Facilities maintenance refers to the range of disciplines that are part of maintaining a building or other property. This includes taking care of the locks, working elevators, electricity, plumbing, heating and cooling of the building and anything that comes up in ensuring that everything in the building works properly. Facilities professionals take care of all technical issues that the occupants of the building don’t want to have to worry about. This makes it an extremely valuable service.

Often in an office or residential building there will be a facilities manager on staff, who usually will live on site for maximum availability. Facilities maintenance may be necessary at any time of day or night, for example, if someone is locked out of the building or gets themselves stuck in an elevator. In a less dramatic turn of events, maintenance is also needed on a day to day level, such as cleaning.

If changes or renovations to a building are required, this can fall under the category of facilities maintenance. A building may need to be gutted and updated to meet safety requirements, or aesthetic changes may be wanted. This normally occurs with changes in flooring, such as the installation of new carpeting or the replacement of old carpeting in favour of hardwood or tiles floors. With changes in real estate trends, maintenance can make or break a sale and make more attractive for its current occupants.

It’s also important to stay on top of facilities maintenance for health reasons. Especially in damp climates, mould and mildew can take over a home, creating a range of health problems. Regular cleaning helps prevent this, but at times more extreme procedures will be essential, such as taking out mould-infested walls and redoing them with mould-resistant materials and drywall. This is true for houses that have lead paint or asbestos. There is no reason to live with such health hazards in the home.

In a retail setting, facilities maintenance adds an extra value, cos in retail or office settings the occupants want to wow the clients or customers with a clean, modern, and inviting space. This requires the height of cleanliness and the peace of mind that everything in the building is in good working order. For this reason, normally a retail store or similar type of building will have their own facilities manager as part of the staff, similar to the facilities arrangement in an apartment building.

Facilities maintenance refers to the range of disciplines that are part of maintaining a building or other property. This includes taking care of the locks, working elevators, electricity, plumbing, heating and cooling of the building and anything that comes up in ensuring that everything in the building works properly. Facilities professionals take care of all technical issues that the occupants of the building don’t want to have to worry about. This makes it an extremely valuable service.

Often in an office or residential building there will be a facilities manager on staff, who usually will live on site for maximum availability. Facilities maintenance may be necessary at any time of day or night, for example, if someone is locked out of the building or gets themselves stuck in an elevator. In a less dramatic turn of events, maintenance is also needed on a day to day level, such as cleaning.

If any changes or renovations to a property are required, this can fall under the job of facilities maintenance. A building may need to be gutted and updated to meet safety codes, or visual changes may be desired. This often occurs with changes in flooring, including the installation of new carpeting or the removal of old carpeting in favour of tiles or hardwood floors. With rapid changes in real estate trends, facilities maintenance can be the deciding factor that sells a home or makes it more attractive for its current or potential inhabitants.

It’s also important to stay on top of facilities maintenance for health reasons. Especially in damp climates, mould and mildew can take hold of a home, creating a host of health problems. Regular cleaning helps prevent this, but at times more drastic procedures will be needed, including taking out mould-infested walls and redoing them with mould-resistant materials and drywall. The same can hold true for houses that have lead paint or asbestos. There is no need to live with these kinds of health hazards in the home.

In a retail environment, facilities maintenance takes on an extra value, as in retail or office settings the occupants are trying to impress the clients or customers with a clean, modern, and inviting area. This requires the upmost cleanliness and the assurance that everything in the building is in working order. For this reason, generally a retail store or the like will have their own facilities manager as part of the working staff, similar to the facilities arrangement in an apartment complex.