integrated facilities management | Facility Management Company https://www.enviroindia.in/blog Blog on Facility Management - EnviroIndia Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:32:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/favicon-1-100x100.png integrated facilities management | Facility Management Company https://www.enviroindia.in/blog 32 32 Understanding Integrated Facilities Management for Warehouses https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/understanding-integrated-facilities-management-for-warehouses/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/understanding-integrated-facilities-management-for-warehouses/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:32:30 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=1386 In today’s fast-paced logistics landscape, warehouse efficiency reigns supreme. With rising customer demands for faster delivery times and increased product volume, warehouse operations need a well-oiled machine to function seamlessly. This is where Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) steps in as a game-changer. The Intricacies of Warehouse Management Warehouses are complex ecosystems juggling a multitude of …

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In today’s fast-paced logistics landscape, warehouse efficiency reigns supreme. With rising customer demands for faster delivery times and increased product volume, warehouse operations need a well-oiled machine to function seamlessly. This is where Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) steps in as a game-changer.

The Intricacies of Warehouse Management

Warehouses are complex ecosystems juggling a multitude of tasks.  Housekeeping plays a critical role. A clean and organized warehouse minimizes product damage, improves worker safety, and streamlines picking and packing processes. HVAC systems are another crucial element. Maintaining optimal temperatures ensures product integrity, particularly for temperature-sensitive goods. A malfunctioning HVAC system can lead to spoilage and significant financial losses. Regular pest control is equally important. Rodents and insects can damage inventory and contaminate products, posing health risks and regulatory concerns.

The Fragile Chain: Where Traditional Management Falls Short

Traditionally, warehouses manage these crucial aspects through individual contractors. However, this fragmented approach has its limitations.

. Communication Silos: Disparate teams may struggle to communicate effectively, leading to delays and inefficiencies.

. Data Disconnect: Scattered data from different service providers makes it difficult to identify trends, optimize operations, and make informed decisions.

. Increased Costs: Managing multiple contracts can be cumbersome and potentially more expensive than a consolidated approach.

The Power of Integration: How IFM Optimizes Warehouses

IFM offers a holistic solution by integrating all facility management services under one roof. Here’s how it empowers warehouses:

. Streamlined Operations: An IFM provider coordinates all services, ensuring seamless workflow and improved efficiency.

. Enhanced Communication: A single point of contact simplifies communication, eliminating delays and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

. Data-Driven Decisions: Integrated software platforms generate valuable data on all aspects of facility management. Warehouses can leverage this data to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations and resource allocation.

. Cost Savings: Negotiating a single contract with an IFM provider can often lead to cost savings compared to managing multiple individual contracts.

. Reduced Risk: A comprehensive preventive maintenance program minimizes the risk of HVAC breakdowns or pest infestations, protecting inventory and minimizing downtime.

Beyond the Basics: Additional Benefits of IFM

IFM offers a wider range of benefits that cater to the evolving needs of modern warehouses:

. Sustainability Initiatives: IFM providers can implement sustainable practices such as energy-efficient lighting systems and waste management solutions, contributing to a greener warehouse operation.

. Safety and Compliance: IFM ensures adherence to safety regulations and compliance standards. This reduces the risk of accidents and hefty fines.

. Employee Well-being: A clean, safe, and well-maintained warehouse environment fosters a positive working environment and improves employee morale.

. Scalability: IFM solutions are scalable to accommodate changing warehouse needs. As your warehouse expands or contracts, the IFM provider can adjust services accordingly.

Conclusion: The Future is Integrated

In today’s competitive warehousing landscape, efficiency is paramount. Integrated Facilities Management offers a holistic approach that streamlines operations, optimizes costs, and minimizes risks. By integrating all aspects of facility management under a single umbrella, IFM empowers warehouses to achieve peak performance and ensure a future of smooth and efficient operations.

