Facilities Management And The Business Of Managing Assets

Author : Danny Then Shiem-Shin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134477864
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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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 136 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.

Author : Per Anker Jensen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317442091
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facilities Management and Corporate Real Estate Management as Value Drivers written by Per Anker Jensen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilities Management (FM) and Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) are two closely related and relatively new management disciplines with developing international professions and increasing academic attention. Both disciplines have from the outset a strong focus on controlling and reducing cost for real estate, facilities and related services. In recent years there has been a change towards putting more focus on how FM/CREM can add value to the organisation. This book is driven by the need to develop a widely accepted and easily applicable conceptual framework of adding value by FM and CREM. It presents the state of the art of theoretical knowledge and empirical evidence about the impact of buildings and facilities on 12 value parameters and how to manage and measure these values. The findings are connected to a new Value Adding Management model. The book is research based with a focus on guidance to practice. It offers a transdisciplinary approach, integrating academic knowledge from a variety of different fields with practical experience. It also includes 12 interviews with practitioners, shedding light as to how they manage adding value in practice. This is a much needed resource for practitioners, researchers and teachers from the field of FM and CREM, as well as students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Author : Barry Haynes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136445269
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Corporate Real Estate Asset Management written by Barry Haynes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is important for those studying and practicing in real estate and property management to learn to manage property assets effectively, to be able to provide their companies with effective property and facilities solutions. This book raises the awareness of how real estate management can support business, transform the workplace and impact upon people and productivity, ensuring that costs are minimized and profit maximized. Written for advanced undergraduate students on property related courses, it provides them with a rounded understanding by aligning the subject with estates management, facilities management and business strategy. Case studies and action plans provide real insight and make this book an essential reference for those at the start of their careers in real estate and facilities management.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309089190
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Investments in Federal Facilities written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-06-24 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilities now owned by the Federal Government are valued at over $300 billion. It also spends over $25 billion per year for acquisition, renovation, and upkeep. Despite the size of these sums, there is a growing litany of problems with federal facilities that continues to put a drain on the federal budget and compromise the effectiveness of federal services. To examine ways to address these problems, the sponsoring agencies of the Federal Facilities Council (FFC) asked the National Research Council (NRC) to develop guidelines for making improved decisions about investment in and renewal, maintenance, and replacement of federal facilities. This report provides the result of that assessment. It presents a review of both public and private practices used to support such decision making and identifies appropriate objectives, practices, and performance measures. The report presents a series of recommendations designed to assist federal agencies and departments improve management of and investment decision making for their facilities.

Author : Keith Alexander
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135819084
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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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 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text 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.

Author : Wes McGregor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136403671
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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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 274 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.

Author : Michel Theriault
Publisher : Woodstone Press
ISBN 13 : 9780981337425
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Facilities & Real Estate written by Michel Theriault and published by Woodstone Press. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides strategic practices for Leaders in the Facility, Real Estate & Property Management Profession. Whether you manage facilities directly, use a service provider or have a landlord, these strategies help you deliver results for your organization and support their core business. Managing Facilities and Real Estate has become increasingly complex. Success requires a broad technical understanding of facilities combined with solid strategic, management and leadership skills to deliver services for your organization and advance your career. This book includes tools to leverage your existing knowledge and skills to improve efficiency, enhance services and reduce costs while demonstrating your value to your organization. The 50 techniques and approaches are grouped in the following strategic areas: Management & Leadership Outsourcing FM Functions Strategic Management Getting Performance Communicating to Influence Customer Service FM Systems Cost and Productivity Procuring Services References & Resources

Author : Edmond P. Rondeau
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471038061
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facility Management written by Edmond P. Rondeau and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1995-07-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facility Management is the ultimate reference for facility and design professionals who want to create a productive workplace that corresponds to the short- and long-term goals of their corporation. This indispensable handbook takes an executive management perspective and provides comprehensive, detailed information on all the specific tasks critical for making effective and ultimately profitable decisions. Following the nine core responsibilities identified by the International Facility Management Association, the authors guide the reader through critical planning and decision-making steps in strategic planning, financial forecasting, real estate acquisition and disposition, architectural and engineering design, interior programming and space planning, project management, renovation projects, maintenance, operations, and administrative services. Interwoven among the fundamentals are approaches to today's most challenging issues: changing technology, indoor environments, energy conservation, ergonomics, health and safety, inventory, and security. To illustrate and clarify often complex issues, the authors include a number of real-world examples and provide policies, procedures, forms, and exhibits that can be easily applied to specific businesses and operations. Supplementing their practical approach are important ethical discussions, career planning suggestions, and a revealing look at the future of the profession. Facility Management addresses the needs of experienced facility professionals, students, and professionals in other areas trying to start a new career. It provides comprehensive, insightful, and thorough preparation for the challenges and opportunities awaiting facility professionals in the twenty-first century. "This is an excellent publication that should be part of every facility manager's library. It is a well-organized encyclopedia, full of useful tips, advice and suggestions for the seasoned manager and the facility newcomer." — Arthur P. Hahn Vice President Operations Facilities West A comprehensive approach to the practicalities of facility management. Facility Management is a unique how-to book that provides comprehensive coverage of all the facets of this evolving profession. This practical hands-on book provides the facility professional with the solid decision-making strategies necessary to produce a cost-effective, quality-oriented, environmentally safe, and aesthetically pleasing workplace that will serve an organization's present and future needs. Examples, policies, procedures, forms, and exhibits are provided throughout and can be easily adapted for specific corporate needs. Written by three active and highly respected experts in facility management with extensive backgrounds in corporate real estate, architecture, and business administration, the book covers: Long-range planning in facility management, including financial forecasting, real estate management, and acquisition and disposal of assets Space planning and design alternatives which focus on people and their interaction with new technologies and the environment Successfully managing construction and renovation projects, from architectural and engineering considerations to managing capital and "churn" projects Current professional trends and resources for career development, with an overview of this evolving profession in the larger business environment

Author : David G. Cotts
Publisher : Amacom Books
ISBN 13 : 9780814403808
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Facility Management Handbook written by David G. Cotts and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows that the management of a company's facilities, from boiler room to board room, can maximize productivity and profits. The entire facility management area - planning, leadership, managing the design process, managing finances, leasing, operations, maintenance and benchmarking - is covered.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309133521
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Key Performance Indicators for Federal Facilities Portfolios written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-02-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 federal departments and agencies with a wide range of missions and programs manage large inventories of facilities, also called portfolios. These portfolios range in size from a few hundred to more than a hundred thousand individual structures, buildings, and their supporting infrastructure. They are diverse in terms of facility types, mix of types, and geographic dispersal. For federal senior executives, facilities portfolio-related decisions revolve around the allocation of resources (staff, funding, time) for acquisition, renovation, operation, repair, and disposition of facilities. To make informed decisions, senior executives require information that will allow them to answer such questions as: What facilities do we have? What condition are they in? What facilities are needed to support the organization's missions? This study lays out a framework for developing and evaluating trends in facilities portfolio conditions, investments, and costs and identifies a set of key indicators that can be used to track performance over time. Some of the indicators are currently in use in some federal agencies; others will need to be developed.