Facility Management New Approach
In this article I will share my experience, skills and knowledge to
make you understand what is Facility Management (FM). I’ll also explain
the new approach towards FM, what the branches of FM are, what the
quality of a successful Facility Managers are and much more.
When I got my first job in Facility Management, I had the burning
desire to create something remarkable, memorable, and of sheer quality
in my domain.
But I know it takes time, love and hard work, and
you run the risk that it will go unappreciated. So what’s the single
biggest differentiating factor I use in choosing a writer? It is a
Quotation “Stay on purpose, not on outcome”. In other words, do the
task because it is what you love to do or because it will help someone
or is a valuable exercise.
In this book
experience, skill, and knowledge to make you understand what is
Facility Management (FM), what are the new approach towards FM, what
are the branches of FM, and what are the quality of a successful
Facility Manager and much more.
What is Facility Management (FM)?
Facilities
management’s current scope of functions encompasses several basic areas
of management activity. Facility management is the practice of
coordinating the physical workplace with the people and work of the
organization. It integrates the principles of business administration,
architecture and the behavioral and engineering sciences.
Fresh approach in FM
Initially
Administration and Facility management was the synonyms, but today we
know Facility management has vast area. Administration is one of the
parts of Facility management, FM comprises every thing which related to
smooth running of an organization. Facility management have witness an
increase in their responsibilities for providing a safe and effective
workplace for employees.
Importance of Facility Manager
Maintain
a well-managed and highly efficient facility is critical to success.
New technologies, security issues, operating cost, and health concerns
also have had major impact on the importance of and need for facility
professionals in organizations.
Qualities of a Facility Manager
Facility
professional must be equipped with a good amount of knowledge and the
ability to cope with and solve a multitude of complex problems and
challenges. Below are some points which good to have in a facility
professional.
Facility budget planning
Negotiation Skills
Process compliance
Awareness of new technology
Real estate acquisitions
Work stations configuration management
Architectural and interior planning and design
New constructions and renovation
Maintenance and operations management
Telecommunication integration, security and general administrative services
New way of thinking.
With so many variable responsibilities, the workday of a facility manager is anything but routine.
Area of Facility Management
The
following list approximates the range of most facilities management
departments in major companies. Not every facilities manager performs
every function on this list because the mix of functions and
responsibilities is unique to each company.
Real Estate
Project Management
Space Planning
Building Operations and Maintenance
Human and Environmental Factors
Basic Management Activities
Resource Planning
Quality Assessment
Communication
General Administrative Support
Real Estate
Selecting Criteria
There
are many factors which need to be considered before selecting property.
The following parameters should be used when you wish to survey your
property requirements.
Location Details
?Location
?Mode of Transportation (in the Vicinity)
?Distance From Airport s (KM)
?Amenities within 10 minutes walk of property
?5 Star Hotels in the vicinity
Building Details
?Developer / Owner Profile
?Super Area Sq.ft
?Carpet Area Sq.ft
?Floor efficiency (%)
?Possession for fit outs
?Possession for Operations
?Number of Floors in the building
?Floor Available in the building
Technical Details
?Power Back up (Rating of D.Gs)
?HVAC Systems
Facilities
?Parking
?Free / Paid parking Slot
?Lift
?Green Belt etc.
Commercial
?Rent per Sq.ft.
?Maintenance Charges Per sq.ft
?Lease Term (years)
?Lock In Period ( In months)
?Escalations (%)
?Other charges (if any)
Building Ratings
?Building Grade
?Developer/ owner Profile
?Location
Documentation (On Rent)
Latter of Intent (LOI)
It is the first round document which indicates on which terms and conditions you are agree upon with the Land lord.
Lease Deed
Lease
Deed is the comprehensive version of LOI which back by state Law (if it
is on the stamp paper). It covers all clauses which are agreed upon by
both the parties.
Rent Approval
It is a permission letter
which issued by the concern authorities after paying the respective
fees , and full fills required terms and conditions. (It is for Noida
Utter Pradesh India)
Lease Deed Registration
Though lease deed itself a legal document but to some extant it is void if it is not redistricted.
About the author
experience in this industry. I am MBA in operations; I also studied
marketing management, rail transport management, and MA in history.
Specialties:
New office set up and it’s whole life cycle, in technology driven
organizations. Competitive analysis, vendor negotiation, process
compliance & improvements, policy and procedure drafting, lease
deed / Agreement drafting, new formats / forms drafting.
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