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FAQs
CAFM Software FAQs
Answers to the questions estates and facilities teams ask us most. If yours isn’t here, ask us on a demo.
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What is CAFM software?
CAFM (computer-aided facility management) software helps estates and facilities teams manage work orders, assets, maintenance, contractors and compliance from one system. mpro5 is a connected CAFM platform built for multi-site estates and FM providers.
What is work order management software?
Work order management software tracks every job from request to completion. In mpro5, helpdesk requests, call-outs and planned maintenance become work orders, assigned to the right engineer or contractor and recorded with evidence.
What’s the difference between CAFM and CMMS?
A CMMS focuses on maintaining equipment and assets. CAFM covers the wider running of facilities, including helpdesk, contractors, compliance and reporting across sites.
How does mpro5 handle reactive maintenance?
Requests from sites, clients and internal teams land in one helpdesk queue, where they’re triaged, prioritised and routed automatically to the right engineer or contractor. Jobs that need a quote become scheduled work orders as soon as the quote is approved.
Can mpro5 manage PPM and compliance?
Yes. PPM and compliance work is scheduled across every site, overdue jobs are flagged, and a failed inspection raises a remedial job with an owner and a due date.
Can mpro5 manage our assets?
Yes. mpro5 keeps a register of site-specific or estate-wide assets, each with its attributes, status and full job history. Engineers scan a QR code or NFC tag to bring up the asset on site, and parts are linked to the assets and jobs they’re used on.
Is there a mobile app for engineers and contractors?
Yes. Engineers and contractors use the mpro5 app on iOS and Android to see job details, asset history, parts, forms and site documents. They capture photos, signatures and timestamps as they work.
Can mpro5 manage contractors and SLAs?
Yes. Contractors work in the same app as your in-house teams, with rates, SLAs, documents and assigned work all tracked.
What reporting does mpro5 provide?
mpro5 gives live dashboards showing completion rates, SLA adherence and service quality by site, team, contract and job type. You can use ready-made dashboards or have our team build them around your KPIs. Every job report includes photos, signatures and timestamps for audits and client reviews.
How does mpro5 help finance teams?
Timesheets, expenses and parts are captured against each job, and every completed job produces an itemised cost record for your finance system.
How quickly can we get started?
Within weeks. At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, mpro5 replaced the old FM system across 90+ sites and 125 subcontractors in four weeks. Our team configures the platform for you, with no implementation fees.