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Maintenance and facility management: why integrated management pays off

Maintenance and facility management encompass all the practices involved in the management of real estate, with a particular focus on plants, buildings and greenery. All the services needed to support and facilitate a company’s activities are also included, with the aim of efficient management that guarantees a quality environment at the best economic conditions possible.

In an increasingly dynamic and complex market, knowing how to manage and ensure the correct operation of plants in compliance with current regulations is a guarantee of success. In particular, using an integrated function that combines on the one hand facility management, and on the other hand maintenance for proper operation, can be particularly beneficial for the company. 

The importance of workplace management: prioritising healthiness and efficiency 

Spaces today must be organised according to a criterion of functionality and comfort for employees without forgetting the company’s objectives. Never before has it been more important than in these times of social distancing and flexible use of space to understand how important it is for employees to experience spaces and environments safely.

It has never been so important to optimise the assets available like today. In this regard, the potential of digital tools has emerged, which support the improvement of the performance of the entire organisation, analysing data and trends and, if necessary, predicting upstream critical issues so as to avoid or facilitate their management. 

Facility management and maintenance: what is an integrated approach?  

Today, managing the maintenance of a building is not just about solving a problem, but preventing it avoiding a disaster. A real milestone in this area is predictive maintenance, which allows action to be taken by scheduling a repair or replacement without incurring levels of wear and tear that would create far greater inconvenience, to the detriment of the company’s pockets.

This is possible through planned maintenance and by seeking innovative solutions. Therefore, not only breakdown maintenance, but also preventive and predictive maintenance to diagnose service criticalities. The result is a precise but dynamic maintenance plan that guarantees efficient operation of the systems while containing consumption. From electrical to water and civil consumption, all the maintenance programmes are designed to keep the systems running, preventing unwanted interruptions, guaranteeing space safety and reducing operating costs without sacrificing compliance with current regulations.

The aim, which is the same as that of facility management and facility manager, is to improve the quality of life in the workplace and the safety of employees. This will also benefit the company’s finances, which will reduce the risk of damaging unforeseen events, and its image. These forward-looking choices will consolidate the company’s brand. 

Why choose Integrated Management? 

It is clear that focusing on management that pursues the achievement of a quality environment, with smart maintenance closer to a predictive rather than corrective approach, increases the value of the company.

The integrated approach also allows maintenance to be carried out according to the actual use of facilities and space. The result? Not only the guarantee of efficiency when they are being used, but also savings due to the elimination of unnecessary maintenance work. 

Underlying this is an integrated approach to property management that includes, on the one hand, a facility management service thanks to expert partners with the best certifications and, on the other hand, maintenance in a predictive key, which will guarantee a more serene business development in the future for the benefit of owners and employees. 

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