SUBJECT TITLE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (PS 3005)

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

This subject introduces basic concept of facilities management at the strategic level. The topics include the introduction to facilities management, skills, performance measurement and the facilities management practice.

SYLLABUS CONTENT

1. Introduction to Facilities Management
   • Core activities.
   • Sub-sets of services.
   • How can support services be provided.
   • Means of providing services.
   • Total facilities management services.
2. Facilities Management at Strategic Level
   • Facilities management process.
   • Facilities management organization.
   • Facilities management planning.
   • Property as a facility.
3. Facilities Management Skills
   • Organizations and people.
   • Strategies for environmental change.
   • Organization and the future.
   • The future oriented facility manager.
   • The facility manager as an information provider.
4. Performance Measurement
   • Administering the department.
   • Managing quality facilities.
   • Managing the budget.
   • Best practices in facilities management.
5. Computers in Facilities Management
   • Basis for FIMS (Facilities Information Management System).
   • Development of a FIMS strategy.
   • Development of a FIMS framework.
   • Organizational criteria for CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management)