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# AkitaBox

Facility Asset Lifecycle Management Software

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## Posts

- [How to “Operationalize” Your Construction Handover Documentation with AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/operationalize-construction-handover-documentation-akitabox/) - There’s a better way to do construction documentation handover. Have all of the documentation from your new building project in a format your maintenance team can start using on day one of operations. New technology makes it possible.
- [5 Reasons Your AEC Firm Is Losing FCA RFPs](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/5-reasons-your-aec-firm-is-losing-assessment-rfps/) - Losing facility condition assessment RFPs? Here are 5 reasons why—and how to fix them. From static deliverables to slow processes, learn what's costing you work.
- [Why AEC Firms Keep Trying (and Failing) to Build Their Own FCA Tool](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/why-aec-firms-keep-failing-build-own-fca-tool/) - AEC firms keep trying to build FCA tools in-house and hitting the same wall. Here's why the build-vs-buy math doesn't work, even with AI coding in the mix.
- [Busy ≠ Growing: How FCA Software Addresses the Patterns Keeping AEC Firms Stuck](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/busy-vs_growing-how-fca-software-addresses-the-patterns-keeping-aec-firms-stuck/) - How do you break through the plateau when your facilities assessment business is busy but not growing? FCA software can help.
- [4 Square Footage Definitions You Need to Know and How to Use Them](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/gross-square-footage-definitions/) - Four essential square footage definitions and how to use them. Get an accurate record of your facility's gross square footage. Everything from inspections to workload balancing to capital planning depend on it.
- [Building Owners, Stop Your Facility Condition Assessment Data from Dying](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/stop-your-facility-condition-assessment-data-from-dying/) - Traditional facility condition assessment data begins to erode almost immediately. Learn why building owners are demanding Living FCAs instead.
- [Why Fire Life Safety Needs More Than an Annual Inspection](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/why-fire-life-safety-needs-more-than-annual-inspection/) - Fire life safety is the smallest system in your building with the biggest power to shut it down. Here's how to keep it from catching you off guard.
- [Facility & Asset Data Collection Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/facility-asset-data-collection-checklist/) - Get 3 checklists to make sure you’re gathering the right information and learn how data collection software improves facilities management and capital planning.
- [Is Your Facility Data AI-Ready?](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/facility-data-ai-ready-checklist/) - Not sure if your facility is ready for AI? Use this checklist to see if your FM data is AI-ready.
- [Give Your Clients an FCA They’ll Actually Keep Using](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/give-clients-fca-they-will-keep-using/) - Building owners now want digital FCA deliverables, not static PDFs. Learn what a Living FCA is and why AEC firms that deliver them are winning more projects.
- [3 Questions to Ask Before Buying AI-Powered Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/3-questions-before-buying-ai-powered-fm-software/) - How to evaluate AI in CMMS and facility management software. Here are 3 questions to ask vendors.
- [Why Your AI Project Will Fail (And How to Save It)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/why-ai-project-fail-how-save/) - 85% of AI projects fail to meet expectations. And it's almost never because of the algorithm. It's the data. It's always the data.
- [Your Building Has Amnesia—And No AI Agent Can Fix That](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-amnesia-no-ai-agent-can-fix/) - Buildings don't have a lack of data. They have a lack of memory; and no AI platform can fix what you never wrote down. Here's what actually needs to happen first.
- [4 Phases of Disaster Management Explained (the Easy Way)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/4-phases-of-disaster-management/) - While continuity planning, consider the four phases of disaster management and how each phase will affect your business before, during, and after a crisis.
- [What is Preventive Maintenance and Why is it Worth Your Time? - ARCHIVED & REDIRECTED TO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 101](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/what-is-preventive-maintenance/) - What is preventive maintenance? We explain the concept, why it’s worth your time, and give you some free resources on how to start your PM program.
- [Preventive Maintenance 101: How to Implement a Successful Program](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/preventive-maintenance-101/) - Move from reactive maintenance to preventive maintenance with this primer on the principles of preventive maintenance, the main types of preventive maintenance, and the necessary components for building a preventive maintenance plan.
- [Facility Condition Assessment Checklist and Guide for Building Owners & Operators](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/facility-condition-assessment-checklist-template/) - Get a step-by-step breakdown of the key elements of a facility condition assessment. Plus, discover the next evolution of FCAs - the “living” FCA.
- [You Need More Than Data; You Need a Strategy](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-data-need-strategy/) - Facility data is only as valuable as your strategy. Learn how to standardize assessments, own your prioritization metrics, and make confident capital decisions
- [The VE Hangover: When Today's Cost Savings Become Tomorrow's Maintenance Nightmares](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/ve-hangover/) - From building condition assessment to capital needs assessment and backlog study, a number of terms are used somewhat interchangeably with facility condition assessment. Discover the slight differences between each one.
- [Understanding the Many Names of the Facility Condition Assessment](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/understanding-many-names-facility-condition-assessment/) - From building condition assessment to capital needs assessment and backlog study, a number of terms are used somewhat interchangeably with facility condition assessment. Discover the slight differences between each one.
- [Deferred Maintenance 101: What Is It and Why It Matters](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/deferred-maintenance-101/) - What is deferred maintenance and why does it matter? Learn about deferred maintenance, how to calculate it, and how it affects your facilities.
- [The 4 Key Stages of the Asset Lifecycle](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/equipment-life-cycle-stages/) - Understanding the equipment life cycle is the foundation of asset management. These are the four key stages of asset life cycles and what they mean.
- [15 Types of Building Management Software (and Which One You Should Use)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-management-softwaretypes/) - Explore 15 of the most popular types of building management software, including an overview of what they do and real-life examples of each type.
- [How to Track Work Order Metrics & KPIs Using AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/track-work-order-metrics-kpis-using-akitabox/) - AkitaBox is designed with KPI tracking in mind. Watch how easy it is to filter through all of your work order data for insights using AkitaBox’s reporting dashboard.
- [Storytelling in Facility Management Budgeting](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-budgeting/) - The first step to telling your building's story is to ensure you have accurate floor plans, space data and asset data. Once you have accurate facility floor plans, you can begin to set benchmarks and monitor your facility's operating expenses.
- [The Impact of Facility Management Technology on Building Lifecycle](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/impact-facility-management-technology-building-lifecycle/) - Utilizing facilities management technology extends the value of key assets in new and older buildings by providing a better way of pinpointing the location of assets quickly and improving preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- [FCA Resource Center for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms](https://home.akitabox.com/resource-center/fca-resource-center-aec-firms/) - Facility condition assessment resources for architecture, engineering, and construction firms, including blogs, ebooks, webinars, and more.
- [Coming Soon: AkitaBox Map Layers](https://home.akitabox.com/news/coming-soon-map-layers/) - Company News: Coming soon -- AkitaBox Map Layers for living, layered intelligence. Instantly align floorplans, assets, and technical markups to real-world coordinates—all in one view.
- [AMFP Welcomes AkitaBox as National Platinum Partner for 2026](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-national-platinum-partner-amfp-2026/) - The Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) welcomes AkitaBox as a National Platinum Partner for 2026.
- [Coming Soon: Enhanced Costing with AI Assistance in AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/news/coming-soon-enhanced-costing-with-ai-assistance-in-akitabox/) - Company News: Coming soon -- Enhanced costing with AI assistance in AkitaBox
- [Coming Soon: AI in AkitaBox Capture -- Instant Asset Intelligence](https://home.akitabox.com/news/ai-in-akitabox-capture-instant-asset-intelligence/) - Company News: Coming soon -- instant asset intelligence in AkitaBox Capture
- [[Case Brief] PPWI - Streamlining Management of 22 Nonprofit Healthcare Facilities Across 200 Miles](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/casebrief-planned-parenthood-wisconsin/) - See how Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin's 4-person team manages 22 healthcare facilities across 200 miles with the help of AkitaBox. [Case Study Brief]
- [Coming Soon to AkitaBox: Asset Hierarchies, Bulk Asset Placement, and More Features in PlanView](https://home.akitabox.com/news/planview-asset-hierarchies-bulk-asset-placement/) - Company News: Enable digital twins with instant asset hierarchies and bulk asset placement in the new version of AkitaBox.
- [Coming Soon to AkitaBox: Geolocated Map View](https://home.akitabox.com/news/new-version-geolocated-mapview-2025-11-07/) - Geolocation MapView is coming to AkitaBox. Sign up to get advanced notice of the AkitaBox release preview.
- [[Case Brief] BSA OCC - Managing Remote and Urban Infrastructure with Limited Resources](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/case-brief-bsa-occ-managing-remote-and-urban-infrastructure-with-limited-resources/) - [Case Study Brief] Orange County Council balances the management of both remote and urban facilities with the help of AkitaBox.
