The role of maintenance software in achieving sustainability goals in construction, green design

The Role of Maintenance Software in Achieving Sustainability Goals in Construction

10 October 2024

Industries such as the construction industry are becoming more concerned about their impact on the environment. This is due to the rise of global environmental awareness.

Achieving sustainability goals in construction

Maintenance has proven to be a critical factor in achieving sustainability goals with this shift.

Construction equipment maintenance software helps managers make informed decisions based on data-driven insights, equipment performance and usage.

In this blog, we will explore the role of maintenance software in achieving construction sustainability goals.

The Role of Maintenance in Sustainability

Maintenance when approached strategically provides solutions to minimize a construction project’s environmental impact.

Maintenance helps project managers better manage their machines and equipment. It reduces waste and increases the lifespan of machinery, reducing the need for new purchases.

Preventive and proactive maintenance aims to prevent costly breakdowns by addressing equipment issues well in advance.

By addressing maintenance actively, project managers can reduce break times, reduce waste, and minimize costly repairs.

Sustainable maintenance practices are applicable in most industries, and construction is no different. Commitment to sustainable maintenance allows for economic and project growth.

Understanding CMMS

Before looking into the impact of CMMS on construction sustainability goals, let’s see what CMMS actually is and how it can help.

A CMMS is a digital system designed to streamline and maintain the maintenance activities and operation of a construction project.

CMMS has revolutionized the way companies manage their day-to-day maintenance operations.

Here are a few ways construction equipment maintenance software can help construction teams.

  • The software can create work orders within a few clicks, making things easier for project managers and workers.
  • The software provides detailed reports and analytics on maintenance activities and equipment health, highlighting important areas for managers.
  • The software provides inventory data which is amazing when it comes to researching the repair and maintenance history of equipment.
  • The software collects, analyzes, and provides detailed information on the equipment, Providing managers with a data bank they can refer to at any needed time.

Benefits of CMMS in Sustainable Construction

The construction industry is responsible for over 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. Effective task allocations using CMMS can help reduce the overall carbon footprint of a construction site.

About 32.4% of U.S. energy consumption is from industrial manufacturing alone CMMS can reduce this energy consumption by timely managing maintenance and repair tasks reducing breakdowns and wastage.

A study by GreenTech Analytics noted a 30% improvement in compliance reporting accuracy with CMMS.

This software helps maintain regulatory compliance and boosts the stakeholder’s confidence.

Reusing and recycling construction minerals could reduce the need to import these materials by 32%.

The software helps highlight construction equipment usage and give managers insights into how these equipment can be reused in multiple areas.

Preventive maintenance using construction equipment maintenance software can help reduce 20% of raw material usage. This is done through proper checks and balances of inventory and its maintenance.

CMMS Best Practices for Sustainable Construction

Now that we have a proper understanding of the benefits of CMMS in construction. Let’s see what practices you can implement to get the best out of CMMS.

  1. Develop a maintenance strategy that aligns CMMS with your sustainable growth. A stellar maintenance strategy can help you not just achieve proper maintenance but also helps align your goals with the usage of CMMS.
  2. Use the key features of your sustainable goals to tailor your CMMS features.
  3. Train, refresh, and retrain your employees on CMMS usage and the different sustainable policies to ensure proper usage and maintenance of both.
  4. Establish a system of open communication and monitor the usage and the results of the goals and how the software is helping to achieve them.

Final Thoughts

Maintenance teams can get the most out of CMMS and achieve the project sustainability goals through proper implementation and usage of the software.

A CMMS is a proven way of helping construction teams manage their maintenance activities in a way that can help them align their sustainability goals with proper maintenance.

How can you achieve your sustainability goals with CMMS? Start by establishing sustainability KPIs as a main player of your overall strategy and see how it can work with the CMMS to save you money, wastage, and ensure you remain compliant with all the legal requirements.

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