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Misconceptions About Facility Management https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/misconceptions-about-facility-management/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/misconceptions-about-facility-management/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:55:48 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=1260 While Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) has transformed the role and practices of facilities management for countless companies yet misconceptions surrounding its implementation, value and usage still persist. Some companies believe that they can cut costs by managing facilities on their own but the repercussions of such decision could end up harming the business in many …

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While Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) has transformed the role and practices of facilities management for countless companies yet misconceptions surrounding its implementation, value and usage still persist. Some companies believe that they can cut costs by managing facilities on their own but the repercussions of such decision could end up harming the business in many ways.

There are numerous misconceptions about facility management:

1. It’s more expensive

Verdict: False

Facility Management is not strictly a cost. It’s a benefit to the company, its people and the process. An integrated facility management program improves organizational capability to scale up/down efficiently. It reduces the operational burden by leveraging maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

A robust preventive maintenance plan not only maintains the assets but also helps in their optimum utilization. Deploying a facility management program saves time by increasing human involvement with tasks.

2. It’s a risk to job

Verdict: False

A facility management company should be seen as a partner and not as a threat. It makes the business more valuable by providing technology, specialized skill set, strategy and support teams. All these elements are needed for the smooth running of the business. A Facility Management is no exception in the rapidly changing world, considering the challenges in terms of changing technology, extensive training of staff and expert consultation, one can handle these changes but by teaming up with a facility management company, management can free up their time to think strategically and take better decisions.

3. Loss of visibility and control

Verdict: False

A business needs better tools and technology to get the most out of system’s built-in features. It helps to track and manage asset warranty and insurance information. These are much needed if business operates at different locations. A facility management company provides a managed platform and helps in gathering relevant information about facilities portfolio which helps in better visibility and central control.

4. Overshadow client brand

Verdict: False

One of the primary goals of a facility management company is to promote and support the client brand and to constantly deliver that goal, we require:

A technology platform shared by facility managers and technician

Consistent benchmarks for facility operations

A way to validate every work order completed at various locations

Easily accessible reports and KPIs

One can easily track and manage quality but it doesn’t sound realistic when there are thousands of work orders. With the right facility management services company, it is easy to validate every work order, record asset information and manage quality and performance at each location. Facility management company acts as a backstage operator that helps to actualize the smooth running of facilities.

5. Customers and employees at risk

Verdict: False

Working with a facility management company means bringing in third party technicians and hence the management may worry about –

What if technicians aren’t qualified to do the work?

What if technicians aren’t certified and insured?

A facility provider ensures to handle these concerns on their own, vetting and selecting providers who are qualified, insured with background check.

Conclusion

In today’s fast paced world, facility services play a vital role and smoothens the operation process. A good facility management program can resolve inefficiencies, identify saving opportunities and boost the bottom line.  It can be presented as a way to intelligently save money and create revenue in both the short and long term. Hence, it is wise to implement a facility management program for significant cost savings and improved safety performance. As the saying goes – the best time to start was yesterday; the second-best time is today.

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Tech Tools for Facility Management https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/tech-tools-for-facility-management/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/tech-tools-for-facility-management/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:49:14 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=963 Digital transformation is projected to boost up by the end of 2023 with more than 53% spending of all Information and Communications Technology (ICT) investment as predicted by IDC. The preceding year i.e. 2019 alone recorded a spent of $1.25 trillion by global organisations. It embarked on enormous competitive advantages and efficiencies for Facility Management …

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Digital transformation is projected to boost up by the end of 2023 with more than 53% spending of all Information and Communications Technology (ICT) investment as predicted by IDC. The preceding year i.e. 2019 alone recorded a spent of $1.25 trillion by global organisations. It embarked on enormous competitive advantages and efficiencies for Facility Management Companies.

The intervention of technology via apps and other end-to-end digital services has smoothened every function of Facility Management. Elaborately, processes are now simpler and more accurate with better efficacy, contrary to being costly, paper-based with high labour intensity.

Informed Facility Management companies have already started to turn field data into strategic intelligence to generate better business outcomes. They gained immediate real-time visibility across locations by deploying intelligent tools on manual workflows which were digitizing outdated and connecting granular data from the field with service validation platforms.

