Why Facilities Managers Should Embrace Document Management Solutions

By Kris B Beliakoff

Managing a facility—whether it’s a hospital, university or manufacturing plant—involves a mountain of documents: maintenance logs, safety procedures, floor plans, compliance records, vendor contracts, and more. Trying to handle all this manually (or scattered across spreadsheets and filing cabinets) is not just inefficient, it’s risky. Without a document management solution you risk wasted time, increased costs, and safety scares from missing documentation.

That’s where a Document Management Solution such as AerieHub comes in.

A DMS centralizes all your critical information, making it easy to store, search, and share files from one secure hub. No more digging through folders or chasing down missing documents. With everything at your fingertips, your team can respond faster, stay compliant, and avoid costly errors.

It also improves collaboration. Need your contractor to work from an accurate floor plan? Or your safety team to update inspection records? With a document management solution, they can do it remotely and in real time.

Better yet, many solutions such as AerieHub come with built-in workflows, alerts, and audit trails—helping you stay on top of compliance requirements and avoid penalties.

And let’s not forget scalability. As your facilities grow, so does your need for organized, reliable documentation. A DMS grows with you—without adding complexity.

Lastly, a DMS should also offer you a chance to expand into further functionality such as interactive floor plans for Space Management or integration with a CMMS system.

Bottom line? If you’re still relying on scattered files and outdated systems, it’s time to rethink your approach. A document management solution isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a game-changer for how you manage facilities efficiently, securely, and at scale.

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