Effective facility management is about maximizing the lifecycle of assets while minimizing operational costs. This course focuses on strategic asset management, covering the latest techniques in maintenance planning, building systems management, and the implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Course Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive facility maintenance strategy.
• Apply ISO 55000 principles to asset management.
• Manage building systems (HVAC, Lighting, Plumbing) for efficiency.
• Optimize maintenance budgets and life-cycle costs.
• Implement data-driven maintenance using CMMS and IoT.

Target Audience:

• Facility Managers and Asset Managers.
• Operations Directors.
• Maintenance Planners and Engineers.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Strategic Asset Management Framework

• Introduction to ISO 55000 Standards.
• Defining the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP).
• Asset Life-Cycle Stages: Acquisition, Operation, Maintenance, Disposal.
• Risk Management in Facility Operations.

Day 2: Building Systems and Utilities

• HVAC Systems: Operation, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency.
• Electrical and Lighting Systems Management.
• Fire Safety and Security Systems Integration.
• Water Treatment and Plumbing Maintenance.

Day 3: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Reactive vs. Preventive vs. Predictive Maintenance.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Planning Work Orders and Resource Allocation.
• Managing Contractors and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Day 4: CMMS and Digital Facility Management

• Selection and Implementation of CMMS/CAFM Software.
• Data Collection and Performance Dashboards.
• Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Maintenance.
• Smart Buildings and IoT Sensors.

Day 5: Financial Management and Sustainability

• Budgeting for Facility Maintenance (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Life-Cycle Costing Analysis (LCCA).
• Energy Auditing and Green Building Initiatives.
• Workshop: Drafting a Facility Improvement Plan.