Here are five digitally enabled services and tools with the potential of end-to-end automation and reinventing Facility Management across global organisations.

• App-enabled Surveys

App-enabled Surveys

Third-party vendors can take up mobile app-enabled site audits like QA inspections, shift end reports, compliance, etc. Audits can be standardised by SLA criteria and building type to save labour hours. It acts as quality assurance and accountability of the vendors. These apps highlight areas which need more attention which helps to drive a corrective plan which may include trainings. Moreover, these reports can be used for self-assessment to ensure client satisfaction.

• Real-time Monitoring Tools

Real-time Monitoring Tools

The promptness of issue detection and resolution aids FMs in preventing escalations. Mobile auditing apps facilitate standardisation in terms of quality and performance. This ensures quality assessment across millions of square feet of real estate. Prompt communication of building issues enables quick resolution. The issues may vary from thermostat malfunctioning to a cracked windowpane i.e. including the biggest and the smallest problems. These monitoring tools act as the eyes and ears of FMs for raising tickets and enhancing safety and efficiency real quick.

• Image Management

 Image Management

Reporting through images has gained immense importance via apps that enable to capture and communicate with pictures which are geo-stamped and contain the exact time of a specific day. For vendors, it helps in verification of a task or service that has been performed with its magnitude. The amount of on-site visibility such tools provides is salient when linked to analytics platforms. Apps also enable segmentation through their searchable and filterable features to speed up the entire process while eliminating subjectivity.

• Validation Apps

Validation Apps

Score carding, calibrating and aggregating vendor performance is crucial in FM. Though self-reported scores may differ from the vendor as performance metrics and methods of assessments differ. To optimise a business, FM expectations need to stack up against actual performance across geographies. Here, vendor validation comes into play to refrain from guesswork and drive actual numbers. Score carding and benchmarking the service providers not only establishes accountability but also mitigates the risk of business operations. It ensures optimally maintained workplaces in terms of safety, hygiene, functions, compliance and enriched human experience, ultimately.

• Intelligent Analytics

Intelligent Analytics

Advanced business dashboards identify and illustrate trends, micro as well as macro across geographies. Building and operational data are collated into centralised platforms for the purpose of gaining insights and driving corrective plans. They help in identifying top-performing and underperforming segments and potentially pinpoint risks. These dashboards bear critical importance for better management of facilities and vendor service for asset-specific management. An ideal integrated platform captures granular data, facilitates real-time implementation through streamlined reporting with low or no-code innovation.

Facility Management is on a constant quest to improve the overall human experience through consistent field execution and becoming more proactive for maintaining properties. The job of getting everyone on the same page through a shared view of distinct portfolios is now providing brighter visibility for making informed decisions. Faster resolution of issues is a product of transparent flow of communication which reduces risk exposure, creates overall efficiency and improves profitability of the business in the long run.

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QUESTIONS FEARLESSLY ANSWERED BY OUR FACILITY MANAGERS https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/questions-fearlessly-answered-by-our-facility-managers/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/questions-fearlessly-answered-by-our-facility-managers/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:25:43 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=825 Facility management services become excellent with its awesomeness when it comes to interpersonal relations. The professional services which include managing people, infrastructures, technology and organizations, to achieve outstanding and not just optimum results is the key to success at a framework. In the discharge of soft services such as housekeeping, pantry management, office support staff, …

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Facility management services become excellent with its awesomeness when it comes to interpersonal relations. The professional services which include managing people, infrastructures, technology and organizations, to achieve outstanding and not just optimum results is the key to success at a framework.

In the discharge of soft services such as housekeeping, pantry management, office support staff, pest control, facade cleaning, water tank cleaning and a host of others gives room for friendliness between professional Integrated Facilities management services and their clients, this enable smooth relationship and avenue to ask questions fearlessly.

