How to Build Your Own FacilityOS
Replace FacilityOS with a custom build. AI-Powered Facility & Visitor Management Software
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 52 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 52 features
Emergency Management(13 features)
Divide facility into zones requiring safety officers to inspect each zone during evacuation for systematic safety checks
Keep digital archive of past drills for continuous improvement and learnings from previous emergency events
Digital list of all onsite personnel for tracking and management during mustering or evacuation
Conduct roll calls digitally improving efficiency and accuracy during emergency situations
Plan and schedule emergency drills in advance with automated reminders for preparedness and compliance
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Integration(5 features)
Integrate with Microsoft Active Directory to centralize authentication and authorization to network resources
Work with Professional Services team to set up custom integrations for specific industry needs
Seamlessly integrate with pre-existing mass notification systems to extend emergency event communications to visitors
Hosts can create and manage events directly in Microsoft Outlook making it easier to invite guests
Seamlessly integrate with third-party watchlists to screen visitors against chosen denied party lists during sign-in
Security(5 features)
Access control and real-time door monitoring integrated with visitor and contractor flows to prevent unauthorized entry
Scan visitor IDs such as licenses or passports at sign-in to enhance security and expedite entry
Leverage Single Sign-On authentication for secure and unified sign-in experience
Instantly check visitors against global watchlists and US criminal and sex offender databases powered by Checkr Trust
Create watchlists to flag individuals or set entry rules based on criteria with alerts to designated personnel
Hardware(4 features)
Upgrade sign-in kiosk to 13" Apple iPad enrolled in Mobile Device Management for enhanced interface and display
Add cellular data connection to sign-in kiosk ensuring connectivity regardless of Wi-Fi status
Upgrade from black and white badge printer to 4-color badge printer
10.9" Apple iPad enrolled in Mobile Device Management with secure anti-theft mounting bracket included
Visitor Management(4 features)
Allow front desk staff to start sign-in process for visitors needing assistance and security teams to log arrivals at facility gate
Print black and white visitor badges using provided templates, with custom templates available at additional cost
Hosts can send invitations to guests in advance with forms, important information, and documents to complete before arrival
Seamless check-in experience enabling visitors to complete sign-in on mobile phones by scanning QR code
Communication(2 features)
Enable Account Administrators to send email messages to all contacts in FacilityOS Address Book, segmenting by Sites and/or tags
Send automated SMS reminders to help visitors and hosts complete sign-out
Compliance(2 features)
Automates contractor onboarding, centralizes credentials, tracks expiries, and ensures only qualified personnel access facilities
Store legal and compliance documents such as NDAs within the system
Core Feature(2 features)
Unlimited number of users, visitors, and sign-ins to support organization needs without constraints
Fast pre-registration, ID scanning, and badge printing for visitors and contractors with compliance tracking
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 52 features at very easy complexity.