scholarly journals Improving the built environment performance through facility management practices: The opportunities and challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 881 (1) ◽  
pp. 012011
Author(s):  
A Abdullah Saleh ◽  
A N N W Abd Rased ◽  
N Samsul Rijal ◽  
N E Ali ◽  
N Mohd Talmizi
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Operations And Maintenance ◽  
Environment Performance ◽  
Process Location ◽  
Future Growth

Abstract Facilities management (FM) is becoming increasingly important in the built environment. FM is currently well-known in several countries. The goal of this research is to determine the extent to which FM can positively contribute to FM opportunities and the challenges that must be addressed. FM combines all physical environment components, including people, process, location, and technology, to assure the system’s performance. FM is one of the world’s fastest-growing companies because it helps to tackle the problem of inefficiency in building operations and maintenance. The purpose of this research is to conduct a literature review in order to learn more about FM practices in various parts of the world, as well as to investigate opportunities and problems. By conducting a literature analysis of previous research published between 2000 and 2017, this study aims to give a better knowledge of FM practices in both developed and developing nations. The FM industry is relatively new, therefore there are numerous prospects for future growth.

Management of learning facilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 82-87
Author(s):  
Obasi Veronica Kingsley
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Determining Factor

Facilities management is an integral part of the overall management of the school. The actualisation of the goals and objectives of education requires the provision, maximum utilisation and appropriate management of the facilities. The primary purpose of the teaching and learning process is to bring about in the learner desirable change in behaviour through critical thinking. These processes do not take place in a vacuum but rather in an environment structured to facilitate learning. As stated in the conference objective, the match between an individual’s characteristics with the learning environment together with the management of those learning environment is also important. Learning facilities management is a process that ensures that buildings and other technical systems support the operation of an organisation. This will improve the quality of teaching and learning facilities. A direct relationship exists between the quality of learning facilities provided and the quality of the products of the school. The physical environment of a school is a major determining factor in the attainment of its objectives. This paper describes the concept, nature, types of learning facilities, the need for learning facilities in the school and facility management methodologist. It recommended among others that school managers and teachers who constantly use learning facilities be given orientation on the maintenance of such facilities. Keywords: Learning, facilities, management and need for learning facilities.

Reducing carbon footprint of facilities using a facility management approach

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish K. Dixit ◽  
Charles H. Culp ◽  
Jose L. Fernandez-Solis ◽  
Sarel Lavy
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Life Cycle Approach ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of a life cycle approach in facilities management practices to reduce the carbon footprint of built facilities. A model to holistic life cycle energy and carbon reduction is also proposed. Design/methodology/approach A literature-based discovery approach was applied to collect, analyze and synthesize the results of published case studies from around the globe. The energy use results of 95 published case studies were analyzed to derive conclusions. Findings A comparison of energy-efficient and conventional facilities revealed that decreasing operating energy may increase the embodied energy components. Additionally, the analysis of 95 commercial buildings indicated that nearly 10 per cent of the total US carbon emissions was influenced by facilities management practices. Research limitations/implications The results were derived from case studies that belonged to various locations across the globe and included facilities constructed with a variety of materials. Practical implications The proposed approach to holistic carbon footprint reduction can guide facility management research and practice to make meaningful contributions to the efforts for creating a sustainable built environment. Originality/value This paper quantifies the extent to which a facilities management professional can contribute to the global efforts of reducing carbon emission.

scholarly journals Developing a people capability framework to promote sustainability in facility management practices

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 450-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norliana Sarpin ◽  
Jay Yang ◽  
Bo Xia
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Right ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a research study that aims to establish a people capability framework to promote the sustainability agenda in facilities management (FM) practices. Design/methodology/approach Through a literature review, a range of factors relating to people capabilities in the context of sustainability endeavours is identified. A questionnaire survey of industry practitioners and statistical data analysis help prioritise these people capability factors and evaluate the role played by each factor in promoting sustainability in FM practices. Findings Twenty-three people capability factors are identified as significant to the promotion of sustainability measures in FM practices. Dealing with these factors effectively can provide a sound basis for equipping FM professionals with the necessary knowledge, information on training and educational needs and the right mindset to enhance the implementation of sustainability in FM practices. Practical implications The research shows the importance of capabilities and skills in the pursuit of sustainability in professional practice. In addition, it highlights specific areas for improvement in the FM sector. Originality/value The research links the importance of sustainability with the mindset and preparedness of FM practitioners. It emphasises people capabilities, in addition to technological advancement and financial implications, in the promotion of sustainability in the building industry.

