Strategic Management of Built Facilities

Strategic Management of Built Facilities
Author: Craig Langston
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1135138737

The effective management of facilities can significantly improve business productivity. In this textbook the authors provide an overview of facility economics and outline the way in which businesses and facility managers can get better value from their physical assets. Students on facilities management and property related degrees will find this an invaluable introduction.

Workplace Strategies and Facilities Management

Workplace Strategies and Facilities Management
Author: Rick Best
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2007-08-22
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1136348166

This book provides comprehensive coverage of issues that facility managers in the property industry need to understand and apply in the pursuit of value for money over the life span of built facilities. The authors introduce the fast-growing discipline of facility management, examine the core competencies that facility managers should possess and study different contemporary drivers of change. The book emphasises the need to consider facilities management issues at the pre-design stage of the construction process, rather than only when the building is completed, in order to maximise value for money.

Strategic Management of Built Facilities

Strategic Management of Built Facilities
Author: Craig Langston
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1135138729

The effective management of facilities can significantly improve business productivity. In this textbook the authors provide an overview of facility economics and outline the way in which businesses and facility managers can get better value from their physical assets. Students on facilities management and property related degrees will find this an invaluable introduction.

Facilities Management Models, Methods and Tools

Facilities Management Models, Methods and Tools
Author: Per Anker Jensen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0429671555

This book presents research tested models, methods and tools that can make the work of the facilities manager more robust and sustainable, help long-term strategic planning and support students and practitioners in FM to improve the way they approach and deal with challenges in practice. The 34 models, methods and tools are presented in relation to five typical challenges for facilities managers: Strategy development Organisational design Space planning Building projects Optimisation The chapters are short and concise, presenting a central illustration of one model, method or tool with explanatory text and short, exemplary case studies. Each chapter includes references to further reading, and the book includes a keyword index. Essential reading for all involved in the management of built assets, this book bridges the gap between robust academic research and practical industry tools. It can also be used as a handy student reference.

Strategic Management Applied to International Construction

Strategic Management Applied to International Construction
Author: Rodney Howes
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2003-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780727732118

Written to provide coverage of the knowledge required to address strategic issues relating to the business of construction on a global scale. This book provides knowledge by a series of case studies of leading consultants, and contractors and suppliers of products to highlight practice by organizations in America, Japan and Europe.

Strategic Corporate Facilities Management

Strategic Corporate Facilities Management
Author: Stephen Binder
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1992
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Virtually every major corporation faces decisions concerning a move into either a built-to-order or leased facility. This book guides the professional facilities planner and manager in how to develop a clear, long-range facilities plan - and how to see it through.

Knowledge Management and Information Tools for Building Maintenance and Facility Management

Knowledge Management and Information Tools for Building Maintenance and Facility Management
Author: Cinzia Talamo
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2015-10-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319239597

This book describes the latest methods and tools for the management of information within facility management services and explains how it is possible to collect, organize, and use information over the life cycle of a building in order to optimize the integration of these services and improve the efficiency of processes. The coverage includes presentation and analysis of basic concepts, procedures, and international standards in the development and management of real estate inventories, building registries, and information systems for facility management. Models of strategic management are discussed and the functions and roles of the strategic management center, explained. Detailed attention is also devoted to building information modeling (BIM) for facility management and potential interactions between information systems and BIM applications. Criteria for evaluating information system performance are identified, and guidelines of value in developing technical specifications for facility management services are proposed. The book will aid clients and facility managers in ensuring that information bases are effectively compiled and used in order to enhance building maintenance and facility management.