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It is a constant challenge to keep up in the rapidly changing world of installation and maintenance companies. Employees, such as technicians and mechanics, are often overwhelmed by the number of tools meant to improve their work. They must regularly switch between documents, apps, and websites to find the necessary information. The problem of switching between applications This problem is discussed in an article from the Harvard Business Review called […]

In today’s business environment, services are increasingly becoming an essential source of revenue for service and manufacturing companies. While the field service department can be seen as a profitable entity rather than a cost center, providing high-quality service also comes with costs, such as rising labor, transportation, and energy costs. To remain profitable, it is essential to keep these costs in check. Fortunately, Field Service Management software can help with this in three ways.

Accurate data management is at the heart of sustainable success in the ever-changing landscape of installation companies. When information is king, optimizing data quality is crucial to maintaining a leading position. This blog introduces a refreshing step-by-step plan inspired by Bluace’s innovative approach to improving data quality for field service companies. From deep insights into your data to advanced control systems, discover how this roadmap can be the key to a successful future in plant engineering.

In today’s ever-evolving business environment, leveraging innovative tools that optimize your workflow is crucial. As a dedicated company, we have identified the top 5 app source apps essential in streamlining our processes. These apps have not only increased our efficiency but have also helped streamline operations. Let’s take a closer look at them.

In October 2023, Microsoft released the latest Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central version, the “2023 Release Wave 2”. This update brings critical functional changes that may affect how you use the platform. This week, we’re looking at some of the most notable improvements and new features.

As an installation company, you must carry out installations and maintenance daily. Of course, every supply mechanic needs certain parts and materials for each job. Two standard methods of supplying your mechanics’ company vans are delivery from the central warehouse or overnight delivery to the mechanics’ car. But which method is the most effective? We are happy to explain it to you.

More and more service and maintenance companies are opting for automated scheduling. After all, automated scheduling provides a faster and more efficient way to plan and execute daily jobs. However, automated planning does not just have added value. You need to consider several important factors to make it successful. We want to give you seven tips for planning automatically.

Some time ago, we explained which essential factors to consider when choosing a (new) work order app. We soon noticed that end users also have technical questions regarding the operation of a field service app. This week, we would like to discuss these points with you.

Earlier this month, figures from legal expenses insurance showed that problems with incorrectly installed solar panels are increasing. For example, short circuits and fires are increasingly occurring in users’ homes. Therefore, the SCIOS Scope 12 certification is expected to become increasingly important. You must have your administration for this. We are happy to explain it to you.

As a service organization, you must deal with daily installations and (preventive) maintenance appointments. Making efficient planning is undoubtedly one of your most crucial tasks. After all, the more efficient your planning is, the more you can do simultaneously. Yet our experts notice that many installation companies only make operational planning and no capacity planning. We are happy to explain why such a planning is essential for service organizations.

Minister de Jonge has announced that the effective date is postponed again. The Dutch Gas Boiler Act has been in force since October 1, 2020, but there is still a bridging period. The definitive effective date was initially January 1, 2023, but it has now been postponed to April 1, 2023. From this date, installation companies must be certified to install, maintain or repair gas combustion installations, such as central heating boilers, geysers, and gas fireplaces.

Whether your organization works with subscriptions, contracts, or licenses, you have to deal with periodic invoicing. Handling this is generally quite boring work and also highly error-prone. And if periodic invoicing is not running, it also leads to a worsening cash flow. We are happy to give you tips to make periodic invoicing as simple and efficient as possible.