Plan recurring checks
Define asset, location, inspection interval, due date, owner, checklist scope, and required readings before the PM round starts.
Connect PM schedules, maintenance checklist results, readings, failed items, repair owners, corrective actions, and service evidence.
Preventive maintenance inspection workflows should do more than prove a checklist was completed. They should show what was checked, what failed, who owns the repair, what evidence is attached, and whether recurring issues are being reviewed.
Define asset, location, inspection interval, due date, owner, checklist scope, and required readings before the PM round starts.
Record task results, readings, notes, photos, pass or fail status, and any skipped or blocked checks.
Assign repair owners, due dates, corrective actions, and service notes for failed checks or abnormal readings.
Use dashboards to find overdue PM work, repeated failures, assets with rising issue counts, and open corrective actions.
Evaluate CMMS software for work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, parts, field execution, maintenance history, dashboards, and implementation fit.
Equipment Maintenance Tracker / Preventive Maintenance Tracker Template / Maintenance Request Form Template6 templatesCoordinate facility requests, building and room context, inspections, preventive work, vendors, access, closeout evidence, and service reporting.
Building Maintenance Software / Facility Work Order Form / Maintenance Request Form Template5 templatesPlan preventive maintenance by asset, trigger, job plan, due work, deferral, failed checks, evidence, verification, and the next due date.
Preventive Maintenance Tracker Template / Preventive Maintenance Checklist / Equipment Maintenance Checklist10 templatesBuild an equipment inspection app for asset checks, failed items, photo evidence, corrective actions, owners, and maintenance follow-up.
Equipment Inspection Checklist / Facility Inspection Checklist / Building Inspection Checklist27 templatesBrowse asset and equipment control templates for handovers, bookings, checkouts, returns, maintenance requests, preventive work, and accountability.
Asset Handover Form Template / Asset Return Form / Asset Transfer Form12 templatesPlan total productive maintenance workflows for inspections, work orders, spare parts, equipment status, alarms, and preventive maintenance.
Equipment Maintenance Tracker / Preventive Maintenance Tracker Template / Equipment Maintenance LogConnect onboarding requests, new hire checklists, setup tasks, equipment, access, policy acknowledgement, training, and readiness status.
01 Capture the onboarding request02 Assign readiness tasks03 Coordinate equipment and access04 Close training and readinessHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesOnboarding Request Form / New Hire Checklist / New Employee Setup Checklist8 templatesConnect exit checklists, access removal, asset return, document handoff, knowledge transfer, approvals, and closeout proof.
01 Open the exit record02 Recover assets and access03 Complete documents and handoff04 Close the offboarding recordHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesEmployee Offboarding Checklist / Employee Exit Checklist / Employee Asset Return Form8 templatesConnect leave requests, time off forms, absence reports, leave trackers, coverage planning, manager approval, and HR follow-up.
01 Capture leave or time off02 Review coverage and schedule impact03 Track absence and balance context04 Close HR and payroll handoffHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesLeave Request Form / Time Off Request Form / Employee Leave Tracker8 templatesConnect employee equipment requests, agreements, laptop requests, asset return, ownership, approval, condition, and closeout.
01 Capture the equipment need02 Approve and assign assets03 Track custody and changes04 Return and close outHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesEmployee Equipment Request Form / Employee Equipment Agreement Form / Employee Asset Return Form8 templatesConnect employee information changes, status changes, change requests, document requests, review owners, approval, and update history.
01 Capture the change request02 Review status or sensitive changes03 Collect supporting documents04 Confirm update and closeoutHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesEmployee Information Change Form / Employee Status Change Form / Employee Change Request Form8 templatesConnect policy acknowledgement forms, employee records, onboarding tasks, training proof, reminders, exceptions, and review status.
01 Assign the policy acknowledgement02 Connect onboarding and training03 Manage exceptions and reminders04 Review completion evidenceHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesPolicy Acknowledgement Form / Employee Training Tracker / Training Request Form Template8 templatesConnect training requests, manager approval, budget review, course scheduling, completion proof, renewals, and employee training trackers.
01 Capture the training request02 Review approval and budget03 Track completion proof04 Manage renewals and onboarding linksHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesTraining Request Form Template / Employee Training Tracker / New Hire Checklist11 templatesConnect access request intake, manager approval, folder access, software requests, IT assets, provisioning status, and closeout evidence.
01 Capture access demand02 Review approval and exceptions03 Coordinate provisioning and assets04 Close access evidenceBack Office Controls / IT Access & Service Request Controls / Access & Security Workflow Templates / User Access Review Software / Approval Workflow Software: Rules, Routing, and Audit Trails / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Request & Approval ControlsAccess Request Form Template / User Account Request Form / Folder Access Request Form12 templatesConnect change control, software requests, access impact, license review, IT assets, approvals, implementation tasks, and validation evidence.
