FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND 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.

Course Objectives

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 Outline

• 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: CONCEPT AND CHANGE
  • The Maintenance Concept
  • Traditional Maintenance Systems
  • Maintenance Drivers & Need for Change
  • Condition-Based/Predictive Maintenance & Repair Prioritisation
• HARD FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
  • 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
  • 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 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.