- [10 Ways to Thank to Your Facilities Team this Year](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/appreciate-your-maintenance-team/) - Give your facilities team the recognition they deserve. Here are ten simple, but meaningful, ways to say “thank you” all year round.
- [Blessing Health Case Study - Ending the Confusion of Complex Asset Relationships with Innovative Mapping](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/blessing-health-system-facility-management-software-case-study/) - This FM case study shows how Blessing Health System uses AkitaBox to efficiently track assets and have immediate knowledge of the upstream and downstream relationships between assets and rooms.
- [From Dusty Binders to Dynamic Data: How the MPO-Matador Joint Venture Transformed Facility Assessments with AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/dynamic-data-transformed-facility-assessments-with-akitabox/) - Discover how the MPO-Matador Joint Venture transformed facility assessments using AkitaBox, achieving 25% faster data collection while delivering actionable insights that bridge the gap between technical findings and strategic decision-making. [Case Study]
- [Blackhawk Church Case Study - Going from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/blackhawk-church-case-study/) - Church Facilities Management Software Case Study: Learn how AkitaBox worked with Blackhawk Church to manage facility team responsibility and optimize budgeting and auditing procedures.
- [Edgewood College Case Study - The Search for the Best Facility Software for Higher Ed](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/edgewood-college/) - School Facility Management Case Study: After years of frustration around workloads and wasted man hours, Buckeye Elementary School District found a facility software solution that creates efficiency and incentivizes.
- [Oldham County Case Study - Cutting Trips to Multiple Job Sites by 75%](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/oldham-county-facility-management-software-case-study/) - Facility management case study: How Oldham County utilized AkitaBox's location-based assets and asset information to cut multiple trips between job sites by 75%.
- [UW Health Case Study - A Revolutionary Approach to Hospital Inspections](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/uw-health-case-study-a-revolutionary-approach-to-hospital-inspections/) - Hospital facility management case study: After their outdated software solution was retired by their vendor, UW Health needed a new facility management software to ensure patient safety.
- [Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Case Study - How to Replace an Outdated Facilities Management Software in K-12 Schools](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/howard-winneshiek-community-school-district-case-study/) - K-12 school facility case study: When their facility software failed to meet everyday maintenance needs, the Howard-Winneshiek facilities team set out to find a better solution in AkitaBox.
- [La Crosse School District Case Study: Making the Switch for a Better FM User Experience](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/la-crosse-school-district-facility-management-software-case-study/) - K-12 school facility case study: La Crosse School District of Wisconsin has a better, more efficient user experience, tracking incoming service requests and managing asset inventory for facilities and IT departments.
- [Wood County Case Study - Successfully Implementing a Proactive Maintenance Philosophy](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/wood-county-facility-management-case-study/) - In this county government facility software case study, Wood County, WI improved asset tracking and preventive maintenance while gaining strategic information for future planning and budgeting.
- [Buckeye Elementary School District Case Study - Finding the Right Facility Management Software for K-12](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/facility-software-case-study-buckeye-elementary/) - School Facility Management Case Study: After years of frustration around workloads and wasted man hours, Buckeye Elementary School District found a facility software solution that creates efficiency and incentivizes.
- [[Case Study] 1 Manager, 9 Buildings, Endless Possibilities with AkitaBox at U of I Community Credit Union](https://home.akitabox.com/case-study/fm-case-study-uofi-community-credit-union/) - Discover how U of I Community Credit Union's one-man facilities team transformed maintenance operations across 9 buildings with AkitaBox. [Case Study]
- [How to Create an Effective Work Order](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/maintenance-work-order-template/) - Explore this step-by-step process for creating an effective work order and access a free work order template.
- [AkitaBox Capital Management Wins Double 2025 Vision Award Recognition](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-capital-management-wins-double-2025-vision-award-recognition/) - Congratulations to the 20242 AkitaBox Core Values winners.
- [Intro to AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/video/intro-to-akitabox/) - See why AkitaBox's FCA software makes facility assessment simple – including data capture, cost estimation, data visualization, and report building.
- [Celebrating 10 Years of AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/news/celebrating-10-years-of-akitabox/) - Congratulations to the 20242 AkitaBox Core Values winners.
- [How to Leverage the Lifecycle of Facilities Data for Capital Planning](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/leverage-lifecycle-facilities-data-capital-planning/) - Healthy facilities data equals more effective capital planning. Here are 3 ways to ensure your data is in top notch condition.
- [True Integration of Capital and Master Planning Changes Everything for Higher Ed](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/seamless-capital-master-plans-strategy-higher-ed/) - When Master Plans and Capital Plans share data-informed dialogue, institutions transform from reactive maintenance to strategic resource deployment. By integrating key insights across planning functions, every facility investment advances the academic mission, creating responsive, future-ready campuses.
- [Capital Planning for Aging Higher Ed Facilities](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/capital-planning-for-aging-higher-education-facilities/) - The average campus asset is 62 years old and energy-inefficient - that means replacement sooner than later. These 3 steps can help you budget for your next round of major replacements.
- [Empowering Goodwill's Mission with Data-Driven Facility Management Solutions](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/goodwill-data-driven-facility-management-solutions/) - For nonprofits like Goodwill Industries that have multiple buildings and systems, transitioning from disconnected systems to an integrated digital solution can shift from reactive firefighting to strategic management.
- [FCA Software Customization Without Complexity](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/customization-facility-assessment-software-to-your-firms-needs/) - What if you could maintain your unique assessment methodology while still benefiting from standardized data collection? AkitaBox's FCA software is designed specifically for this balance, offering customization that doesn't require a computer science degree.
- [From Cost Savings to Compliance: 8 Ways Collecting Facilities Data Pays Off](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/from-cost-savings-to-compliance-how-collecting-facilities-data-pays-off/) - Explore the 8 strategic advantages of collecting and maintaining facilities data - including better resource allocation, capital planning, and facility optimization. Then discover how AkitaBox Capture makes data collection easier than ever.
- [Your Legacy Asset Assessment System is the Tech Equivalent of Dial-up Internet](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/legacy-asset-assessment-system-tech-equivalent/) - We often hear the same hesitations when AEC firms consider upgrading their technology. Change is hard. But sometimes, holding on costs more than letting go.
- [Video: Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-collect-asset-data-at-the-speed-of-walking-a-building/) - See how fast AkitaBox Capture app collects asset data in the field.
- [How Smart Facility Assessments Counter Rising Material Costs](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/stretching-facility-budget-how-smart-assessments-counter-rising-material-costs/) - Facility assessment data isn't just nice to have—it's a strategic asset that helps you navigate uncertainty with confidence.
- [FCA Resource Center for Building Owners & Operators](https://home.akitabox.com/resource-center/facility-condition-assessment-resources-building-owners-operators/) - Complete facility condition assessment and capital planning resources for building owners and operators.
- [How to Calculate Square Footage in Your Facility, the Easy Way](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-to-calculate-square-footage/) - Here's how to calculate square footage in your facility - from GSF to NCSF.
- [Navigating Cost Volatility: How Tech Gives Assessment Providers an Edge](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/navigating-cost-volatility-how-tech-gives-assessment-providers-an-edge/) - In a market defined by rising costs and tightening budgets, technology adoption isn't just a nice-to-have for assessment providers—it's becoming a strategic necessity.
- [Beyond Installation: How CMMS Makes Michigan's Filter First Compliance Manageable](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/beyond-installation-how-cmms-makes-michigans-filter-first-compliance-manageable/) - Learn how the right combination of CMMS and inspection software can help schools in Michigan manage the Filter First law requirements.
- [7 Signs It's Time to Switch Your CMMS](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/7-signs-its-time-to-switch-your-cmms/) - Discover the 7 unmistakable signs that it's time to upgrade your CMMS.
- [Perfect Timing: When to Change Your School's CMMS](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/is-it-time-to-change-your-schools-cmms/) - You know you need a change of CMMS for your school. But when? Here are 4 compelling events.
- [Find AkitaBox at Geo Week 2025](https://home.akitabox.com/event/find-akitabox-geo-week-2025/) - Find AkitaBox at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, CO, Booth 623.
- [AkitaBox Core Value Awards for 2024](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-core-value-awards-2024/) - Congratulations to the 20242 AkitaBox Core Values winners.
- [Meet AkitaBox at These Conferences in 2025](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/meet-akitabox-at-these-conferences-in-2025/) - The AkitaBox team is looking forward to attending these conferences and shows in 2025. Will we see you there?
- [The K-12 Facility Maintenance Checklist for Back to School](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/k-12-back-to-school-facility-maintenance-checklist/) - This facility management checklist is the tool to get your school facility back into shape and on the path of preventive maintenance and automated work order scheduling.
