FACILIITES MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS
Course Background
The cost of occupying facilities/space is second to personnel costs for organisations. It will be essential to contain supporting Facilities Management & Maintenance (FMM) costs to gain a organisation to gain a competitive advantage.
Facilities Managers need knowledge of the multi-disciplinary and multi-faceted nature of FMM services to contribute to the delivery of cost effective and efficient services. The course will provide a fundamental understanding of the nature and scope of FMM services and instil an understanding of the challenges ahead. It will also allow participants to identify knowledge gaps for further training to improve their competencies and skills.
Facilities Managers need knowledge of the multi-disciplinary and multi-faceted nature of FMM services to contribute to the delivery of cost effective and efficient services. The course will provide a fundamental understanding of the nature and scope of FMM services and instil an understanding of the challenges ahead. It will also allow participants to identify knowledge gaps for further training to improve their competencies and skills.
Course Objectives
The course will provide knowledge on Building Life Cycle Quality and Cost Parameters and Tools to measure and evaluate these parameters and will cover:
- The Concept of Building Performance
- Definitions of Building Quality Performance Parameters
- Building Life Cycle Design Management
- Building Life Cycle Technical Management
- Evaluation of Building Cost-in-Use
- Building Life Cycle Management & Maintenance
Course Outline
- FACILTIES MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
- Facilities / Space: A Business Resource & Factor of Production
- FM & Maintenance: A Cost Centre Supporting Businesses
- FM & Maintenance: Scope, Role & Required Skills
- FM & Maintenance: Industry SWOT Analysis, Challenges & Innovation
- FACILITIES MAINTENANCE: CONCEPTS AND CHANGE
- The Maintenance Concept
- Traditional Maintenance Systems
- Maintenance Drivers & Need for Change
- Condition-Based / Predictive Maintenance & Repair Prioritisation
- HARD FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- Scope of Work: Maintenance & Energy Requirements
- Overview of Building Systems & Components & Maintenance Requirements
- Sub-structure Systems: Foundations, Basements
- Superstructure Systems: Structures, Floors, Stairs
- Building Envelope Systems: External Walls & Roofs
- Architectural Systems: Doors, Windows, Partitions, Ceilings, Finishes
- Building Services Systems: Plumbing, Sanitary & Waste Discharge Systems
- Electrical & Emergency Power Systems
- Mechanical Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Systems
- Fire Protection, Security & Building Automation Systems
- External Works
- SOFT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / CUSTODIAL SERVICES
- Scope of Work & Requirements
- Cleaning
- Pest Control
- Plants & Landscaping
- Security
- Catering, Vending Machines
- Recycling / Garbage Disposal
- Concierge, Receptionist, Porters, Caretakers
- Furniture & Fittings
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WORK EXECUTION
- Work Organisational Structure
- Work Execution Mode
- Outsourcing Models
- Procurement & Outsourcing Challenges
Who should take this course?
The course will benefit those who have a vested interest in buildings including:
- Developers
- Building Owners
- Government Officials
- Architects
- Engineers
- Project Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Contractors / Sub-Contractors / Suppliers
- Property Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Maintenance Managers
- Management Corporations
- Town Councils
- and Others
Course Accreditation and Certificate of Attendance
The course has been approved for 7 PDU units under the PE Board Continuing Professional Development programme. Attendance certificates will be issued; they may also be suitable for meeting the CPD requirements of other relevant professional bodies not operating a CPD course accreditation system.
