The Building Facilities Management course explores the issues and analytical techniques related to facilities and infrastructure of real property. Students learn about the structure and roles within the facilities management industry with emphasis on common practices, contracts, and legislation such as the Building Act and Code. The course critically analyses options related to form, function, materials, performance, and delivery methods for large-scale buildings, their services and maintenance. Technical aspects of common building materials, components, and services are studied to enable sound judgements on performance and maintenance implications. Communication skills with service providers, consultants, and other professionals are also developed.

Course Content

• Facilities management industry structure and roles

• Common practices, contracts, and legislation (Building Act, Code, Fire Evacuation Regulations, disabled access requirements)

• Analytical techniques for large-scale buildings

• Form, function, materials, and delivery methods of buildings

• Technical aspects of building materials, components and services

• Performance and maintenance implications

• Communication with service providers, consultants and other professionals