About Alayna

Alayna is Vice President of Marketing at FMX and has over nine years of experience in facilities management software. When she’s not working on the marketing strategy, you can find her eating pizza or traveling the world!

Contributions by Alayna McCurry

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A Guide to Facilities Management Sustainability

The entire world is putting a greater emphasis on sustainability, and as a facilities manager you can make a huge impact. Learn why facilities management sustainability is so crucial and how your organization can get started!

A Guide to Facilities Management Sustainability

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The Top 7 Facilities Management Goals and How To Achieve Them

The best facilities managers set strategic goals for their team. Check out the top seven goals you should be setting for you and your team this year!

The Top 7 Facilities Management Goals and How To Achieve Them

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8 Tips for the Best Automated Event Scheduling Process

Could your event management processes benefit from an upgrade? Why not take a look at automating your process? Here are 8 tips to get started!

8 Tips for the Best Automated Event Scheduling Process

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3 Ways Facility Management Software Impacts Student Learning

Your facilities department can have an enormous impact on student learning, and it all starts with facilities management software!

3 Ways Facility Management Software Impacts Student Learning

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Outsourcing Facilities Management—Is It the Right Decision for Your Organization?

Outsourcing facilities management vs. keeping your processes in house is a question many maintenance and facilities leaders face. Determine which is best for your organization.

Outsourcing Facilities Management—Is It the Right Decision for Your Organization?

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FMX Ties for 2nd Place as a Leader in Maintenance Management

In GetApp's most recent evaluation of Category Leaders in Maintenance Management, FMX was tied for the 2nd place ranking.

FMX Ties for 2nd Place as a Leader in Maintenance Management

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Facilities Management Checklist: 14 Must-Have Items on Your List

A facilities management checklist can help your equipment live longer and reduce reactive maintenance repairs for your team. See what to add to your list!

Facilities Management Checklist: 14 Must-Have Items on Your List

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How to Create the Best Work Order Process: Ensuring Maintenance Success

Ensuring you have a fully functioning work order process in place can help you better manage maintenance and service requests for your facilities.

How to Create the Best Work Order Process: Ensuring Maintenance Success

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13 CMMS Best Practices to Support Highly Productive Maintenance Processes

We’ve developed 13 CMMS best practices that your organization should implement in order to get the most out of your system.

13 CMMS Best Practices to Support Highly Productive Maintenance Processes

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On-Premise vs. Cloud-Based CMMS

There are 4 distinct benefits of a cloud-based CMMS that you should consider when choosing a system. Check them out!

On-Premise vs. Cloud-Based CMMS

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Excel vs. CMMS: 7 Reasons You Should Switch to CMMS Software

Using Excel as your facility management system presents a few critical issues that you should be mindful of. Consider the following 7 capabilities that a CMMS can provide your organization.

Excel vs. CMMS: 7 Reasons You Should Switch to CMMS Software

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4 Benefits of Cloud-Based Facilities Management Software

When choosing a facilities or maintenance management system, you may be asking yourself whether you should purchase an on-premise or cloud-based solution. Here, we explore four benefits of a cloud-based solution.

4 Benefits of Cloud-Based Facilities Management Software

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Inventory Management: 3 Types of Inventory Systems

Take a look at three common ways to monitor and manage your inventory and how each can affect your organization.

Inventory Management: 3 Types of Inventory Systems

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5 Things Facilities Managers Can Do to Reduce Stress

Maintaining a stress-free work environment is crucial for your physical and mental wellbeing, and if you are experiencing stress at work you should take action to reduce it.

5 Things Facilities Managers Can Do to Reduce Stress

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Becoming the Best Facilities Manager You Can Be with CMMS Software

In working with thousands of organizations, we’ve compiled the top ten ways that facilities managers have effectively applied CMMS software to their processes.

Becoming the Best Facilities Manager You Can Be with CMMS Software

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How to Reduce Downtime: 5 Strategies to Minimize Equipment Failure

With a bit of upfront work on your end, you can reduce unplanned downtime and equipment failure to increase machine productivity. Find out how!

How to Reduce Downtime: 5 Strategies to Minimize Equipment Failure

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5 Facility Management Processes to Put in Place This New Year

With the new year approaching, it's the perfect time to take a step back and evaluate different ways to manage your facilities, maintenance, and team.

5 Facility Management Processes to Put in Place This New Year

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How to Keep Temperature Complaints to a Minimum

94% of facilities managers receive complaints that the building is too cold and 91% receive complaints that the building is too hot. Monitor and optimize your HVAC unit to keep all occupants comfortable!

How to Keep Temperature Complaints to a Minimum

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5 Scenarios in Which You’ll Wish You Were Using CMMS Software

Issues come up on a daily, if not hourly, basis when you're a facilities leader. We've gathered 5 different scenarios you may encounter that CMMS software could have prevented.

5 Scenarios in Which You’ll Wish You Were Using CMMS Software

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Preparing a Capital Improvement Plan in 4 Easy Steps

A capital improvement plan makes sure you have available funds when a piece of equipment breaks down or fails unexpected. Take a look at how to create one!

Preparing a Capital Improvement Plan in 4 Easy Steps

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3 Maintenance Myths That May Be Hurting Your Bottom Line

Preventive maintenance is becoming an increasingly important aspect of many facilities and maintenance plans. Read three myths about preventive maintenance to ensure your processes are running efficiently and effectively.

3 Maintenance Myths That May Be Hurting Your Bottom Line

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3 Reasons for CMMS Software Failure and How to Prevent Them

One of the most important (and often overlooked) steps in getting a CMMS is the implementation process. But too often, facility managers think their job is done once they’ve picked out their new system.

3 Reasons for CMMS Software Failure and How to Prevent Them

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Web Apps vs. Native Apps: What’s the Difference?

Many organizations wonder what the difference is between a web app and a native app. We've compiled a short list to help you determine which solution is best suited for you!

Web Apps vs. Native Apps: What’s the Difference?

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Are Your Facilities Properly Staffed?

Over the past couple of decades, facilities departments have seen a decrease in staffing levels. Does a decrease in staffing levels mean you are understaffed?

Are Your Facilities Properly Staffed?

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How Tracking Tenant Complaints Can Benefit Your Properties in the Future

Keeping track of and completing tenant requests leads to increased satisfaction ratings, and therefore, increased revenue.

How Tracking Tenant Complaints Can Benefit Your Properties in the Future

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FMX Named One of the Top 25 Facility Management Solutions on the Market by GetApp

Our team is excited to announce that FMX was named one of the Top 25 Facility Management solutions on the market after a recent quarterly ranking by GetApp!

FMX Named One of the Top 25 Facility Management Solutions on the Market by GetApp

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How to Recover from a Natural Disaster and Get Your Facilities Up and Running

While you can never truly be prepared for disaster, let our tips for a speedy recovery give you peace of mind that recovering from disaster is possible.

How to Recover from a Natural Disaster and Get Your Facilities Up and Running

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Why You Should Think About Water Efficiency This Fall

While water is not the most expensive resource, it does become costly when used in large quantities. Optimizing water efficiency is in your best interest as a facilities leader.

Why You Should Think About Water Efficiency This Fall