The work of a facility manager is often exhaustive at times. As one task is completed, another pops up with even greater urgency. One essential part of any building or facility which is often overlooked in light of handling day-to day issues, is the roof. Roofs are often ignored, yet when left unchecked can cause […]
A lot of noise is made about intelligent buildings; they give the impression that they are found everywhere. But a closer look at the data suggests that most buildings are anything but smart. A core aspect of any ‘smart’ building is energy efficiency but building energy consumption has risen by several measuring indexes over the […]
As the economy re-opened after the painful aftermath of the lockdown, facilities which had long been dormant were slowly re-opened and got into operation. The laborious task of getting facilities fully operational, safe for occupants has several implications for effective facility management. New safety precautions and guidelines have surfaced, which the facility manager is shrewd […]
Public spaces such as schools and hospitals are witnessing a surge in construction projects all around the world hence the need for construction project safety and security protocols. With 6.7% of the national budget going to education, education construction is estimated to be worth billions in the year ahead. The health sector is not left […]
Negotiating, creating, storing, and keeping track of vendor contracts is what vendor contract management is all about. The 5 ways to effectively manage vendor contracts is often a standardized process that ensures two things; offering control of contract risks and streamlining contract renewals when required. Outsourcing is getting increasingly popular in facilities management and building […]
Building maintenance is the process of ensuring that buildings and other assets have a great appearance and perform at peak efficiency. Inadequate maintenance can lead to decay, degradation, and decreased performance, affecting the health and safety of users, tenants, and others in the area. For this reason, it is important to adopt good building maintenance […]