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On sampling various high class facility manger activities and operations these questions were noticed to have been fearlessly asked by clients who already feel free seeing their Facilities Management handlers as such that could be trusted. Some of these questions are as follows:

Q1.If after trusting the security personnel posted to my residence by my facility management service provider, he gets engaged in a conspiracy against me, how do I handle this?

A1. As a professional integrated facility management service outfit we ensure all our personnel are well trained and cross checked for employment based on integrity which gives us the assurance for your safety.

Q2.What is the primary concern of facility mangers about their clients do they just do some household chores for the sake of raising income for their pockets?

A2.Professional building management service firms solely see health and safety of occupants and visitors as its primary responsibilities. Among others, it ensures to keep being efficient in line with the blue print presented by clients.

Q3. Is it compulsory that I purchase gadgets advised by facility mangers rather than what I feel I love?

A3. It remains pertinent for Facility management services providers to advice clients with what is best especially with respect to safety and health while also drawing out measures that will act as guide for occupants.

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Q4. Do facility mangers have a gain when I provide gadgets recommended or does it mean it was just recommended because that’s what can be operated easily?

A4. Professional recommendations are done strictly for most suitable gadgets considering how well it serves the client based on what can they can afford, not forgetting the its prominent task of installation, monitoring and maintenance of all necessary gadgets and devices.

Q5. How does every occupant of the building get acquainted with the team of facility management services on duty?

A5. Each member of the facility management service team can be identified with unique uniform and id card, more so upon resumption the company deems it fit to properly introduce the personnel attached to each building to all occupants.

Q6. Are my guys safe from all forms of harassment that may occur from your personnel when I am not home?

A6.No member of the team can harass you or your children under any condition, they are in your place to ensure you safety and wellness not to create any form of havoc.

Q7. Are Building Occupants Trained On Crisis Management?

A7.All occupants are given first aid training to ensure safety and precautions

Q8. When an occupant is not able to take precautions or act to a happening at a given time what happens?

A8.The personnel drafted to each building have monitoring gadgets, which feed him with happenings around the house.

Q9. Are the systems and processes up to date in our building?

A9.Sure, every building under the monitor of integrated facility management services are provided with state of the art modern equipment that’s been handled by best hands.

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Q10. Can all information relating to the building and its system be fetched?

A10.The system in place is uniquely made to permit those who have access alone and can fetch whatever information needed.

Q11. Aside installation maintenance of gadget equipment what other thing should be expected with regards to ensuring safety in the building?

A11.As Facilities Management Services provider, its mandatory to efficiently carry out the duties that are termed as professional, to achieve best results which also tell How ready are we for a medical emergency.

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HOW SMART BUILDINGS ARE CHANGING THE OPERATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL EFFICACY WITH IOT https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/how-smart-buildings-are-changing-the-operational-and-functional-efficacy-with-iot/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/how-smart-buildings-are-changing-the-operational-and-functional-efficacy-with-iot/#respond Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:47:24 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=768 Buildings were traditionally an epitome of concrete, steel, physical form, and conceptual designs. However with the rapid growth in Technology, IOT has taken the operational and functional efficacy of infrastructures to the next level. Smart operations are an integral component of the building management system. Whilst the facilities management system at a framework is managing …

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Buildings were traditionally an epitome of concrete, steel, physical form, and conceptual designs.

However with the rapid growth in Technology, IOT has taken the operational and functional efficacy of infrastructures to the next level.

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Smart operations are an integral component of the building management system. Whilst the facilities management system at a framework is managing the necessary requirements in the day to day routine, IOT is one such entrant that can catalyze the process and cut to chase, the delays in the whole network. Advanced mechanisms can identify the underlying threats well in advance and take necessary actions in order to correct the mishap if any.

To further understand the role of IOT, let’s dig deeper into its core capabilities:

Building maintenance and IOT:

From enhancing the safety and security with advanced mechanisms as Facial Recognition, detecting Intruders, and crisis management, IOT has made living environments more established and dependable. An enhanced sense of security prevails in these surroundings with an effective supervision over the framework’s operations. Integrated facilities management system can breathe a sigh of relief with the introduction of IOT, since it fosters the processes, making them more reliable.