- [Facilities Professionals are Retiring: Here’s Why That Can be a Good Thing](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facilities-professionals-retiring-why-good-thing/) - The silver tsunami of retiring facilities professionals is a major opportunity to strengthen your facilities management - if you’re willing to change. Start by implementing facilities management software.
- [Elevate Your Impact: The Benefits of Attending an AEC Conference](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/benefits-of-attending-an-aec-conference/) - Learn how to justify participation in an AEC industry conference. Includes an AI prompt to craft a justification letter to leadership.
- [Maximize Your Growth: Why Participation in Facility Management Conferences Matters](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/why-participation-in-facility-management-conferences-matters/) - Learn how to justify participation in an facility management industry conference. Includes an AI prompt to craft a justification letter to leadership.
- [New Akana/AkitaBox Whitepaper Collaboration](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/new-akana-akitabox-whitepaper-collaboration/) - Look for this collaborative whitepaper from AkitaBox and Akana in
- [Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s the Difference?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/preventive-vs-reactive-maintenance/) - Learn the difference between preventive vs reactive maintenance and get resources to help you implement a strong PM program of your own.
- [AkitaBox Wrapped: Our 5 Most Popular Articles for 2024](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/most-popular-facility-management-blog-posts-2024/) - Explore AkitaBox's top-read blog articles of 2024 that facility professionals shouldn't miss.
- [2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Facilities and Maintenance Team](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facilities-managers-mechanics-gift-guide-2020/) - Show your organization's facilities and maintenance team members you care by surprising them with something from this gift guide!
- [Preparing for a Commercial Building Inspection: What Inspectors Look For](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/commercial-building-inspection-101/) - Learn the basics of building inspections and the 10 main systems an inspector will be sure to check.
- [Commercial Property Inspection Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/commercial-property-inspection-checklist-download/) - The Commercial Property Inspection Checklist helps portfolio and asset managers make informed decisions about their next investment opportunity.
- [What is Facility Management?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/what-on-earth-is-facility-management/) - What is facility management? Get answers to common facility management terms, facility management abbreviations, and acronyms in facility management.
- [Building Audits and Inspection Reporting: How to Maintain Compliance](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/inspection-reporting-building-audits/) - Learn the basics of buildings audits, inspection reporting, and how to ensure your organization is in a constant state of compliance.
- [2-Minute Demo: AkitaBox FCA Software](https://home.akitabox.com/video/2-minute-demo-fca-software/) - See why AkitaBox's FCA software makes facility assessment simple – including data capture, cost estimation, data visualization, and report building.
- [Beyond the Basics: 3 Questions to Take Your Preventive Maintenance Strategy to the Next Level](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/beyond-basics-3-questions-preventive-maintenance-strategy-next-level/) - Tired of beginner-level preventive maintenance tips? Join the big leagues with these 3 advanced concepts that will help you create a truly strategic PM plan.
- [Connect with AkitaBox at ASHE 2024](https://home.akitabox.com/event/connect-with-akitabox-at-ashe-2024/) - Learn how AkitaBox Software empowers health care facilities at the 2024 ASHE Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference.
- [5 Ways to Make the Most of Low Occupancy Times](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/5-ways-make-most-low-occupancy-times/) - Slower periods are the perfect time to tackle larger, more strategic facilities management initiatives. Here are 5 smart ways to take advantage of low occupancy periods at your organization.
- [The Step by Step Guide to Building a Preventive Maintenance Plan](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/step-by-step-guide-to-building-a-preventive-maintenance-plan/) - Build a preventive maintenance plan for your facilities using this step by step guide from AkitaBox -- from identifying your assets, to a Preventive Maintenance Plan o break the cycle of reactive maintenance by using the right tools to strategize for your facilities.
- [Inc. Magazine Names AkitaBox a Power Partner for Real Estate & Proptech](https://home.akitabox.com/news/inc-award-real-estate-proptech-2022/) - AkitaBox has been awarded as a 2022 Inc. Power Partner in the Real Estate & Proptech category.
- [Video: Intro to AkitaBox Cost Catalogs](https://home.akitabox.com/video/akitabox-cost-catalogs-intro/) - Your assessment expertise combined with the power of a cost estimation database helps you deliver the fast and accurate reports that your clients will love.
- [Video: Building Cloning in AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-clone-building-akitabox-software/) - Clone a building and its settings in seconds? It's possible in AkitaBox FCA and FM software. See how it works.
- [AkitaBox - Silver Sponsor of Builtworlds The Buildings Conference for 2024](https://home.akitabox.com/event/akitabox-silver-sponsor-of-builtworlds-the-buildings-conference-for-2024/) - AkitaBox is a Silver Sponsor of Builtworlds The Building Conference 2024. Connect with our team there May 22-23.
- [Video: Photo Annotation in AkitaBox](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-photo-annotation-in-akitabox/) - AkitaBox's in-app photo annotation helps capture real data condition with ease. See it in action.
- [Video: Key Performance Indicators in AkitaBox Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/video/kpi-akitabox-software/) - See how fast AkitaBox Capture app collects asset data in the field.
- [Facility Management KPIs Every Team Should Track](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-kpis-every-team-should-track/) - These facility key performance indicators (KPIs) are at the heart of your team's measurement of success... because if you can't measure it, you can't manage it.
- [Identifying and Measuring KPIs for Facilities Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/identifying-measuring-kpis-facilities-management/) - Take control of your key performance indicators. Explore key KPI terms, common KPIs in facilities management, and how to choose which KPIs to focus on.
- [EBook: Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Facilities](https://home.akitabox.com/e-book/agnostic-improving-compliance-risk-management-ebook-lp/) - Download the Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Facilities eBook by AkitaBox to learn to cut waste, maximize your team’s efforts to maintain compliance, and get ahead of risk management issues.
- [AkitaBox FCA Software Report Builder - Sample Report](https://home.akitabox.com/data-sheet/akitabox-fca-software-report-builder-sample-report/) - Learn the benefits of the AkitaBox Capture App for the AEC Industry in this downloadable data sheet.
- [Vendor Management for Facility Managers: 4 Best Practices](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/vendor-management-for-facilities-managers/) - Vendors play a vital role in building operations. Here are four vendor management best practices to help keep track of vendor relations.
- [The Best Facility Management Software Has These 9 Features](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/best-facility-maintenance-software-features/) - Thinking of purchasing or replacing your facility management software? Here are the 9 features you MUST have.
- [Adding Vendors to Your FM Software? Read This First.](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/adding-vendors-fm-software/) - Should you give vendors access to your facilities management software? It brings risks, but also great benefits. Three facilities managers share why they decided to allow vendor access.
- [3 Facilities Management Certification Programs to Pursue This Year](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facilities-management-certification-programs/) - Which facilities management certification should you pursue? The options can be overwhelming, so read on to find out which are worth your time and budget.
- [9 Pain Points of Healthcare Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/9-pain-points-healthcare-facility-management/) - A look at the key pain points healthcare facilities face and how the right facility management software can helps teams solve them.
- [Joint Commission 101: What is “Deemed Status” and Who Grants it?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/deemed-status-and-joint-commission/) - Learn about deemed status and gaining accreditation with the Joint Commission, and why healthcare compliance is crucial to patient safety.
- [Facilities Management Jobs and Career Paths: The Explorer's Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facilities-management-jobs-and-careers/) - It’s clear that facility managers make a big impact on the integrity of buildings we use each and every day. But what, exactly, does a facility manager do? Is a facility management position right for you? We're exploring how facility managers keep our collective spaces safe, healthy and productive. You may find that this is a potential career path that you’d like to pursue!
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- [Video: Document Management](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-document-management/) - AkitaBox document management provides your facility’s robust library of files safe storage and flexible access across the software.
- [Video: Work Order Management](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-work-order-management/) - AkitaBox work order management focuses on cooperation, to remove the headache and uncertainty of paper-based work orders, guaranteeing your highest quality maintenance.
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- [Join AkitaBox at the 2023 PDC Summit](https://home.akitabox.com/event/akitabox-pdc-summit-2023/) - Join AkitaBox at PDC Summit in Phoenix for 2023, March 13-15
- [AkitaBox Returns to NFMT for 2023](https://home.akitabox.com/event/akitabox-returns-to-nfmt-for-2023/) - See AkitaBox in action at NFMT 2023, March 21-23
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- [Emergency Response Training Tips Every Business Can Use (Plus a Checklist)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/emergency-response-training-tips/) - When a disaster strikes, these emergency response training tips can help the people in your building be prepared with a plan.
