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AkitaBox Wrapped: Our 5 Most Popular Articles for 2024
AkitaBox Wrapped: Our 5 Most Popular Articles for 2024Blog

AkitaBox Wrapped: Our 5 Most Popular Articles for 2024

Explore AkitaBox's top-read blog articles of 2024 that facility professionals shouldn't miss.
December 17, 2024
10 Ways to Thank to Your Facilities Team this Year
10 Ways to Thank to Your Facilities Team this YearBlog

10 Ways to Thank to Your Facilities Team this Year

Give your facilities team the recognition they deserve. Here are ten simple, but meaningful, ways…
November 6, 2024
FCA Resource Center for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms
FCA Resource Center for Architecture, Engineering & Construction FirmsResource Center

FCA Resource Center for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms

For years, AEC firms have been doing facility condition assessments (FCAs) pretty much the same…
October 5, 2024
Commercial Property Inspection Checklist
Commercial Property Inspection ChecklistChecklist

Commercial Property Inspection Checklist

The Commercial Property Inspection Checklist helps portfolio and asset managers make informed decisions about their…
September 30, 2024
Preparing for a Commercial Building Inspection: What Inspectors Look For
Preparing for a Commercial Building Inspection: What Inspectors Look ForBlog

Preparing for a Commercial Building Inspection: What Inspectors Look For

Learn the basics of building inspections and the 10 main systems an inspector will be…
September 30, 2024
Facility Condition Assessment Checklist and Guide for Building Owners & Operators
Facility Condition Assessment Checklist and Guide for Building Owners & OperatorsChecklistE-Book

Facility Condition Assessment Checklist and Guide for Building Owners & Operators

Get a step-by-step breakdown of the key elements of a facility condition assessment. Plus, discover…
September 4, 2024
Beyond the Basics: 3 Questions to Take Your Preventive Maintenance Strategy to the Next Level
Beyond the Basics: 3 Questions to Take Your Preventive Maintenance Strategy to the Next LevelBlog

Beyond the Basics: 3 Questions to Take Your Preventive Maintenance Strategy to the Next Level

Tired of beginner-level preventive maintenance tips? Join the big leagues with these 3 advanced concepts…
July 18, 2024
Connect with AkitaBox at ASHE 2024
Connect with AkitaBox at ASHE 2024Event

Connect with AkitaBox at ASHE 2024

Learn how AkitaBox Software empowers health care facilities at the 2024 ASHE Health Care Facilities…
July 10, 2024
5 Ways to Make the Most of Low Occupancy Times
5 Ways to Make the Most of Low Occupancy TimesBlog

5 Ways to Make the Most of Low Occupancy Times

Slower periods are the perfect time to tackle larger, more strategic facilities management initiatives. Here…
June 28, 2024
The Step by Step Guide to Building a Preventive Maintenance Plan
The Step by Step Guide to Building a Preventive Maintenance PlanE-BookGuide

The Step by Step Guide to Building a Preventive Maintenance Plan

Use the Step by Step Guide for Building a Preventive Maintenance Plan to break the…
June 26, 2024
2-Minute Demo: AkitaBox FCA Software
AkitaBox FCA demo video preview image
2-Minute Demo: AkitaBox FCA SoftwareDemoVideo

2-Minute Demo: AkitaBox FCA Software

See why AkitaBox's FCA software makes facility assessment simple – including data capture, cost estimation,…
June 24, 2024
Preventive Maintenance 101: How to Implement a Successful Program
Preventive Maintenance 101: How to Implement a Successful ProgramBlog

Preventive Maintenance 101: How to Implement a Successful Program

Move from reactive maintenance to preventive maintenance with this primer on the principles of preventive…
June 6, 2024
15 Types of Building Management Software (and Which One You Should Use)
15 Types of Building Management Software (and Which One You Should Use)Blog

15 Types of Building Management Software (and Which One You Should Use)

Explore 15 of the most popular types of building management software, including an overview of…
May 9, 2024
Video: Intro to AkitaBox Cost Catalogs
Video: Intro to AkitaBox Cost CatalogsVideo

Video: Intro to AkitaBox Cost Catalogs

Your assessment expertise combined with the power of a cost estimation database helps you deliver…
March 11, 2024
Video: Building Cloning in AkitaBox
Video: Building Cloning in AkitaBoxVideo

Video: Building Cloning in AkitaBox

Clone a building and its settings in seconds? It's possible in AkitaBox FCA and FM…
February 15, 2024
Video: Photo Annotation in AkitaBox
Video: Photo Annotation in AkitaBoxVideo

Video: Photo Annotation in AkitaBox

AkitaBox's in-app photo annotation helps capture real data condition with ease. See it in action.
February 9, 2024
AkitaBox – Silver Sponsor of Builtworlds The Buildings Conference for 2024
AkitaBox – Silver Sponsor of Builtworlds The Buildings Conference for 2024EventNews

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…
February 9, 2024
Adding Vendors to Your FM Software? Read This First.
Adding Vendors to Your FM Software? Read This First.Blog

Adding Vendors to Your FM Software? Read This First.

Should you give vendors access to your facilities management software? It brings risks, but also…
January 26, 2024
AkitaBox’s Quantum Leap: A Look at the Breakthroughs Coming in 2024
AkitaBox’s Quantum Leap: A Look at the Breakthroughs Coming in 2024Blog

AkitaBox’s Quantum Leap: A Look at the Breakthroughs Coming in 2024

In 2024, we’ll be incorporating AI into our software in even more ways - and…
January 12, 2024
[Download] 2024 Facility Management Conferences By Industry
[Download] 2024 Facility Management Conferences By IndustryBlog

[Download] 2024 Facility Management Conferences By Industry

The most comprehensive round-up of the top facility management conferences to attend in 2024. No…
January 4, 2024
Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2023
Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2023Blog

Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2023

The top 12 posts from our blog in 2023 discuss everything from AI’s growing presence…
December 28, 2023
Top Movies (& TV Series) Involving Facilities Management
Top Movies (& TV Series) Involving Facilities ManagementBlog

Top Movies (& TV Series) Involving Facilities Management

We’ve rounded up movies and tv series where facilities and infrastructure are the stars of…
December 21, 2023
Video: Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
Video: Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a BuildingVideo

Video: Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

See how fast AkitaBox Capture app collects asset data in the field.
December 18, 2023
One Tool to Do It All: A New Era in Facility Assessments
One Tool to Do It All: A New Era in Facility AssessmentsBlog

One Tool to Do It All: A New Era in Facility Assessments

The traditional facility assessment process is a mess, requiring multiple different software tools. Discover how…
December 14, 2023
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Facilities Professionals
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Facilities ProfessionalsBlog

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Facilities Professionals

Find great gift ideas in every price range for construction workers, facilities managers & building…
November 22, 2023
The 4 Key Stages of the Asset Lifecycle
The 4 Key Stages of the Asset LifecycleBlog

The 4 Key Stages of the Asset Lifecycle

If you want to optimize asset performance and ensure efficient facility operations, you absolutely need…
October 27, 2023
How to “Operationalize” Your Construction Handover Documentation with AkitaBox
How to “Operationalize” Your Construction Handover Documentation with AkitaBoxBlog

How to “Operationalize” Your Construction Handover Documentation with AkitaBox

There’s a better way to do construction documentation handover. Have all of the documentation from…
October 15, 2023
AI Insights: How AI Can Support the Facilities Teams of the Future
AI Insights: How AI Can Support the Facilities Teams of the FutureBlog

AI Insights: How AI Can Support the Facilities Teams of the Future

How can AI potentially help you improve your facilities management, supplement your team, and be…
October 6, 2023
Connect with AkitaBox at NFMT Remix 2023
Connect with AkitaBox at NFMT Remix 2023Event

Connect with AkitaBox at NFMT Remix 2023

Connect with AkitaBox at NFMT 2023. Don't miss our presentation "Taming the Wild Beast of…
September 20, 2023
On-Demand Webinar | AI in Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities
On-Demand Webinar | AI in Facilities Management: Challenges & OpportunitiesWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | AI in Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities

Watch this on-demand webinar to develop an approach to AI in your facilities that enables…
September 19, 2023
See You at the CAPPA 2023 Conference
See You at the CAPPA 2023 ConferenceEvent

See You at the CAPPA 2023 Conference

See you at CAPPA 2023. Don't miss our presentation "Tackle Today's Economic Hardships Confidently with…
September 15, 2023
Meet Us at Chicago Build 2023
Meet Us at Chicago Build 2023Event

Meet Us at Chicago Build 2023

Don't miss AkitaBox Co-founder Josh Lowe at Chicago Build 2023, October 11-12.
September 13, 2023
AI Insights: How AkitaBox is Using AI to Make Facilities Management Easier
AI Insights: How AkitaBox is Using AI to Make Facilities Management EasierBlog

AI Insights: How AkitaBox is Using AI to Make Facilities Management Easier

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re currently using AI in our software as well…
September 1, 2023
Assessment Software Comparison: AkitaBox vs. Paragon
Assessment Software Comparison: AkitaBox vs. ParagonBlog

Assessment Software Comparison: AkitaBox vs. Paragon

A head-to-head comparison of AkitaBox versus Paragon software for conducting facility condition assessments.
August 25, 2023
Webinar | Realcomm: Operational Technologies That Are Changing the Built Environment
Webinar | Realcomm: Operational Technologies That Are Changing the Built EnvironmentEventWebinar

Webinar | Realcomm: Operational Technologies That Are Changing the Built Environment

Sep 07, 2023 - 11 am CT -- AkitaBox will share one of our informative…
August 23, 2023
Meet the AkitaBox Team at IFMA World Workplace 2023
Meet the AkitaBox Team at IFMA World Workplace 2023Event

Meet the AkitaBox Team at IFMA World Workplace 2023

Join AkitaBox at the IFMA's World Workplace, September 27-29, 2023.
August 21, 2023
AkitaBox Receives Honorable Mention at the 2023 Vision Awards
AkitaBox Receives Honorable Mention at the 2023 Vision AwardsNews

AkitaBox Receives Honorable Mention at the 2023 Vision Awards

AkitaBox has been awarded multiple badges by Capterra and Software Advice review sites.
August 18, 2023
4 Ways to Reduce Building Maintenance and Operations Costs
4 Ways to Reduce Building Maintenance and Operations CostsBlog

4 Ways to Reduce Building Maintenance and Operations Costs

Learn how to reduce building maintenance costs by shifting from reactive maintenance to a more…
August 17, 2023
Webinar | AI in Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities
Webinar | AI in Facilities Management: Challenges & OpportunitiesEventWebinar

Webinar | AI in Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities

Sep 13, 2023 - 1pm CT -- Join our Facility Executive webinar to develop an…
August 14, 2023
Understanding Value: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better for Facility Software
Understanding Value: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better for Facility SoftwareBlog

Understanding Value: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better for Facility Software

Price shouldn’t be your only consideration when choosing facilities management software. Learn 4 things to…
August 10, 2023
Join AkitaBox at the 2023 WHEA Technical Exhibition
Join AkitaBox at the 2023 WHEA Technical ExhibitionEvent

Join AkitaBox at the 2023 WHEA Technical Exhibition

We look forward to meeting you at the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Associatin (WHEA) Technical Exhibition,…
August 3, 2023
AI Insights: Why the Facilities Industry Needs to Give a Damn about AI
AI Insights: Why the Facilities Industry Needs to Give a Damn about AIBlog

AI Insights: Why the Facilities Industry Needs to Give a Damn about AI

Don’t miss out on the many exciting ways artificial intelligence can improve facilities management. Learn…
July 27, 2023
AkitaBox Awarded Multiple Capterra & Software Advice Badges from User Reviews
AkitaBox Awarded Multiple Capterra & Software Advice Badges from User ReviewsNews

AkitaBox Awarded Multiple Capterra & Software Advice Badges from User Reviews

AkitaBox has been awarded multiple badges by Capterra and Software Advice review sites.
July 25, 2023
5 Ways to Make Your Building More Environmentally Friendly
5 Ways to Make Your Building More Environmentally FriendlyBlog

5 Ways to Make Your Building More Environmentally Friendly

Making sustainable, eco-friendly changes to your everyday operations can save you hundreds (even thousands) of…
July 20, 2023
Improving Data Visualization in Facility Assessments
Improving Data Visualization in Facility AssessmentsBlog