Control building lighting:

Managing building equipments like HVAC systems, Electrical and fire systems and elevators has been made easy with the predictive maintenance capabilities of IOT. Supported by data analytics and machine learning, IOT lets one pre program the use of lights and eventually save on energy. Such a mechanism can detect threats well in advance and take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent any sort of system breakdowns from happening in the future.

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Pre-program heating and cooling:

To save on energy when no one’s occupying the space, the HVAC systems must be connected to a network that enables to pre-program the heating and cooling systems to go on and off. While analyzing such data, the devices can share alerts and smartly advise the admin to take smart actions against the problem. One can save as much as 10% of the energy consumed in idle time which may add up to mountains of wastage if not monitored in time.

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Control plug load:

While it is not easy to stop the undesired use of energy by unplugging each device off the board, smart building solutions connect the devices to computers which can cut off the plug load when the devices are not used by anyone. The whole practice reduces the unnecessary consumption of energy and incorporates a smart way of functioning with enhanced efficiency.

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N-95 Masks For Gurugram Police By Enviro https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/n-95-masks-for-gurugram-police-by-enviro/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/n-95-masks-for-gurugram-police-by-enviro/#respond Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:31:51 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=746 The rising pollution in the city has given birth to a multitude of ailments that have severely affected occupants of all age groups. The last four years in the history of Delhi have marked a hazardous 500+ units in the air quality index making for the worst air pollution levels in the country as opposed …

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The rising pollution in the city has given birth to a multitude of ailments that have severely affected occupants of all age groups. The last four years in the history of Delhi have marked a hazardous 500+ units in the air quality index making for the worst air pollution levels in the country as opposed to any major city in the world.

While the air pollution in India is estimated to kill 1.5 million people every year, the bad air propagating in the environment has added India to the catalogue of world’s highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases which have inevitably damaged the lungs of 2.2 million children in the country.
Roughly stated, the figures reflect a whopping 50% of children suffering from life threatening respiratory diseases and can’t be shown a promising future given the current circumstances.

Though it is only anticipated that whether the main reason behind the blinding smog is crop burning from the states of Punjab and Haryana and the drastic carbon emissions from vehicles, or the harmful gases emitted from chimneys or the industrial waste mixing with the air. All these components have added together to hazardous levels of pollution that is breathed every day and is slowly poisoning the living organism’s functional system. That said, it is true to believe that every living being in the country is thoughtlessly breathing venom and heading towards a shorter life span with each inbreathe.

While the situation is worsening with time, city cops are battling pollution with intense adversities given the dust and smog they are exposed to throughout the day. Such conditions are more hazardous, and may affect them with twice the intensity if corrective measures are not taken.

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Knowing this, Enviro – the facilities management arm by Vatika has taken a step forward to battle the précis by distributing 350 units of N95 masks to Brave hearts’, the heroic cop society in order to provide them with a safer breathing experience, while on duty.

The initiative was headed by Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh – President of Enviro and Mr. Debashish Mukherjee – who is the Marketing Head of Enviro. The two delegates came together with a thought provoking action in order to serve the cops with an act of gratitude. One can wear the mask for a range of 100 hours and when the mask begins to look dirty, it can be disposed and is recommended to not be worn again (since the trapped dust particles may render more harm if worn beyond the suggestible limit).

Enviro’s integrated facilities management services envision to create a safer and healthy environment through its green practices and hopes them to be adopted by other organizations so the nation can prosper together in a healthy environment. Though preventive measures are sure to bring down the worsening conditions, yet it is each individual’s responsibility to keep a keen eye on protecting the environment, while organizations and their facilities management services also come forward lead the force by executing the ploy to a safer living.