- [Mitigating Risk in Facilities with Asset Mapping](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/emergencies-avoided-with-asset-mapping-software/) - Effective risk mitigation and emergency preparedness starts with knowing what assets you have and where they are. Explore 5 ways asset mapping software can help you reduce risk in your facilities.
- [Meet the AkitaBox Team at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo This Week](https://home.akitabox.com/event/healthcare-facilities-syposium-expo-2022/) - Join AkitaBox at the Healthcare Facility Symposium & Expo, September 27-29, 2022.
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- [The Facility Manager's Reading List: 45 Books on Buildings, Leadership, and Design](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-managers-reading-list/) - It’s the ultimate reading list for facilities managers. Find books on facilities management, healthcare FM, higher ed FM, sustainability, smart buildings, leadership, and more.
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- [AkitaBox Pulse Software - Data Sheet](https://home.akitabox.com/data-sheet/akitabox-pulse-software-data-sheet/) - A downloadable look at how AkitaBox Pulse brings all of your facilities data and functions onto a single cloud based platform.
- [AkitaBox Platform Software - Data Sheet](https://home.akitabox.com/data-sheet/akitabox-platform-software-data-sheet/) - Download today to see how the AkitaBox Platform facility management software that makes facility teams more efficient and productive.
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- [A Brief History of the Facility Condition Assessment](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/history-facility-condition-assessment/) - The facility condition assessment (FCA) as we know it today is the result of 30 years of evolution. Here are 7 major milestones in the advancement of FCAs.
- [How Modern Facility Condition Assessment Software (FCA) Can Help Your Firm Stand Out](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-modern-facility-condition-assessment-software-fca-can-help-your-firm-stand-out/) - Delivering more than a static FCA report does more than help you stand out. It helps build a more integrated relationship with your clients and unlocks recurring revenue.
- [The ROI of FCA Software for AEC Firms](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/roi-fca-software-aec-firms/) - Investing in new tech for your Facility Condition Assessments can bring lasting returns. Here are 4 questions to help discover what the ROI of investing in a good FCA software tool can look like for your firm.
- [Facility Condition Assessment Checklist: How to Index Your Building](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-condition-assessment/) - What is a facility condition assessment and how can it assist with capital planning? Learn the 5 steps of a successful FCA and get started with our comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment Checklist.
- [The AkitaBox Team is at IFMA World Workplace This Week](https://home.akitabox.com/event/ifma-world-workplace-2022/) - Join AkitaBox at the IFMA's World Workplace, September 28-30, 2022.
- [21 Online Building Management Resources You Should Bookmark](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-resources-to-bookmark/) - We rounded up our 21 favorite go-to facility management resources. From magazines to podcasts, online networking groups to professional development courses, you'll want to bookmark these in 2019.
- [File Management Best Practices for Facility Managers](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/file-management-best-practices/) - Here are some best practices for facility file management including organizing work orders, facility floor plans, and space and asset data.
- [Redefining Wrench Time Using Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/maximizing-wrench-time/) - It's time to rethink “wrench time." How can you utilize the information in your facility management software to improve performance?
- [4 Critical Restroom Cleaning Mistakes and How to Easily Fix Them](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/restroom-cleaning-mistakes/) - Avoid these four critical restroom cleaning mistakes in your facility. By following proper sanitary and maintenance protocols, custodial workers have the power to keep occupants healthy and happy.
- [How to Review Your Internal Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/internal-facility-management-software-review/) - Evaluate the performance of your internal facility management software. We'll help you find out how efficient your homegrown system is and how to improve it
- [7 Benefits of Building Information Modeling](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-information-modeling-bim/) - Have you considered adding building information modeling as one of your technology tools? Here are the 7 biggest benefits of BIM in facility management.
- [5 Ways Facility Managers Can Create a Healing Environment](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/create-a-healing-environment/) - Healing environments are spaces within a facility that reduce occupant stress and promote positivity. As a facility manager, here's how you can help create and inspire a therapeutic building design.
- [5 Green Building Solutions to Boost Energy Savings In Your Facility](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/green-building-solutions-for-energy-savings/) - Five examples of innovative, green building solutions you can use to increase energy savings and boost your bottom line.
- [How to Keep Students Safe with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/cpted-strategies-for-college-campuses/) - As a campus facility manager, here's how you can utilize crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) on campus to keep students safe.
- [4 Summer Campus Beautification Ideas for Community Colleges](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/campus-beautification-community-colleges/) - In this blog, you’ll find four campus beautification ideas to prepare your grounds for summer and hit the ground running with landscaping.
- [The Best Facilities Management Articles of 2021](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/best-facilities-management-articles-2021/) - Back by popular demand, it’s our roundup of the best facilities management articles on our blog in 2021. Check out our best content covering facility condition assessments, maintenance, budgeting, and more.
- [Using Facility Management Metrics to Support Capital Planning](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-metrics-capital-planning/) - An accurate capital budget requires accurate facility metrics - something many places don’t have. Here’s how to start gathering and leveraging more precise metrics for stronger capital planning.
- [How to Manage Facilities Across Multiple Regions](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-to-manage-facilities-across-multiple-regions/) - Solutions for multi-region facility management issues, including multiple processes, workflows, naming conventions, data inconsistency, and more.
- [Join AkitaBox at the 2022 WHEA Technical Exhibition](https://home.akitabox.com/event/whea-technical-exhibition-2022/) - Join AkitaBox at the WHEA Annual Technical Exhibition, September 20-21, 2022.
- [5 Ways to Win the Game of Proactive Healthcare Facilities Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/5-ways-to-win-proactive-healthcare-facility-management/) - Learn 5 proactive strategies that can help you prevent blunders and stay ahead of potential issues in healthcare facilities management.
- [Revit's Role in Your FM Tech Stack](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/revits-role-in-your-fm-tech-stack/) - Discover the benefit of Revit in facilities management optimization, and its role in your FM tech stack.
- [I Just Won an FCA Bid, Now How Do I Deliver?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/win-facility-condition-assessment-bid-deliver-fca-software/) - Your client wants their FCA conducted and delivered using software. But you don’t have FCA software - what to do? We work with AEC firms in this situation all the time. Find out how we can help.
- [Guide to Understanding and Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Plan](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/understanding-implementing-preventive-maintenance-facility-management/) - Understand the basic foundation of a proactive maintenance strategy for facility professionals. The guide includes tips and resources to fully implement a preventive maintenance plan.
- [How to Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan: PM Scheduling](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/create-a-preventive-maintenance-plan/) - Use these best practices to simplify PM scheduling in facility management to make your preventive maintenance plan even more effective.
- [Business Impact Analysis Questionnaire](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/business-impact-analysis-questionnaire-pdf-lp/) - This business impact analysis questionnaire will better identify critical business processes, interdependencies, and minimum time needed to recover operations.
- [The 8 Biggest Facilities Management Lessons We Learned in 2021](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/8-biggest-facilities-management-lessons-learned-2021/) - Explore some of the most important facilities management lessons of 2021 - from the dangers of deferred maintenance to overcoming slow supply chains.
- [4 Facilities Management Predictions for 2022](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/4-facilities-management-predictions-2022/) - From condition assessments to workplace management and from healthcare to higher education, here are our facilities management predictions for 2022.
- [Healthcare Facility Management: Why You Need the Right Healthcare Risk Management Tools](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/healthcare-facility-management-why-you-need-the-right-healthcare-risk-management-tools/) - Improving compliance starts with the right healthcare risk management tools. Explore how you can revolutionize healthcare facility management.
- [Improving Compliance: How and Where to Start](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/improving-compliance-how-where-start/) - From envisioning the future of your compliance program to identifying opportunities amidst the risks, discover how to start reshaping your approach to facility compliance.
- [Capital Budgeting Process: Why Your Data Is Failing You](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/capital-budgeting-process/) - Discover why your facilities data is failing you, the shortcomings of standard capital planning processes, and 2 ways you can get the accurate data you need for better budgeting.
- [It’s 2022 - and Here’s What’s Happening in Facilities Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/2022-facility-management-trends/) - In the constantly changing world of facilities management, we highlight 4 key trends in 2022 and the lessons building owners and managers can take away from each one.
- [Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities eBook](https://home.akitabox.com/e-book/improving-compliance-risk-management-healthcare-ebook-lp/) - Learn to cut waste, maximize your team’s efforts to maintain compliance, and get ahead of risk management issues in this comprehensive ebook: Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities.
- [Expert Viewpoints on Facilities Tech from Eveart Foster of BuiltWorlds](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/expert-viewpoints-facilities-tech-eveart-foster-builtworlds/) - AkitaBox Co-founder Josh Lowe sat down with BuiltWorlds’ Director of Technology Adoption Eveart Foster for a frank discussion about the current facilities tech landscape, roadblocks to tech adoption, and what the future looks like.
