Facilities managers and personnel have extensive responsibilities for the development and maintenance of a myriad of services. They are responsible for all the activities related to the company’s commercial property assets, ensuring all aspects of corporate facilities are optimized and consistent with its company’s need and strategies.

The breadth of facilities management encompasses multi-disciplinary activities which can have an impact upon people, productivity, and business efficiency – whatever its size and scope. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Get up to date with current trends and developments in facilities management
• Optimize your energy purchasing and management strategies
• Learn to cost effectively manage building services

Content

Facilities Management

• Overview of Trends and Developments in FM
• Functions of Facilities Management
• Importance of FM in your Organization

Facilities Management – Strategy

• Aligning Corporate and FM Objectives
• Integrating Planning and Management of Assets and Support Services
• Your Performance Management Options
• Managing the Performance Mix of Inputs, Outcomes and Outputs

Building Services – Operations and Maintenance

• Asset and Building Management Systems
• Engineering and Operation Services
• Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
• Monitoring Operating Costs

Dealing with Agents, Suppliers and Contractors

• Establishing Requirements for Maintenance Specifications
• Agents, Suppliers and Contractors Selection
• The Tendering Process
• Negotiating Skills
• Obtaining Quotes
• Getting the Best Value from Suppliers and Contractors

For Whom: Facilities Managers, Maintenance Managers, Key Operators Supervisors, Heads of Departments, Maintenance and Operations Professionals, Maintenance Engineers and others who perform related functions.