Work Orders
Work Orders are the core of the system — they represent fault reports, maintenance tasks and inspections on your assets.
Work Order List
The list shows:
- Order number
- Title
- Asset
- Facility
- Status (color-coded)
- Priority
- Work type
- Assigned contractor
- Due date
- Created date
Filters
You can filter by:
- Status
- Priority
- Work type
- Contractor
- Facility
Bulk Actions
Select multiple orders with the checkboxes and:
- Change status in bulk
- Delete multiple at once
Creating a Work Order
- Click Create Work Order
- Fill in the details:
Basic Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Brief description (e.g. "Air conditioner malfunction") |
| Description | Detailed description of the issue |
| Asset | Select asset (or scan QR code) |
| Work Type | Corrective, Preventive or Inspection |
| Priority | Low, Medium, High or Urgent |
| Due Date | Expected completion date |
Workflow
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Direct dispatch | The order goes straight to the contractor |
| Send for review | The order goes to the Facility Manager for approval first |
Contractor Assignment
The system automatically suggests the appropriate contractor based on active contracts. You can accept the suggestion or manually select a different contractor.
Photos
You can attach photos of the issue with captions.
- Click Save
Work Order Statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Open | New order, not yet assigned |
| Pending Review | Awaiting Facility Manager approval |
| Assigned | Assigned to contractor, not yet started |
| In Progress | Contractor is working |
| Completed | Work is finished |
| Cancelled | Order was cancelled |
Workflow
Direct Dispatch
Open → Assigned → In Progress → CompletedThe order is sent directly to the contractor. Suitable for recurring or low-cost issues.
Send for Review
Open → Pending Review → Assigned → In Progress → CompletedThe order goes through the Facility Manager first, who can:
- Change the priority
- Modify the due date
- Change the contractor
- Add comments or photos
- Approve and dispatch
Suitable for issues with higher complexity or cost.
Work Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Corrective | Fault repair — something broke and needs to be fixed |
| Preventive | Scheduled maintenance — regular preventive work |
| Inspection | Condition assessment — evaluation without intervention |
Notifications
During the work order lifecycle, notifications are sent automatically:
- The contractor receives an email (including a PDF assignment document)
- The Facility Manager is notified about orders requiring review
- Status changes create in-platform notifications