- [4 Steps to Transforming Your Facilities Management Processes](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/4-steps-transforming-facility-management-processes/) - Learn the difference between digitizing and truly transforming your facility management processes, and find 4 key steps for starting your transformation journey.
- [Budget Season: 4 Ways to Communicate Your Facility Management Team’s Value](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/communicate-facility-management-team-value/) - During budgeting season, facility leaders must communicate facility data in a way that assigns monetary value to the work put out by their team. We've compiled four data-driven ways to communicate your team's value so your department is not overlooked.
- [Defeating the Healthcare Deferred Maintenance Monster](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/defeating-the-healthcare-deferred-maintenance-monster/) - The ASHE 2022 Hospital Construction Survey shows deferred maintenance remains a major challenge for healthcare facilities. Discover the secret weapon for overcoming it.
- [Why Paper FCA Reports Are No Longer Relevant](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/why-paper-fcas-are-no-longer-relevant/) - Printed FCA reports don’t provide the accessible data and meaningful insights facilities teams need. Better data and tools can reform how we conduct and present facility condition assessments.
- [5 Easy Ways to Improve Facility Capital Planning](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/5-ways-improve-capital-planning/) - Capital planning for your facilities is a challenging balancing act. These 5 tips will help you improve your process, come up with a more accurate budget number, and more confidently negotiate with the decision makers.
- [AkitaBox and McKinstry Announce Partnership to Deliver Facility Condition Assessment Software Offering](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-and-mckinstry-announce-partnership-to-deliver-facility-condition-assessment-software-offering/) - AkitaBox and McKinstry announce their partnership on delivering facility condition assessments (FCAs).
- [What is a Digital Twin? Whatever You Need It to Be](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/what-is-a-digital-twin/) - Forget plain 3D models - a digital twin can be whatever you need it to be. Learn the 4 core components every digital twin should include.
- [Video: AkitaBox Pulse - The All-in-One Solution for Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-akitabox-pulse-the-all-in-one-solution-for-facility-management/) - AkitaBox Pulse is a single cloud-based software platform that manages facility condition assessments, work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, capital planning, and more. It’s the complete solution for facility optimization.
- [Video: Akitabox FCA - Facility Condition Assessments Made Simple](https://home.akitabox.com/video/video-akitabox-fca-facility-condition-assessments-made-simple/) - From start to finish, AkitaBox FCA makes your assessment process more efficient, streamlined, and accessible. Fully digitized asset capture and data-driven reporting for accurate, standardized, and speedy delivery of FCA data – generating more revenue for your firm and better reporting for your clients
- [How Construction Turnover and Facilities Management Can Work Together Better](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-construction-turnover-facilities-management-can-work-together-better/) - New technology tools are streamlining the flow of information from construction turnover to building operations and facility management. Learn how to transition your construction documentation into location-based, easily accessible data.
- [How Local Governments Can Use Facilities Management Software to Solve 6 Big Problems](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-local-governments-can-use-facilities-management-software-to-solve-6-big-problems/) - From too much reactive maintenance to outdated floor plans, here are 6 problems local government facilities teams face - and how facilities management software can solve each one.
- [Building Turnover Checklist: How to Transfer Documentation Safely](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-turnover-checklist/) - Utilize this checklist to make building turnover a simple and successful process.
- [10 Steps to Creating an Emergency Response Plan for Your Business](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/emergency-response-plan-how-to/) - Learn the 10 steps to creating an emergency response plan for your business so you can effectively respond to emergencies and protect occupants.
- [The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan (Plus a Free Guide)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/importance-of-business-continuity-plan/) - A business continuity plan is an essential component of ensuring survival during and after a crisis. Download the step-by-step guide on how to create one.
- [The Higher Ed Facilities-Finance Connection: How Accurate Facilities Data Helps Win Over Finance and Secure More Budget](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/the-higher-ed-facilities-finance-connection-how-accurate-facilities-data-helps-win-over-finance-and-secure-more-budget/) - Learn how to build and present a data-driven facilities budget that’ll increase your chances of getting funding to properly maintain your campus.
- [AkitaBox H1 Top Dawg and Cheers Champion Awarded](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-h1-top-dawg-and-cheers-champion-awarded/) - Congrats to the AkitaBox Top Dawgs and Cheers Champion for the first half of 2022.
- [Writing a Solid Building Safety and Security Plan: Free Downloadable Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/writing-building-safety-security-plan/) - Utilize this free guide to create a solid building safety and security plan to protects yourself, occupants, and your organization from harm.
- [When Buildings Are Barriers to Accessibility](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/when-buildings-are-barriers-accessibility/) - Disabled accessibility to buildings can face many barriers. AkitaBox Co-Founder Josh Lowe shares ideas in design and maintenance to help remove barriers to access in offices, stores, venues, attractions, and other systems in the built environment.
- [AkitaBox Awarded the JumpCloud Customer Award for “Best Use Case”](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-awarded-the-jumpcloud-customer-award-for-best-use-case/) - AkitaBox has been awarded the 2022 "Best Use Case" in JumpCloud's Customer Awards.
- [Join AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference](https://home.akitabox.com/event/akitabox-ashe-annual-conference-2022/) - Join AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference, July 17-20, 2022
- [Guide to County Government Facility Maintenance and Management](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/county-government-facilities-management-download/) - Download our Guide to County Government Facility Maintenance and Management to learn how FM teams can have positive impacts on their county's operations.
- [Facility Management Transformation Ebook](https://home.akitabox.com/e-book/facility-management-ebook/) - Download our eBook to find out how you can solve challenges and achieve operational excellence with modern facility management software.
- [The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/ebook-guide-to-higher-education-facility-management-lp/) - The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management: a free, comprehensive ebook guide that explores innovative ways to maximize operational efficiency at your college campus.
- [Reducing Liability Through Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/reducing-liability-with-facility-management/) - Your facility management team is the best resource to help reduce your liability risk and maintain building compliance with regulations in education facilities.
- [Your Facility Management Team Members Are Retiring: What’s Next?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-team-members-retiring-tips/) - An aging workforce means increased retirements in facility management. What's next for your team when the source of your institutional knowledge is going to retire?
- [4 Facility Management Budgeting Tips In Higher Education](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/fm-budget-tips/) - Budgets are tight for universities across the country. To help make your next budgeting cycle less stressful, we’ve compiled these 4 basic tips to help plan and secure the budget your campus needs.
- [When Deferred Maintenance Went Wrong: 3 Examples](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/deferred-maintenance-goes-wrong/) - "Uh oh...." Three real-life examples of deferred maintenance gone wrong and what we can do to bounce back.
- [The 4 Best Resources for Facility Management Budgeting](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/resources-for-facility-management-budgeting/) - We rounded up 5 facility management budget resources to help improve everything from workload balancing to supply ordering, remodels, asset replacements, and ways to communicate the value of your facility team.
- [Here's a Free Guide to Kickstart a Preventive Maintenance Program](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/kickstart-preventive-maintenance-program/) - Use these tools to help start a preventive maintenance program for your facility and avoid the frustration of not knowing where to start.
- [Finally, There’s a Free eBook on Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/assisted-living-maintenance-best-practices/) - Take control of the facility you manage with the free ebook, the 2019 Guide to the Maintenance and Management of Assisted Living Facilities.
- [7 Major Issues a Physical Security Audit Can Uncover](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/physical-security-audit-can-uncover/) - A physical security audit for your building consists of visual inspections that determine how well current security measures are working. During your next security audit, be sure to look out for the following major security issues.
- [3 Incredible New Ways VR Buildings are Impacting Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/virtual-reality-buildings/) - VR buildings make it possible to explore buildings and spaces before even beginning construction. Find out how else VR is impacting the built environment.
- [The Shift Toward Building Automation in Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/the-shift-toward-building-automation/) - It's the fourth industrial revolution, which means more systems are shifting from automatic to autonomous technology. IoT, smart buildings, building management systems and other building automation technology are all starting to connect and communicate with each other to fit under this new category.
- [Summer Maintenance at Your School](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/summer-maintenance-at-your-school/) - To help get you started and keep your facilities team focused, we put together this list of common summer maintenance activities for your schools.
- [How K-12 Facilities Impact Student Health and Learning](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/k12-facilities-impact-student-health/) - K-12 facility management plays a crucial role in student health, happiness, and academic performance. Learn how facility conditions affect student learning and how you can make a positive impact in schools.
- [State of Facility Maintenance in K-12 Schools Report 2021](https://home.akitabox.com/report/state-of-facility-management-in-k-12-schools-2021/) - The State of Facility Maintenance in K-12 Schools portrays the current state of facilities teams across the US, including ratio of preventive to reactive maintenance, tracked KPIs, and how technology and data are transforming the industry.
