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In this course, students will learn the critical tasks and responsibilities of Facilities Management. With cost effectiveness in mind, learners will study how to manage and properly care for real estate, considering the many different aspects of the field. From maintenance and security, through janitorial services and outsourcing, topics will enable course participants to gain a realistic overview of this industry.
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This comprehensive course will survey methods of caring for buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Regulations, standards, guidelines, and methods of quality control will be reviewed. A focus will be on sustainability, including energy-efficiency, options for converting to renewable energy, and maintaining gains in building performance.
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This course will examine legal requirements and physical factors that promote safe, productive, working environments. Spatial relationships, lighting, air and water quality, cleanliness, noise, and ergonomics will be analyzed. Recycling, waste management, and other sustainable practices will be reviewed. OSHA standards; equipment, product, and materials safety; risk management; emergency response and security plans; insurance; workers' compensation; and owner liability will be covered. Best practices and stories from industry leaders will be shared.
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Students will learn key principles and concepts, including building performance. Strategic skills required to influence corporate culture, leadership skills required to manage personnel and contractors, and tactical skills required to manage daily work will be stressed. Examples of innovative approaches will be shared.
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Students will learn how facilities managers manage basic accounting, evaluate assets, control budgets, conduct financial audits, estimate costs for capital renewal and deferred maintenance programs, calculate lifecycle costing, payback, net present value, and depreciation. Financial risk management, financing options for operations and capital budgets, advantages of energy efficiency, financing utility upgrades with utility paybacks, debt financing options, and current replacement value calculations will be studied.
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