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FIGHTING THE REALITY – HOW FACILITIES MANAGEMENT RISES FROM DROWNING CHALLENGES https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/fighting-the-reality-how-facilities-management-rises-from-drowning-challenges/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/fighting-the-reality-how-facilities-management-rises-from-drowning-challenges/#respond Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:22:45 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=727 Facilities management teams are regularly confronted with critical problems, comprising of many obstacles. Considering the multitude of distinctive elements these problems bring together, the fact by itself is not surprising. Strict and flexible integrated facilities management services of every aspect not only define its successful presence but also the success of the enterprise as a …

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Facilities management teams are regularly confronted with critical problems, comprising of many obstacles. Considering the multitude of distinctive elements these problems bring together, the fact by itself is not surprising. Strict and flexible integrated facilities management services of every aspect not only define its successful presence but also the success of the enterprise as a whole. Although the vast majority of facility management performances are being lowered for facility operations, what was somewhat surprising is the number of companies looking to implement new approaches and new technologies to address the challenges faced by facilities management industry.

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Everyone faces challenges in their work, and integrated facilities management is no exception. Luckily, each challenge offers competitive opportunities and benefits, while providing sustainable solutions to the long-term benefits of the sector.

FIVE CHALLENGES THAT FACILITY MANAGEMENT FACES EVERY DAY

1. Facility management strives to improve efficiency by reducing operating costs and increasing productivity. Integrated facilities management ensures that the building provides the most sustainable work environment for its employees and operations. It also participates in strategic planning and day-to-day activities, such as purchasing, contract management, maintenance, cleaning, food and beverage sales, health and safety, utilities, communication and management of spaces. Because their positions are so diverse, it is difficult for employees of other organizations and outsiders to fully understand what they are doing, and therefore often assign tasks outside of their primary duties as a result.

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2. The public is very enthusiastic about saving energy, but investors have no way out. Investors do not see a clear picture of their return on investment because of the diverse nature of energy efficiency plans. There is a need for integrated facilities management to provide more uniform standardization that allows investors to see how their money will be used and what kind of return they can expect.

3. Facility Management structures should be better involved in design and construction to be effective. Operation and design go hand-in-hand when reviewing highly efficient buildings. A well-managed building can never get the best results if the energy has not been designed accordingly. Similarly, updating old buildings without improving the operation will have little impact on overall performance.

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4. Risk of data security breaches at buildings and cyber-attacks. There are thousands of points of entry inside and outside the company, and security data is still lacking in many automation systems. The risk of violations and cyber attacks is a real possibility that facility management is regularly confronted with.

5. Getting occupants to buy into energy efficiency efforts. Without 100% automation in the entire integrated facilities management, all the planning in the world will not prevent employees from carelessly ignoring environmentally friendly practices, like turning off the lights when leaving a room. Technology, including the automation of sustainable choices, can help, but strong leadership contributes significantly to employees who respond.

Knowing the problem is half the battle. Through strong leadership, each company can overcome these challenges and help build the new standards for the growing industry. With the advancement of smart buildings, integrated facilities management and more attention to energy efficiency, facility management is more critical than ever and will continue to grow in the coming years.

Expansive or non expansive businesses must devote a considerable amount of energy and capital to ensure their facilities are properly maintained and ready to meet the challenges of the future.

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CONCIERGE SERVICES AND ITS NECESSITY https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/concierge-services-and-its-necessity/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/concierge-services-and-its-necessity/#respond Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:44:57 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=586 Concierge services have gotten advanced way beyond the hospitality industry since its very inception. Back in the earlier days, concierge services were about assisting guests in booking reservations, hotels, providing transportation assistance and aiding in other related tasks. The jet age (in which we are), concierge services at any business are more concerned about simplifying …

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Concierge services have gotten advanced way beyond the hospitality industry since its very inception. Back in the earlier days, concierge services were about assisting guests in booking reservations, hotels, providing transportation assistance and aiding in other related tasks.

The jet age (in which we are), concierge services at any business are more concerned about simplifying life (from health and medical care to entertainment and transportation assistance etc), It has climbed up the table of needs in most organizations and also in the employees’ compensation or benefit packages.

