Introduction
Facility management (FM) is a field that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality, comfort, safety, and efficiency of the built environment by integrating people, place, process, and technology. FM is categorized as either ‘Hard’ or ‘Soft’ and often involves a range of third-party providers that must be carefully managed. This course explores all aspects of FM and how to ensure maximum value is achieved, providing a range of essential considerations for the FM Manager.
Objectives
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Define the foundations of Facility Management and understand Facility Management strategies
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Adopt best practices in managing the Facility Management function
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Understand the role of project and maintenance management in Facility Management
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Understand sustainability in Facility Management
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Outsource key Facility Management operations to third party organizations
Outlines
Day 1
The foundations of Facility Management
Facility Planning
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Key issues
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Utilizing space
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Stakeholder management
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Risks
Day 2
Facility Management Strategy
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The business context and drivers
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Strategy formulation, analysis, development, and implementation
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FM Strategy checklist
Managing the workplace
Day 3
Outsourcing Facility Management
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The outsourcing decision
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FM and procurement
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The outsourcing process
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Developing the contract
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Specifying the service
Day 4
Service Delivery and Performance Management
Understand the role of Project and Maintenance Management in Facility Management
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Project Management phases and skills
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Maintenance management essentials
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Continuous improvement in FM
Day 5
Understand Sustainability in Facility Management
About Barcelona
Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.
Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.
Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:
- Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
- Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
- See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
- Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
- See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
- Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
- Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
- Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
- Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
- Enjoy authentic paella with fresh seafood.
- Climb Montjuic for spectacular views.
