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Book The A Z of Facilities and Property Management

Download or read book The A Z of Facilities and Property Management written by David M. Martin and published by Thorogood Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers various aspects of facilities administration, budgetary and expenditure control and property administration, from accommodation planning, acquisition, building works and condition survey through dilapidations, environmental considerations, health and safety and insurance to maintenance, outsourcing, privity of contract, rating, and more.

Book A Z of Facilities and Property Management

Download or read book A Z of Facilities and Property Management written by David M. Martin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is clear, concise and concentrates on what needs to be done in practice. It covers every aspect of facilities administration, budgetary and expenditure control and property administration, from accommodation planning, acquisition, building works and condition survey through dilapidations, environmental considerations, health and safety and insurance to maintenance, outsourcing, privity of contract, rating, security, underletting, VAT, waste and zoning -- and much more.

Book Facilities Management

Download or read book Facilities Management written by Peter Barrett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-18 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilities management has been one of the fastest growing professional disciplines for some years, both in terms of volume and diversity of commercial activity. However, a widely accepted and implemented body of knowledge is still lacking. This book contributes to that knowledge building by taking models and ideas from a wide range of sources and linking them to extensive case study material drawn from practising facilities managers. The text is divided into three parts: · Current practice is illustrated, with a second chapter looking at enhancing services · Key facilities management issues are considered:user needs evaluation, outsourcing and computer-based information systems · Extensive advice is provided on managing people through change and on decision making The Second Edition features new material on user needs, briefing and procurement strategy, together with new public sector case studies. ‘This high quality book provides a comprehensive approach to the range of issues [and] the combination of case studies with theoretical perspectives and research has a strong practical emphasis’ Chartered Surveyor Monthly 'A thorough and very well researched book...as a student text it is first class' Construction Manager

Book Modern Facility and Workplace Management

Download or read book Modern Facility and Workplace Management written by Alexander Redlein and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book adopts a multidimensional approach to explain current practices and trends in facility management. Presenting both research and practical insights from around the globe and providing definitions, examples and case studies, it allows readers to gain an understanding of corporate real estate, as well as asset, property, and facility management in the context of digital transformation, sustainability practice and process optimisation. The authors also discuss the latest trends in workplace management, the use of emerging technologies to optimise provision of facility services, and change management to implement new processes and reporting. A good mix of theory and practice, including a diverse set of examples, provide a constructive learning experience to the reader.

Book Facilities Management and the Business of Managing Assets

Download or read book Facilities Management and the Business of Managing Assets written by Danny Then Shiem-Shin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-15 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of facilities management to the effective operation of all businesses is now widely accepted. Where there continues to be debate is on what constitutes a successful approach, and how much attention it should be given within an overall business plan. Drawing on both research and current practice, this book provides a systematic, innovative, and business-focused approach to the management of facilities assets. The reader will discover why and how to use facility assets to achieve business goals and strategies by aligning them as a resource. Striking a balance between management and technical aspects, the book covers: the basics of facilities asset management and the key elements of a systematic management approach the key supporting capabilities for facilities management as a business function a framework for considering strategic alignment of facilities assets and associated services with business needs the role of life-cycle asset management and its contribution to business resource management. The message of this book and the benefits it can bring to businesses everywhere make it essential reading for executives as well as facilities managers. Its detailed explanations of all of the key concepts involved, and lists of recommended further reading also make it an excellent resource for those new to the industry, and for students of property or facilities management.

Book A Z Facilities and Property

Download or read book A Z Facilities and Property written by David Martin and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work, in an easy-to-use A-Z format, covers all aspects of facilities and property strategy, administration and control, backed up by a wealth of practical suggestions.

Book Facility and Property Management Guidebook

Download or read book Facility and Property Management Guidebook written by JEFFERY L. CAMPBELL and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Facilities Management and the Business of Space

Download or read book Facilities Management and the Business of Space written by Wes McGregor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-10-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reading for building owners, facilities managers, architects and surveyors, this book will also prove useful on business management and facilities management courses, and for those studying architecture, surveying and real estate management.

Book Facilities Management

Download or read book Facilities Management written by Keith Alexander and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the interdisciplinary nature of facilities management. It discusses the framework within which facilites managers should operate and the key requirements of their task.