01 Capture the change request02 Review access, license, and risk impact03 Coordinate implementation04 Validate and close outBack Office Controls / IT Access & Service Request Controls / Access & Security Workflow Templates / User Access Review Software / Approval Workflow Software: Rules, Routing, and Audit Trails / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Request & Approval ControlsChange Control Software / Software Request Form / Software License Request Form8 templatesConnect installation request intake, site readiness checks, delivery acceptance decisions, exception routing, and field handoff.
01 Capture the installation request02 Confirm site readiness03 Record delivery acceptance04 Route the next handoffInstallation Delivery Acceptance Templates / Field Service Management Software for Service Operations / Field Service Dispatch Software for Live Assignment Control / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Warranty Management SoftwareInstallation Request Form Template / Site Readiness Checklist Template / Delivery Acceptance Form Template7 templatesConnect rental extension review, tenant maintenance intake, repair acceptance, equipment return, condition evidence, and owner follow-up.
01 Review rental extension requests02 Route maintenance issues03 Confirm repair acceptance04 Close return and follow-upRental Asset Management Software for Checkout and Return / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Facility Maintenance Management Software for Building Work / Field Service Management Software for Service OperationsRental Extension Request Form Template / Tenant Maintenance Request Form Template / Repair Acceptance Form Template13 templatesConnect facilities inspections, equipment checks, failed items, maintenance requests, work assignments, and closeout evidence.
01 Capture the inspection or request02 Triage failed items03 Assign and complete the work04 Review trends and recurring issuesCMMS Software for Maintenance Operations / Facilities & Equipment Inspection Templates / Work Request Management Templates / Inspection Management Software for Field, Safety, and Quality Checks / Quality & Safety Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Field Service Management Software, Apps & TemplatesWork Request Form / Equipment Maintenance Request Form / Digital Work Order Request Form8 templatesConnect facility request intake, work order triage, assignment, status tracking, parts notes, completion evidence, and requester updates.
01 Capture the request02 Triage and assign work03 Track status and blockers04 Close with evidenceCMMS Software for Maintenance Operations / Facility Maintenance Management Software for Building Work / Facility Work Order System for Request-to-Close Control / Maintenance Request Management / Work Request Management Templates / Asset & Equipment Control TemplatesMaintenance Request Form Template / Facility Request Form / Facility Work Order Form13 templatesConnect equipment inspection findings to corrective actions, repair owners, due dates, evidence, verification, and closeout status.
01 Record the inspection finding02 Classify the follow-up03 Assign owner and due date04 Verify and closeFacility Maintenance Management Software for Building Work / Equipment Inspection App / Preventive Maintenance Software and Workflow / Facilities & Equipment Inspection Templates / Inspection Management Software for Field, Safety, and Quality ChecksWarehouse Racking Inspection Checklist / Equipment Maintenance Tracker / Equipment Inspection Checklist8 templatesConnect vehicle checks, pre-trip inspection results, defect notes, repair owners, due dates, evidence, and manager review.
01 Complete the vehicle check02 Flag defects for review03 Assign repair follow-up04 Close and review trendsFleet Inspection App / Facility Maintenance Management Software for Building Work / Equipment Inspection App / Facilities & Equipment Inspection Templates / Asset & Equipment Control TemplatesVehicle Inspection Form / Fleet Inspection Checklist / Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist10 templatesConnect 5S audits, Gemba observations, Kaizen ideas, Andon alerts, TPM tasks, root cause, and verified corrective follow-up.
01 Capture the improvement signal02 Assign ownership and analyze cause03 Update the standard and verify closureLean Manufacturing Software / 5S Audit Software / Gemba Walk Software / Andon System / Total Productive Maintenance Software / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Layered Process Audit Software / Manufacturing Workflow Software / Shop Floor Management SoftwareProcess Audit Checklist / Quality Audit Checklist / Corrective Action Request Form Template10 templatesConnect production schedules, work orders, material readiness, progress reporting, quality blockers, Andon alerts, and equipment follow-up.
01 Release and schedule the work02 Confirm material and readiness03 Track progress and exceptions04 Close out and improveProduction Scheduling Software / Production Tracking Software / Manufacturing Work Order Software / Shop Floor Management Software / Andon System / Manufacturing Workflow Software / Warehouse & Inventory Templates / Quality Management Software for CAPA, Audits, and Quality Control / Total Productive Maintenance Software / Asset & Equipment Control TemplatesManufacturing Inventory Management Software / Digital Work Order Request Form / Material Issue Form26 templatesConnect material requests, receiving checks, stock issues, returns, low-stock alerts, replenishment, inspections, and inventory adjustments.
