is it necessary? The answer is absolutely!
Accurate data allows you to understand your facility better and to make better, data-driven, decisions. How the data is analysed and used is of equal importance, and the best way to do so is by implementing the right computer aided facilities management system (CAFM).
Another reason for data collection is to maximize efficiency of your facility. Having accurate data will help highlight where repairs are necessary and to understand how efficient these repairs are.
According to research 74% of firms claim that they want to be “data-driven,” but only 29% report being good at analysing data.
Measurements
“Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to improvement."
You can’t manage something you don’t have any information about, therefore it is crucial to conduct precise measurements and to use the right software to collect and analise your data.
Simple but effective way how to collect all necessary data is by installing quality sensors, meters and other data collecting hardware and connecting it to a management software to analise your data.
What metrics should you measure?
- office space
- meeting space
- technical space utilised
- Total downtime of equipment and software
- Total electricity consumption
These metrics are necessary to calculate space utilization. Data gives you a detailed insight into your facility and allows you to make better decisions.
Track your progress
Before you can start tracking your progress you have to create a Baseline. Having a Baseline offers a way to measure how much progress you’ve made, as well as compare effectiveness of different solutions.
By tracking metrics such as energy consumption you can asses which activities are beneficial and improve those which are not.
Start Tracking your Metrics Today
Facility managers are often swept by the amount of data their devices collect. Instead of getting lost in the chaos you could apply the right software that simplifies analysing them. If you are interested in becoming more data-driven, email us at info@enerfis.cz.