Book Total Facilities Management

Download or read book Total Facilities Management written by Brian Atkin and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earlier editions of Total Facilities Management have been praised for the lucid presentation style and direct applicability of its contents. The third edition follows in that tradition, providing an accessible text bridging the gap between the theory of facilities management and its implementation. This book raises issues which all practitioners should consider before embarking on a particular plan, showing the link between facilities management practice and an organisation's business objectives and dealing with issues known to concern practitioners. Building on the success and popularity of previous editions, the third edition adds new chapters on facilities planning, building intelligence, managing specialist services and information systems management, and provides a number of new, international case studies which will further broaden its appeal to practitioners and advanced students alike. From a Review of the Second Edition: “I have just finished reading this superb book and am impressed with the amount of ‘wisdom’ provided in a very readable form” —W.W. Badger, Arizona State University, in Construction Management and Economics

Book Facilities Management Handbook

Download or read book Facilities Management Handbook written by John Molnar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilities Management Handbook was written from practical experience to con solidate, under one cover, all the necessary information at an adequate depth to guide you effectively through the intricacies of a project that may begin with site search, progress through leasing, new building construction or remodeling, and on to oc cupancy. This is not a theoretical exposition, but instead is a practical approach based on 30 years experience with every aspect of the material covered. These methods and concepts have been successfully used in actual situations. The book's purpose is to bring together, in one handy volume, information usually found in separate, specialized, technical publications, in an easy-to-read style readily comprehensible and usable by both technical and nontechnical people. It was written to serve anyone responsible for building design and construction, facilities manage ment and operations, and real estate leasing; particularly building owners and managers, industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities department personnel, plant engineering, and real estate departments. It could also be valuable to students and others planning careers in these fields. The book provides necessary information to assist sales personnel handling products and services serving the need of the above.

Book Facilities Management

Download or read book Facilities Management written by Joel D. Levitt and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will cover the essential role and responsibilities of the facilities manager as it pertains to building maintenance. Facilities management is a broad-based discipline that calls into play architectural, construction, engineering, and management and human skills, particularly for running and maintaining commercial, institutional, academic, and industrial buildings. If you're a newcomer to facilities management you will find this book an excellent introduction to managing maintenance. Already an established professional? You'll be able to brush up on the latest technological and regulatory trends affecting how complex facilities should be successfully maintained by way of risk assessment. The book contains ample, ready-to-use assessment forms and resources for extended practical information. Highlights include: Coverage of key components of facilities maintenance management including risk management, building safety, operations and purchasing, staffing, and more. Guidance on new trends including 'lean building maintenance' and Green Building specs (Green Spec) like LEED as well as guidance on legal contracts, safety regulations, energy efficiency, and more. The author also details specific management guidance by building type including apartments, office buildings, hotels and resorts, government buildings, schools, transport facilities, and many others.

Book Digital Transformation of the Design  Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment

Download or read book Digital Transformation of the Design Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment written by Bruno Daniotti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book focuses on the development of methods, interoperable and integrated ICT tools, and survey techniques for optimal management of the building process. The construction sector is facing an increasing demand for major innovations in terms of digital dematerialization and technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, advanced manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing, blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence. The demand for simplification and transparency in information management and for the rationalization and optimization of very fragmented and splintered processes is a key driver for digitization. The book describes the contribution of the ABC Department of the Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano) to R&D activities regarding methods and ICT tools for the interoperable management of the different phases of the building process, including design, construction, and management. Informative case studies complement the theoretical discussion. The book will be of interest to all stakeholders in the building process - owners, designers, constructors, and faculty managers - as well as the research sector.

Book General Executive Facility No  1

Download or read book General Executive Facility No 1 written by Wisconsin. Preventive Maintenance Management. Study Group and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Facilities Manager s Reference

Download or read book The Facilities Manager s Reference written by Harvey H. Kaiser and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Management -- Building Audits -- Planning -- Estimating Identifies the Facilities Manager's dual roles of advisor to senior management and supervisor of staff. Covers key areas of administration, building audits, estimating, and capital planning. Includes ready-to-use forms for the Facilities Audit.