Smart Integrated Facility Services

Many things go into supporting the core functions of an organization, especially when considering the vast gamut of industries that require facilities management. It could be a school district with buildings across multiple locations, a manufacturing company with one large production facility, or a commercial office space renting out a single floor of a city skyscraper. Whatever the industry you find yourself in, facilities management ensures your physical spaces and assets can support your organization’s needs. Since 2009, Global FM has sponsored an annual World Facilities Management Day, "World FM Day". "The theme for the 2022 World FM Day (22 May 2022) was 'leading a sustainable future'; the purpose of the day is ' to recognize and celebrate the vital work that workplace and facilities managers and the wider industry contributes to business worldwide'.

Why is “FMS” important

Organizations exist to fulfil a core function, from generating profits to serving a community’s needs. Facilities Management is the essential spine of any successful organization. VI supports in a variety of ways:

VI- integrates people, place and process within the built environment with the purpose of improving the quality of life of people and the productivity of the core business.

Productivity

The first and foremost function is to ensure the staff, employees, and occupants are able to fulfil their job duties effectively. This means making sure the space is clean, organized, and ready to use. It also means vehicles, equipment items, and technology are functioning properly when needed.

Comfort and Safety

Tied closely with productivity is making sure that all building occupants are safe and comfortable. Ensuring the buildings and equipment are inspected to meet safety standards is critical to minimizing liability and risk. Facilities managers also monitor ways a facility can better .

Profitability

Productivity, safety, and comfort must be created efficiently. Facilities management is often the largest expense due to its far-reaching impact across the organization, so any efforts to minimize unnecessary operating costs are important for the business’s bottom line.

Scalability

As organizations grow, expand capital assets, change locations, or adapt to changing work environments (the introduction of a virtual work environment as one example), facilities management is at the forefront of ensuring the success of these changes. The team needs to know the facilities inside and out, as well as the people and assets within them, to best advice on new opportunities.

Sustainability

Beyond EHS (environment, health, and safety) compliance, facilities managers bear a social responsibility to promoting greener practices for the organization. This can mean a reduction in waste, optimizing energy efficiency, or leveraging new best practices. Sustainable facilities management promotes a positive brand image for the organization and reduces their overall energy consumption costs.

Services

Engineering Services

Engineering services encompass design, analysis, consultation, and implementation of technical solutions across various industries.

Business Support Services

Providing essential administrative, technical, and operational assistance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business activities.