A maintenance manager’s job is to ensure that infrastructure maintenance is as efficient as possible. Not exactly rocket science, but there is a lot more scope for confusion and interpretation than you may think. There really is no one way to do it. Each manager can implement as much or as little as they want of measures that are geared to focusing on each component’s functionality or to choose reliability-centered maintenance. The focus of today’s article will be on the latter, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM). Put simply, RCM is a type of maintenance that focuses on the ..read more

As a facility manager, your role is crucial in ensuring that your team works together cohesively to achieve the organisation’s goals. However, managing a team in this industry can be challenging, especially when faced with daily responsibilities and deadlines of your own. In this post, we bring together a list of tips and advice to not only help you streamline your team’s performance but also foster a positive and motivating work environment with collaboration at its core.  Understand the importance of delegation As a facility manager, it can be difficult to delegate important duties out ..read more

What is intelligent maintenance? Intelligent maintenance combines data analysis with technology-enabled information gathering to make assumptions about potential failures and generate greater added value for the business. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on reactive repairs or scheduled interventions, intelligent maintenance is based on collecting and linking data from assets, plants or buildings to maximise operational efficiency. The link between intelligent maintenance and Maintenance 5.0 Intelligent maintenance is closely related to the concept of Maintenance 5.0, an evolution that ..read more

Maintaining a golf course is an art and science, requiring precision, expertise, and the right tools.  There are a phenomenal number of golf courses in the UK – more than anywhere in Europe by a huge imagination.  Each golf course is some 100 acres or more in size, making maintenance a complex and time-consuming task, especially when you factor in facilities, golf buggies, and so on.  With proper upkeep and maintenance being essential to both playability and profitability, it’s unsurprising that golf course managers are seeking better ways to keep their courses in top condition ..read more

What is Time-Based Maintenance? At its core, Time-Based Maintenance is a proactive maintenance strategy where equipment is serviced or replaced at predetermined intervals, irrespective of its actual condition. This scheduled approach aims to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend the operational life of assets. In the ever-evolving landscape of maintenance strategies, Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) stands as a stalwart approach to ensuring the longevity and efficiency of machinery and equipment. Examples of Time-Based Maintenance Regular oil changes in vehicles Routine inspections of electric ..read more

As a facility manager or building owner, you may be wondering whether the building is functioning correctly or there are noticeable problems. If everything runs accordingly, there may be no reasons to alter it. What’s more, you may think you will run into unwanted expenses if you upgrade the existing BAS (the building automation system). Although these worries are reasonable, you may be missing out on the optimisation opportunities and huge cost saving of having an innovative and smart building. Building automation is experiencing the highest growth in the IoT world. Amidst the increased pres ..read more

Having workers physically climb and enter confined spaces puts life and limb on the line. Using scaffolding or cherry pickers to reach high or difficult-to-access areas is not exactly an efficient way to run multi-million-dollar operations. Add this to the high chances of the human eye ‘missing spots’ that could have been attended to early and prevent costly equipment failure down the road. Siemens recently highlighted a worrying trend among Fortune Global 500 industrial companies, pointing to nearly $1.5 trillion lost annually due to unplanned downtime. This figure, which accounts for about ..read more

What are Building Automation Control Systems (BACS)? Building Automation Control Systems are centralised, interconnected networks of hardware and software that monitor and control the various systems within a building. The primary goal of BACS is to enhance the efficiency of building operations, reduce energy consumption, and provide a comfortable and safe environment for occupants. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) refers to BACS as: “A system comprising all products, software and engineering services that can support energy-efficient, economical and safe operation of techn ..read more

What is a Health and Safety file? Occupational safety is a cornerstone of responsible project management, and at the heart of ensuring a safe working environment lies the Health and Safety file. A Health and Safety file is a document that encapsulates crucial information pertaining to occupational safety within a project or facility. Serving as a comprehensive repository, it outlines the measures in place to protect the health and well-being of individuals throughout different project stages. Essential components of a Health and Safety file 1. Project Information Introduction to the project, i ..read more

Let’s not be gullible: in the dynamic landscape of the FM and maintenance sector, the intricacies of talent retention, job satisfaction and overall organisational success depend, in large part, on one crucial element  — salary and compensation. As companies strive to attract, retain and motivate qualified professionals, a thorough analysis of benchmarks becomes paramount. The IFM community was aware of this concern, and it was only natural to become involved in the debate. A report that provides answers As a community created not only to connect innovative facilities management and maint ..read more