Welcome, Facility Management Community. This is a gathering place for professionals and non-professionals who are responsible for the maintenance and operation of real property.
A building is the second largest business expense after employee wages. As such, it represents a significant investment that must be maintained properly to retain or increase its value. Homes are also the largest expense for most families. While the scale of a commercial property is typically larger than a residential property, much of the knowledge and skill required to maintain them is the same. A Facility Manager doing a proper job ensures that all the building occupants can perform their jobs safely and comfortably.
The Facility Management Community welcomes your posts detailing any maintenance or building operations you have done. Consider this a log for all the work you do to keep your building in top condition.
Facility Management, according to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), consists of several core competencies in the commercial environment. These are:
These core competencies for Facility Manager largely apply to corporate-level professionals. However, much of the skills can also be applied to the small business or home environment.
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It takes many years to learn what is needed to be an effective Facility Manager. Consequently, most of the jobs in the field are staffed by people nearing retirement. There are trillions of dollars worth of real estate that require knowledgable people to keep things in order. Hopefully, this Community inspires visitors to seek a career in Facility Management.
