Facility Management And Facility Maintenance. Know the difference.
With the web hosting services market to reach $77.8 billion in 2025, the speed at which technological advancements are occurring seems to be more than just accelerated. As sourced from hostingtribunal.com, global AI market is to reach $89.8 billion. With so much of advancements going in and around, how are we, as an organisation, striving to be more efficient and productive?
With the world of automation and machine learning taking over, the competition in the market is increasing. Hence being more efficient is the only way to survive. (Survival of the fittest, isn’t just the jungle rule!)
So how are you planning to get through this cut throat competition? How are you planning to make yourself more efficient?
Facility management has become an insignificant part of an organisation? Why? Because it not just helps your organisation become more efficient and productive, but by doing so brings you closer to your organisation’s goals. Facility management helps you ensure that there is maximum utilization and efficient working of almost all the aspects of your organisation. Although, the term Facility management is often misunderstood with the term facility maintenance.
So here is something you would want to know before making your choice clear about the way you want to lead.
Learn the difference:
Facility management reflects a strategic , well planned set of actions to facilitate almost all aspects of an organisation. It is more a long term and visioned approach. One can always keep in mind their organisation goals, risk management, etc. while going for facility management. Whereas Facility Maintenance is a short term approach towards an organisation’s facilities. It is more like taking care of the daily breakdowns, taking preventive measures, fulfill the needs for a day or two. Unlike former, it is not far fetched and is directionless.
Facility Management more focuses on expanding and utilizing the facilities for the long run. It involves planning and execution. Whereas Facility maintenance is more concerned with responding on a daily basis. It only ensures the efficient and smooth running of facilities.
Benefits of Facility Management Towards Your Organisation
Facility management is the reason why many organisations don’t just provide regular offices but smart places for their employees to work. (Needless to mention how a satisfied employee yields better)
- Managing and tracking the assets
- Space utilization and optimization
- Tracking and evolving records
- Cost Savings and Cost Analysis
- Customer Satisfaction
- Yielding Better Workplace
- Reduced Employee Interruption
- Retaining Employees
- Modernised business structures
Give a smarter approach to your organisation with a smart facility management system and see your organisation become efficient like never before.