Improving Data Visualization in Facility Assessments

Charts and graphs are an essential part of facility assessments. Explore how data visualization supports…
July 13, 2023
10 of the Most Patriotic Facilities in the USA
10 of the Most Patriotic Facilities in the USABlog

10 of the Most Patriotic Facilities in the USA

Discover some of the buildings that played pivotal roles in America’s early history.
July 6, 2023
Meet the First Complete Software for All Stages of a Facilities Assessment
Meet the First Complete Software for All Stages of a Facilities AssessmentBlog

Meet the First Complete Software for All Stages of a Facilities Assessment

Facilities assessments have historically been time consuming, manual, and inefficient. Not anymore. Now there’s one…
June 28, 2023
Visit AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition
Visit AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference & Technical ExhibitionEvent

Visit AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition

Join AkitaBox at the ASHE 2023 Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition, August 6-9
June 22, 2023
4 Phases of Disaster Management Explained (the Easy Way)
4 Phases of Disaster Management Explained (the Easy Way)Blog

4 Phases of Disaster Management Explained (the Easy Way)

Organizations who plan ahead for natural disasters can begin recovering more quickly. The four phases…
June 21, 2023
AkitaBox Named High Performer in Summer 2023 G2 Reports
G2 badge for High Performer in Asset Management for AkitaBox for Summer 2023
AkitaBox Named High Performer in Summer 2023 G2 ReportsNews

AkitaBox Named High Performer in Summer 2023 G2 Reports

AkitaBox has been recognized as a High Performer in the Summer 2023 G2 Grid Reports.
June 15, 2023
5 Maintenance Best Practices for K-12 Schools
5 Maintenance Best Practices for K-12 SchoolsBlog

5 Maintenance Best Practices for K-12 Schools

Use these 5 strategies to enhance the effectiveness of your school maintenance efforts, ensure nothing…
June 1, 2023
Identifying and Measuring KPIs for Facilities Management
Identifying and Measuring KPIs for Facilities ManagementBlog

Identifying and Measuring KPIs for Facilities Management

Take control of your key performance indicators. Explore key KPI terms, common KPIs in facilities…
May 25, 2023
Video: Key Performance Indicators in AkitaBox Facility Management Software
Video: Key Performance Indicators in AkitaBox Facility Management SoftwareVideo

Video: Key Performance Indicators in AkitaBox Facility Management Software

See how easy it is to track your facilities management KPIs using AkitaBox software.
May 22, 2023
On-Demand Webinar | 30 Minutes with the Product Desk – End-to-End Condition Assessment Software
On-Demand Webinar | 30 Minutes with the Product Desk – End-to-End Condition Assessment SoftwareWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | 30 Minutes with the Product Desk – End-to-End Condition Assessment Software

Watch this demo to see how a single condition assessment tool lets you do data…
May 22, 2023
Leverage Your Growing Influence as a Facilities Manager in Higher Ed
Leverage Your Growing Influence as a Facilities Manager in Higher EdBlog

Leverage Your Growing Influence as a Facilities Manager in Higher Ed

56% of facilities leaders have greater influence on campus since the pandemic. Explore the facilities…
May 18, 2023
AkitaBox FCA Software Report Builder – Sample Report
AkitaBox Report Builder preview image of building
AkitaBox FCA Software Report Builder – Sample ReportData Sheet

AkitaBox FCA Software Report Builder – Sample Report

See a sample report from the Report Builder for AkitaBox FCA software.
May 12, 2023
5 Tips for Smoother Facilities Data Collection
5 Tips for Smoother Facilities Data CollectionBlog

5 Tips for Smoother Facilities Data Collection

Whether you’re collecting your own facilities data or using a partner to do it, these…
May 11, 2023
Facility & Asset Data Collection Checklist
Facility & Asset Data Collection ChecklistChecklistGuide

Facility & Asset Data Collection Checklist

Get 3 checklists to make sure you’re gathering the right information and learn how data…
May 2, 2023
Capital Planning for Aging Higher Ed Facilities
Capital Planning for Aging Higher Ed FacilitiesBlog

Capital Planning for Aging Higher Ed Facilities

Thirty percent of buildings in the Gordian database are already 10-25 years old - that…
April 27, 2023
2-Minute Demo: Report Builder in AkitaBox FCA Software
2-Minute Demo: Report Builder in AkitaBox FCA SoftwareDemoVideo

2-Minute Demo: Report Builder in AkitaBox FCA Software

See how efficiently the AkitaBox FCA Report Builder enables you to produce easy-to-understand condition reports…
April 26, 2023
5 Ways Data Helps You Better Manage Aging Infrastructure in Healthcare
5 Ways Data Helps You Better Manage Aging Infrastructure in HealthcareBlog

5 Ways Data Helps You Better Manage Aging Infrastructure in Healthcare

The older your healthcare facilities get, the more important it is to have complete, accurate…
April 21, 2023
On-Demand Webinar | Level Up Your Capital Planning Strategy
On-Demand Webinar | Level Up Your Capital Planning StrategyWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | Level Up Your Capital Planning Strategy

Learn how capital planning with real-time, accurate facility data turns guess work into data-driven budget…
April 19, 2023
AkitaBox Capture App for AEC – Data Sheet
AkitaBox Capture App for AEC – Data SheetData Sheet

AkitaBox Capture App for AEC – Data Sheet

Learn the benefits of the AkitaBox Capture App for the AEC Industry in this downloadable…
April 14, 2023
3 Ways to Overcome a Facility Budget Deficit in Higher Ed
3 Ways to Overcome a Facility Budget Deficit in Higher EdBlog

3 Ways to Overcome a Facility Budget Deficit in Higher Ed

Higher ed facilities teams are facing growing budget deficits. These 3 tips can help you…
April 12, 2023
2-Minute Demo: Capture App for AEC Firms
A person points a tablet at an HVAC until to take a photo for facility asset data collection.
2-Minute Demo: Capture App for AEC FirmsDemoVideo

2-Minute Demo: Capture App for AEC Firms

See AkitaBox Capture App in action for AEC.
April 10, 2023
2-Minute Demo: Capture App for Building Owners & Operators
2-Minute Demo: Capture App for Building Owners & OperatorsDemoVideo

2-Minute Demo: Capture App for Building Owners & Operators

Take a couple minutes to see how AkitaBox Capture lets you quickly collect and update…
April 10, 2023
Data: The Ultimate Tool to Reach Your ESG Goals
Data: The Ultimate Tool to Reach Your ESG GoalsBlog

Data: The Ultimate Tool to Reach Your ESG Goals

Facilities managers need to start preparing now for more ESG initiatives and requirements. The best…
April 7, 2023
FCAs: A Path Forward for Contractors in a Tough Economy
FCAs: A Path Forward for Contractors in a Tough EconomyBlog

FCAs: A Path Forward for Contractors in a Tough Economy

A tough economy is challenging for contractors, but it’s also ripe with opportunity. Facility condition…
March 30, 2023
From Cost Savings to Compliance: How Collecting Facilities Data Pays Off
From Cost Savings to Compliance: How Collecting Facilities Data Pays OffBlog

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…
March 23, 2023
How to Use Data to More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s Lifecycle
How to Use Data to More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s LifecycleBlog

How to Use Data to More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s Lifecycle

Let’s face it: facility data could be better. Building owners are often still using spreadsheets…
March 14, 2023
Webinar | Level Up Your Capital Planning Strategy
Webinar | Level Up Your Capital Planning StrategyEventWebinar

Webinar | Level Up Your Capital Planning Strategy

Apr 18, 2023 - 1pm CT -- Learn how capital planning with real-time, accurate facility…
March 13, 2023
Join AkitaBox at the 2023 PDC Summit
Join AkitaBox at the 2023 PDC SummitEvent

Join AkitaBox at the 2023 PDC Summit

Join AkitaBox at PDC Summit in Phoenix for 2023, March 13-15
March 10, 2023
AkitaBox Returns to NFMT for 2023
AkitaBox Returns to NFMT for 2023Event

AkitaBox Returns to NFMT for 2023

See AkitaBox in action at NFMT 2023, March 21-23
March 10, 2023
How to Create a Custodial Cleaning Plan That Actually Works
How to Create a Custodial Cleaning Plan That Actually WorksBlog

How to Create a Custodial Cleaning Plan That Actually Works

Here's how to use facility data to create a productive custodial cleaning plan without expensive…
March 8, 2023
On-Demand Webinar | 30 Minutes with the Product Desk: Leverage Facility Condition Data for Better Lifecycle Management
On-Demand Webinar | 30 Minutes with the Product Desk: Leverage Facility Condition Data for Better Lifecycle ManagementWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | 30 Minutes with the Product Desk: Leverage Facility Condition Data for Better Lifecycle Management

Watch this demo to see how a great asset capture app and FCA software can…
March 6, 2023
On-Demand Webinar | Extend the Business Value of Data Across AEC Firms and Building Owners
On-Demand Webinar | Extend the Business Value of Data Across AEC Firms and Building OwnersWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | Extend the Business Value of Data Across AEC Firms and Building Owners

Learn how new technology better connects AEC firms and building owners with facility data that…
February 23, 2023
On-Demand Webinar | From Cradle to Grave: Use Data to More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s Lifecycle
On-Demand Webinar | From Cradle to Grave: Use Data to More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s LifecycleWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | From Cradle to Grave: Use Data to More Effectively Manage Your Facility’s Lifecycle

Don’t let valuable facility intel slip through your fingers. Learn how to access to real-time…
February 22, 2023
Prepare for a More Successful Year with AkitaBox
Prepare for a More Successful Year with AkitaBoxBlog

Prepare for a More Successful Year with AkitaBox

As your facilities change, your AkitaBox needs may change as well. Here’s how to plan…
February 9, 2023
Blessing Health Case Study – Ending the Confusion of Complex Asset Relationships with Innovative Mapping
Blessing Health Case Study – Ending the Confusion of Complex Asset Relationships with Innovative MappingCase Study

Blessing Health Case Study – Ending the Confusion of Complex Asset Relationships with Innovative Mapping

Learn how Blessing Health System uses AkitaBox to efficiently track assets and have immediate knowledge…
February 6, 2023
Using AkitaBox in the Field: the Right Tools for the Job
Using AkitaBox in the Field: the Right Tools for the JobBlog

Using AkitaBox in the Field: the Right Tools for the Job

The more convenient you make AkitaBox for the folks in the field, the more your…
February 2, 2023
5 Reasons Why AEC Firms Use AkitaBox FCA Software
5 reasons why AEC firms use AkitaBox FCA software
5 Reasons Why AEC Firms Use AkitaBox FCA SoftwareBlog

5 Reasons Why AEC Firms Use AkitaBox FCA Software

Create living FCAs with ease. End the inefficiencies in your FCA process. Deliver lasting results.…
January 26, 2023
How to Leverage the Lifecycle of Facilities Data for Capital Planning
How to leverage the lifecycle of data for capital planning
How to Leverage the Lifecycle of Facilities Data for Capital PlanningBlog

How to Leverage the Lifecycle of Facilities Data for Capital Planning

Healthy facilities data equals more effective capital planning. Here are 3 ways to ensure your…
January 19, 2023
Meet the AkitaBox Team at New York Build 2023
Meet the AkitaBox Team at New York Build 2023Event

Meet the AkitaBox Team at New York Build 2023

Join AkitaBox at New York Build 2023, March 8-9
January 18, 2023
How Technology Is Advancing Capital Planning
How Technology Is Advancing Capital PlanningReport

How Technology Is Advancing Capital Planning

Learn how new FCA technology provides real-time visibility - making it a powerful capital planning…
January 14, 2023
AkitaBox: Our Name Explained
AkitaBox: Our Name Explained
AkitaBox: Our Name ExplainedBlog

AkitaBox: Our Name Explained

“AkitaBox” - what a weird name, right? What does it mean? And what the heck…
January 11, 2023
Best Facilities Management Blog Posts of 2022
Best facilities management blog posts of 2022
Best Facilities Management Blog Posts of 2022Blog

Best Facilities Management Blog Posts of 2022

Check out our 10 most-visited, most-read, most popular blog posts from 2022, covering capital planning,…
December 28, 2022
The Facility Manager’s Reading List: 45 Books on Buildings, Leadership, and Design
The Facility Manager's Reading List
The Facility Manager’s Reading List: 45 Books on Buildings, Leadership, and DesignBlog

