CAFM Explorer®: Leading facilities management in education

Campus management software for better student outcomes through effective management of your property and estate data

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Key benefits of CAFM software for education facilities management

Automate all maintenance, compliance and safety needs across campus, buildings, grounds and student facilities

Operate more efficiently

Deliver FM services using a single CAFM platform to streamline people, property and assets

Gain insights

Easy access to vital data and reports from a central repository to save time, improve accuracy and maintain compliance

Deliver better experiences

Create consistently high-quality student environments that support and nurture personal development and talent

CAFM system: key features for campus facilities management

The complete cloud-based CAFM solution for educational facilities management

On a busy campus, new demands on your time and resources are constant. Idox’s Computer-Aided Facilities Management System, CAFM Explorer®, enables facilities management teams to work smarter, control risks, and save money.

Improve contractor and compliance oversight

Stay on top of maintenance requests, manage contractors efficiently, and optimise your budget. Ensure that the assets and property under your care are always safe and compliant

HSWA / HSE Compliance

Gain an instant view of your compliance status. With a strong risk assessment process and easy to access detailed audit trail of work in one central repository

Dedicated Workflows

Customised, simple workflows that streamline maintenance requests

Cost / Budget Control

Track spending by site, category, and contractor over any period, and compare against set budgets

Asset Management

Easily access the full-service history of your assets, helping you identify recurring issues and persistent offending assets

Asset-based requests

Scan a barcode or QR code for a full-service history. Identify recurring problems, update records, and manage asset lifespans more effectively

Engineer Management

Send notifications and reminders to your engineers and contractors. Track attendance and log time via the engineer portal. Monitor how much time engineers spend on work orders for accurate billing and service transparency

Real time CAFM anytime, anywhere

Simplify communication, compliance, and cost control. Gain instant oversight of operations and optimise contractor performance with an ‘anytime, anywhere’ approach to engineer and asset management

Live communication

Real time access provides the complete history of each work request in one place. Documentation and supporting information linked to work orders help engineers understand issues instantly. Improve response times and first-time fix rates

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Case study

Yeovil College

All maintenance documents are now stored in a single accessible, digital database instead of a pile of paper – which has improved the way we work.

Kerry Tavener
Technical Officer – Estates, Yeovil College

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Case study

University of Salford

The CAFM Explorer® software has enabled all staff and students to get the fast well-coordinated maintenance service they deserve.

Head of Administrative Services, University of Salford

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Testimonials

“The CAFM Explorer® software has enabled all staff and students to get the fast well-coordinated maintenance service they deserve.”

Head of Administrative Services, University of Salford

“It helps me track my jobs as well as jobs that are assigned to my team members. The comprehensive reporting capability of the system also allows us to set, measure, and report on SLAs.”

Kerry Tavener, Technical Officer – Estates, Yeovil College

Trusted for more than 25 years by organisations internationally

Request a CAFM Explorer® demo

Our comprehensive and all-in-one facilities management software empowers facilities managers with the tools to proactively monitor and manage all tasks related to maintenance, compliance and safety across an estate.

We would be delighted to arrange a tailored demo and talk to you more about how CAFM Explorer® can streamline your facilities management operations.

FAQs

What is campus management software?

Campus management software is a comprehensive system designed to streamline the administrative tasks of educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and universities. It typically integrates various functions to improve efficiency, organization, and communication within a campus environment.

What is a facilities management work order system?

It is a software system designed to streamline the process of managing and tracking maintenance tasks within a facility. It includes functionality such as works order creation, scheduling, tracking, asset management and reporting to support improved efficiency, cost savings and adhere to compliance requirements.

Is facilities management suitable in education?

Yes, our cloud-based CAFM solution is versatile and adaptable, making it ideal for a wide range of industries. By providing comprehensive tools for asset management, maintenance scheduling, space optimisation and more, our CAFM Explorer® helps streamline operations, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiency across multiple buildings and campuses.

Is CAFM Explorer® appropriate for educational facilities management?

Absolutely! CAFM Explorer® enables efficient management of education estates, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment for students and staff. From schools to universities and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), our software streamlines operations, manages assets, and enhances student services.