Facility and Building Maintenance Management

Introduction:

In facility management, the preservation of infrastructure is essential to ensure uninterrupted service availability. Neglecting infrastructure maintenance can lead to progressive deterioration, resulting in increased costs, potential lawsuits, and strained relations between management and unions, all of which can hinder service provision.

Efficient building maintenance management plays a key role in managing an organization’s physical and capital resources, which are critical for achieving institutional and organizational objectives. A major aspect of facilities maintenance management involves identifying structural deficiencies and understanding the mechanical and electrical components of buildings. Maintenance issues, such as fungal infestations or inadequate mortar, are common challenges technicians may face.

This building maintenance training equips participants with the knowledge of common building defects and lays the foundation for an effective maintenance management system. Such a system aids in planning, executing, and monitoring maintenance activities, ensuring orderly and effective facility management.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this Building and Facilities Maintenance Management training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced theories on defect detection and maintenance management in facility management.
• Address concerns related to reinforced concrete frame systems in building and facilities management.
• Analyze the impact of moisture on different structural materials and elements.
• Examine common issues in roofing, plumbing, and sanitary systems.
• Acquire fundamental knowledge of the mechanical and electrical systems regulated by maintenance management.
• Explain concepts such as defects liability, product warranty, and responsibilities in defect management.
• Define the roles and tasks of maintenance supervisors in building maintenance management.
• Identify common structural defects and their consequences.
• Formulate a basic definition of building maintenance management.
• Establish reporting and monitoring systems for building services to ensure operational efficiency and legal compliance.

Training Methodology:

• Hands-on workshops
• Case analysis
• Group discussions
• Role-playing
• Scholar-led work sessions
• Problem-solving exercises

Course Outline:

Unit 1: General Principles of Facilities Maintenance Management:

• Purpose and nature of building maintenance
• Importance of scheduled maintenance
• Maintenance measures for preserving building integrity
• Avoiding and repairing building defects
• Analytical focus on building maintenance
• Structural defects in concrete design
• Issues with building materials due to moisture and water
• Roofing system defects
• Plumbing and sanitary installation issues

Unit 2: Building Defects Identification and Diagnostic Measures:

• Methods for identifying structural and non-structural defects
• Understanding triggers and effects of common building problems
• Defect identification and assessment exercises
• Tools and technologies for assessing building defects
• Case studies on defect identification and resolution
• Defect diagnosis strategies
• Concepts of defects liability and warranty risk
• Framework for defects and maintenance management

Unit 3: Preventive Maintenance Strategies:

• Developing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures
• Predictive maintenance strategies
• Using maintenance management software
• Risk management in preventive maintenance planning
• Return on investment for preventive maintenance measures
• Responsibilities of maintenance supervisors
• Designing preventive maintenance programs
• Sewerage and pipe management

Unit 4: Repair and Restoration Techniques:

• Repair methods for different building materials and components
• Fundamentals of structural repair and enhancement
• Practical exercises in construction rehabilitation
• Solutions to moisture and water damage
• Integrating sustainability into repair and reconstruction
• Repair and restoration methods
• Systems for building services mechanics and electrical engineering

Unit 5: Maintenance Management and Reporting Systems:

• Developing a maintenance management policy
• Assigning tasks within the maintenance team
• Creating reporting templates and methods
• Database creation for maintenance efforts and costs
• Program effectiveness and self-compliance checks
• Monitoring building servicing
• Designing maintenance management and reporting systems