- [The Back to School Preparation Checklist for Facilities](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/back-to-school-facility-preparation-checklist-lp/) - Get your school facility ready for the return of students and staff. Use this preparation checklist to ensure your facilities are safe, healthy, and prepared, including the areas of planning, cleaning, HVAC, and much much more.
- [School Maintenance Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/school-maintenance-checklist-lp/) - The downloadable School Maintenance Checklist - for cleaner, safer, higher quality schools. Get on top of preventive maintenance in your school facilities.
- [Facility Inspection Preparation Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/facility-inspection-checklist-download-lp/) - Learn what to look out for when you do a walk-through of your facility before an inspection with the Facility Inspection Checklist.
- [ALICE Training Could Save Occupants’ Lives During an Active Shooter Emergency](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/alice-training-active-shooter-emergency/) - Here's why facility managers should consider ALICE training to ensure their organizations are prepared in case of an active threat situation.
- [Don’t Miss This Free eBook on County and Local Government Facilities Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/local-government-facilities-management-ebook/) - AkitaBox has assembled a free ebook on county and local government facilities management to help facility managers and their teams care for their buildings
- [Public Park and Playground Maintenance: Key Tips for Care](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/public-park-and-playground-maintenance-tips/) - In this blog, we reveal six of the best tips for public park and playground maintenance so you can keep them in excellent condition for years to come.
- [2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Facility Managers](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-managers-gift-guide-2019/) - We have a list of stocking stuffers that will light up your facility management team's holiday. A little gratitude goes a long way! Check out our list gift ideas for facility managers, custodians, building engineers, and maintenance technicians in your life.
- [The Truth About Building Inspections and Compliance (Free eBook inside)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/truth-about-facility-audits/) - Learn the basics of inspections and why they’re a necessary part of running a successful business. [2020 Inspections and Compliance eBook inside.]
- [Why Construction Document Management is Crucial During a Pandemic](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/construction-document-management-during-a-pandemic/) - Here's how construction businesses can strategize around document management methods during and after a pandemic.
- [5 Key Facility Management Trends to Expect in 2021 & Beyond](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/5-key-facility-management-trends-to-expect-in-2021-beyond/) - Five key trends the facility management industry will see in 2021 and beyond. #1 Facilities teams and the work they do will become ...
- [The State of Facility Management Today](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/state-of-fm-today/) - The last thing you need is another report filled with fluff and nonsense. That's why we created a State of Facility Management Report, backed by real data to help your facility teams.
- [Improve Facility Capital Planning with Smart Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-capital-planning/) - Facility capital planning involves so many moving parts that getting accurate data for budgets seems nearly impossible—but it doesn’t have to be this way.
- [Improve Patient Care With Hospital Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/improve-patient-care-with-facility-software/) - An all-inclusive facility management solution can revitalize how you run your healthcare facility. Avoid emergencies, up efficiency, and improve patient care with hospital facility management software.
- [How to Choose the Best Software to Manage Your Facility](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/choose-software-for-your-facility/) - Your facilities department functions separately from IT, operations, and accounting, so why not treat them that way? Make sure your team is using the best facility management software that is optimized for them - complete with a work order system, asset mapping, maintenance histories and more.
- [Assisted Living Inspections: What Facility Managers Need to Know](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/assisted-living-inspections-preparation/) - Make sure you know what to expect from the assisted living inspections process and how you can best prepare for success.
- [How to Calculate Equipment Depreciation Life and Why It's Important](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/calculate-equipment-depreciation-life/) - Find out how you can calculate equipment depreciation life so you can actively extend the useful life of your critical tangible assets.
- [Why Your CMMS Sucks: 7 Signs You Need a New Maintenance Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/you-need-new-maintenance-software-heres-why/) - Here are seven signs your facility maintenance software may be causing you more stress than you deserve.
- [How to Improve the Net Operating Income (NOI) of Your Buildings](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/improve-building-noi/) - What Net Operating Income (NOI) is, why it matters, and a few ways you can start improving it for your buildings.
- [The Future of Facility Capital Planning Ebook](https://home.akitabox.com/e-book/capital-management-ebook/) - Your facility capital planning data isn't as good as you think it is. To make accurate budgetary decisions, you need to capture and analyze your asset and facility data in real-time.
- [BIM vs Legacy File Systems](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/bim-vs-cad-guide/) - Understand the difference between computer aided design (CAD) or building information modeling (BIM) with our BIM vs Facility Management File Systems guide. Learn about industry standards prior to BIM and the benefits of BIM.
- [Facility Budget Planning: Make the Most of Leftover Money](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-budget-planning-tips/) - Facility budget planning and management is complicated. Even if everything went according to plan this year, you could still be scrambling to spend the last of your facility budget. Luckily, there are ways to make the most of your leftovers and solve problems for your FM team before time runs out.
- [You Don't Need to Fear Technician Turnover](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/dont-fear-technician-turnover/) - Personnel turnover in the facility management industry is a problem. Many facility workers are close to retirement and will take years of building-specific experience and knowledge with them. Here are four ways to prepare for personnel changes in your facility.
- [BIM vs. CAD... What's the Difference?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/bim-vs-cad-what-is-the-difference/) - The BIM vs. CAD question often comes up in facility management. Learn the difference between BIM and CAD softwares, understand the definition of CAD and BIM, and discover the importance of BIM in facility management.
- [Haunted House Maintenance: A Behind-the-Scenes Look](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/haunted-house-setup-and-maintenance/) - Ever wonder what it's like to run a haunted house during Halloween season? Here’s what it truly takes to set up, run, and maintain haunted attractions.
- [5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facilities and Construction Teams](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/risk-mitigation-strategies-construction/) - Here’s what five industry experts have to say on risk management best practices in construction and facilities management.
- [5 Benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/5-benefits-of-bim/) - Learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its wide variety of benefits for facility management.
- [Why Green Buildings Are More Than Just Good for the Environment](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/green-buildings-environment/) - When it comes to a building going green, it isn't just about the environment. There are significant business impacts to more sustainable facility management and to converting to green buildings in your portfolio.
- [Facility Management Blogs You Need to Read](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-blogs-to-follow/) - The best facility management blogs you should be reading to stay up to date on the latest trends, news, and ideas.
- [Building Operational Resilience in Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-operational-resilience-facility-management/) - Building operational resilience into your facilities and processes can go a long way toward recovering faster and lessening the impact of environmental challenges and disasters in the future.
- [Healthy Buildings Start with Rethinking Building Operations](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/healthy-buildings-start-with-rethinking-building-operations/) - What are healthy buildings and what are some of the challenges in achieving them. Learn about the physical, psychological, and social health and well-being of occupants, visitors, and staff in buildings and the built environment.
- [Modernizing Facility Operations: EAM Maintenance Software or Facility Management (FM) Software?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/eam-maintenance-software/) - Picking between EAM maintenance software and Facility Management Software is not easy. Here’s a quick rundown on which is better for modernizing operations.
- [Five Historical Building Design Failures and What We Learned From Them](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/historical-building-design-failures/) - Here are five building design failures that have not only shaped modern construction laws, but also remind us how far we’ve come in architectural engineering.
- [Building a Strong Facilities Management Team Culture](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/building-a-strong-facilities-management-team-culture/) - Learn how facilities management team culture affects productivity, communication, and team happiness, and what can you do to improve it.
- [5 Construction Documentation Challenges and How to Fix Them, the Easy Way](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/construction-documentation-challenges/) - Without a document management system, dealing with construction documents can be tedious. Keep reading to learn how to overcome documentation challenges.
- [Which Is Better? | Facility Management (FM) Software vs. IWMS Solutions](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/iwms-solutions/) - Curious which facility software is best for you? Explore why modern facility management software is better than IWMS solutions.
- [Facility Operations Tools: Computer-Aided Facility Management Software vs. Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/computer-aided-facility-management-software/) - When looking to optimize facility operations, should you pick computer-aided facility management software or FM software? Find out.
- [Ask the Expert: Facility Management Q&A with Michel Theriault](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/qa-michel-theriault/) - What are the biggest challenges in facility management today? We sat down with Michel Theriault, a 30-year veteran FM consultant, to find out.
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- [COVID-19: 7 Best Practices for Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Building](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/covid-19-cleaning-and-sanitizing-practices/) - Proactive steps are needed to prevent the spread of illnesses like coronavirus (COVID-19). Read this article for best practices to minimize health risks.
- [Agile Methodology in Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/agile-methodology-in-facility-management/) - Learn how your facility team can use Agile development principals to promote adaptability, improve prioritization, and increase focus.