01 Request and issue materials02 Receive and inspect stock03 Control movement and exceptions04 Count, replenish, and audit storageWarehouse Receiving Software / Cycle Count Software / Warehouse Inventory Management Software / Inventory Control Software / Stock Movement System / Warehouse & Inventory Templates / Procurement Workflow Templates / Quality & Safety Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Manufacturing Workflow Software / Shop Floor Management SoftwareWarehouse Receiving Process / Inventory Discrepancy Report / Material Request Form58 templatesConnect work requests, dispatch, technician scheduling, maintenance follow-up, building service, and trade-specific appointment workflows.
01 Capture service demand02 Dispatch and assign work03 Schedule trade appointments04 Track maintenance follow-upField Service Management Software, Apps & Templates / Construction Operations Software and Forms for Field-to-Office Work / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Quality & Safety TemplatesService Call Form / Field Service Work Order / Technician Dispatch Form11 templatesConnect asset handover, return, transfer, disposal, tagging, equipment booking, checkout, tool tracking, and calibration follow-up.
01 Request and assign assets02 Tag and register equipment03 Book and check out shared items04 Return, calibrate, or disposeAsset & Equipment Control Templates / Warehouse & Inventory Templates / Field Service Management Software, Apps & Templates / Construction Operations Software and Forms for Field-to-Office Work / Manufacturing Workflow Software / Shop Floor Management SoftwareAsset Handover Form Template / Asset Return Form / Asset Transfer Form15 templatesConnect access requests, account setup, VPN and privileged access, policy exceptions, acknowledgements, visitor control, and key handoff workflows.
01 Capture access demand02 Review privileged and remote access03 Control acknowledgements and keys04 Track visitor accessAccess & Security Workflow Templates / User Access Review Software / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Approval Workflow Software: Rules, Routing, and Audit Trails / Quality & Safety TemplatesAccess Request Form Template / User Account Request Form / VPN Access Request Template11 templatesPlan IT change requests, impact review, approval routing, implementation tasks, rollback plans, validation, and audit-ready closeout.
01 Capture the change request02 Review risk and approvals03 Coordinate implementation04 Validate and close outAccess & Security Workflow Templates / User Access Review Software / Approval Workflow Software: Rules, Routing, and Audit Trails / Asset & Equipment Control TemplatesChange Control Software / Policy Exception Request Workflow / Access Request Form Template29 templatesConnect employee requests, onboarding, leave, equipment, access setup, training, policy acknowledgement, record changes, and HR follow-up.
01 Capture employee requests02 Route manager and HR approval03 Manage onboarding readiness04 Track training and employee follow-upHR Workflow Automation for Employee Operations / HR Employee Request Templates / Employee Request Management Software / Access & Security Workflow Templates / Asset & Equipment Control Templates / Finance Approval TemplatesEmployee Request Form / Leave Request Form / Time Off Request FormLearn what facility management software does, which records it connects, how it differs from CMMS, CAFM, and IWMS, and where a configurable system fits.
Facilities management guideBuild a facility management software requirements checklist around records, workflows, mobile work, dashboards, integrations, governance, and measurable acceptance tests.
Facilities management guideCompare free facility management software, open-source options, trials, and paid systems by usable scope, implementation effort, ownership, and total cost.
Facilities management guideReview facility management technology trends through the decisions they change: mobile work, connected data, automation, AI, sensors, digital twins, and adaptable workflows.
Facilities management guideUnderstand computer-aided facility management software, its space and facility records, differences from CMMS and IWMS, and where configurable workflow fits.
Facilities management guideLearn how IWMS software joins real estate, space, workplace, maintenance, projects, and sustainability, and when a configurable operating layer is the better fit.
Facilities management guidePlan how BIM asset and space information becomes usable facility records, service work, evidence, and lifecycle updates after project handover.
Facilities management guideDesign smart facility management around connected signals, accountable workflow, mobile evidence, automation, dashboards, and explicit building-system boundaries.
GuidePlan a maintenance request workflow for intake fields, priority triage, owner assignment, status updates, completion evidence, and follow-up.
GuidePlan preventive maintenance checklist fields for PM tasks, readings, failed items, corrective actions, owners, due dates, and service evidence.
GuidePlan equipment inspection checklist fields for asset checks, condition notes, evidence, failed items, corrective actions, owners, and follow-up.
Work order management guideWork order management turns a reported need into prioritized, assigned, completed, verified, and reviewable work without losing the original request, accountable owner, current status, evidence, or outcome.
CMMS guideA computerized maintenance management system connects asset records, work requests, work orders, preventive maintenance, labor, parts, downtime, completion evidence, history, and reporting.
It should include asset context, scheduled task, checklist result, readings, evidence, failed items, repair owner, due date, and verification status.
Failed checks should create assigned follow-up with priority, due date, evidence requirements, and closeout notes instead of staying inside a completed checklist.
It is best as a practical workflow layer for checklists, owners, evidence, and dashboards. Teams that need deep enterprise asset management may still use a dedicated platform.
Preview the first template in this workflow pack, then customize fields, owners, statuses, and automations for your team.