Your office renovation is completed – it’s time for your contractor to move on. But when it comes to facilities management, what happens next? Who’s responsible for what? What needs to be maintained when?

A newly renovated commercial office or building is an investment in creating a comfortable and professional place for customers and employees. Maintaining a renovated space after the contractor has left the building often falls by the wayside as employees are too busy or not knowledgeable about maintenance issues.

Little issues quickly snowball into larger issues, resulting in frantic calls to your contractor. There is a way to protect your investment, however, without neglecting company business. Developing a facilities management plan, complete with a facility manager, is a great way to keep the office renovation looking fresh and is also a great way to be proactive rather than reactive with maintenance problems.

Understanding Facilities Management

Facilities management is defined by The International Facility Management Association as  “a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process, and technology.” Simply stated, facilities management is the coordination of the building and everything inside to make the organization/business more effective at what it does. The term facility encompasses places that provide goods or services, such as offices, schools, retail, and much more.

The Importance of a Facility Manager

A facility manager provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of the building and its premises. Facility managers are responsible for such things as maintenance management and vendor contracts. One of the primary duties of a facility manager is to ensure that everything is kept in good working order and that any state and local inspections are up-to-date. Depending upon the size of the property, the facility manager may supervise maintenance staff.

Why Does Your Office of Building Need a Facility Manager?

A facility manager is a focused position that provides the following important benefits to your business:

  • Ensures building safety for employees and customers
  • Saves money by providing regular maintenance 

 

If you’ve recently had an office or building renovated, protect your investment by hiring a facility manager. By not having to deal with maintenance issues, you’ll experience better productivity in the workplace. For more information about facilities management and how we can help, contact us today.