- [Code Enforcement Q&A: What to Know Before a Building Inspection](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/code-enforcement/) - To help you prepare yourself for an inspection, we’ve rounded up the most frequently asked questions about building code enforcement.
- [How to Write a Facilities Manager Resume in 6 Steps](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facilities-manager-resume-example/) - Here's how you can write a great facilities manager resume in 6 steps. Download our free resume example to get started.
- [Every Facility Management Professional Needs this Free Guide to Common Acronyms, Terms and Equipment](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/pocket-guide-to-facility-management-terms-acronyms-equipment/) - We've assembled a robust facility management acronym, term and equipment field guide to point you in the right direction on the job. Download it for free!
- [5 Steps to Defining and Tracking KPIs for Your Building](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/tracking-building-maintenance-kpis/) - Here's how to define and track KPIs for your building management team. Illuminate efficiencies that could help your organization retain profits over time.
- [Square Footage Definitions Infographic](https://home.akitabox.com/infographic/square-footage-definitions-infographic/) - Square Footage Definitions in a handy infographic from AkitaBox.
- [The Dangers of Deferred Maintenance: How to Avoid Costly Downtime](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/deferred-maintenance-downtime/) - Deferred maintenance can waste thousands of dollars each year. Here's how to avoid stressful, unplanned asset failure and how to take a more proactive approach.
- [4 Ways to Avoid Unscheduled Downtime in Manufacturing](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/unscheduled-downtime-in-manufacturing/) - Equipment malfunctions can happen at any point. Here are four ways to improve your plant’s bottom line by avoiding unscheduled downtime.
- [How a Hospital Asset Management Plan Can Improve Quality of Care](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/hospital-asset-management-plan/) - Hospital asset tracking and management involve managing multiple assets at once. Keep reading to learn the role of an asset management plan in a hospital setting.
- [The 5 Biggest Innovations in Facility Management Technology](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/innovations-in-facility-management-tech/) - Learn about the latest and most innovative facility management technology and facility maintenance software that is changing the way we operate and maintain our buildings.
- [How Edgewood College Implemented FM Software in 90 Days](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-edgewood-college-implemented/) - Find out how Tim Fargo, the project manager for facility operations at Edgewood College, and his facility management team smoothly transitioned to a preventive maintenance plan with the help of their facility management software (FMS).
- [The Top 3 Facility Management Challenges for Multi-Hospital Systems](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-challenges-multi-hospital-systems/) - A look at the top three facility management challenges faced by multi-hospital systems, and how they can be remedied.
- [4 Reasons to Use Wearable Technology in Building Management: An Expert Round-Up](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/wearable-technology-in-building-management/) - Hands-free, wearable technology has entered the market! Find out how it's making a big impact on building safety, security, and efficiency.
- [What is Lean Facility Management and Six Sigma, and How Do They Relate?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/lean-facility-management-six-sigma/) - Practice lean facility management with this introduction to the process of reducing waste to improve operational efficiency, ways to reduce facility management costs, and six sigma.
- [How Life Safety Asset Management Makes Your Facilities Safer](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-life-safety-asset-management-makes-facilities-safer/) - Strategic life safety asset management is essential to saving lives when a facility faces an emergency. LSAM provides a holistic view of what an organization owns or leases, its condition, location, and when it will next need to be maintained or replaced, enabling decisions that optimize operational performance.
- [Best Preventive Maintenance Tips: Here’s What 6 Experts Say](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/preventive-maintenance-tips/) - We asked six building management experts for their best preventive maintenance practices. Here's what they said.
- [How the Life Safety Code is Used in Colleges and Universities](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/life-safety-code-in-higher-education/) - Higher education leaders need to meet campus safety and security requirements. Here’s how your organization can utilize the Life Safety Code.
- [Equipment Downtime Prevention Cheat Sheet](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/equipment-downtime-prevention-cheat-sheet-download/) - Increasing productivity in your manufacturing plant is all about minimizing asset downtime. Download this cheat sheet to get started.
- [Capital Renewal Programs: Do Universities Actually Need Them?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/campus-capital-renewal-programs/) - University campuses contain an enormous amount of systems and equipment. Here’s how a capital renewal program can help your university.
- [Eco-Friendly Operations Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/eco-friendly-operations-checklist-download/) - Save thousands of dollars a year in your facility by making sustainable, eco-friendly changes to everyday operations. Download the Eco-Friendly Operations Checklist and learn about a number of ways to help your organization go green.
- [Re-evaluating Building Valuations | Frost and Sullivan Executive Brief](https://home.akitabox.com/report/frost-and-sullivan-executive-brief-2020/) - Learn how to quantify your building’s true value through the power of technology in this executive brief by Frost & Sullivan.
- [Guide to Event Venue Maintenance and Management](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/event-venue-maintenance-management-guide-download/) - Provide a memorable experience for guests, fans and occupants of any venue by downloading the Guide to Event Venue Maintenance and Management.
- [Guide to Hotel Maintenance and Management](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/guide-to-hotel-management-maintenance-download/) - Delight your guests and create an unforgettable experience by running a more efficient facility. Get all the tips and tricks in our latest ebook, the Guide to Hotel Maintenance and Management.
- [Facility Management Software Key Features Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/software-key-features-comparison-guide/) - Learn about AkitaBox's features, how they help assess and optimize facilities, and how see how they compare. Download the free key features checklist.
- [Guide to Church Care and Religious Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/church-facility-management-guide-download/) - Religious facilities are more than just buildings. Download this guide to church maintenance to find ways to contribute to your organization's mission.
- [Religious Facility Asset Check Up and Church Cleaning Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/church-cleaning-checklist-download/) - Download the Church Cleaning Checklist to get your team started on a regimented cleaning and checkup schedule for your religious facility's spaces and assets.
- [Facilities Manager Resume Sample](https://home.akitabox.com/template/facilities-manager-resume-sample/) - Showcase your facility management experience with the Facilities Manager Resume Sample from AkitaBox.
- [Manufacturing Safety and Compliance Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/manufacturing-safety-and-compliance-checklist-download/) - Download this checklist and start taking a proactive approach to risk management and mitigation of injury, illness, and death in your manufacturing plant.
- [Benefits of Facility Management Software for Higher Education](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/benefits-of-facility-software-higher-ed-download/) - Learn the benefits of facility management software for higher education institutions in this helpful guide.
- [IoT Sensors and the Future of Facilities](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/iot-sensors-and-facility-management/) - Internet of things (IoT) sensors have been a hot topic lately, but facility managers have been using this tech for years. It’s as simple as putting a sensor on a piece of equipment and connecting the sensor to a software notification system.
- [Safety and Security Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/assisted-living-safety-security-download/) - Download the Facility Manager’s Safety and Security Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes to learn how maintenance teams should assess security and risk.
- [Park and Playground Maintenance Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/park-maintenance-checklist-download/) - Download the Park and Playground Maintenance Checklist for landscaping best practices for your facilities crew and maintenance tips for children's playgrounds.
- [Guide to Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance and Management](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/assisted-living-maintenance-guide-download/) - Download The Guide to the Maintenance and Management of Assisted Living Facilities to learn how facility managers can provide comfortable living spaces.
- [How to Find Local Building Codes](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/how-to-find-local-building-codes-download/) - Building codes are sets of rules that regulate the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of structures. Implementing required building codes is important when executing construction projects. Use this checklist as a guide to which building codes a facility manager needs to be aware of.
- [5 Steps to Building a Business Continuity Plan eBook](https://home.akitabox.com/e-book/business-continuity-plan-guide-ebook/) - Download a free PDF of 5 Steps to Building a Business Continuity Plan and ensure your business can thrive even in the midst of a crisis.
- [Facility Manager's Risk Assessment Matrix](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/facility-risk-assessment-matrix-download/) - Assessing risks is a great way for facility managers to know which issues that come up should be addressed now and which issues can wait. To determine the priority level of a given risk, impact and probability must be considered. Use this risk assessment matrix to determine which risks to prioritize.
- [Facility Security Plan Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/facility-security-plan-checklist-download/) - A facility security plan is designed to show you the unique security needs your facility requires. Successful security plans assess the effectiveness of internal and external controls, such as security deterrents, controlled access, authorization protocols and security devices.
- [Healthcare Compliance Survey Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/healthcare-compliance-survey-checklist-download/) - Be prepared for any regulatory survey by downloading our Healthcare Compliance Survey Checklist.
- [8 Preventive Maintenance Problems and How to Solve Them](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/solve-8-preventive-maintenance-problems-download/) - Make sure you don't get held back from developing an effective and personalized preventative maintenance program for your facility management team with the new guide - 8 Preventative Maintenance Problems and How to Solve Them.
