Premises Management

Aims

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.

Certification

Certificate of attendance

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