scholarly journals Compliance between ANSI/ACCA/ASHRAE 180 and ANSI/ISA-95 for Maintenance Management

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
P. Vasilev ◽  
V. Filipov
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Commercial Buildings ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Maintenance Activities ◽  
Maintenance And Inspection ◽  
Work Done ◽  
Distributed Tasks ◽  
Organizational Objectives

Abstract Facility Management is an important part in the commercial buildings and installations lifecycle, which includes permanent checks and monitoring of all systems and installations, helping to achieve the organizational objectives. The execution of activities of Maintenance and Inspection is often redistributed to contracted service providers which raises the issue of managing and supervising the results of work done. The major factor for proper execution of distributed tasks is the formalization of the activities in manner of who-what-when-why-how has to be done to accomplish the work. These rules have to be used as guidelines during the tasks execution and for the purpose of managing and supervising the overall progress of maintenance activities.

scholarly journals Condition Assessment Framework for Facility Management Based on Fuzzy Sets Theory

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Deniz Besiktepe ◽  
Mehmet E. Ozbek ◽  
Rebecca A. Atadero
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Condition Index ◽  
Condition Assessment ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Fuzzy Sets Theory ◽  
Mean Time Between Failures ◽  
Condition Rating ◽  
Computerized Maintenance Management System ◽  
Sets Theory

Condition information is essential to develop effective facility management (FM) strategies. Visual inspections and walk-through surveys are common practices of condition assessment (CA), generally resulting in qualitative and subjective outcomes such as “poor”, “good”, etc. Furthermore, limited resources of the FM process demand that CA practices be efficient. Given these, the purpose of this study is to develop a resource efficient quantitative CA framework that can be less subjective in establishing a condition rating. The condition variables of the study—mean time between failures, age-based obsolescence, facility condition index, occupant feedback, and preventive maintenance cycle—are identified through different sources, such as a computerized maintenance management system, expert opinions, occupants, and industry standards. These variables provide proxy measures for determining the condition of equipment with the implementation example for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Fuzzy sets theory is utilized to obtain a quantitative condition rating while minimizing subjectivity, as fuzzy sets theory deals with imprecise, uncertain, and ambiguous judgments with membership relations. The proposed CA framework does not require additional resources, and the obtained condition rating value supports decision-making for building maintenance management and strategic planning in FM, with a comprehensive and less subjective understanding of condition.

scholarly journals Zone-Oriented Drawings for Life-Cycle Management

1989 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 126-134
Author(s):  
James R. Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
Construction Techniques ◽  
Operational Life ◽  
Maintenance Activities

ABSTRACT This paper presents the results of a study conducted to determine whether unit-oriented construction drawings, which are being developed and used by shipbuilders using modern zone-oriented, or modular, construction techniques, will satisfactorily substitute for system-oriented detailed arrangement drawings in the Navy's life-cycle maintenance management process. The study concluded that modular construction drawings will provide the necessary data in a more usable format, and thus are the preferred approach for the Navy's use. However, the study also identified several additionally needed features that are not now being provided in unit-oriented drawings, but which must be included in order to meet the needs of planning and maintenance activities during the operational life of a ship. A number of other observations about drawing use and maintenance are provided.

Maintenance in Critical Infrastructures

2017 ◽  
pp. 62-82
Author(s):  
Patricia Maraña ◽  
Leire Labaka ◽  
Jose Mari Sarriegi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Critical Infrastructures ◽  
Critical Infrastructure Protection ◽  
Infrastructure Protection ◽  
Basic Service ◽  
Maintenance Activities ◽  
Privately Owned

The increase in the frequency of disastrous events and society's dependence on Critical Infrastructures (CIs) has led to greater concern about the need to increase resilience in order to improve Critical Infrastructure Protection. CIs are basic service providers for society and they need to be effectively protected against hazards. Nowadays, CIs can be owned by private entities. However, although they can be privately owned or managed, they provide a public service that directly affects the whole society. Consequently, those activities that increase the overall resilience level of CIs need to be under the supervision of public entities. Increasing resilience requires special attention be paid to correct infrastructure and crisis response equipment maintenance. This chapter explains why effective Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are valuable for correctly maintaining CIs and illustrates examples of real situations that demonstrate the need for effective PPPs in maintenance activities.

Development of a defect monitoring system (DMOSYS) for building maintenance at polytechnic

Facilities ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 403-422
Author(s):  
Zul-Atfi Bin Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Conventional Method ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Maintenance ◽  
Application Paper ◽  
Information And Communication

Purpose The current maintenance management method has affected the efficiency of the building facility management at Polytechnics. Many issues such as poor service delivery, inadequate finance, poor maintenance planning and maintenance backlogs have emerged due to the usage of conventional method application (paper-based form and unsystematic database. The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature and case studies project of the technologies in maintenance management at Polytechnic, and subsequently to identify the challenge in improving the current maintenance management technologies. Design/methodology/approach The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature and case studies project of the technologies in maintenance management at Polytechnic, and subsequently to identify the challenges of information and communication technology (ICT) implementation for strategic defect diagnosis and decision-making in improving the current maintenance management technologies. Eight Polytechnics are selected on the basis of the major problems of using the conventional method in the comparison to investigate the maintenance management practices in each Polytechnic. There are around 32 Polytechnics in Malaysia and most are using conventional methods. Findings The findings reveal the need for a more sophisticated maintenance management system that provides guidelines for decision-making processes with the implementation of ICT. The interview results also reveal irregularities within the Malaysian Polytechnics’ maintenance management database. The system architecture and the information system prototype are presented to integrate the information database and maintenance management processes in improving the building diagnosis approach and decision-making process for managing building maintenance. Originality/value This new system is expected to become the successful technology in assisting the maintenance contractors, clients and developer for effective management of maintenance defects at Polytechnic.

