Case study
Fit for the future
How Evolution Wellness rolled out a single CAFM solution across 5 countries, 6 brands and 160 gyms in just 12 weeks.
At a glance
Evolution Wellness is a global leisure business operating 160 gyms across 5 countries in Asia. In 2021 their clunky FM legacy software was affecting the quality of their facilities management. Now, they have a single CAFM with workflows tailored for each country. And they're working faster and smarter than ever before.
12 weeks initial implementation
One centralised reporting tool
680 engineers & employees trained
Across 5 countries in Asia
Out of shape
EW’s legacy CAFM had a clunky user experience that couldn’t be configured to work in the different languages spoken across the region. As a result, managers in local gyms weren’t accessing the system to raise and manage work orders, and engineers weren’t picking up work orders and recording their time via the app. EW was paying for software that couldn’t be used by those who needed it most.
The system only worked in English
System engagement was low
Communication between teams was patchy
No visibility of workload
No oversight of engineer activity
Response and resolution times were slow
First-time fix rate was poor
Our previous CAFM was onerous to use. It was creating more problems than it was solving. It was over complicated and it couldn’t be adapted to our unique needs.
Simon Mercer, Property Director, Evolution Wellness
We needed an alternative. A better way of doing things.
Simon Mercer, Property Director, Evolution Wellness
Working it out
Evolution Wellness started looking for a new CAFM provider in 2021. After a competitive tender, it was clear Expansive FM was the only partner that could help them roll out a new solution, tailored to their unique needs.
Fighting fit
Configuration was a major operation that required data transfer and virtual training for engineers in 160 locations across 5 regions. Compliance and operational differences in each country meant different maintenance, cleaning and reporting workflows were required across the region.
The Results
CAFM configured in multiple languages
160 gym sites mobilised
22,000 work orders raised in first year
50% reduction in time-to-fix across the business
Up and running
In just 12 weeks the CAFM roll out was complete, giving the team:
Automated work order management
Faster and automated triage of initial work requests
Real-time reporting by engineers (time spent, resolution etc)
Real-time communication between engineers/managers
Photo and video uploads of issues
Dashboards for KPI reporting and tracking
Now it’s much easier for facility managers to report upwards. In weekly meetings with senior management they can share data; reporting on work volume, time to fix and other KPIs.
Gwendolyn Koh, Property Manager, Evolution Wellness
The backlog of work orders has been much reduced. Managers and engineers want to use the system.
Gwendolyn Koh, Property Manager, Evolution Wellness
Fit for the future
Expansive has given Evolution Wellness a bespoke solution, localised for all the regions they operate in and underpinned by a single, powerful reporting tool. It’s brought the business a new level of organisation, insight and efficiency. It’s ensuring they’re getting value for money from all their FM operations. Their solution is poised to scale and evolve as they continue to grow their international brand in new and exciting ways.