The Facility Management Handbook

by Kathy O. Roper, Richard P. Payant

Facility management is a multidisciplinary function requiring a deep knowledge of the entire business and physical planning cycle, including the buildings, infrastructure, and people. Technology systems, disaster recovery planning, zoning compliance, furnishings, recycling programs, grounds maintenance--it all falls under the facility management umbrella. The sheer scope of duties requires a far-reaching reference for staying abreast of the latest innovations and best practices. "The Facility Management Handbook "is that one essential book. Insightful overviews, case studies, and practical guidelines pave the way for successful planning, budgeting, real estate transactions, construction, emergency preparedness, security, operations, maintenance, and more. This thoroughly revised fourth edition examines cutting-edge technologies and includes new information on Building Information Modeling (BIM), contracting and project management methods, FASB and IASB requirements, distributed working, and sustainability reporting. Balancing an in-depth look at the fundamentals with a view toward what the future holds, the book is essential reading for every facility management professional.

Genres: Reference

688 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 1992

About the author

Kathy O. Roper, CFM, LEED AP (Atlanta, GA) is Associate Professor of Integrated Facility Management at Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Architecture.

Reviews

[David Ehlers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A definite go-to resource for someone working in Facility Management.

[Shanice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tool for newbies to the facility management world.