{"id":1413,"date":"2026-07-03T19:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fama-systems-dev.host3ip.eu\/cafm-software\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T08:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T06:12:53","slug":"cafm-software","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fama-systems-dev.host3ip.eu\/en\/cafm-software\/","title":{"rendered":"CAFM Software"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is CAFM<\/span> software and how does it differ from CMMS?<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) system is the evolution of CMMS: it maintains all maintenance management capabilities and adds the spatial dimension\u2014building plans, space management, asset inventory linked to the building, and global Facility Management coordination.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore FAMA's CAFM features \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\n\t\t\tWhat a CAFM includes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t

The essential capabilities of CAFM software<\/em>.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

A CAFM integrates maintenance with space and asset management within a unified building data model.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Integrated CMMS<\/h3>\t\t\t

All corrective and preventive maintenance, featuring work orders, SLAs, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Space Management<\/h3>\t\t\t

Building plans linked to operational data. Occupancy, bookings, and space allocation. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Asset Inventory<\/h3>\t\t\t

Assets linked to their location within the building. Lifecycle, history, and traceability by space. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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BIM \/ DWG Integration<\/h3>\t\t\t

Plans in DWG format and BIM integration. The building as an interactive management layer. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Multi-user Coordination<\/h3>\t\t\t

Internal clients, FM managers, and providers on the same platform with different profiles and permissions.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Reporting and Dashboards<\/h3>\t\t\t

Analysis of costs, occupancy, and performance by building, zone, or provider.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n

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The building as a database<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Every space, asset, and facility in its correct place.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The difference between a CMMS and a CAFM is that a CAFM places every element within its spatial context. FAMA implements a property \u2192 floor \u2192 space \u2192 asset<\/strong> hierarchy linked to real DWG plans and BIM integration. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t

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Beyond maintenance<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A CAFM connects technical management with strategic management.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

When maintenance, spaces, and assets share the same database, an insight emerges that none can offer individually. FAMA allows you to answer questions that were previously impossible without weeks of manual work. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t

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\n\t\t\tComparison<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t

CMMS, CAFM, and IWMS: which one do you need?<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

All three are valid. The difference lies in the scope your organization requires. <\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Capability<\/th>\n\t\t\t\tCMMS<\/th>\n\t\t\t\tCAFM<\/th>\n\t\t\t\tIWMS<\/th>\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t
Corrective and preventive maintenance<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Provider and SLA management<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Plans and spatial inventory<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Space and booking management<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Real estate asset management<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\tPartial<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Sustainability and ESG reporting<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Business Activity Coordination (CAE) and contractor management<\/strong><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2713<\/span><\/td>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n
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FAMA’s CAFM is FAMA AFM<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

The first Spanish CAFM solution, developed since 1997 for the comprehensive management of assets and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Comprehensive Facility Management<\/h3>\t\t\t

CAFM + CMMS + IWMS in a single platform. Pioneers of FM in Spain since 1997. ISO 27001 and ENS certified. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView FAMA AFM \u2192<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n

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\n\t\t\tRelated software types<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t

CMMS, CAFM, and IWMS in detail<\/em>.<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n
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CMMS Software<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The base level: corrective and preventive maintenance, SLAs, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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IWMS Software<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The most complete level: CAFM + real estate + ESG sustainability.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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FAMA Platform<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A global overview of all platform capabilities and how they combine.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n

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FAQS<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat is CAFM software?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t

CAFM stands for Computer Aided Facility Management<\/i>. It is a system designed to help manage buildings, spaces, assets, maintenance, and services from a centralized platform. In FAMA AFM, this approach is integrated within a CAFM and IWMS type solution. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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It is used to organize and oversee different areas of Facility Management\u2014such as spaces, maintenance, services, assets, or incidents\u2014in a more connected way. Its value lies in providing control, traceability, and a more solid foundation for decision-making. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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CMMS focuses primarily on maintenance management. CAFM software has a broader scope and also allows for work with spaces, assets, services, buildings, and other processes linked to facility management. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Its main advantages include the centralization of information, improved traceability, coordination between teams and providers, and a greater capacity to analyze daily operations. It also helps strengthen control over spaces, assets, and services. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Depending on the solution, it may include maintenance management, space management, bookings, assets, work orders, services, leasing, providers, incidents, or reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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It is particularly useful for organizations with multiple buildings, numerous assets, various associated services, external contractors, or a need to oversee operations with a more global vision. It is also a good fit when building management requires greater traceability and analytical capacity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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It helps streamline processes, centralize information, coordinate departments, and convert daily activity into useful data for supervision and decision-making. This allows for a more structured approach to the building and its services. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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These concepts are closely related. Facility Management is the management framework; CAFM and IWMS are software categories that help operate it. In FAMA AFM, the approach is presented precisely as a comprehensive Facility Management solution, encompassing both CAFM and IWMS software. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n

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Shall we take the step together<\/span>?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Tell us what you need to manage and we will explain how we can help. No commitment\u2014just a conversation between Facility Management professionals. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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