scholarly journals Understanding Facilities Management Practices to Improve Building Performance: The opportunity and challenge of the facilities management industry over the world

2018 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
pp. 01018
Author(s):  
Astri Anindya Sari
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Building Performance ◽  
Operation And Maintenance ◽  
The World ◽  
Actual Operation ◽  
Building Operation

There is much evidence that green building which is initially believed to be the solution to solve the problems of climate change and energy crisis can not perform as expected. The fact that green buildings consumed more energy and emit more CO2 than expected during the actual operation is due to the problems of inefficiency in building operation and maintenance. Facilities management integrates the entire component of the built environment including people, process, place and technology to make sure that the built environment system works optimally. It offer important contributions to address the challenge of inefficiency in terms of building operation and maintenance thus make facilities management industry become one of the fastest growing industry in the world. By doing a literature review, this paper intends to understand more about the practices of facilities management in different part of the world. It is found that there is a stark contrast in the development of facilities management practices in the western countries as compared to that in the eastern countries. The industry of facilities management is relatively new and the research related to that field is still limited thus provide a huge opportunity to develop it in the future since the importance of this field is increasingly recognize.

scholarly journals The Proposal of Key Performance Indicators in Facility Management and Determination the Weights of Significance

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarmila Rimbalová ◽  
Silvia Vilčeková
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Sustainable Buildings ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Services Delivery

Abstract The practice of facilities management is rapidly evolving with the increasing interest in the discourse of sustainable development. The industry and its market are forecasted to develop to include non-core functions, activities traditionally not associated with this profession, but which are increasingly being addressed by facilities managers. The scale of growth in the built environment and the consequential growth of the facility management sector is anticipated to be enormous. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are measure that provides essential information about performance of facility services delivery. In selecting KPI, it is critical to limit them to those factors that are essential to the organization reaching its goals. It is also important to keep the number of KPI small just to keep everyone's attention focused on achieving the same KPIs. This paper deals with the determination of weights of KPI of FM in terms of the design and use of sustainable buildings.

scholarly journals A guideline for strategic capabilities enhancement to support sustainable facility management practices

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norliana Sarpin ◽  
Narimah Kasim ◽  
Rozlin Zainal ◽  
Hamidun Mohd Noh ◽  
Sulzakimin Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Strategic Capabilities

A scientometric analysis of BIM studies in facilities management

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Hilal ◽  
Tayyab Maqsood ◽  
Amir Abdekhodaee
Keyword(s):  
Mapping Method ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Science Mapping ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visual Maps ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Mapping Techniques

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to statistically classify and categorize Building Information Modelling (BIM)-Facility Management (FM) publications in order to extract useful information related to the adoption and use of BIM in FM. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a quantitative approach using science mapping techniques to examine BIM-FM publications using Web of Science (WOS) database for the period between 2000 and April 2018. Findings The findings guide the researchers who are interested in the BIM-FM model by providing visual maps analysis of that area in a simple, easy and readable way. In addition, they help the researchers to understand which authors and journals to consider when dealing with BIM-FM topics. Finally, knowledge gaps in this domain can be identified easily using the findings of the Scientometric analysis. Research limitations/implications First, the results of the analysis depend on the database that has been extracted from WOS, and therefore it carries any of WOS’s limitations in terms of how much it covers the published studies. Another limitation is that the study is based on exploration of “what” questions, rather than “how” and “why”. These limitations represent the hot topics to be addressed in future research. Originality/value This research is the first to conduct the Scientometric Analysis of BIM-FM topics, in which 68 top-ranked publications were systematically examined using a Science Mapping method through VOSviewer software.

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