31 Aug 2023
Efficient facility management is crucial for the smooth operation of construction projects. In this article, we will explore the significance of facility management in the construction industry especially in Singapore, and highlight how ERP solutions integrated with facility management affect construction operations.
What is Facility Management?
In general, facility management involves a variety of disciplines and services that help optimise resource utilisation, maintenance, and performance of physical assets to guarantee that a company’s buildings, assets, and systems are functional, comfortable, safe, and efficient.
Drive-force for Investing Technology in the Construction Industry
Construction firms are committed to their customers and to their shareholders, but they also put at heart how their business contributes to Singapore’s overall welfare. That is why many construction companies see their investment in cutting-edge and proven technology as an investment in both their businesses and their country as a whole.
Among the investment progress, many construction firms have taken a wide view of their organisational needs and evaluated the market for potential solutions as well as the advantages of these solutions before ultimately choosing to implement ERP software to support facility management.
Also read: How Technology in Construction is Revolutionizing the Industry
The Power of ERP Solutions when Integrated with Facility Management
Space Optimisation
Construction organisations can adequately manage their space and resources thanks to the integration of FM and ERP, which boosts productivity and lowers costs. Construction companies can precisely track space consumption and occupancy rates with the aid of their system. They can then find underutilised areas and decide where to allocate resources wisely.
Real-time Data Analysis
ERP Solutions give construction companies access to real-time information on resource and space utilisation, enabling them to plan ahead and maximise their facilities. Moreover, when data is collected and stored in real-time, it provides construction companies with the precise and latest information that they may utilise to make wise judgments.
Operation Cost Management
It is challenging to manage running expenses from numerous leases, each with unique terms, increments, and end dates, and any human approach is prone to mistakes. The adaptability of ERP systems will help construction companies as they develop and expand into new lines of business.
What should we do to have an efficient Facility Management?
Find the Right Vendor
Try to work with a ERP vendor who will bring best practices and recommendations on what should be done, together with the how and why. By adopting a comprehensive strategy, showcasing value, and making people’s tasks simpler, many of Synergix’s customers’ operations are assisted in streamlining and automating. Below are some testimonials from them:
“With the help of their ERP system, there are now proper controls in place. For example: period closing/locking and also user accessibility to modules and form codes. What we like about the system is that we can easily monitor the status and profitability of each project and track their budgets and actual costs in real-time. In addition to that, the data is well managed with sufficient controls. It enables fast and secure data transfers between departments.”
– Ling Sing Siaw, Financial Controller – Lim Wen Heng Construction Pte Ltd
“Synergix ERP system offers various capabilities such as automatic generation of cutting list of our products which can be sent to suppliers. Moreover, ERP generates Statement of Account organised by Project Number, allowing us to check the outstanding amount from our main contractor quickly and easily as compared to our tedious manual calculations in the past. Importantly, these Synergix ERP modules have met our expectations, and have helped to successfully increase our work efficiency while minimising errors and miscommunications, thereby increasing our overall productivity.”
– Mdm Tan Soh Huan, Director – Leng Ee Construction Pte Ltd
Final Thoughts
Facility Management is an efficient tool that construction companies should have, but to fully exploit its benefits, embrace it with ERP software to enhance your overall company’s efficiency. Synergix offers you the best solution and experiences by giving a free demo to try so that you will get some insights about how the system works. Besides, you can also ask for a consultation and customise your system.
