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Facility Management
Facility management coordinates buildings, people, and operating processes to support the activities a facility serves.
Facility management coordinates people, places, and processes so buildings and their surrounding infrastructure support the activities they are intended to serve. It includes the operation and maintenance of the built environment and consideration of the people who use it.
The work can include building maintenance, cleaning, security, space planning, sustainability, budgeting, and continuity planning. Its scope extends beyond repairing a single piece of equipment.
Source: IFMA: What Is Facility Management?.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is facility management limited to maintenance repairs?
No. It can also include space planning, building services, budgeting, sustainability, and business continuity.
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