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5-Day Training Course

Building and Facilities Maintenance

Course Overview

Buildings and facilities like utility plants, power & water distribution networks, parking lots and landscaping become more and more complex and expensive. That is why building & facilities maintenance is big business nowadays. It is one of the largest budget expenses and therefore always a target for cost cutting operations. However, facilities are major assets too and support continuously to operational performance and the realization of the corporate strategy.

This Building and Facilities Maintenance training course shows you how to apply best practices to organize and manage your buildings and facilities as a successful "business within a business". The goal is to operate and maintain the building and facilities in an effective and efficient way, in order to integrate function, people and place. This training course is about finding the right balance between asset performance and costs and about the right balance between operating and maintaining the facilities in-house or contracting it out. As strategic or tactical building and facilities maintenance decisions are often bounded by financial consequences and valuation effects, building and facilities maintenance professionals involved in tactical management of buildings & facilities need to be able to understand and foresee the consequences of their decisions in a broad sense.

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:

  • The basic principles of asset management in a building & facilities maintenance environment
  • International standards on asset management (ISO 55000)
  • The implementation of good building and facilities maintenance and asset management practice
  • How to realize higher performance at lower cost within compliance
  • The ways to monitor the performance
  • Several ways of assessing the current state of your building and facilities maintenance and asset management processes and benchmark it with others
  • How to draw up an implementation plan

Course Objectives

At the end of this Building and Facilities Maintenance training course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how building and facilities maintenance and asset management can contribute to the realization of the corporate strategy of your organization
  • Understand the content and value of ISO 55000 as the international standard on asset management
  • Apply good building and facilities maintenance and asset management practice, starting with foundations and building up to best practices that will deliver maximum business benefits
  • Assess the current state of building and facilities maintenance and asset management best practices
  • Set up an implementation plan for building and facilities maintenance and asset management best practices

Training Methodology

This Building and Facilities Maintenance training course is composed in such a way that it can be held for all professionals involved in managing or implementing building and facilities maintenance and asset management processes. There will be a variance of lectures and practical exercises. Experiences from different areas will be discussed. There will be many opportunities for discussion and sharing experiences.

Who Should Attend

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals who wish to update themselves on building & facilities maintenance and asset management and how to implement it for the benefit of their organization.

This Building and Facilities Maintenance training course will greatly benefit:

  • Building and Facilities Maintenance Professionals
  • Asset Management Professionals
  • Property & Facilities Management Professionals
  • IT & and Business Control Professionals

Course Curriculum

  • Maintenance & Asset Management as a business process
  • Asset management landscape model – The asset management system
  • Strategy framework
    • Line of sight
    • Asset management planning / strategic property management
    • Asset management policy, asset strategy (demand analysis / asset policy), asset management strategy, maintenance strategy
    • Maintenance & asset management objectives (goal setting)
    • (Strategic) Asset management plan & maintenance reference plan
    • Feedback & improvement
  • Asset management roles
  • Identification & assessment of risk in building & facilities maintenance
  • Risk management
    • Risk matrix
    • Risk register
    • Safety management system
    • Contingency planning
  • Stakeholder Analysis – Stakeholder Risks
  • Risk based maintenance concept for buildings and facilities
  • What to outsource and what not
  • Choosing the right contractor
  • Contract types
  • The contracting cycle
  • Measuring the performance of the contractor
  • Vendor management
  • Insight in financial management basics
    • Cashflow
    • CAPEX/OPEX
    • Working capital
  • Budgeting principles
  • An introduction to Life Cycle Costing and Nett Present Value
  • Insight in funding of investments in buildings and facilities and the need for a long term investment & maintenance plans
  • Scenarios, sensitivity analysis
  • Continuous improvement
  • Maintenance & Asset management assessments
  • Certification audits
  • Benchmarking
  • Performance management

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

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Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dubai, UAE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

About Energy Training Centre

Energy Training Centre is a leading provider of professional development programs for the energy and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we have trained more than 50,000 professionals across the Middle East and beyond.

Our expert-led courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications that deliver immediate value to your career and organization.

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