- [Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/parking-lot-maintenance-checklist-download/) - Neglected, deteriorating parking lots can be an eyesore and a safety hazard. Download the Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist to make sure your lots get the PM they need.
- [Facility Manager's Emergency Preparedness Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/emergency-preparedness-checklist-download/) - Be ready for any type of emergency in your facility by downloading the Emergency Preparedness Checklist.
- [Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/workplace-safety-inspection-checklist-download/) - Use this Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist to ensure your facility is ready for an unexpected visit from OSHA or another agency.
- [Facilities Hazard Identification Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/hazard-identification-checklist-download/) - All facilities face potential risks which, left unchecked, can put workers, occupants and goals of a business in jeopardy. These risks can include physical safety hazards, fire hazards, security hazards and electrical hazards. Use this checklist to identify these hazards in your facility.
- [How to Create a Business Continuity Plan that Works: A 5-Step Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/business-continuity-plan/) - Follow this step-by-step guide to create a business continuity plan (BCP), and your organization will be on its way to a safer future in no time.
- [3 Reasons Your Facility Team is Still Reactive (and How to Fix It)](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/3-reasons-your-facility-team-is-still-reactive-and-how-to-fix-it/) - 56% of facilities teams agree that their team is more reactive than proactive when it comes to maintenance. Let’s work together to stop “playing firefighter” and start getting ahead on your proactive maintenance strategy this year!
- [3 Ways AkitaBox Facility Management Software Makes Your CMMS Better](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/ways-akitabox-facility-management-software-makes-cmms-better/) - Already using a CMMS? Here are three concrete ways that AkitaBox can supplement your current CMMS program.
- [Templeton Unified School District Joins The AkitaBox Family](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/tusd_joins_akitabox/) - Templeton USD has partnered with AkitaBox for their K12 facility management needs. Your school district could be next! Learn about their decision here.
- [Build the Case for Investing in Facility Management Software](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/build-case-for-facility-management-software/) - Follow these three tips to get buy-in from your budget holders when you’re looking to make the case for facility management software.
- [How Wood County Successfully Transitioned to a Proactive Maintenance Program](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/how-wood-county-successfully-transitioned-to-a-proactive-maintenance-program/) - See how Wood County Wisconsin was able to break out of their reactive maintenance cycle toward a more proactive strategy that supports their community.
- [The Essential Guide to Facility Asset Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-asset-management/) - Learn the facts about effective facility asset management and creating a strategic plan. Use this guide full of free resources to point you in the right direction as you create a plan.
- [What Is an Egress Plan and How Do I Make One?](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/what-is-an-egress-plan/) - Egress plans are maps of a facility that house critical indicators such as posted emergency routes, evacuation paths and red exit signs that lead to stairs and doorways. Egress plans are required by OSHA and, for healthcare facilities, the Joint Commission.
- [5 Emergency Preparedness Planning Tips for Your Business](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-planning-tips/) - Unexpected situations can happen at any time, which means your company needs a plan of action and an emergency preparedness plan can make the difference. Here’s how to help ensure your organization is prepared.
- [Active Shooter Protocol for Facility Professionals](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/active-shooter-protocol-threat-response-download/) - Many people figure that a shooting could never happen in their workplace, and hopefully it never will. But what if a shooting did occur? Would your organization be prepared? In this report, you will find out what to look out for and how to prepare for an active threat as a facility manager.
- [The Facility Professional's Pocket Field Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/facility-management-professionals-pocket-field-guide-terms-acronyms-lp/) - Download this free, compact guide to facility management acronyms, terms, and equipment -- The Facility Professional's Pocket Field Guide.
- [How to Create an Egress Plan](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/how-to-create-egress-plan-download/) - This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating an egress (or evacuation) plan for your facility. Find out the best way to communicate life-saving information to occupants during an emergency.
- [Facility Management in Higher Education: Downloadable Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facility-management-higher-education/) - An introduction to The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management by AkitaBox, offering helpful tips, tricks and resources for making your facilities department successful on your campus.
- [Deferred Maintenance Planning Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/download-deferred-maintenance-planning-guide/) - Learn how to identify, communicate, and budget to turn deferred maintenance into more proactive planning with the Deferred Maintenance Planning Guide.
- [5 Steps to Accurate Floor Plans](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/how-to-create-accurate-floor-plans-download/) - Follow this simple 5 step process to get updated and accurate floor plans.
- [Fire Inspection Checklist for Higher Education Buildings](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/fire-inspection-checklist-he-buildings-download/) - Download this checklist to use as a starting point for a fire safety inspection campaign in your higher education building!
- [Maintenance Work Order Template - Spreadsheet & PDF Versions](https://home.akitabox.com/template/maintenance-work-order-template-excel-pdf/) - Organize critical asset information in an easy-to-understand format with the AkitaBox maintenance work order template.
- [Facility Software Comparison Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/facility-software-comparison-guide-download/) - All resources Guide Facility Software Comparison Guide Understand Your Options What’s the best software to manage your facility? Learn the key features you need in a software and find out why facility management software is your best bet with the Facility Software Comparison Guide. This guide covers: Key features of facility management software that will
- [Here’s a Free Guide to Church Maintenance and Religious Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/church-religious-facility-management-guide/) - Religious buildings are sacred to many and require constant, comprehensive care throughout the year. With our guide to church maintenance and management, your team can help occupants focus on their faith and connect with others.
- [Facility Budget Template](https://home.akitabox.com/template/facility-management-budget-template-excel-download/) - A facility preventive maintenance plan requires a comprehensive budget. Download our facilities budget template to kickstart your PM program.
- [Facility Safety and Security Plan Guide](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/facility-safety-and-security-plan-guide-download-lp/) - Physical security risks, workplace hazards and active threats are just a few of the most serious safety concerns a facility team may encounter. Prepare your team and occupants with the Safety and Security Plan Guide.
- [Facility Management Acronym Glossary](https://home.akitabox.com/e-book/the-facility-management-acronym-glossary-download/) - Download a complimentary glossary to help you navigate the world of facility maintenance - everything from AHU to YTD. Keep your focus on preventative maintenance, not navigating the world of FM acronyms.
- [Facility Asset Replacement Cheat Sheet](https://home.akitabox.com/guide/facility-asset-replacement-cheat-sheet-download/) - Before replacing facility assets, check to see if local sustainability initiatives will help pay for an energy-efficient alternative. Each program varies, but most of them will provide a combination of grants, rebates and tax exemptions for these assets.
- [2021 State of Facility Management Report](https://home.akitabox.com/report/2021-state-facility-management-report-download-lp/) - Benchmark your facility management performance with the 2021 State of Facility Management Report by leading industry innovator, AkitaBox.
- [Technology Trends in Facility Management Report 2021](https://home.akitabox.com/report/technology-trends-facility-management-2021-lp/) - As new technologies emerge in the industry, FMs adapt and evolve their practices to make their facilities safer and more efficiently managed with new tools. Sensors, IoT devices, drone technology, and 360° cameras arena few of the technologies that will have an effect on how you work in the future.
- [Sustainable Buildings Checklist](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/sustainable-buildings-checklist-lp/) - The downloadable Sustainable Buildings Checklist can help jumpstart more sustainable practices in energy efficiency, maintenance and operations, lighting, water efficiency, and more.
- [Deferred Maintenance Plan Template - Spreadsheet](https://home.akitabox.com/template/deferred-maintenance-plan-template-excel-lp/) - Get an understanding of your current deferred maintenance list. Download our free deferred maintenance plan template and start tracking the different maintenance tasks you need to defer.
- [The Essential Key Performance (KPI) Planning Worksheet](https://home.akitabox.com/checklist/kpi-planning-worksheet-download/) - Download the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Planning Worksheet to define, plan, track, and improve your facilities' most critical goals and objectives.
- [AkitaBox Core Value Awards for 2022](https://home.akitabox.com/news/akitabox-core-value-awards-for-2022/) - Congratulations to the 2022 AkitaBox Core Values winners.
- [Join the AkitaBox Team at IFMA's Facility Fusion](https://home.akitabox.com/event/join-the-akitabox-team-at-ifmas-facility-fusion/) - The AkitaBox Team will be at IFMA's Facility Fusion Conference and Expo, April 26-28, 2022. Join us to meet the team.
- [Making the Leap to Virtual Reality in Facility Management](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/virtual-reality-in-facility-management/) - Even though it is predominately used in the gaming industry, virtual reality and facility management is going to change the way we learn and maintain facilities.
- [Facilities Management Training Best Practices for New Hires](https://home.akitabox.com/blog/facilities-management-training-for-new-hires/) - Here are some facilities management training best practices to ensure your new hires have the information and tools they need to succeed.
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