The Facility Manager’s Reading List: 45 Books on Buildings, Leadership, and Design

It’s the ultimate reading list for facilities managers. Find books on facilities management, healthcare FM,…
December 15, 2022
AkitaBox Named Leader in Mid-Market Facility Management in Winter 2023 G2 Reports
G2 2023 Winter Award - Leader Mid Market - Facilities Management
AkitaBox Named Leader in Mid-Market Facility Management in Winter 2023 G2 ReportsNews

AkitaBox Named Leader in Mid-Market Facility Management in Winter 2023 G2 Reports

December 13, 2022 - AkitaBox has achieved Leader in Mid-Market Facilities Management in the Winter 2023…
December 14, 2022
AkitaBox Security FAQ
AkitaBox Security FAQData Sheet

AkitaBox Security FAQ

See what makes AkitaBox software a solid investment in the security of your facility data.
December 13, 2022
Facility Management in 2023: 5 Trends to Watch
Facility Management in 2023: 5 Trends to WatchBlog

Facility Management in 2023: 5 Trends to Watch

Doesn’t it feel like every “trends” article says such-and-such trend will hit this year, but…
December 8, 2022
AkitaBox FCA Software for AEC Firms – Data Sheet
AkitaBox FCA Software for AEC Firms – Data SheetData Sheet

AkitaBox FCA Software for AEC Firms – Data Sheet

See the future of FCA software in this downloadable data sheet for architecture, engineering and…
November 30, 2022
AkitaBox FCA Software for Building Owners & Operators – Data Sheet
AkitaBox FCA Software for Building Owners & Operators – Data SheetData Sheet

AkitaBox FCA Software for Building Owners & Operators – Data Sheet

Learn more about AkitaBox FCA Software for building owners and operators in this downloadable overview.
November 30, 2022
Ebook: Transform Your Construction Project Handover Process
Ebook: Transform Your Construction Project Handover ProcessE-Book

Ebook: Transform Your Construction Project Handover Process

Better operationalize construction data for your clients with this free Ebook.
November 16, 2022
Build a Lucrative Facility Assessment Business (While Saving Your Clients Money)
Build a lucrative facility assessment business while saving your clients money
Build a Lucrative Facility Assessment Business (While Saving Your Clients Money)Blog

Build a Lucrative Facility Assessment Business (While Saving Your Clients Money)

Building owners want facility condition assessments that stay current over time. You could be the…
November 10, 2022
Announcing AkitaBox Connect — Integration with Procore
Procore & AkitaBox logos with an industrial crane and sunset in the background
Announcing AkitaBox Connect — Integration with ProcoreNews

Announcing AkitaBox Connect — Integration with Procore

November 8, 2022 - AkitaBox, a facilities management software developer, has partnered with Procore Technologies,…
November 9, 2022
Inc. Magazine Names AkitaBox a Power Partner for Real Estate & Proptech
Inc. Magazine Names AkitaBox a Power Partner for Real Estate & ProptechNews

Inc. Magazine Names AkitaBox a Power Partner for Real Estate & Proptech

November 2, 2022 - AkitaBox has made the inaugural list of Inc. Magazine Power Partners,…
November 3, 2022
Stop Your Facility Condition Assessment Data from Dying
Stop your FCA data from dying
Stop Your Facility Condition Assessment Data from DyingBlog

Stop Your Facility Condition Assessment Data from Dying

Traditional FCA data begins to erode almost immediately. A living FCA never expires. Sound too…
November 2, 2022
On-Demand Webinar | How to Stand Out From the FCA Competition
On-Demand Webinar | How to Stand Out From the FCA CompetitionWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | How to Stand Out From the FCA Competition

Building owners want FCA data they can continue to use. In this on-demand webinar, learn…
October 25, 2022
On-Demand Webinar | How to Get More From Your FCA Data
On-Demand Webinar | How to Get More From Your FCA DataWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | How to Get More From Your FCA Data

Learn what this next evolution of FCAs means for facility leaders - and how cutting…
October 19, 2022
Making the Case for More Deferred Maintenance Budget
Making the Case for More Deferred Maintenance Budget
Making the Case for More Deferred Maintenance BudgetBlog

Making the Case for More Deferred Maintenance Budget

One of the only ways to make a dent in your deferred maintenance backlog is…
October 13, 2022
6 Strategies for a Better Healthcare FCA
6 Strategies for a Better Healthcare FCA
6 Strategies for a Better Healthcare FCABlog

6 Strategies for a Better Healthcare FCA

Learn how Impact Development Management and AkitaBox teamed up to put together a facilities condition…
October 5, 2022
AkitaBox Capture App for Building Owners & Operators – Data Sheet
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AkitaBox Capture App for Building Owners & Operators – Data Sheet

Learn the benefits of the AkitaBox Capture App for building owners and operators in this…
October 2, 2022
FCA Resource Center for Building Owners & Operators
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FCA Resource Center for Building Owners & Operators

The data collected during a facility condition assessment (FCA) is critical to substantiate your capital…
September 28, 2022
Meet the AkitaBox Team at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo This Week
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Meet the AkitaBox Team at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo This Week

Join AkitaBox at the Healthcare Facility Symposium & Expo, September 27-29, 2022.
September 27, 2022
The AkitaBox Team is at IFMA World Workplace This Week
The AkitaBox Team is at IFMA World Workplace This WeekEvent

The AkitaBox Team is at IFMA World Workplace This Week

Join AkitaBox at the IFMA's World Workplace, September 28-30, 2022.
September 27, 2022
How to Write an RFP for Facility Management Software
How to Write an RFP for Facility Management Software
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How to Write an RFP for Facility Management Software

Find 3 best practices for building a great request for proposal for facilities management software.…
September 15, 2022
On-Demand Webinar | Breaking the Mold: A Better FCA for Healthcare Facilities
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On-Demand Webinar | Breaking the Mold: A Better FCA for Healthcare Facilities

Learn how a large Atlanta hospital transformed their capital planning with a next-generation FCA. Watch…
September 13, 2022
Facility Management Software RFP Template
Facility Management Software RFP TemplateTemplate

Facility Management Software RFP Template

Make your RFP process simple with this free facility management software and data collection RFP…
September 12, 2022
Join AkitaBox at the 2022 WHEA Technical Exhibition
Join AkitaBox at the 2022 WHEA Technical ExhibitionEvent

Join AkitaBox at the 2022 WHEA Technical Exhibition

We look forward to meeting you at the WHEA Technical Exhibition, September 20-21! Visit the…
September 8, 2022
Mitigating Risk in Facilities with Asset Mapping
Mitigating Risk in Facilities with Asset Mapping
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Mitigating Risk in Facilities with Asset Mapping

Effective risk mitigation and emergency preparedness starts with knowing what assets you have and where…
September 1, 2022
I Just Won an FCA Bid, Now How Do I Deliver?
I just won an FCA bid, now how do I deliver?
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I Just Won an FCA Bid, Now How Do I Deliver?

Congratulations! Your AEC firm just won a bid to conduct a facility condition assessment (FCA).…
August 25, 2022
The Higher Ed Facilities-Finance Connection: How Accurate Facilities Data Helps Win Over Finance and Secure More Budget
The Higher Ed Facilities-Finance Connection: How Accurate Facilities Data Helps Win Over Finance and Secure More Budget
The Higher Ed Facilities-Finance Connection: How Accurate Facilities Data Helps Win Over Finance and Secure More BudgetBlog

The Higher Ed Facilities-Finance Connection: How Accurate Facilities Data Helps Win Over Finance and Secure More Budget

Money is tight. It doesn’t matter if you’re a public institution, private college, technical school,…
August 11, 2022
AkitaBox H1 Top Dawg and Cheers Champion Awarded
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AkitaBox H1 Top Dawg and Cheers Champion Awarded

July 28, 20222 - The AkitaBox awards for Top Dawg and Cheers Champion have been…
August 10, 2022
The K-12 Facility Maintenance Checklist for Back to School
The K-12 Facility Maintenance Checklist for Back to SchoolBlog

The K-12 Facility Maintenance Checklist for Back to School

This facility management checklist is the tool to get your school facility back into shape…
July 28, 2022
Understanding the Many Names of the Facility Condition Assessment
Understanding the Many Names of the Facility Condition AssessmentBlog

Understanding the Many Names of the Facility Condition Assessment

CNA, BCA, PCA - spend enough time around facility condition assessments and you’ll come across…
July 21, 2022
Ebook: Bring Your Facility Condition Assessments to Life
Ebook: Bring Your Facility Condition Assessments to LifeE-Book

Ebook: Bring Your Facility Condition Assessments to Life

You wouldn’t use dial-up internet instead of high-speed fiber. So why do you keep doing…
July 21, 2022
AkitaBox Awarded the JumpCloud Customer Award for “Best Use Case”
AkitaBox Awarded the JumpCloud Customer Award for “Best Use Case”News

AkitaBox Awarded the JumpCloud Customer Award for “Best Use Case”

AkitaBox™ has been named in the G2 Summer 2022 Reports as a High Performer in…
July 20, 2022
AkitaBox Welcomes Mike Almeida as Vice President of Sales
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AkitaBox Welcomes Mike Almeida as Vice President of Sales

AkitaBox™ has been named in the G2 Summer 2022 Reports as a High Performer in…
July 19, 2022
Join AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference
Join AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual ConferenceEvent

Join AkitaBox at the ASHE Annual Conference

Don't Get Left Behind: Bring Your FCA Plans to Life Innovation Stage, July 19, 11:15…
July 18, 2022
How Local Governments Can Use Facilities Management Software to Solve 6 Big Problems
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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…
July 14, 2022
How to Track Work Order Metrics & KPIs Using AkitaBox
How to track work order metrics and KPIs using AkitaBox
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How to Track Work Order Metrics & KPIs Using AkitaBox

AkitaBox is designed with KPI tracking in mind. Watch how easy it is to filter…
July 7, 2022
AkitaBox Platform Software – Data Sheet
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AkitaBox Platform Software – Data Sheet

Download today to see how the AkitaBox Platform facility management software that makes facility teams…
July 1, 2022
AkitaBox Pulse Software – Data Sheet
AkitaBox Pulse Software – Data SheetData Sheet

AkitaBox Pulse Software – Data Sheet

A downloadable look at how AkitaBox Pulse brings all of your facilities data and functions…
July 1, 2022
AkitaBox Inspections Software – Data Sheet
AkitaBox Inspections Software – Data SheetData Sheet

AkitaBox Inspections Software – Data Sheet

See how AkitaBox Inspections helps organizations streamline their facility inspection processes and access real-time data…
June 30, 2022
AkitaBox Capital Management Software – Data Sheet
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AkitaBox Capital Management Software – Data Sheet

Learn how AkitaBox Capital Management takes the guesswork out of planning capital budget needs, now…
June 30, 2022
Facilities Professionals are Retiring: Here’s Why That Can be a Good Thing
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Facilities Professionals are Retiring: Here’s Why That Can be a Good Thing

The silver tsunami of retiring facilities professionals is a major opportunity to strengthen your facilities…
June 30, 2022
AkitaBox Again Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Reports | Summer 2022
AkitaBox Again Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Reports | Summer 2022News

AkitaBox Again Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Reports | Summer 2022

AkitaBox™ has been named in the G2 Summer 2022 Reports as a High Performer in…
June 22, 2022
How Construction Turnover and Facilities Management Can Work Together Better
How Construction Turnover and Facilities Management Can Work Together BetterBlog

How Construction Turnover and Facilities Management Can Work Together Better

New technology tools are streamlining the flow of information from construction turnover to building operations…
June 16, 2022
What is a Digital Twin? Whatever You Need It to Be
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What is a Digital Twin? Whatever You Need It to Be

Forget plain 3D models - a digital twin can be whatever you need it to…
May 25, 2022
AkitaBox and McKinstry Announce Partnership to Deliver Facility Condition Assessment Software Offering
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AkitaBox and McKinstry Announce Partnership to Deliver Facility Condition Assessment Software Offering

New software to transform the facility condition assessment MADISON, Wis., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AkitaBox and…
May 19, 2022
5 Easy Ways to Improve Facility Capital Planning
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Facility Capital Planning

Capital planning for your facilities is a challenging balancing act. These 5 tips will help…
May 18, 2022
Video: Akitabox FCA – Facility Condition Assessments Made Simple
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Video: Akitabox FCA – Facility Condition Assessments Made Simple

From start to finish, AkitaBox FCA makes your assessment process more efficient, streamlined, and accessible.…
May 12, 2022
Video: What is AkitaBox?
Video: What is AkitaBox?Video

Video: What is AkitaBox?

