What’s at stake for facilities leaders
Facilities departments are stewards of a district’s most critical infrastructure. Their importance can’t be overstated since these assets directly impact student success.
Facilities budgets are weightier
On average, facilities teams manage larger budgets than their peers.
FM teams get more done with less
Budgets often fall short, yet facilities teams continue to make districts function correctly.
Shaping the student experience
Poor facilities negatively affect achievement, attendance, behavior, and attitude, while above-standard buildings improve student outcomes.
sources
- Assessment Cost Guidelines, Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
- Managing for Results in America’s Great City Schools, Council of the Great City Schools
- The Missing Data for Systemic Improvements to U.S. Public School Facilities, Federation of American Scientists
- Frequently Asked Questions About Improved Academic Performance, United States Environmental Protection Agency
Mounting asset management challenges
Coupled with lofty stakes, current industry realities continue to squeeze facilities leaders.
Inadequate funding
Available budgets frequently aren’t enough to cover facilities’ needs, and the gap continues to grow.
Aging assets
Aging assets require extensive maintenance and costs to remain functional.
Data silos
Disparate systems degrade transparency, communication, and performance.
Workforce transition
Training new staff and transferring working knowledge becomes difficult when tenured professionals retire.
Asset management software gives facilities leaders an answer
With shrinking budgets, increasing expectations, aging systems, and a retiring workforce, asset management is difficult. That’s why leading districts leverage the latest industry software. An effective solution simplifies your team’s workload.
Here’s what to look for:
| Purpose-Built Solution | Alternative Solutions | |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use Leading solutions build software with the expertise of K-12 facility professionals. Leverage their insights to simplify tasks and quickly find what you need. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
| Interactive mapping Gain a holistic view of district assets and work orders. Wield the power of full visibility. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
| Preventive maintenance Leading solutions leverage meter-based preventive maintenance features. Reduce costs and extend equipment life. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
| Configurability and mobile-friendliness Leading solutions allow customization and store information in a mobile app that users can access anywhere. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
| Capital planning Leading solutions reduce maintenance costs by 12-18%. Effectively manage 10-year capital expenditure plans. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
| Real-time reporting and dashboards Automate work order generation, scheduling, and assignment processes for cross-department efficiency. Detect breakdowns before they occur through real-time sensor alerts. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
| Centralized data and communications Simplify data and communication. Centralize documentation, track regulatory requirements, and generate audit reports to ease compliance management. | Purpose-built solution | Alternative solutions |
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K-12 facility leaders choose FMX
Not all asset management systems are created equal. Many are not tailored to meet facilities leaders’ needs. However, FMX was built with them in mind.
With FMX, facility leaders manage assets efficiently, reduce downtime, and extend asset lifespan, while building the best learning environment for students.
FMX empowers your team, enhances performance, and improves students’ lives. We’re not just another asset management system— we’re the one facilities leaders trust.
The trusted solution for empowering teams and enhancing facilities
By choosing FMX, you’re investing in a solution designed to empower your team, enhance your facilities’ overall performance, and improve students’ lives. FMX isn’t just another asset management system—it’s the system facilities leaders trust.
Making the switch is easier than you think.
Allow us to handle the heavy lifting.
We work with your team to transfer existing data and build workflows to meet your needs.
Empower your team with an easy-to-use platform.
FMX is built with simplicity in mind, so anyone can use it and be successful.
We’re here to help along the way.
Our team is here to train your organization, with lifetime support to answer your questions.
Frequently asked questions
Is FMX cloud-based software?
Yes, FMX is cloud-based. As a result, cloud-based software has shorter implementation times, easier access, automatic system updates, and lower costs than on-premise applications. Read more on the benefits of cloud-based facilities management software.
How will FMX support my team and users?
We proudly offer lifetime support for all FMX customers. With that, you will receive a dedicated account manager who will meet with you regularly to discuss your needs.
Additionally, all users have access to webinar training, where they can learn how to submit and close work requests and how to configure personal settings.
At FMX, our support ticket response time is 30 minutes, and we have a 98% customer satisfaction rating.
How much will FMX cost?
Pricing for FMX depends on the number of students enrolled or the total number of users. Other factors, like add-ons and additional features, can also affect the price.
How long does the implementation process take? And will FMX help?
Depending on each school or district’s needs, implementation times vary but can take as little as two weeks.
Our team will be highly involved throughout the implementation process. We work with our new customers to import data, establish workflows, and configure permission settings.
Can FMX integrate with other software at our school?
Yes. FMX integrates with several systems right out of the gate. And, if we don’t already have an integration in place, we offer services to set up an integration to fit your school’s needs. Customers can also use our BAS integration to sync with their school’s building automation system.
Is our student data safe on FMX?
Yes. Our team will work with you to meet your school or district’s security requirements to the extent that they align with the sensitivity of the data we store.
Does FMX partner with any purchasing cooperatives?
FMX partners with several purchasing co-ops:
- 1GPA for public schools, private schools, cities, counties, state entities, colleges, universities, and Native American communities.
- TIPS-USA for K-12 schools, charter schools, private schools, Special Education districts, colleges, universities, cities, counties, state agencies, federal agencies, emergency service districts, park & water districts, Native American tribes, transportation authorities, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, member associations, and charitable associations.
- AEPA for K-12, higher education, municipalities, non-profit, and other organizations.
If you’re in Ohio, we partner with the Ohio Schools Council (OSC) for school districts, JVS, ESC, and DD boards. This can also be extended to private schools, libraries, municipalities, and other government entities through an affiliate membership.
What is school asset management software?
School asset management software allows for the seamless tracking of all district-owned assets. Assets can include buildings, equipment, fleets, technology, and supplies.
School asset management refers to the systematic approach of organizing, maintaining, and utilizing the various tangible and intangible resources owned by an educational institution.