The importance of facilities management to the effective operation of all businesses is now widely accepted‎.‎ Where there continues to be debate is on what constitutes a successful approach‎,‎ and how much attention it should be given within an overall business plan‎.‎

Drawing on both research and current practice‎,‎ this book provides a systematic‎,‎ innovative‎,‎ and business‎-focused approach to the management of facilities assets‎.‎ The reader will discover why and how to use facility assets to achieve business goals and strategies by aligning them as a resource‎.‎

Striking a balance between management and technical aspects‎,‎ the book covers‎:‎

the basics of facilities asset management and the key elements of a systematic management approachthe key supporting capabilities for facilities management as a business fun‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