Glossary•Operations
Predictive Maintenance
Using data analysis to predict equipment failures before they occur.
Full Definition
Predictive maintenance is a proactive maintenance strategy that uses real-time data, historical patterns, and analytics to predict when equipment is likely to fail. By analyzing sensor data and equipment performance metrics, predictive maintenance enables maintenance teams to schedule repairs before failures occur, reducing downtime, extending asset life, and optimizing maintenance costs.
Related Terms
Real-Time Monitoring
Continuous observation and tracking of building systems and performance metrics as they occur.
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Software that manages maintenance operations, work orders, and asset lifecycle.
Asset Management
The systematic management of physical assets throughout their lifecycle.