Facilities Management and Maintenance Fundamentals

Course details

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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.

COURSE PROGRAMME

FACILITIES 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

Scope of Work: Maintenance & Energy Management

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 Modes
  
• Outsourcing Models
  
• Procurement & Outsourcing Challenges 
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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