Organizations and concierge services

Building management services offer building concierge services, which entail the provisions of additional pre agreed services as contracted for by the employer, for his employee, or by the management or property owner with the concierge (been on site as an extension of the management staff or a representative of the Integrated facilities management).

How concierge services affect the workforce

From recruiting to climbing up the ladder to the top, the provision of concierge services to the workforce of any organization greatly affects the decision making process and maintenance of human resources.

Every employee wants to know that the organization cares for their well being and is looking out for them. This is not achieved with merely offering the financial benefits and incentives, as it could just imply a commensurate pay or a reward or compensation for a good performance appraisal results. Employers who hope to achieve this will look towards making their employees happy and less stressed, there’s no greater motivation for the modern workforce considering that career prospects are becoming less important to lifestyle and wellbeing.

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Benefits of concierge services.

The integration of the concierge services into businesses and organizations is beneficial to alleveryone.

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For property management services offering concierge services, they are open to first hand information as concerned with their responsibilities on the properties they manage with the concierge on site. This also gives them the privilege to focus on more facility management issues.

For the organization’s management or a business owner, there’s an assurance of total dedication and concentration on its employee whose little errands and personal run-arounds are being taking care of. This generally improves employee efficiency and productivity, which helps the organization’s staff retention and productivity.

For an employee, concierge services mean a whole lot than just the ease of stress. It also provides oneself with the peace of mind and ample joy on the job, alongside a sense of fulfillment not only on their business or organizational duties, but also the fulfillment as an individual looking up for help which indirectly shapes the business accurate image through its response.

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Who’s watching your facility management? https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/whos-watching-your-facility-management/ https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/whos-watching-your-facility-management/#respond Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:40:01 +0000 https://www.enviroindia.in/blog/?p=484 Introduction The need for effective functioning of facilities through proper utilization and maintenance brought about the existence of facilities management. Facility management is about the delivery of support services run by a specialized team for organizations and sometimes individuals of repute for the purpose of efficient and effective use and maintenance through the integration of …

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Introduction
The need for effective functioning of facilities through proper utilization and maintenance brought about the existence of facilities management.

Facility management is about the delivery of support services run by a specialized team for organizations and sometimes individuals of repute for the purpose of efficient and effective use and maintenance through the integration of people, systems, place, process, and technology. The proper integration of people, systems, place, process and technology is what can be categorized as integrated facilities management.

Facility managers are skilled professionals who handle and organize the facilities of a workstation or a workplace and ensure it meets the needs of employees especially with regards to supporting the core businesses of an organization.

WHILE IT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF A COMPANY, HOW DOES IT CREATE AN IMPACT IN THE MINDS OF PEOPLE?

Before recently, company’s organizational structures did not have a provision for facility management. They were regarded as more of an ad-hoc or contract staff, whose recruitment and services were not directly connected with the company’s management.

The presence of facility management team has been proved to be worth it, owing that Facility managers ensure a smooth operation run, they are in charge of facilities from the storage areas to physical office spaces; the sleek operation of all these is what every business needs to keep going. The day-to-day maintenance, upgrades, and management of various systems is being taken care of in the process of getting their task done.

With a task to be performed daily, there is a necessity to have the team around as part of the company.

GETTING THE RIGHT HANDS FOR THE JOB
Operations managers for facilities management services companies may run one or many locations, yet they are simply responsible for everything that has to do with the physical infrastructure of the business as to how it runs well.

Several professions require specialized skills and trainings, but these days some people do jump into some kind of businesses or professions without being trained in the field or without the proper know how.

There have been several reported cases of mis-management by incompetent hands who have commenced the facilities management services as a result of not wanting to be idle.

Corporate facilities management services are well-organized organizations duly registered and equipped with personnel of the right mind, whose skills and training does not only keep them in the profession but their great passion.

TESTED AND TRUSTED IN THE INDUSTRY
Enviro is the leading name in regards to corporate facilities management services around the country, the firm specializes on offering building management and maintenance to commercial and residential clients.

tested and trusted in the industry

The company whose certification cut across the country also enjoys accreditation by DAR in Germany, and is widely known to be the top player in the facilities management industry.

