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 Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.