Welcome to an overview of AkitaBox. AkitaBox delivers an unrivaled data-driven software used to assess,…
May 12, 2022
The Best Facility Management Software Has These 9 Features
The Best Facility Management Software Has These 9 FeaturesBlog

The Best Facility Management Software Has These 9 Features

Thinking of purchasing or replacing your facility management software? Here are the 9 features you…
May 7, 2022
Video: AkitaBox Pulse – The All-in-One Solution for Facility Management
Video: AkitaBox Pulse – The All-in-One Solution for Facility ManagementVideo

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,…
May 5, 2022
Buckeye Elementary School District Case Study – Finding the Right Facility Management Software for K-12
Buckeye Elementary School District Case Study – Finding the Right Facility Management Software for K-12Case Study

Buckeye Elementary School District Case Study – Finding the Right Facility Management Software for K-12

School Facility Management Case Study: After years of frustration around workloads and wasted man hours,…
May 4, 2022
Video: Service Request Portal
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Video: Service Request Portal

Talk to an AkitaBox software advisor today.
May 3, 2022
Video: Location-based Asset Mapping
Video: Location-based Asset MappingDemoVideo

Video: Location-based Asset Mapping

Get a complete visual inventory of your building assets. With AkitaBox, our team will come…
May 3, 2022
Video: Preventive Maintenance Management
Video: Preventive Maintenance ManagementDemoVideo

Video: Preventive Maintenance Management

Extend the life of your building and its assets with data-driven maintenance scheduling. Maintenance schedules…
May 3, 2022
AkitaBox Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Asset Management | Spring 2022
AkitaBox Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Asset Management | Spring 2022News

AkitaBox Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Asset Management | Spring 2022

AkitaBox™ has been named in the G2 Spring 2022 Reports as a High Performer in…
May 2, 2022
Why Paper FCA Reports Are No Longer Relevant
Why Paper FCA Reports Are No Longer RelevantBlog

Why Paper FCA Reports Are No Longer Relevant

Printed FCA reports don’t provide the accessible data and meaningful insights facilities teams need. Better…
April 28, 2022
Defeating the Healthcare Deferred Maintenance Monster
Defeating the Healthcare Deferred Maintenance MonsterBlog

Defeating the Healthcare Deferred Maintenance Monster

The ASHE 2022 Hospital Construction Survey shows deferred maintenance remains a major challenge for healthcare…
April 21, 2022
Join the AkitaBox Team at IFMA’s Facility Fusion
IFMA Facility Fusion AkitaBox participation image
Join the AkitaBox Team at IFMA’s Facility FusionEvent

Join the AkitaBox Team at IFMA’s Facility Fusion

The AkitaBox Team will be at IFMA's Facility Fusion Conference and Expo, April 26-28, 2022.…
April 20, 2022
AkitaBox Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Asset Management | Winter 2022
AkitaBox Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Asset Management | Winter 2022News

AkitaBox Named as Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Asset Management | Winter 2022

AkitaBox™ has been named in the G2 Winter 2022 Reports as a High Performer in…
April 20, 2022
AkitaBox Core Value Awards for 2022
AkitaBox 2022 Core Value Awards employee headshots
AkitaBox Core Value Awards for 2022News

AkitaBox Core Value Awards for 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 AkitaBox Core Values winners.
April 20, 2022
Budget Season: 4 Ways to Communicate Your Facility Management Team’s Value
Budget Season: 4 Ways to Communicate Your Facility Management Team’s ValueBlog

Budget Season: 4 Ways to Communicate Your Facility Management Team’s Value

During budgeting season, facility leaders must communicate facility data in a way that assigns monetary…
April 15, 2022
6 Ways Your AEC Firm Is Losing Money By Not Using FCA Software
6 Ways Your AEC Firm Is Losing Money By Not Using FCA SoftwareBlog

6 Ways Your AEC Firm Is Losing Money By Not Using FCA Software

If you aren’t using FCA software yet, this is one bandwagon you should definitely jump…
April 6, 2022
Facility Condition Assessment Checklist: How to Index Your Building
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Facility Condition Assessment Checklist: How to Index Your BuildingBlog

Facility Condition Assessment Checklist: How to Index Your Building

What is a facility condition assessment and how can it assist with capital planning? Learn…
April 1, 2022
4 Steps to Transforming Your Facilities Management Processes
4 Steps to Transforming Your Facilities Management ProcessesBlog

4 Steps to Transforming Your Facilities Management Processes

Learn the difference between digitizing and truly transforming your facility management processes, and find 4…
March 29, 2022
Give Your Clients an FCA They’ll Actually Keep Using
Give Your Clients an FCA They’ll Actually Keep UsingBlog

Give Your Clients an FCA They’ll Actually Keep Using

In a world where every FCA is done the same way, presented the same way,…
March 24, 2022
The ROI of FCA Software for AEC Firms
The ROI of FCA Software for AEC FirmsBlog

The ROI of FCA Software for AEC Firms

Investing in new tech for your Facility Condition Assessments can bring lasting returns. Here are…
March 10, 2022
Expert Viewpoints on Facilities Tech from Eveart Foster of BuiltWorlds
Expert Viewpoints on Facilities Tech from Eveart Foster of BuiltWorldsBlog

Expert Viewpoints on Facilities Tech from Eveart Foster of BuiltWorlds

AkitaBox Co-founder Josh Lowe sat down with BuiltWorlds’ Director of Technology Adoption Eveart Foster for…
March 3, 2022
Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities eBook
Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities eBookE-Book

Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities eBook

Download the Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Facilities eBook by AkitaBox to learn…
March 1, 2022
EBook: Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Facilities
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EBook: Improving Compliance and Risk Management in FacilitiesE-Book

EBook: Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Facilities

Download the Improving Compliance and Risk Management in Facilities eBook by AkitaBox to learn to…
February 24, 2022
It’s 2022 – and Here’s What’s Happening in Facilities Management
It’s 2022 – and Here’s What’s Happening in Facilities ManagementBlog

It’s 2022 – and Here’s What’s Happening in Facilities Management

In the constantly changing world of facilities management, we highlight 4 key trends in 2022…
February 17, 2022
Using Facility Management Metrics to Support Capital Planning
Using Facility Management Metrics to Support Capital PlanningBlog

Using Facility Management Metrics to Support Capital Planning

An accurate capital budget requires accurate facility metrics - something many places don’t have. Here’s…
February 9, 2022
Capital Budgeting Process: Why Your Data Is Failing You
Capital Budgeting Process: Why Your Data Is Failing YouBlog

Capital Budgeting Process: Why Your Data Is Failing You

Discover why your facilities data is failing you, the shortcomings of standard capital planning processes,…
February 2, 2022
Improving Compliance: How and Where to Start
Improving Compliance: How and Where to StartBlog

Improving Compliance: How and Where to Start

From envisioning the future of your compliance program to identifying opportunities amidst the risks, discover…
January 27, 2022
5 Ways to Win the Game of Proactive Healthcare Facilities Management
5 Ways to Win the Game of Proactive Healthcare Facilities ManagementBlog

5 Ways to Win the Game of Proactive Healthcare Facilities Management

Learn 5 proactive strategies that can help you prevent blunders and stay ahead of potential…
January 19, 2022
Healthcare Facility Management: Why You Need the Right Healthcare Risk Management Tools
Healthcare Facility Management: Why You Need the Right Healthcare Risk Management ToolsBlog

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…
January 12, 2022
Video: Capital Management
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Video: Capital Management

AkitaBox’s Capital Management software features a powerhouse of asset life cycle, condition, and risk data…
January 12, 2022
A Brief History of the Facility Condition Assessment
A Brief History of the Facility Condition AssessmentBlog

A Brief History of the Facility Condition Assessment

The facility condition assessment (FCA) as we know it today is the result of 30…
January 6, 2022
4 Facilities Management Predictions for 2022
4 Facilities Management Predictions for 2022Blog

4 Facilities Management Predictions for 2022

From condition assessments to workplace management and from healthcare to higher education, here are our…
December 29, 2021
The 8 Biggest Facilities Management Lessons We Learned in 2021
The 8 Biggest Facilities Management Lessons We Learned in 2021Blog

The 8 Biggest Facilities Management Lessons We Learned in 2021

Explore some of the most important facilities management lessons of 2021 - from the dangers…
December 22, 2021
The Best Facilities Management Articles of 2021
The Best Facilities Management Articles of 2021Blog

The Best Facilities Management Articles of 2021

Back by popular demand, it’s our roundup of the best facilities management articles on our…
December 16, 2021
Business Impact Analysis Questionnaire
Business Impact Analysis QuestionnaireGuide

Business Impact Analysis Questionnaire

This business impact analysis questionnaire will better identify critical business processes, interdependencies, and minimum time…
December 3, 2021
3 Ways an FCA Enables Better Capital Planning
3 Ways an FCA Enables Better Capital PlanningBlog

3 Ways an FCA Enables Better Capital Planning

The biggest issue in traditional capital planning is the lack of accurate data that’s specific…
December 2, 2021
9 Pain Points of Healthcare Facility Management
9 Pain Points of Healthcare Facility ManagementBlog

9 Pain Points of Healthcare Facility Management

A look at the key pain points healthcare facilities face and how the right facility…
November 17, 2021
Video: Room & Asset Relationships
Video: Room & Asset RelationshipsDemoVideo

Video: Room & Asset Relationships

AkitaBox's newest feature keeps your team better connected to the inner workings of your facility.…
November 12, 2021
Revit’s Role in Your FM Tech Stack
Revit’s Role in Your FM Tech StackBlog

Revit’s Role in Your FM Tech Stack

Discover the benefit of Revit in facilities management optimization, and its role in your FM…
November 11, 2021
Facility Management Transformation Ebook
Facility Management Transformation EbookE-Book

Facility Management Transformation Ebook

Download our eBook to find out how you can solve challenges and achieve operational excellence…
November 5, 2021
The Essential Guide to Facility Asset Management
The Essential Guide to Facility Asset ManagementBlog

The Essential Guide to Facility Asset Management

Learn the facts about effective facility asset management and creating a strategic plan. Use this…
November 2, 2021
How Life Safety Asset Management Makes Your Facilities Safer
How Life Safety Asset Management Makes Your Facilities SaferBlog

How Life Safety Asset Management Makes Your Facilities Safer

Strategic life safety asset management is essential to saving lives when a facility faces an…
October 20, 2021
The Impact of Facility Management Technology on Building Lifecycle
The Impact of Facility Management Technology on Building LifecycleBlog

The Impact of Facility Management Technology on Building Lifecycle

Utilizing facilities management technology extends the value of key assets in new and older buildings…
October 14, 2021
Deferred Maintenance Planning Guide
Deferred Maintenance Planning GuideGuide

Deferred Maintenance Planning Guide

Learn how to identify, communicate, and budget to turn deferred maintenance into more proactive planning…
October 2, 2021
How to Manage Facilities Across Multiple Regions
How to Manage Facilities Across Multiple RegionsBlog

How to Manage Facilities Across Multiple Regions

Solutions for multi-region facility management issues, including multiple processes, workflows, naming conventions, data inconsistency, and…
September 28, 2021
Writing a Solid Building Safety and Security Plan: Free Downloadable Guide
Writing a Solid Building Safety and Security Plan: Free Downloadable GuideBlog

Writing a Solid Building Safety and Security Plan: Free Downloadable Guide

Utilize this free guide to create a solid building safety and security plan to protects…
September 22, 2021
The Top 3 Facility Management Challenges for Multi-Hospital Systems
The Top 3 Facility Management Challenges for Multi-Hospital SystemsBlog

The Top 3 Facility Management Challenges for Multi-Hospital Systems

A look at the top three facility management challenges faced by multi-hospital systems, and how…
September 15, 2021
Facilities Management Jobs and Career Paths: The Explorer’s Guide
Facilities Management Jobs and Career Paths: The Explorer’s GuideBlog

