Facilities Management: Managing Maintenance for Buildings and Facilities

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. 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. This book will cover the essential role and responsibilities of the facilities manager as it pertains to building maintenance. If you're a newcomer to facilities management you will find this book an excellent introduction to managing maintenance. 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 Spe

Levitt is a leading facilities maintenance trainer throughout the US, Canada, Middle East Gulf region, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Mr. As President of Springfield Resources, Joel D. Since 1980, he has consulted in a wide variety of regulated and unregulated, union and non-union industries including subsidized housing, airports, hospitals, school systems, government, pharmaceuticals, o

Paul K. Esposito said Sufficent, but lacked a core requirement.. I believe that over-all the author did a decent job of summarizing the duties of the FM, but lacked in providing the reader any understanding in "Space Planning" which is essential in the FM's daily requirement. Otherwise, very easy read.. "Five Stars" according to Karampatos. I have ordered a very interesting about Facility Management.. William Wilder said Current, Relevant, Insightful. Joel is a prolific author and insightful observer of maintenance best practices. His recent global experience and insights make this book particulary relevant and contemporary.

Since 1980, he has consulted in a wide variety of regulated and unregulated, union and non-union industries including subsidized housing, airports, hospitals, school systems, government, pharmaceuticals, oil, and high tech manufacturing. About the Author As President of Springfield Resources, Joel D. Mr. He has written over 100 articles for trade publications on maintenance topics. He has trained over 17,000 maintenance professionals from 21 countries in more than 500 classes and workshops. . Levitt has written 10 books on maintenance management and contributed chapters to two other books. Levitt is a leading facilities maintenance trainer throughout the US, Canada, Middle East Gulf region, Europe, Australia, and Asia