Basics of Facility Management

Explore the essentials of facility management, from infrastructure and real estate to sustainable practices and communication. Gain practical insights into managing diverse facilities and developing crucial skills for a successful career in the field.

Basics of Facility Management

1 Origin of Facility Management

  1. Introduction
  2. Development of Facility Management in India
  3. Definition and Meaning of Facility Management
  4. Importance of Facility Management
  5. Major provisions of Facility Management
  6. Role of a Facility Manager
  7. Relationship Between Facility Management and Asset Management
  8. Advantages and Disadvantages of Facility Management
  9. Components of Facility Management
  10. Functions of Facility Management

2 Scope and Applications of Facility Management -I

  1. Hospitality and Catering Facilities
  2. Tourism Facilities
  3. Recreational Facilities
  4. Entertainment Facilities
  5. Sport Facilities
  6. Event Management Facilities
  7. Government and Public Facilities Like Library and Museum, etc

3 Scope and Applications of Facility Management -II

  1. Residential Facilities
  2. Commercial Facilities
  3. Office Space
  4. Retail Facilities
  5. Hypermarket, Supermarkets and Malls
  6. Research Laboratories
  7. Hospital and Healthcare Facilities
  8. Health and Wellness facilities

4 Real Estate Management

  1. Meaning and Definition
  2. Types of Real Estate Management
  3. Environment Protection
  4. Regulatory Authorities
  5. Lease
  6. Ownership
  7. Real Estate Portfolio Management
  8. Laws
  9. Permits/Licenses/Approvals

5 Financial Management

  1. Introduction
  2. Cost of development and construction
  3. Cost of operations and renovation
  4. Budgeting and planning
  5. Sources and procurement of funds
  6. Finance division
  7. Recent developments in financial management

6 Infrastructure Development-I

  1. Architectural Design
  2. Building Types
  3. Impact of Facilities on the Building Design
  4. Building & Exterior Facilities
  5. Parking Areas
  6. Landscaping & Grounds
  7. Laws, Permits & Licenses

7 Infrastructure Development-II

  1. Types of Walls and Wall Fixings
  2. Types of Paints
  3. Types of Ceilings
  4. Types of Roof Tiles
  5. Types of Floors
  6. Types of Doors
  7. Types of Windows
  8. Wallpapers
  9. Types of Mirrors

8 Infrastructure Development-III

  1. Types of carpet and underlay
  2. Types of upholstery covers cushions
  3. Types of curtains heading and trimming
  4. Selection of fabric

9 Space Management

  1. Introduction
  2. Space Standards
  3. Car parking and access
  4. Basic layouts
  5. Circulation
  6. Dimensional co-ordination
  7. Type of client
  8. Basic design
  9. Bedrooms
  10. Public rooms
  11. Technical study Hotels

10 Ergonomics

  1. Defining Ergonomics
  2. Need for Ergonomics
  3. Office Ergonomics
  4. Advantages of Ergonomics
  5. Furniture in Ergonomics
  6. Technology in Ergonomics

11 Building Facilities- I

  1. Basic Terminologies
  2. Source of Electricity
  3. Types of Electricity
  4. Source of Lighting (Decorative Lighting)
  5. Maintenance of Light Outputs

12 Building Facilities- II

  1. Plumbing Terminology
  2. Sanitary Fitting and Water System
  3. HVAC System Operation & Maintenance
  4. Factors Influencing Building Comfort

13 Operations in Facilities Management

  1. Defining In-House and Outsourcing of Services
  2. Facilities Management Services In-House Versus Outsource
  3. Contracts
  4. Commercial Lease
  5. Franchise Agreements
  6. Maintenance
  7. Customer Services

14 Health and Hygiene Concerns

  1. Basic Definitions
  2. First Aid at Workplace
  3. Indoor Air Quality
  4. Water Quality
  5. Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace, Policy and Laws

15 Environment and Sustainable Practices

  1. Basic Definitions
  2. Wastes, Its Types & Disposal Techniques
  3. Liquid Wastes
  4. Waste Minimization
  5. Hazardous Substance Management
  6. Rain Water Harvesting
  7. Pollution
  8. Ways for Pollution Control
  9. Laws & Permits

16 Human Resource Management

  1. Human resource management
  2. Motivational Theories
  3. Conflict Management
  4. Employee Relations
  5. Skills Required for Facility Manager

17 Communication

  1. Defining Communication and its Process
  2. Types of Communication
  3. Mediums of Communication
  4. Effective Communication
  5. Active Listening
  6. Barriers to Effective Communication

18 Information Technology

  1. Role of IT Facility Management
  2. Technology Trends in Facility Management
  3. Property Management System and Facility Management
  4. POS System and Facility Management
  5. Introduction to Cyber Security

19 Project Management

  1. Introduction
  2. Fundamentals of Project Management
  3. Process and Techniques
  4. Relevance of Project Management
  5. Challenges of Project Management
  6. Current Practices
  7. Project Manager
  8. Project Management in Facility Management
  9. Facility Manager
  10. Trends in Facility Management