Computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) refers to a collection of software used with increasing frequency by facilities managers. The six major CAFM components are discussed with respect to their usefulness and popularity in facilities management applications: (1) computer-aided design; (2) computer-aided engineering; (3) decision support systems; (4) management information systems; (5) project management systems; and (6) word processing. The facilities planning process is briefly reviewed, followed by a discussion of the relative benefits of the six major components. (SI)