Facilities Management Jobs and Career Paths: The Explorer’s Guide

It’s clear that facility managers make a big impact on the integrity of buildings we…
September 14, 2021
Video: Facility Condition Assessment
Video: Facility Condition AssessmentDemoVideo

Video: Facility Condition Assessment

AkitaBox FCA Software allows your firm to complete projects faster while delivering a better product…
September 12, 2021
Facility Management in Higher Education: Downloadable Guide
Facility Management in Higher Education: Downloadable GuideBlog

Facility Management in Higher Education: Downloadable Guide

An introduction to The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management by AkitaBox, offering helpful tips,…
September 9, 2021
Healthcare Facility Inspections & Compliance Ebook
Healthcare Facility Inspections & Compliance EbookE-Book

Healthcare Facility Inspections & Compliance Ebook

Maintain compliance in your hospitals and healthcare environments and meet the Joint Commission Standards with…
September 8, 2021
How Wood County Successfully Transitioned to a Proactive Maintenance Program
How Wood County Successfully Transitioned to a Proactive Maintenance ProgramBlog

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…
August 18, 2021
Video: Enterprise Reporting
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Video: Enterprise Reporting

Properly communicate your accomplishments and facility needs from here on out with AkitaBox's enterprise reporting…
August 10, 2021
The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management
The Guide to Higher Education Facility ManagementGuide

The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management

The Guide to Higher Education Facility Management: a free, comprehensive ebook guide that explores innovative…
August 9, 2021
Healthy Buildings Start with Rethinking Building Operations
Healthy Buildings Start with Rethinking Building OperationsBlog

Healthy Buildings Start with Rethinking Building Operations

What are healthy buildings and what are some of the challenges in achieving them. Learn…
August 4, 2021
The Future of Capital Planning in Higher Education Ebook
The Future of Capital Planning in Higher Education EbookE-Book

The Future of Capital Planning in Higher Education Ebook

Improve your campus facility capital planning with foundational technology that gathers accurate asset and facility…
July 28, 2021
When Buildings Are Barriers to Accessibility
When Buildings Are Barriers to AccessibilityBlog

When Buildings Are Barriers to Accessibility

Disabled accessibility to buildings can face many barriers. AkitaBox Co-Founder Josh Lowe shares ideas in…
July 26, 2021
How to Calculate Square Footage in Your Facility, the Easy Way
How to Calculate Square Footage in Your Facility, the Easy WayBlog

How to Calculate Square Footage in Your Facility, the Easy Way

Now is the time to calculate your building’s accurate space data for more efficient maintenance…
July 19, 2021
Facility Operations Tools: Computer-Aided Facility Management Software vs. Facility Management Software
Facility Operations Tools: Computer-Aided Facility Management Software vs. Facility Management SoftwareBlog

Facility Operations Tools: Computer-Aided Facility Management Software vs. Facility Management Software

When looking to optimize facility operations, should you pick computer-aided facility management software or FM…
July 12, 2021
Video: Work Order Management
Video: Work Order ManagementDemoVideo

Video: Work Order Management

AkitaBox work order management focuses on cooperation, to remove the headache and uncertainty of paper-based…
July 12, 2021
Sustainable Buildings Checklist
Sustainable Buildings ChecklistChecklist

Sustainable Buildings Checklist

The downloadable Sustainable Buildings Checklist can help jumpstart more sustainable practices in energy efficiency, maintenance…
July 4, 2021
Modernizing Facility Operations: EAM Maintenance Software or Facility Management (FM) Software?
Modernizing Facility Operations: EAM Maintenance Software or Facility Management (FM) Software?Blog

Modernizing Facility Operations: EAM Maintenance Software or Facility Management (FM) Software?

Picking between EAM maintenance software and Facility Management Software is not easy. Here’s a quick…
June 29, 2021
Improve Patient Care With Hospital Facility Management Software
Improve Patient Care With Hospital Facility Management SoftwareBlog

Improve Patient Care With Hospital Facility Management Software

An all-inclusive facility management solution can revitalize how you run your healthcare facility. Avoid emergencies,…
June 23, 2021
How to Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan: PM Scheduling
How to Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan: PM SchedulingBlog

How to Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan: PM Scheduling

Use these best practices to simplify PM scheduling in facility management to make your preventive…
June 18, 2021
Summer Maintenance at Your School
Summer Maintenance at Your SchoolBlog

Summer Maintenance at Your School

To help get you started and keep your facilities team focused, we put together this…
June 16, 2021
Which Is Better? | Facility Management (FM) Software vs. IWMS Solutions
Which Is Better? | Facility Management (FM) Software vs. IWMS SolutionsBlog

Which Is Better? | Facility Management (FM) Software vs. IWMS Solutions

Curious which facility software is best for you? Explore why modern facility management software is…
June 14, 2021
Video: Document Management
Video: Document ManagementDemoVideo

Video: Document Management

AkitaBox document management provides your facility’s robust library of files safe storage and flexible access…
June 12, 2021
Video: Inspections
Video: InspectionsDemoVideo

Video: Inspections

AkitaBox Inspections software is built to make regular facility inspections more efficient and more accurate…
June 12, 2021
On-Demand Webinar | 5 Ways to Better Strategic Capital Planning
On-Demand Webinar | 5 Ways to Better Strategic Capital PlanningWebinar

On-Demand Webinar | 5 Ways to Better Strategic Capital Planning

Watch the AkitaBox recorded webinar 5 Ways to Better Strategic Capital Planning, recorded in conjunction…
June 5, 2021
Building a Strong Facilities Management Team Culture
Building a Strong Facilities Management Team CultureBlog

Building a Strong Facilities Management Team Culture

Learn how facilities management team culture affects productivity, communication, and team happiness, and what can…
June 1, 2021
4 Square Footage Definitions You Need to Know and How to Use Them
4 Square Footage Definitions You Need to Know and How to Use ThemBlog

4 Square Footage Definitions You Need to Know and How to Use Them

Here are 4 square footage definitions and how to use them. It's essential to have…
May 28, 2021
How Modern Facility Condition Assessment Software (FCA) Can Help Your Firm Stand Out
How Modern Facility Condition Assessment Software (FCA) Can Help Your Firm Stand OutBlog

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…
May 24, 2021
State of Facility Maintenance in K-12 Schools Report 2021
State of Facility Maintenance in K-12 Schools Report 2021Report

State of Facility Maintenance in K-12 Schools Report 2021

The State of Facility Maintenance in K-12 Schools portrays the current state of facilities teams…
May 17, 2021
Wood County Case Study – Successfully Implementing a Proactive Maintenance Philosophy
Wood County Case Study – Successfully Implementing a Proactive Maintenance PhilosophyCase Study

Wood County Case Study – Successfully Implementing a Proactive Maintenance Philosophy

In this county government facility software case study, Wood County, WI improved asset tracking and…
May 6, 2021
Building Operational Resilience in Facility Management
Building Operational Resilience in Facility ManagementBlog

Building Operational Resilience in Facility Management

Building operational resilience into your facilities and processes can go a long way toward recovering…
April 27, 2021
School Maintenance Checklist
School Maintenance ChecklistChecklist

School Maintenance Checklist

The downloadable School Maintenance Checklist - for cleaner, safer, higher quality schools. Get on top…
April 20, 2021
Why Green Buildings Are More Than Just Good for the Environment
Why Green Buildings Are More Than Just Good for the EnvironmentBlog

Why Green Buildings Are More Than Just Good for the Environment

When it comes to a building going green, it isn't just about the environment. There…
April 7, 2021
The Dangers of Deferred Maintenance: How to Avoid Costly Downtime
The Dangers of Deferred Maintenance: How to Avoid Costly DowntimeBlog

The Dangers of Deferred Maintenance: How to Avoid Costly Downtime

Deferred maintenance can waste thousands of dollars each year. Here's how to avoid stressful, unplanned…
April 5, 2021
Improve Facility Capital Planning with Smart Facility Management Software
Improve Facility Capital Planning with Smart Facility Management SoftwareBlog

Improve Facility Capital Planning with Smart Facility Management Software

Facility capital planning involves so many moving parts that getting accurate data for budgets seems…
March 31, 2021
The Future of Facility Capital Planning Ebook
The Future of Facility Capital Planning EbookE-Book

The Future of Facility Capital Planning Ebook

Your facility capital planning data isn't as good as you think it is. To make…
March 24, 2021
How K-12 Facilities Impact Student Health and Learning
How K-12 Facilities Impact Student Health and LearningBlog

How K-12 Facilities Impact Student Health and Learning

K-12 facility management plays a crucial role in student health, happiness, and academic performance. Learn…
March 22, 2021
How to Improve the Net Operating Income (NOI) of Your Buildings
How to Improve the Net Operating Income (NOI) of Your BuildingsBlog

How to Improve the Net Operating Income (NOI) of Your Buildings

What Net Operating Income (NOI) is, why it matters, and a few ways you can…
March 18, 2021
Ask the Expert: Facility Management Q&A with Michel Theriault
Ask the Expert: Facility Management Q&A with Michel TheriaultBlog

Ask the Expert: Facility Management Q&A with Michel Theriault

What are the biggest challenges in facility management today? We sat down with Michel Theriault,…
March 9, 2021
La Crosse School District Case Study: Making the Switch for a Better FM User Experience
La Crosse School District Case Study: Making the Switch for a Better FM User ExperienceCase Study

La Crosse School District Case Study: Making the Switch for a Better FM User Experience

K-12 school facility case study: La Crosse School District of Wisconsin has a better, more…
March 6, 2021
Facility Management KPIs Every Team Should Track
Facility Management KPIs Every Team Should TrackBlog

Facility Management KPIs Every Team Should Track

These facility key performance indicators (KPIs) are at the heart of your team's measurement of…
March 2, 2021
The State of Facility Management Today
The State of Facility Management TodayBlog

The State of Facility Management Today

The last thing you need is another report filled with fluff and nonsense. That's why…
February 25, 2021
2021 State of Facility Management Report
2021 State of Facility Management ReportReport

2021 State of Facility Management Report

Benchmark your facility management performance with the 2021 State of Facility Management Report by leading…
February 22, 2021
When Deferred Maintenance Went Wrong: 3 Examples
When Deferred Maintenance Went Wrong: 3 ExamplesBlog

When Deferred Maintenance Went Wrong: 3 Examples

"Uh oh...." Three real-life examples of deferred maintenance gone wrong and what we can do…
February 10, 2021
3 Reasons Your Facility Team is Still Reactive (and How to Fix It)
3 Reasons Your Facility Team is Still Reactive (and How to Fix It)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…
February 4, 2021
Facility Management Blogs You Need to Read
Facility Management Blogs You Need to ReadBlog

Facility Management Blogs You Need to Read

The best facility management blogs you should be reading to stay up to date on…
February 2, 2021
4 Facility Management Budgeting Tips In Higher Education
4 Facility Management Budgeting Tips In Higher EducationBlog

4 Facility Management Budgeting Tips In Higher Education

Budgets are tight for universities across the country. To help make your next budgeting cycle…
January 28, 2021
Deferred Maintenance 101: What Is It and Why It Matters
Deferred Maintenance 101: What Is It and Why It MattersBlog

Deferred Maintenance 101: What Is It and Why It Matters

What is deferred maintenance and why does it matter? Learn about deferred maintenance, how to…
January 26, 2021
Deferred Maintenance Plan Template – Spreadsheet
Deferred Maintenance Plan Template – SpreadsheetTemplate

Deferred Maintenance Plan Template – Spreadsheet

Get an understanding of your current deferred maintenance list. Download our free deferred maintenance plan…
January 25, 2021
Technology Trends in Facility Management Report 2021
Technology Trends in Facility Management Report 2021Report

Technology Trends in Facility Management Report 2021

As new technologies emerge in the industry, FMs adapt and evolve their practices to make…
January 20, 2021
The Back to School Preparation Checklist for Facilities
The Back to School Preparation Checklist for FacilitiesChecklist

The Back to School Preparation Checklist for Facilities

Get your school facility ready for the return of students and staff. Use this preparation…
January 14, 2021
5 Key Facility Management Trends to Expect in 2021 & Beyond
5 Key Facility Management Trends to Expect in 2021 & BeyondBlog

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…
January 12, 2021
The Essential Key Performance (KPI) Planning Worksheet
The Essential Key Performance (KPI) Planning WorksheetChecklist

The Essential Key Performance (KPI) Planning Worksheet

Download the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Planning Worksheet to define, plan, track, and improve your…
January 3, 2021
2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Facilities and Maintenance Team
2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Facilities and Maintenance TeamBlog

2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Facilities and Maintenance Team

Show your organization's facilities and maintenance team members you care by surprising them with something…
December 14, 2020
Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Case Study – How to Replace an Outdated Facilities Management Software in K-12 Schools
Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Case Study – How to Replace an Outdated Facilities Management Software in K-12 SchoolsCase Study

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District Case Study – How to Replace an Outdated Facilities Management Software in K-12 Schools

K-12 school facility case study: When their facility software failed to meet everyday maintenance needs,…
December 5, 2020
Build the Case for Investing in Facility Management Software
Build the Case for Investing in Facility Management SoftwareBlog

Build the Case for Investing in Facility Management Software

Follow these three tips to get buy-in from your budget holders when you’re looking to…
December 3, 2020
Your Facility Management Team Members Are Retiring: What’s Next?
Your Facility Management Team Members Are Retiring: What’s Next?Blog

Your Facility Management Team Members Are Retiring: What’s Next?

