FM software: modern real estate management replaces spreadsheet dependency
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Many FM operations still depend on spreadsheets for critical functions — a practice that introduces error risk, limits collaboration and prevents data-driven management. Purpose-built FM software eliminates these constraints.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Spreadsheet-based FM management creates data silos, version conflicts and audit risks
- Modern FM platforms offer real-time collaboration, mobile access and automated workflows
- Migration from spreadsheets requires data cleaning and process standardisation first
- The productivity gain from structured data alone typically justifies the investment
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