Facilities Management (Building Services Maintenance)

The objective of this course is to convey the process of managing facilities in all its complexity in sufficient detail, to allow the participant to gain a realistic grasp of contemporary facilities management policies and practices. Facility managers, office managers, building owners, contract administration professionals, and anyone interested in facilities management are welcome.  Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify the essential functions of the facility manager’s role
• Step up to the increasing expectations of facility users
• Update negotiating and contracting skills for outsourcing maintenance, custodial, security and other contractors
• Develop a maintenance strategy for premises and services
• Focus on managing expenses, cutting utility costs and gaining bottom line value from asset management.

Programme Content

Session 1    Planned Maintenance of Building & Services

• Introductions                               
• ENTROPY
• Our Main Objective
• Concept of Life Cycle Cost
• Areas to be Maintained                           
• Maintenance Philosophies                       
• Why Preventative Maintenance       
• Breakdown vs Preventative

Session 2    Sick Building Syndrome

• Remedies

Session 3    Maintenance Economics

• Financial Analysis
• Life cycle costing analysis and maintenance management.
• Cost Containment Issues
• Replace vs Repair
• In-house vs Contractor Factors
• When to contract for services?

Session 4    Warranties

• Inventory Management
• Budgeting /Repair Reserve

Session 5    Developing & Automating The PM Plan

• Record Keeping – Preparing to automate
• Fixed Asset Register/Accounting Codes
• Numbering Schemes
• Change Management
• Maintenance Manual

Session 6    Management Information Systems Solutions

• Choosing a Software Package – Features
• Vendor Qualifications
• Live demonstration                   

Using energy more efficiently will be key to counteracting the “greenhouse effect” and protecting our planet from the uncertainties of global warming. Many energy-conserving technologies on the market today can save businesses and consumers money while reducing the emissions that lead to global warming

Definitions

• Energy, KWh, Btu, Therm

The Four  Stage Energy Efficiency Programme

• Analysis
• Staff Commitment
• Short Term Energy Saving Methods
• Lighting
• Cooling
• Long Term Energy Saving Methods

Energy Management Systems

Registration Information

• Registration for all Corporate Training courses can be done at the Champs Fleurs, Port-of-Spain, Trincity or San Fernando Campus.
• Payment of fees can be made by linx, credit card or cheque. SBCS is now CASH FREE!
• A Certificate of participation is awarded to each participant upon satisfying 80% attendance of classes and/or any exam or course-work assigned by lecturer.
• Please note that all information is subject to change.  It is advisable to confirm all information before registration.

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