System development toward effective maintenance management practices

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zul-Atfi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Conventional Method ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
System Development ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Maintenance Planning ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The current maintenance management method has affected the efficiency of the building facility management at Polytechnics. Many issues such as poor service delivery, inadequate finance, poor maintenance planning and maintenance backlogs have emerged due to the usage of conventional method application (paper-based form and unsystematic database). Therefore, the proposed system improvement is intended to be used for maintenance management practices at Malaysian Polytechnics in order to provide high quality of building facility with safe and healthy environments. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Eight Polytechnics were selected based on major problems of using conventional method in the comparison to investigate the maintenance management practices in each Polytechnic. Findings – The overall findings of this research indicated; poor service delivery, inadequate financial, poor maintenance planning and maintenance backlogs. The system architecture and the conceptual process model are presented to integrate the information database and maintenance management processes in improving the building diagnosis approach and decision-making process for managing building maintenance. Originality/value – This new system development provides a better maintenance assessment for identifying symptoms, causes and reasons of building defects without depending on the expensive instruments, for instance, non-destructive testing (NDT) and sensor technology. It also has the potential to become the successful technology in assisting the maintenance contractors, clients and developer for effective management of maintenance defects at Polytechnic.

Healthcare facilities maintenance management: a literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Yousefli ◽  
Fuzhan Nasiri ◽  
Osama Moselhi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Management Functions ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The complexity and criticality of healthcare services highlight the importance of maintenance management function in healthcare facilities. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on maintenance management of healthcare facilities and hospital buildings to provide an organized literature review and identify gaps from the perspective of research and practice. Design/methodology/approach The paper categorizes the literature and adopts a review hierarchy according to maintenance management functions in hospital buildings. It explores the impact of those functions on the performance of maintenance activities in hospitals. Furthermore, it examines the role of information technology and automated decision support systems in facilitating hospital maintenance management functions and performance. Findings Literature on maintenance management in healthcare facilities and hospital buildings has so far been very limited. Recently published literature focusing on healthcare facilities management and its maintenance management functions is classified into various areas and sub-areas. The paper highlights gaps in the literature and suggests avenues for future research and improvements. Originality/value The paper contains a comprehensive listing of publications and their classifications according to various attributes. It will be useful for researchers, maintenance managers, practitioners and stakeholders concerned with facility management of hospital buildings.

scholarly journals A Model for Managing the Performance of CMMS Deployment in High-Rise Office Buildings: A View from Lagos, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Shamsudeen Musa ◽  
Zairul Nisham Musa ◽  
Shirley Jin Lin Chua
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Office Buildings ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
Maintenance Policy ◽  
High Rise

The development of high-rise buildings is a current trend in developed cities to answer the challenges of population growth, adding aesthetic value, and optimal use of land. Lagos particularly is one of the fastest growing cities in the world with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Nigeria, which suggests the need for multiple complex buildings, and the need for their maintenance cannot be overemphasised. This maintenance aspect requires tremendous work due to the complexity attached and several strategies springing up. Different studies reveal that both performance measurements and factors are essential aspects in evaluating maintenance management. Thus, this study seeks to explore performance elements that could improve maintenance. Personnel attitude, maintenance policy, maintenance review, and maintenance implementation were measured relative to computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) performance. With a random sampling technique, a sample of 134 Facility Management (FM) practitioners involved in high-rise office buildings was used to assess the effects of CMMS deployment. Results were analysed by Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings from this study highlighted an indirect effect size and a large predictive relevance of personnel attitude as a critical factor for a smooth maintenance execution procedure of 12.59% and a standard operating procedure (SOP) of 15.64% on maintenance implementation to contribute 28.36% to performance. This paper uncovers the place of personnel attitude in determining effective maintenance.

A new approach to measure sustainability in German facility management

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 28-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl-Alexander Graubner ◽  
Andrea Pelzeter ◽  
Sebastian Pohl
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Blind Spot ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Assessment Methodology ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the development of an action and assessment framework to make sustainability in German facility management (FM) transparent, measurable and assessable. Design/methodology/approach – The underlying research project’s approach to develop the new action and assessment framework consisted of a three-step methodology: to define and substantiate sustainability in FM, to operationalise and quantify sustainability in FM and to validate the developed system draft through an initial pilot study. Findings – The main result of the presented research project is a set of 24 criteria, organised into the separate areas of environmental, economic and sociocultural quality, as well as the quality of FM organisation and the sustainability of building/contract-specific facility services. The assessment methodology reflects the strategic approach of a plan–do–check–act loop to create a transparent and objective appraisal and a practical action framework. Research limitations/implications – The outcome of the study is initially only a measurement and assessment framework. To transform the finalised system draft and assessment tool into a certification system, further steps of development are necessary. Practical implications – The newly developed action and assessment framework is able to cure the blind spot that the relevant players (building owners, users and service providers) suffer from while developing, purchasing and comparing concepts for sustainable FM. The results and practical experiences of its initial pilot study show that this new framework can make the building operation phase and its processes transparent, measurable and assessable. Social implications – The guideline is also able to establish a crucial basis for the development of corporate sustainability strategies and sustainability reporting. This is an important step in closing the existing gap in numerous corporate social responsibility reports. Originality/value – Due to its assessment methodology and the calibration of its criteria, this new action and assessment framework both diversifies and completes the range of existing sustainability certification systems.

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