To assist delegates in developing their skills and confidence in order that
they may provide a quality Premises Management service to their clients and
occupiers.
Who Will Benefit?
Anyone whose duties include the management of premises and facilities. This
course is particularly relevant to newly appointed Premises and Facilities
Managers, as well as generalists with responsibility for their site and
accommodation matters. It assumes no prior in depth knowledge and is pitched to
provide an excellent introduction and overview to a wide variety of PM/FM
topics.
The Course Covers
Seven comprehensive sessions will cover many of the issues facing PMs/FMs
with particular reference to the major challenges concerning effective
contracting for goods and services and efficient use of space.
Skills, Qualities, Duties
Attributes required for success as a Premises/Facilities Manager
The range of duties and responsibilities
Health and Safety Issues:
An overview of some of the Legislation
What is demanded of you and of others
Hazards, Risks, and the basics of Assessment
Contracts and Specifications:
Basic Contract Law: definitions/essential elements
What is a specification? what it is for? what it should contain?
Some "Golden Rules"
Maintenance and Asset Management
Identifying/prioritizing/organizing maintenance
CAFM, BMS, and associated IT systems: an overview
Contracting options for maintenance works
Space Planning:
The process/players/requirements for success - an overview
Research/data collection and use/future -proofing the facilities
Corporate image/standards/guidelines
Furniture Selection and Procurement:
The balancing act: needs of users/needs of the organization
Workstations - issues of task/suitability/safety
Storage - the options for Premises Managers
Sources of Assistance
Training and development - including qualifications and accreditation
Using consultants and others - the professional bodies to assist you
Outsourcing / selecting assistance - some practical options for the
PM/FM
Duration
A one day interactive seminar, including syndicate work and discussion.