The efficiency derived from every project handled by a facility management company goes a long way in building up integrity for itself.

Enviro Facilities Management has been conceptualized to ensure quality services to its clients and effective upkeep of buildings, plants and machineries. Our in-house professionals deliver the top-notch services for our clients, providing integrated services to reduce complexity, provide cost-effective solutions with alignment to the best practices.

Enviro specializes on Technical Maintenance and Operations such as Electrical System, Fire Safety System, HVAC, DG Operation and Maintenance, Lifts and Elevator, CCTV, Gate Barrier System, Access Control System, Backup Power Supply, Water and Fire Pumps, Sanitary and Plumbing System, Parking Management.

The Business Support Services include Quality Control, Help Desk / Customer Care, Energy management, Environment, Health and Safety, Preventive Management, Inventory Control, Vendor Management and Procurements among others.

Enviro handles Building Soft Services such as Concierge Services, Security, Housekeeping, Waste Management, Pest Control Services, Landscaping and Horticulture, Facade Cleaning and Club Maintenance.

PIVOTAL ROLES EXPECTED OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ENVIRO AS A CASE STUDY)

As an integrated Facility Management firm providing proficient maintenance services to all clients remains the primary focus.

“Our integrated facilities management solutions take into account customers’ evolving day-to-day requirements and provide specialized care and maintenance of complexes which result in an environment that you can trust to remain pristine and timeless.” The PRO-ENVIRO LTD stated.

Facilities deserve to be handled by professionals who carry out their daily running by carefully keep them in good shape with great enthusiasm and with positive mindsets.

An efficient Facility Management firm daily undertakes inspection of facilities, not just because it’s a routine but also sees it as achieving fulfillment from within by performing these tasks.

Enviro enjoys the operation of a proper communication line with decision makers to ensure smooth running of business.

Operation managers should not just visit when there is an issue but should be fully on ground everyday to see to it that everything is kept in place for successful business operations.

Your previous experience with facilities management services might be displeasing especially with regards to emergencies. At this point you will want to say…..Are my Facilities managed by the right Management Company?

Decision makers like to be prompt with issues, they prefer being told aforetime about likely things that may come up which could mar operations if not taken care of; this is where Enviro has never been found wanting. With a team of skillful personnel who inspects, analyses and recommends what and what may likely be needed or to be replaced even before it stops to function unexpectedly, the firm keeps standing tall above fellow players in the industry.

WHO THEN WATCHES YOUR FACILITY? DO YOU ENJOY THE BENEFITS EXPECTED?

Facilities management firm should have access to proficient software for proper assessments, to track and manage client’s utilities and infrastructures. The use of soft-wares helps to generate, prepare and validate reports for strategic planning, above this it saves time.

Corporate facilities management helps businesses cut cost, improve staff productivity and increase ROI. Any company who doesn’t enjoy these is definitely not managed by the right hands.

Facilities management firm’s role with regards to strategic planning helps a company achieve its business objectives.

An Integrated Facilities Management firm formulates plans for the future, they work with organization officials and management to determine the best upgrade equipments and infrastructures needed, that’s aside the current adequate materials that need to be on ground for operations.

In this process, replacements are discussed while necessary repairs are scheduled; this ensures there is no sudden breakdown of equipment which could mar business operations.

Working closely with vendors to ensure that businesses maximize their resources is also a vital one. Facility Managers go a long way to negotiate contracts on behalf of companies who are clients to them and also embark on adequate monitoring to ensure contracts sealed are rightly fulfilled.

Who then is your facility manager?

The services from an unskilled facility management firm will do more harm than good; it can be more damaging to the company’s facilities. These facilities were procured with high price resources which should not be rubbished or mis-managed.

If your facility manager cannot get the above pivotal roles done for you, if they can’t work to your benefits then you need to look out for a tested and trusted name to avoid stories that touch the heart.

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