What is Facilities Management?

What is FM?

Put simply, facilities management, or FM for short, is the management of your workspace. 

When we think of a smooth-running business, we often focus on the end product or service, however, behind these successful outcomes is a well-managed environment that supports optimal operation. A facilities manager will make sure that your property runs smoothly, and is legally compliant in all areas; this lets you focus on your business, and makes what can be a very stressful matter, simple and straightforward. 

Whilst your facilities manager takes care of everything in the background, leaving you to grow your business, if something unexpected is to occur, a solution is only a call away. Rather than having the hassle of organising a fix, your facilities manager will have a network of vetted and skilled contractors ready to rectify the issue. 

Your facilities manager can provide things such as: 

• Preventative and Reactive Maintenance;
• Health and Safety Compliance;
• Internal and External Cleaning;
• Security Management;
• Space Planning and Management;
• Energy Management;
• Sustainability and Environmental Improvement;
• Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance;
• Project Management;
• Technological Innovation. 

Facilities management generally comes in two forms; Soft FM, and Hard FM – to learn more about this, and all things FM, click here! 

Facilities management companies take care of your building, whether through planned preventative maintenance, or helping you through the unexpected. 

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!