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DKSM's fire safety and MEP maintenance, managed with FieldEx

Learn how fire safety and maintenance contractor DKSM automated compliance scheduling and inventory tracking across 300+ client sites with FieldEx.

INDUSTRY
Fire Protection Services
COMPANY SIZE
51-200
REGION
Malaysia

DKSM, a reputable mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and fire safety contractor in Malaysia, specializes in installing, testing and maintaining fire protection systems across commercial, residential and construction sites. Backed by decades of experience, their work includes safety checks, testing and routine maintenance. As operations grew across hundreds of client sites, managing varied inspection routines, schedules and inventory became increasingly complex.

THE CHALLENGES

■ Different Checklists for Different Systems: Each type of fire safety equipment, e.g. sprinklers, hose reels, fire alarms, needed its own inspection process, from visual checks to testing for leaks and recording meter readings.

■ Tracking Both the Big Picture and the Small Details: Technicians had to keep records at two levels: the overall site, and individual equipment, like inspecting each fire hydrant one by one.

■ Juggling Multiple Schedules: With 300+ client accounts, maintenance needed to happen at different intervals: some monthly, some every two months, some quarterly, and some every six months. This made keeping everything on track highly challenging.

■ Manual Parts Tracking: Team leads had to manually write down which spare parts were used or returned, then update a separate accounting system. This led to gaps and mismatches in inventory records.

■ Coordinating Teams on Site: With 2 to 3 technicians working together at each site, there was no easy way to track progress in real time or confirm that work was actually completed.

THE SOLUTION

FieldEx Solutions

FieldEx provided DKSM with one central system to schedule maintenance, digitize safety checklists and manage spare parts. All done from a mobile app.

■ Custom Checklists for Every System: Built specific digital checklists for sprinklers, hose reels, fire alarms and hydrants. This enables technicians to record visual checks, test results and readings directly on-site.

■ Automatic Maintenance Scheduling: Automatic reminders set up for maintenance across all the different schedules: monthly, every two months, quarterly and every six months. This means nothing gets missed across any of the 300+ client accounts.

■ Linked Site and Equipment Records: Individual equipment records (like each hydrant) are now connected to the overall site record. This gives a full picture of compliance at every level.

■ Mobile Parts Tracking: Used and returned parts are now logged directly on team leads’ phones, making it easier to keep track of what is consumed and what is returned. Early alerts for low stock counts also keep the store keeper informed in advance about which parts need replenishing.

■ Better Team Coordination: FieldEx has simplified how jobs are scheduled and tracked, capturing progress, check-ins and client sign-offs, all in one place.

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Before & After: Operational Transformation

Operational Area Before FieldEx With FieldEx
Safety Inspections Each fire safety system (sprinklers, hose reels, alarms) required separate paper-based checklists and manual test logging. Custom digital checklists let technicians record checks, tests, and readings directly on-site for every system type.
Site & Equipment Tracking Records were kept separately for overall sites and individual equipment, making it hard to see the full picture. Site records and individual equipment records (like each hydrant) are linked together for full visibility.
Maintenance Scheduling Servicing across 300+ accounts followed different schedules (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and every 6 months), tracked manually. Maintenance reminders and work orders are generated automatically based on each account's schedule.
Spare Parts Tracking Parts used and returned were recorded by hand, and challenging to be reconciled. Parts are logged directly through the mobile app, giving the store keeper early alerts on parts that need attention.
Crew Coordination Team leads had no real-time way to track progress or confirm completed work Task progress, check-ins, and client sign-offs are all tracked in real time on a single mobile work order.

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THE RESULTS

Audit-Ready Compliance | No Missed Servicing | Smoother Field Operations

With FieldEx in place, DKSM transformed how it runs day-to-day operations, strengthened compliance and simplified inventory management.

■ Accurate, Consistent Inspections: Digital checklists ensured every fire safety check, test and reading was recorded the same way, every time.

■ No More Missed Maintenance: Automatic scheduling removed the manual planning work across all 300+ client accounts.

■ Simplified Inventory Tracking: Real-time mobile logging made it much easier to keep spare parts records accurate and in sync.

■ Faster, Better-Coordinated Teams: Real-time tracking for field crews sped up job completion and made it possible to generate service reports instantly.

■ Total Peace of Mind: With everything managed in one place, DKSM now has full visibility and confidence in staying compliant.

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