Education

From universities and colleges to K–12 campuses, educational institutions are under increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure, improve sustainability, and ensure safe, functional environments for students and staff. At the same time, facilities managers must juggle aging buildings, limited budgets, and high expectations for service delivery.

The IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) offers a centralized, intelligent platform that helps educational institutions manage their facilities, assets, maintenance operations, and compliance — all while supporting long-term sustainability and digital transformation goals.

Maximo Application Suite

Challenges and Use Cases for Education

Challenge

Many educational institutions are dealing with aging buildings, outdated HVAC systems, and deferred repairs due to budget constraints.

Solution

Asset Lifecycle Management

Tracks the condition and performance of buildings, systems, and equipment over time.

Capital Planning Support

Helps prioritize and justify major repairs or replacements based on condition scores and usage data.

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Automates routine maintenance to avoid costly emergency repairs and extend asset life.

Challenge

Facilities teams are expected to do more with less, managing large campuses with limited staff and funding.

Solution

Workforce & Labor Optimization

Schedules tasks efficiently based on priority, technician availability, and skills.

Mobile Work Management

Allows staff to complete work orders on the go, reducing administrative overhead.

Performance Dashboards

Identifies inefficiencies and highlights cost-saving opportunities across operations.

Challenge

Schools must meet health, safety, and accessibility standards — from fire safety to indoor air quality — and be prepared for audits at any time.

Solution

Inspection Management

Automates the scheduling and documentation of safety inspections, tests, and corrective actions.

Incident Management Tools

Supports rapid reporting and resolution of hazards, spills, or mechanical issues.

Compliance Tracking & Reporting

Maintains audit trails for health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Challenge

Campuses often use disconnected tools for maintenance, procurement, space planning, and compliance, leading to inefficiencies.

Solution

Unified Platform

Consolidates asset, work, inventory, and compliance data into one system of record.

ERP & Campus System Integrations

Connects seamlessly with finance, HR, space planning, and building management systems.

Customizable Dashboards per Role

Offers facilities teams, compliance officers, and IT staff visibility into the metrics that matter most.

Challenge

Institutions face pressure to reduce energy consumption and meet carbon reduction targets — often without real-time insight into usage.

Solution

Energy Monitoring Tools

Tracks HVAC, lighting, water usage, and energy consumption across buildings.

Sustainability KPIs

Helps monitor and report progress on ESG goals such as emissions reductions and waste management.

Smart Building Integration

Connects to building automation systems to optimize performance based on occupancy and usage.

Challenge

Campuses often include a wide range of buildings — classrooms, labs, dorms, cafeterias, athletic facilities — all with unique needs.

Solution

Multi-Asset Type Management

Supports differentiated maintenance programs for labs, kitchens, gyms, etc.

Zoning & Location Hierarchies

Organizes campus assets and spaces into a structured, searchable hierarchy.

Work Planning by Facility Use

Prioritizes tasks based on occupancy schedules and sensitivity (e.g., science labs vs. storage closets).

Challenge

Maintenance issues like broken equipment, temperature complaints, or unclean facilities negatively impact learning and satisfaction.

Solution

Self-Service Request Portals

Allows students, faculty, or custodial staff to report issues directly to facilities.

SLA Monitoring

Tracks response and resolution times to ensure high-quality service.

Feedback Loops

Gathers satisfaction data after service completion to improve performance.

Challenge

Campuses must be ready to respond to fires, power failures, leaks, and weather-related events without delay.

Solution

Emergency Workflows

Pre-built response plans for critical events that dispatch resources and notify stakeholders.

Mobile Notifications

Keeps response teams connected during emergencies.

Critical Asset Tagging

Identifies high-priority systems (e.g., fire alarms, HVAC, campus generators) and flags them for more frequent checks.

Add value to your operations with Maximo Application Suite

Scalability

Supports growth and integration of new technologies like IoT and AI.

Centralized Operations

Unifies asset data, maintenance workflows, and performance monitoring.

Cost Savings

Reduces operational costs through optimized asset utilization and energy efficiency.

Strategic Decision-Making

Provides actionable insights to support investment and planning.

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