Do I Need Facilities Management?

 What is a Facilities Manager? 

A Facilities Manager is a dedicated professional, responsible for the maintenance of a building's operations and infrastructure, and also the planning of any future projects, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and safely. SEFM provide facilities management services all across the UK; click here to learn more about facilities management, and what a facilities manager can do for you. 

Signs You Might Need Facilites Management 

• Frequent Maintenance Issues: if your business faces frequent breakdowns, such as leaks, electrical problems, or HVAC malfunctions, a Facilities Manager can help implement a proactive maintenance plan to prevent any costly disruptions. 
• Compliance Challanges: if you struggle to keep up with all the legislation and regulations regarding your building's compliance, a Facilites Manager can help to alleviate these stresses. 
• Poor Workplace Environment: if you are facing issues like inconsistently cleaned workspaces, uncomfortable workplace temperatures, or poor space utilisation, then this can negatively impact the people within your facility, and lower productivity. A Facilities Manager can ensure that these things are improved upon. 
• Overwhelmed Staff: if you find that your current staff are having to delegate portions of their time to dealing with building related issues, instead of focusing on their core responsibilities, then it may be time to bring in professional help. 
• Rising Operational Costs: a Facilities Manager can identify cost saving opportunities and manage your budgets more effectively. 

Benefits of Outsourcing Facilites Management Services 

• Professional Experience and Expertise: Facilities Mangers bring knowledge, experience, and a network of professional contractors who can aid you with complex issues in a moment's notice. 
• Cost Savings: a Facilities Manager can help implement preventative maintenance, and modern technologies, therefore saving you money in the long run. 
• Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity: with a Facilities Manager, you and your employees will have to spend less time dealing with arising issues; this means your staff can focus on their primary roles, therefore increasing productivity. 
• Improved Safety and Compliance: staying compliant with regulations is crucial to keeping the occupants of your building safe, and to avoid any potential penalties. At SEFM, our facilities managers are well versed in these regulations and can ensure that your building meets all requirements. 

Do You Need Facilities Management? 

This question can be answered by looking at several factors, including the size of your facility, the complexity of its systems, and your specific needs. For small organisations, or those with limited physical facilities, outsourcing only the essential facilities management tasks, and contacting your Facilities Manager when remedial works is required, would be the most cost effective. However, for larger organisations, or those with more complex facilities, outsourcing the upkeep of your facility to a Facilities Manager can be a very worthwhile investment. 

SEFM are proud to offer facilities management services across the UK; if you need any help with your facility, fill out our form by clicking here and a member of our team will be happy to assist you!