This practical, systematic management text examines the operational characteristics and problem-solving aspects of maintenance and engineering management in food service organizations, healthcare facilities, clubs, and hotels, and offers future professionals in these industries an overview of all the major engineering systems, including fire and security, heat and heating systems, refrigeration, ventilation, electrical, transportation, laundry, and pollution control systems. Problems and solutions presented are based on real-life examples drawn from these industries. This edition has been simplified and made more readable, containing fewer mathematical tables and formulae while providing more information on fire and security, energy management in the hospitality industry, foodservice equipment maintenance, updated cost information, and new material on the latest technology.