An aging workforce means increased retirements in facility management. What's next for your team when…
November 18, 2020
Are There Any Downsides to AkitaBox Facility Management Software?
Are There Any Downsides to AkitaBox Facility Management Software?Blog

Are There Any Downsides to AkitaBox Facility Management Software?

AkitaBox facility management software has a lot of great things to offer our customers, but…
November 5, 2020
Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s the Difference?
Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s the Difference?Blog

Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between preventive vs reactive maintenance and get resources to help you implement…
October 20, 2020
3 Ways AkitaBox Facility Management Software Makes Your CMMS Better
3 Ways AkitaBox Facility Management Software Makes Your CMMS BetterBlog

3 Ways AkitaBox Facility Management Software Makes Your CMMS Better

Already using a CMMS? Here are three concrete ways that AkitaBox can supplement your current…
October 14, 2020
AkitaBox Launches GigFM Program to Bring Local Gigs to Facility Workers
AkitaBox Launches GigFM Program to Bring Local Gigs to Facility WorkersBlog

AkitaBox Launches GigFM Program to Bring Local Gigs to Facility Workers

In Response to COVID-19, AkitaBox launches GigFM Program bringing local gigs to trade workers and…
October 12, 2020
5 Benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Facility Management
5 Benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Facility ManagementBlog

5 Benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Facility Management

Learn about Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its wide variety of benefits for facility management.
October 8, 2020
What Is an Egress Plan and How Do I Make One?
What Is an Egress Plan and How Do I Make One?Blog

What Is an Egress Plan and How Do I Make One?

Egress plans are maps of a facility that house critical indicators such as posted emergency…
September 23, 2020
State of Facility Management Survey 2021 | LP
State of Facility Management Survey 2021 | LP

State of Facility Management Survey 2021 | LP

State of Facility Management Survey 2021 | Powered by AkitaBox
September 10, 2020
UW Health Case Study – A Revolutionary Approach to Hospital Inspections
UW Health Case Study – A Revolutionary Approach to Hospital InspectionsCase 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,…
September 5, 2020
Why Construction Document Management is Crucial During a Pandemic
Why Construction Document Management is Crucial During a PandemicBlog

Why Construction Document Management is Crucial During a Pandemic

Here's how construction businesses can strategize around document management methods during and after a pandemic.
September 1, 2020
The Facility Management Preventive Maintenance Guide
The Facility Management Preventive Maintenance GuideGuide

The Facility Management Preventive Maintenance Guide

Use the Facility Management Preventive Maintenance Guide to break the cycle of reactive maintenance by…
August 21, 2020
The 4 Best Resources for Facility Management Budgeting
The 4 Best Resources for Facility Management BudgetingBlog

The 4 Best Resources for Facility Management Budgeting

We rounded up 5 facility management budget resources to help improve everything from workload balancing…
August 16, 2020
Building Audits and Inspection Reporting Ebook
Building Audits and Inspection Reporting EbookE-Book

Building Audits and Inspection Reporting Ebook

Download our Building Audits & Inspection Reporting eBook to help guide you in maintaining better…
August 6, 2020
Here’s a Free Guide to Kickstart a Preventive Maintenance Program
Here’s a Free Guide to Kickstart a Preventive Maintenance ProgramBlog

Here’s a Free Guide to Kickstart a Preventive Maintenance Program

Use these tools to help start a preventive maintenance program for your facility and avoid…
August 4, 2020
Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist
Workplace Safety Inspection ChecklistChecklist

Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist

Use this Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist to ensure your facility is ready for an unexpected…
July 1, 2020
The Truth About Building Inspections and Compliance (Free eBook inside)
The Truth About Building Inspections and Compliance (Free eBook inside)Blog

The Truth About Building Inspections and Compliance (Free eBook inside)

Learn the basics of inspections and why they’re a necessary part of running a successful…
June 9, 2020
Re-evaluating Building Valuations | Frost and Sullivan Executive Brief
Re-evaluating Building Valuations | Frost and Sullivan Executive BriefReport

Re-evaluating Building Valuations | Frost and Sullivan Executive Brief

Learn how to quantify your building’s true value through the power of technology in this…
May 28, 2020
Emergency Response Training Tips Every Business Can Use (Plus a Checklist)
Emergency Response Training Tips Every Business Can Use (Plus a Checklist)Blog

Emergency Response Training Tips Every Business Can Use (Plus a Checklist)

When a disaster strikes, these emergency response training tips can help the people in your…
April 28, 2020
5 Emergency Preparedness Planning Tips for Your Business
5 Emergency Preparedness Planning Tips for Your BusinessBlog

5 Emergency Preparedness Planning Tips for Your Business

Unexpected situations can happen at any time, which means your company needs a plan of…
April 22, 2020
AkitaBox Blog – Subscription Update
AkitaBox Blog – Subscription Update

AkitaBox Blog – Subscription Update

How Often Would You Like to Hear From Us?
April 16, 2020
The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan (Plus a Free Guide)
The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan (Plus a Free Guide)Blog

The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan (Plus a Free Guide)

A business continuity plan is an essential component of ensuring survival during and after a…
April 7, 2020
COVID-19: 7 Best Practices for Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Building
COVID-19: 7 Best Practices for Cleaning and Sanitizing Your BuildingBlog

COVID-19: 7 Best Practices for Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Building

Proactive steps are needed to prevent the spread of illnesses like coronavirus (COVID-19). Read this…
March 17, 2020
Oldham County Case Study – Cutting Trips to Multiple Job Sites by 75%
Oldham County Case Study – Cutting Trips to Multiple Job Sites by 75%Case Study

Oldham County Case Study – Cutting Trips to Multiple Job Sites by 75%

Facility management case study: How Oldham County utilized AkitaBox's location-based assets and asset information to…
March 5, 2020
5 Steps to Building a Business Continuity Plan eBook
5 Steps to Building a Business Continuity Plan eBookE-Book

5 Steps to Building a Business Continuity Plan eBook

Download a free PDF of 5 Steps to Building a Business Continuity Plan and ensure…
March 4, 2020
4 Ways to Avoid Unscheduled Downtime in Manufacturing
4 Ways to Avoid Unscheduled Downtime in ManufacturingBlog

4 Ways to Avoid Unscheduled Downtime in Manufacturing

Equipment malfunctions can happen at any point. Here are four ways to improve your plant’s…
February 25, 2020
Best Preventive Maintenance Tips: Here’s What 6 Experts Say
Best Preventive Maintenance Tips: Here’s What 6 Experts SayBlog

Best Preventive Maintenance Tips: Here’s What 6 Experts Say

We asked six building management experts for their best preventive maintenance practices. Here's what they…
February 25, 2020
Capital Renewal Programs: Do Universities Actually Need Them?
Capital Renewal Programs: Do Universities Actually Need Them?Blog

Capital Renewal Programs: Do Universities Actually Need Them?

University campuses contain an enormous amount of systems and equipment. Here’s how a capital renewal…
February 25, 2020
How a Hospital Asset Management Plan Can Improve Quality of Care
How a Hospital Asset Management Plan Can Improve Quality of CareBlog

How a Hospital Asset Management Plan Can Improve Quality of Care

Hospital asset tracking and management involve managing multiple assets at once. Keep reading to learn…
February 25, 2020
Equipment Downtime Prevention Cheat Sheet
Equipment Downtime Prevention Cheat SheetChecklist

Equipment Downtime Prevention Cheat Sheet

Increasing productivity in your manufacturing plant is all about minimizing asset downtime. Download this cheat…
February 25, 2020
5 Construction Documentation Challenges and How to Fix Them, the Easy Way
5 Construction Documentation Challenges and How to Fix Them, the Easy WayBlog

5 Construction Documentation Challenges and How to Fix Them, the Easy Way

Without a document management system, dealing with construction documents can be tedious. Keep reading to…
February 11, 2020
Code Enforcement Q&A: What to Know Before a Building Inspection
Code Enforcement Q&A: What to Know Before a Building InspectionBlog

Code Enforcement Q&A: What to Know Before a Building Inspection

To help you prepare yourself for an inspection, we’ve rounded up the most frequently asked…
January 28, 2020
10 Common OSHA Violations in Manufacturing and How to Avoid Them
10 Common OSHA Violations in Manufacturing and How to Avoid ThemBlog

10 Common OSHA Violations in Manufacturing and How to Avoid Them

Workplace safety is a priority for manufacturing plants. Here's how to prepare for Occupational Safety…
January 21, 2020
Fire Inspections: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Organization
Fire Inspections: 4 Ways to Prepare Your OrganizationBlog

Fire Inspections: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Organization

Annual fire inspections are necessary for the safety of your building’s occupants. Ace your upcoming…
January 21, 2020
Joint Commission 101: What is “Deemed Status” and Who Grants it?
Joint Commission 101: What is “Deemed Status” and Who Grants it?Blog

Joint Commission 101: What is “Deemed Status” and Who Grants it?

Learn about deemed status and gaining accreditation with the Joint Commission, and why healthcare compliance…
January 21, 2020
How the Life Safety Code is Used in Colleges and Universities
How the Life Safety Code is Used in Colleges and UniversitiesBlog

How the Life Safety Code is Used in Colleges and Universities

Higher education leaders need to meet campus safety and security requirements. Here’s how your organization…
January 21, 2020
Manufacturing Safety and Compliance Checklist
Manufacturing Safety and Compliance ChecklistChecklist

Manufacturing Safety and Compliance Checklist

Download this checklist and start taking a proactive approach to risk management and mitigation of…
January 21, 2020
Fire Inspection Checklist for Higher Education Buildings
Fire Inspection Checklist for Higher Education BuildingsChecklist

Fire Inspection Checklist for Higher Education Buildings

Download this checklist to use as a starting point for a fire safety inspection campaign…
January 21, 2020
Healthcare Compliance Survey Checklist
Healthcare Compliance Survey ChecklistChecklist

Healthcare Compliance Survey Checklist

Be prepared for any regulatory survey by downloading our Healthcare Compliance Survey Checklist.
January 20, 2020
Building Audits and Inspection Reporting: How to Maintain Compliance
Building Audits and Inspection Reporting: How to Maintain ComplianceBlog

Building Audits and Inspection Reporting: How to Maintain Compliance

Learn the basics of buildings audits, inspection reporting, and how to ensure your organization is…
January 7, 2020
3 Company Goals You Can Achieve by Leveraging Building Data
3 Company Goals You Can Achieve by Leveraging Building DataBlog

3 Company Goals You Can Achieve by Leveraging Building Data

Here are three examples of goals that your organization can achieve this year with a…
December 27, 2019
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Facility Managers
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Facility ManagersBlog

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Facility Managers

We have a list of stocking stuffers that will light up your facility management team's…
December 12, 2019
5 Steps to Defining and Tracking KPIs for Your Building
5 Steps to Defining and Tracking KPIs for Your BuildingBlog

