Jonathan Davis

Jonathan writes about asset management, maintenance software, and SaaS solutions in his role as a digital content creator at Eptura. He covers trends across industries, including fleet, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality, with a focus on delivering thought leadership with actionable insights. Earlier in his career, he wrote textbooks, edited NPC dialogue for video games, and taught English as a foreign language. He holds a master's degree in journalism.

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How to fix maintenance contracts and service agreements

Third-party providers can account for a significant percentage of regular asset and equipment work, making maintenance contracts and service agreements an important part of planning and scheduling.

by Jonathan Davis on September 3, 2024

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Mastering maintenance inventory: Right parts, right times, lowest costs

By understanding the various systems for inventory control and then implementing the right software platform, facility and maintenance managers gain a strategic advantage that boosts operational efficiency and lowers costs.

by Jonathan Davis on August 30, 2024

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Trace and correct: How to find fixes fast for assets and equipment

By following the same four steps, you can reduce unscheduled downtime, while increasing technician close-out rates.

by Jonathan Davis on August 22, 2024

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Reimagining spaces: the role of BIM in reverting and adaptive reuse

In this final installment of our series, we delve into the crucial post-event phase. How do these venues transition from hosting hundreds of thousands of attendees to preparing for their next purpose?

by Jonathan Davis on August 9, 2024

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How maintenance departments deliver value across asset life cycles

Organizations often bring in the maintenance department midway through a physical asset’s life cycle, which is too late. They then pull maintenance out just before the asset’s final stage, which is then too early.

by Jonathan Davis on August 8, 2024

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Operational efficiency: the power of BIM-backed digital twins for big events

By creating a dynamic real-time replica of a physical space, these technologies help facility managers to make data-driven decisions, optimizing resource allocation and mitigating risks.

by Jonathan Davis on August 2, 2024

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Data-driven repair-or-replace decisions: How to find the best time to say goodbye

Moving too early means you’re throwing away value, giving up some of your return on investment. But waiting too long might be worse, costing you time and money.

by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2024

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Strategically sustainable: Reducing the footprint of big events

Whether the event is a major political summit, a global trade show, or a large-scale cultural event, it’s an exciting opportunity. But as the initial enthusiasm settles, a sobering question emerges: where will this event be hosted?

by Jonathan Davis on July 26, 2024

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Asset utilization: How to find efficiencies across the seven factors

Taking control of the factors that directly affect asset utilization helps you increase overall efficiency for profit margins. The first step is capturing reliable data you can leverage into better decision-making across the enterprise.

by Jonathan Davis on July 25, 2024

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Bridging the gaps: How to communicate across the generations

Following these tips can help you appreciate generational differences and even use them to improve communication between generations in your workplace.

by Jonathan Davis on July 24, 2024