5 Steps to Defining and Tracking KPIs for Your Building

Here's how to define and track KPIs for your building management team. Illuminate efficiencies that…
December 10, 2019
5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facilities and Construction Teams
5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facilities and Construction TeamsBlog

5 Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facilities and Construction Teams

Here’s what five industry experts have to say on risk management best practices in construction…
November 19, 2019
10 Steps to Creating an Emergency Response Plan for Your Business
10 Steps to Creating an Emergency Response Plan for Your BusinessBlog

10 Steps to Creating an Emergency Response Plan for Your Business

Learn the 10 steps to creating an emergency response plan for your business so you…
November 12, 2019
How to Create a Business Continuity Plan that Works: A 5-Step Guide
How to Create a Business Continuity Plan that Works: A 5-Step GuideBlog

How to Create a Business Continuity Plan that Works: A 5-Step Guide

Follow this step-by-step guide to create a business continuity plan (BCP), and your organization will…
November 5, 2019
Blackhawk Church Case Study – Going from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance
Blackhawk Church Case Study – Going from Reactive to Proactive MaintenanceCase Study

Blackhawk Church Case Study – Going from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance

Church Facilities Management Software Case Study: Learn how AkitaBox worked with Blackhawk Church to manage…
November 5, 2019
Haunted House Maintenance: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Haunted House Maintenance: A Behind-the-Scenes LookBlog

Haunted House Maintenance: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Ever wonder what it's like to run a haunted house during Halloween season? Here’s what…
October 29, 2019
How to Write a Facilities Manager Resume in 6 Steps
How to Write a Facilities Manager Resume in 6 StepsBlog

How to Write a Facilities Manager Resume in 6 Steps

Here's how you can write a great facilities manager resume in 6 steps. Download our…
October 15, 2019
Facilities Manager Resume Sample
Facilities Manager Resume SampleTemplate

Facilities Manager Resume Sample

Showcase your facility management experience with the Facilities Manager Resume Sample from AkitaBox.
October 15, 2019
3 Facilities Management Certification Programs to Pursue This Year
3 Facilities Management Certification Programs to Pursue This YearBlog

3 Facilities Management Certification Programs to Pursue This Year

Which facilities management certification should you pursue? The options can be overwhelming, so read on…
October 8, 2019
4 Reasons to Use Wearable Technology in Building Management: An Expert Round-Up
4 Reasons to Use Wearable Technology in Building Management: An Expert Round-UpBlog

4 Reasons to Use Wearable Technology in Building Management: An Expert Round-Up

Hands-free, wearable technology has entered the market! Find out how it's making a big impact…
September 24, 2019
Maintenance Work Order Template – Spreadsheet & PDF Versions
Maintenance Work Order Template – Spreadsheet & PDF VersionsTemplate

Maintenance Work Order Template – Spreadsheet & PDF Versions

Organize critical asset information in an easy-to-understand format with the AkitaBox maintenance work order template.
September 7, 2019
What is Preventive Maintenance and Why is it Worth Your Time?
What is Preventive Maintenance and Why is it Worth Your Time?Blog

What is Preventive Maintenance and Why is it Worth Your Time?

What is preventive maintenance? We explain the concept, why it’s worth your time, and give…
September 3, 2019
How to Calculate Equipment Depreciation Life and Why It’s Important
How to Calculate Equipment Depreciation Life and Why It’s ImportantBlog

How to Calculate Equipment Depreciation Life and Why It’s Important

Find out how you can calculate equipment depreciation life so you can actively extend the…
August 20, 2019
Why Your CMMS Sucks: 7 Signs You Need a New Maintenance Software
Why Your CMMS Sucks: 7 Signs You Need a New Maintenance SoftwareBlog

Why Your CMMS Sucks: 7 Signs You Need a New Maintenance Software

Here are seven signs your facility maintenance software may be causing you more stress than…
August 13, 2019
Public Park and Playground Maintenance: Key Tips for Care
Public Park and Playground Maintenance: Key Tips for CareBlog

Public Park and Playground Maintenance: Key Tips for Care

In this blog, we reveal six of the best tips for public park and playground…
July 30, 2019
Vendor Management for Facility Managers: 4 Best Practices
Vendor Management for Facility Managers: 4 Best PracticesBlog

Vendor Management for Facility Managers: 4 Best Practices

Vendors play a vital role in building operations. Here are four vendor management best practices…
July 30, 2019
Here’s a Free Maintenance Work Order Template and How to Use It
Here’s a Free Maintenance Work Order Template and How to Use ItBlog

Here’s a Free Maintenance Work Order Template and How to Use It

Download our free maintenance work order template and learn how to utilize it in the…
July 23, 2019
Building Turnover Checklist: How to Transfer Documentation Safely
Building Turnover Checklist: How to Transfer Documentation SafelyBlog

Building Turnover Checklist: How to Transfer Documentation Safely

During construction, many contractors are primarily focused on creating a building and not necessarily on…
July 16, 2019
Don’t Miss This Free eBook on County and Local Government Facilities Management
Don’t Miss This Free eBook on County and Local Government Facilities ManagementBlog

Don’t Miss This Free eBook on County and Local Government Facilities Management

AkitaBox has assembled a free ebook on county and local government facilities management to help…
July 9, 2019
Square Footage Definitions Infographic
Square Footage Definitions InfographicInfographic

Square Footage Definitions Infographic

Square Footage Definitions in a handy infographic from AkitaBox.
June 21, 2019
Assisted Living Inspections: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Assisted Living Inspections: What Facility Managers Need to KnowBlog

Assisted Living Inspections: What Facility Managers Need to Know

Make sure you know what to expect from the assisted living inspections process and how…
June 18, 2019
Guide to Community College Facilities Management | Gated Preview
Guide to Community College Facilities Management | Gated Preview

Guide to Community College Facilities Management | Gated Preview

Guide to Community and Technical College Facility Management
June 12, 2019
Facility Manager’s Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Facility Manager’s Emergency Preparedness ChecklistChecklist

Facility Manager’s Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Be ready for any type of emergency in your facility by downloading the Emergency Preparedness…
June 12, 2019
Facilities Hazard Identification Checklist
Facilities Hazard Identification ChecklistChecklist

Facilities Hazard Identification Checklist

All facilities face potential risks which, left unchecked, can put workers, occupants and goals of…
June 12, 2019
Active Shooter Protocol for Facility Professionals
Active Shooter Protocol for Facility ProfessionalsGuide

Active Shooter Protocol for Facility Professionals

Many people figure that a shooting could never happen in their workplace, and hopefully it…
June 12, 2019
Facility Software Comparison Guide
Facility Software Comparison GuideGuide

Facility Software Comparison Guide

What's the best software to manage your facility? Learn the key features you need in…
June 12, 2019
Guide to Event Venue Maintenance and Management
Guide to Event Venue Maintenance and ManagementGuide

Guide to Event Venue Maintenance and Management

Provide a memorable experience for guests, fans and occupants of any venue by downloading the…
June 12, 2019
Facility Asset Replacement Cheat Sheet
Facility Asset Replacement Cheat SheetGuide

Facility Asset Replacement Cheat Sheet

Before replacing facility assets, check to see if local sustainability initiatives will help pay for…
June 12, 2019
Guide to Hotel Maintenance and Management
Guide to Hotel Maintenance and ManagementGuide

Guide to Hotel Maintenance and Management

Delight your guests and create an unforgettable experience by running a more efficient facility. Get…
June 12, 2019
Guide to County Government Facility Maintenance and Management
Guide to County Government Facility Maintenance and ManagementGuide

Guide to County Government Facility Maintenance and Management

Download our Guide to County Government Facility Maintenance and Management to learn how FM teams…
June 12, 2019
5 Steps to Accurate Floor Plans
5 Steps to Accurate Floor PlansGuide

5 Steps to Accurate Floor Plans

Follow this simple 5 step process to get updated and accurate floor plans.
June 12, 2019
Facility Manager’s Guide to Technology | Gated Preview
Facility Manager’s Guide to Technology | Gated Preview

Facility Manager’s Guide to Technology | Gated Preview

The Facility Manager's Guide to Technology
June 12, 2019
How to Create an Egress Plan
How to Create an Egress PlanGuide

How to Create an Egress Plan

This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating an egress (or evacuation)…
June 12, 2019
11 Common Church Insurance Questions
11 Common Church Insurance QuestionsBlog

11 Common Church Insurance Questions

This week, AkitaBox interviewed Walt Wellborn of Whitman Insurance Agency to help you gain insight…
June 11, 2019
ALICE Training Could Save Occupants’ Lives During an Active Shooter Emergency
ALICE Training Could Save Occupants’ Lives During an Active Shooter EmergencyBlog

ALICE Training Could Save Occupants’ Lives During an Active Shooter Emergency

Here's why facility managers should consider ALICE training to ensure their organizations are prepared in…
June 11, 2019
Finally, There’s a Free eBook on Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance
Finally, There’s a Free eBook on Assisted Living Facilities MaintenanceBlog

Finally, There’s a Free eBook on Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance

Take control of the facility you manage with the free ebook, the 2019 Guide to…
June 4, 2019
What is Facility Management?
What is Facility Management?Blog

What is Facility Management?

What is facility management? Get answers to common facility management terms, facility management abbreviations, and…
June 4, 2019
Every Facility Management Professional Needs this Free Guide to Common Acronyms, Terms and Equipment
Every Facility Management Professional Needs this Free Guide to Common Acronyms, Terms and EquipmentBlog

Every Facility Management Professional Needs this Free Guide to Common Acronyms, Terms and Equipment

We've assembled a robust facility management acronym, term and equipment field guide to point you…
May 29, 2019
The Facility Professional’s Pocket Field Guide
The Facility Professional’s Pocket Field GuideGuide

The Facility Professional’s Pocket Field Guide

Download this free, compact guide to facility management acronyms, terms, and equipment -- The Facility…
May 29, 2019
4 Summer Campus Beautification Ideas for Community Colleges
4 Summer Campus Beautification Ideas for Community CollegesBlog

4 Summer Campus Beautification Ideas for Community Colleges

In this blog, you’ll find four campus beautification ideas to prepare your grounds for summer…
May 13, 2019
Facility Security Plan Checklist
Facility Security Plan ChecklistChecklist

Facility Security Plan Checklist

A facility security plan is designed to show you the unique security needs your facility…
May 12, 2019
Religious Facility Asset Check Up and Church Cleaning Checklist
Religious Facility Asset Check Up and Church Cleaning ChecklistChecklist

Religious Facility Asset Check Up and Church Cleaning Checklist

Download the Church Cleaning Checklist to get your team started on a regimented cleaning and…
May 12, 2019
Guide to Church Care and Religious Facility Management
Guide to Church Care and Religious Facility ManagementGuide

Guide to Church Care and Religious Facility Management

Religious facilities are more than just buildings. Download this guide to church maintenance to find…
May 12, 2019
Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist | Gated Preview
Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist | Gated Preview

Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist | Gated Preview

Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist
May 12, 2019
How to Create a Custodial Cleaning Guide
How to Create a Custodial Cleaning GuideGuide

How to Create a Custodial Cleaning Guide

Design your own custodial cleaning plan with the help of this complimentary custodial cleaning guide.…
May 12, 2019
Maintenance Work Order Template (PDF version only) | Gated Preview
Maintenance Work Order Template (PDF version only) | Gated Preview

Maintenance Work Order Template (PDF version only) | Gated Preview

Maintenance Work Order Template PDF
May 12, 2019
8 Preventive Maintenance Problems and How to Solve Them
8 Preventive Maintenance Problems and How to Solve ThemGuide

8 Preventive Maintenance Problems and How to Solve Them

Make sure you don't get held back from developing an effective and personalized preventative maintenance…
May 12, 2019
Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist
Parking Lot Maintenance ChecklistChecklist

Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist

Neglected, deteriorating parking lots can be an eyesore and a safety hazard. Download the Parking…
May 12, 2019
Facility Manager’s Risk Assessment Matrix
Facility Manager’s Risk Assessment MatrixGuide

Facility Manager’s Risk Assessment Matrix

Assessing risks is a great way for facility managers to know which issues that come…
May 12, 2019
AkitaBox Facility Management Software Implementation Guide
AkitaBox Facility Management Software Implementation GuideGuide

AkitaBox Facility Management Software Implementation Guide

Learn about AkitaBox's facility management software implementation process from start to finish. Discover the 5…
May 12, 2019
Guide to Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance and Management
Guide to Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance and ManagementGuide

Guide to Assisted Living Facilities Maintenance and Management

Download The Guide to the Maintenance and Management of Assisted Living Facilities to learn how…
May 12, 2019
How to Find Local Building Codes
How to Find Local Building CodesChecklist

How to Find Local Building Codes

Building codes are sets of rules that regulate the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of…
May 12, 2019
Park and Playground Maintenance Checklist
Park and Playground Maintenance ChecklistChecklist

Park and Playground Maintenance Checklist

Download the Park and Playground Maintenance Checklist for landscaping best practices for your facilities crew…
May 12, 2019
Benefits of Facility Management Software for Higher Education
Benefits of Facility Management Software for Higher EducationGuide

Benefits of Facility Management Software for Higher Education

Learn the benefits of facility management software for higher education institutions in this helpful guide.
May 12, 2019
Eco-Friendly Operations Checklist
Eco-Friendly Operations ChecklistChecklist

Eco-Friendly Operations Checklist

Save thousands of dollars a year in your facility by making sustainable, eco-friendly changes to…
May 12, 2019
Safety and Security Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities
Safety and Security Checklist for Assisted Living FacilitiesChecklist

Safety and Security Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities

Download the Facility Manager’s Safety and Security Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes…
May 12, 2019
How to Keep Students Safe with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
How to Keep Students Safe with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)Blog

How to Keep Students Safe with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

As a campus facility manager, here's how you can utilize crime prevention through environmental design…
May 7, 2019
5 Green Building Solutions to Boost Energy Savings In Your Facility
5 Green Building Solutions to Boost Energy Savings In Your FacilityBlog

5 Green Building Solutions to Boost Energy Savings In Your Facility

Five examples of innovative, green building solutions you can use to increase energy savings and…
April 16, 2019
5 Reasons to Replace Your CMMS Software
5 Reasons to Replace Your CMMS SoftwareBlog

5 Reasons to Replace Your CMMS Software

Should you replace your CMMS software? You’re already ahead of the game by adopting a…
April 9, 2019
5 Ways Facility Managers Can Create a Healing Environment
5 Ways Facility Managers Can Create a Healing EnvironmentBlog

5 Ways Facility Managers Can Create a Healing Environment

Healing environments are spaces within a facility that reduce occupant stress and promote positivity. As…
March 26, 2019
Here’s a Free Guide to Church Maintenance and Religious Facility Management
Here’s a Free Guide to Church Maintenance and Religious Facility ManagementBlog

Here’s a Free Guide to Church Maintenance and Religious Facility Management

Religious buildings are sacred to many and require constant, comprehensive care throughout the year. With…
March 19, 2019
7 Benefits of Building Information Modeling
7 Benefits of Building Information ModelingBlog

7 Benefits of Building Information Modeling

Have you considered adding building information modeling as one of your technology tools? Here are…
March 12, 2019
How to Review Your Internal Facility Management Software
How to Review Your Internal Facility Management SoftwareBlog

How to Review Your Internal Facility Management Software

Evaluate the performance of your internal facility management software. We'll help you find out how…
March 5, 2019
4 Critical Restroom Cleaning Mistakes and How to Easily Fix Them
4 Critical Restroom Cleaning Mistakes and How to Easily Fix ThemBlog

4 Critical Restroom Cleaning Mistakes and How to Easily Fix Them

Avoid these four critical restroom cleaning mistakes in your facility. By following proper sanitary and…
February 26, 2019
Redefining Wrench Time Using Facility Management Software
Redefining Wrench Time Using Facility Management SoftwareBlog

Redefining Wrench Time Using Facility Management Software

It's time to rethink “wrench time." How can you utilize the information in your facility…
February 19, 2019
File Management Best Practices for Facility Managers
File Management Best Practices for Facility ManagersBlog

File Management Best Practices for Facility Managers

Here are some best practices for facility file management including organizing work orders, facility floor…
February 12, 2019
21 Online Building Management Resources You Should Bookmark
21 Online Building Management Resources You Should BookmarkBlog

21 Online Building Management Resources You Should Bookmark

We rounded up our 21 favorite go-to facility management resources. From magazines to podcasts, online…
February 5, 2019
What is Lean Facility Management and Six Sigma, and How Do They Relate?
What is Lean Facility Management and Six Sigma, and How Do They Relate?Blog

What is Lean Facility Management and Six Sigma, and How Do They Relate?

Practice lean facility management with this introduction to the process of reducing waste to improve…
January 22, 2019
Hotel Feedback Cards – Ungated
Hotel Feedback Cards – Ungated

Hotel Feedback Cards – Ungated

Hotel Comment Card Templates
January 21, 2019
7 Major Issues a Physical Security Audit Can Uncover
7 Major Issues a Physical Security Audit Can UncoverBlog

7 Major Issues a Physical Security Audit Can Uncover

A physical security audit for your building consists of visual inspections that determine how well…
January 15, 2019
Five Historical Building Design Failures and What We Learned From Them
Five Historical Building Design Failures and What We Learned From ThemBlog

Five Historical Building Design Failures and What We Learned From Them

Here are five building design failures that have not only shaped modern construction laws, but…
December 18, 2018
3 Incredible New Ways VR Buildings are Impacting Facility Management
3 Incredible New Ways VR Buildings are Impacting Facility ManagementBlog

3 Incredible New Ways VR Buildings are Impacting Facility Management

VR buildings make it possible to explore buildings and spaces before even beginning construction. Find…
December 4, 2018
BIM vs. CAD… What’s the Difference?
BIM vs. CAD… What’s the Difference?Blog

BIM vs. CAD… What’s the Difference?

The BIM vs. CAD question often comes up in facility management. Learn the difference between…
October 23, 2018
3 Ways to Leverage Your Work Order System
3 Ways to Leverage Your Work Order SystemBlog

3 Ways to Leverage Your Work Order System

Work orders are critical to delegating tasks and tracking employee workloads, but that’s just the…
September 11, 2018
Guide to the 4th Industrial Revolution | CTA
Guide to the 4th Industrial Revolution | CTA

Guide to the 4th Industrial Revolution | CTA

Guide to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in FM
September 7, 2018
Facility Budget Template
Facility Budget TemplateTemplate

Facility Budget Template

A facility preventive maintenance plan requires a comprehensive budget. Download our facilities budget template to…
August 21, 2018
Facility Inspection Preparation Checklist
Facility Inspection Preparation ChecklistChecklist

Facility Inspection Preparation Checklist

Learn what to look out for when you do a walk-through of your facility before…
August 20, 2018
How Edgewood College Implemented FM Software in 90 Days
How Edgewood College Implemented FM Software in 90 DaysBlog

How Edgewood College Implemented FM Software in 90 Days

Find out how Tim Fargo, the project manager for facility operations at Edgewood College, and…
August 14, 2018
The Shift Toward Building Automation in Facility Management
The Shift Toward Building Automation in Facility ManagementBlog

The Shift Toward Building Automation in Facility Management

It's the fourth industrial revolution, which means more systems are shifting from automatic to autonomous…
August 7, 2018
Facility Management Acronym Glossary
Facility Management Acronym GlossaryE-Book

Facility Management Acronym Glossary

Download a complimentary glossary to help you navigate the world of facility maintenance - everything…
August 5, 2018
BIM vs Legacy File Systems
BIM vs Legacy File SystemsGuide

BIM vs Legacy File Systems

Understand the difference between computer aided design (CAD) or building information modeling (BIM) with our…
August 5, 2018
Facility Management Ultimate Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Facility Management Ultimate Preventive Maintenance ChecklistChecklist

Facility Management Ultimate Preventive Maintenance Checklist

The free Facility Management Preventive Maintenance Checklist will help you take your maintenance from reactive…
August 5, 2018
Guide to Understanding and Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Plan
Guide to Understanding and Implementing a Preventive Maintenance PlanGuide

Guide to Understanding and Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Plan

Understand the basic foundation of a proactive maintenance strategy for facility professionals. The guide includes…
August 5, 2018
Edgewood College Case Study – The Search for the Best Facility Software for Higher Ed
Edgewood College Case Study – The Search for the Best Facility Software for Higher EdCase Study

Edgewood College Case Study – The Search for the Best Facility Software for Higher Ed

Edgewood College has a highly talented facilities team that wanted to make it easier to…
August 4, 2018
How to Choose the Best Software to Manage Your Facility
How to Choose the Best Software to Manage Your FacilityBlog

How to Choose the Best Software to Manage Your Facility

Your facilities department functions separately from IT, operations, and accounting, so why not treat them…
July 24, 2018
IoT Sensors and the Future of Facilities
IoT Sensors and the Future of FacilitiesBlog

IoT Sensors and the Future of Facilities

Internet of things (IoT) sensors have been a hot topic lately, but facility managers have…
July 17, 2018
Facility Budget Planning: Make the Most of Leftover Money
Facility Budget Planning: Make the Most of Leftover MoneyBlog

Facility Budget Planning: Make the Most of Leftover Money

Facility budget planning and management is complicated. Even if everything went according to plan this…
June 27, 2018
Facilities Management Training Best Practices for New Hires
Facilities Management Training Best Practices for New HiresBlog

Facilities Management Training Best Practices for New Hires

Here are some facilities management training best practices to ensure your new hires have the…
June 19, 2018
You Don’t Need to Fear Technician Turnover
You Don’t Need to Fear Technician TurnoverBlog

You Don’t Need to Fear Technician Turnover

Personnel turnover in the facility management industry is a problem. Many facility workers are close…
June 12, 2018
Facility Management Software Key Features Checklist
Facility Management Software Key Features ChecklistChecklist

Facility Management Software Key Features Checklist

Learn about AkitaBox's features, how they help assess and optimize facilities, and how see how…
June 7, 2018
Facility Safety and Security Plan Guide
Facility Safety and Security Plan GuideGuide

Facility Safety and Security Plan Guide

Physical security risks, workplace hazards and active threats are just a few of the most…
May 11, 2018
The 5 Biggest Innovations in Facility Management Technology
The 5 Biggest Innovations in Facility Management TechnologyBlog

The 5 Biggest Innovations in Facility Management Technology

Learn about the latest and most innovative facility management technology and facility maintenance software that…
March 12, 2018
Agile Methodology in Facility Management
Agile Methodology in Facility ManagementBlog

Agile Methodology in Facility Management

Learn how your facility team can use Agile development principals to promote adaptability, improve prioritization,…
February 19, 2018
Reducing Liability Through Facility Management
Reducing Liability Through Facility ManagementBlog

Reducing Liability Through Facility Management

Your facility management team is the best resource to help reduce your liability risk and…
November 14, 2017
Templeton Unified School District Joins The AkitaBox Family
Templeton Unified School District Joins The AkitaBox FamilyBlog

Templeton Unified School District Joins The AkitaBox Family

Templeton USD has partnered with AkitaBox for their K12 facility management needs. Your school district…
October 26, 2017
The Fastest Way to Manage MEP/FP Assets in a Facility
The Fastest Way to Manage MEP/FP Assets in a FacilityBlog

The Fastest Way to Manage MEP/FP Assets in a Facility

Today we focus on speed: how much time elapses between when a problem arises and…
October 24, 2017
Making the Leap to Virtual Reality in Facility Management
Making the Leap to Virtual Reality in Facility ManagementBlog

Making the Leap to Virtual Reality in Facility Management

Even though it is predominately used in the gaming industry, virtual reality and facility management…
December 20, 2016
Storytelling in Facility Management Budgeting
Storytelling in Facility Management BudgetingBlog

Storytelling in Facility Management Budgeting

The first step to telling your building's story is to ensure you have accurate floor…
November 23, 2016
4 Ways Inaccurate As-Built Drawings are Costing You Money
4 Ways Inaccurate As-Built Drawings are Costing You MoneyBlog

4 Ways Inaccurate As-Built Drawings are Costing You Money

Learn how to reduce facility management cost, manage your facility's space data, and generate a…
October 7, 2016
How to Transition from Construction to Facility Operations
How to Transition from Construction to Facility OperationsBlog

How to Transition from Construction to Facility Operations

Understand the process of transitioning your building from construction to facility management. With 5 easy…
May 20, 2016

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