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What is the starting point of the facilities life cycle from a facility management perspective?
What is the starting point of the facilities life cycle from a facility management perspective?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of adopting a facilities life-cycle approach according to RICS?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of adopting a facilities life-cycle approach according to RICS?
What is the purpose of the 'Framing the Requirement' stage in the facilities life cycle approach?
What is the purpose of the 'Framing the Requirement' stage in the facilities life cycle approach?
In which stage of the facilities life cycle approach are analytical decisions made to review options?
In which stage of the facilities life cycle approach are analytical decisions made to review options?
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Which of the following techniques is crucial for successful facilities management/planning?
Which of the following techniques is crucial for successful facilities management/planning?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'Define needs/briefing' stage in the Facilities Life Cycle?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Define needs/briefing' stage in the Facilities Life Cycle?
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Which of the following is NOT a key issue considered during the 'Feasibility Studies' stage of the Facilities Life Cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a key issue considered during the 'Feasibility Studies' stage of the Facilities Life Cycle?
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During the 'Outline Design' stage, which of these actions is deemed critical for maximizing sustainability?
During the 'Outline Design' stage, which of these actions is deemed critical for maximizing sustainability?
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What is the primary focus of the 'Construction' stage in the Facilities Life Cycle?
What is the primary focus of the 'Construction' stage in the Facilities Life Cycle?
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Which stage of the Facilities Life Cycle specifically involves evaluating the performance of a facility after it has been occupied?
Which stage of the Facilities Life Cycle specifically involves evaluating the performance of a facility after it has been occupied?
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What is the primary consideration when deciding to refurbish a facility?
What is the primary consideration when deciding to refurbish a facility?
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What does the concept of 'Whole-Life Value' (WLV) encompass when applied to a facility?
What does the concept of 'Whole-Life Value' (WLV) encompass when applied to a facility?
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in a sustainability impact appraisal during the Feasibility Studies stage?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a sustainability impact appraisal during the Feasibility Studies stage?
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What aspects are measured in WLV (Whole Life Value)?
What aspects are measured in WLV (Whole Life Value)?
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What is the key goal to be achieved in the construction phase according to the provided text?
What is the key goal to be achieved in the construction phase according to the provided text?
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What is the main purpose of assessing the supply chain during the construction phase?
What is the main purpose of assessing the supply chain during the construction phase?
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Which of the following factors is NOT considered when making the final decision on the chosen project implementation scheme?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when making the final decision on the chosen project implementation scheme?
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What is a common error made by practitioners during whole-life cost analysis?
What is a common error made by practitioners during whole-life cost analysis?
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Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a building where a Facilities Manager plays a significant role?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a building where a Facilities Manager plays a significant role?
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What type of technology can assist Facilities Managers in achieving sustainability goals?
What type of technology can assist Facilities Managers in achieving sustainability goals?
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What are some common errors encountered when conducting a whole-life cost analysis?
What are some common errors encountered when conducting a whole-life cost analysis?
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What is the most significant cost component in the life cycle of a facility, according to the provided information?
What is the most significant cost component in the life cycle of a facility, according to the provided information?
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During which stage of the facility life-cycle are facility programming and space planning typically conducted?
During which stage of the facility life-cycle are facility programming and space planning typically conducted?
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Which of these is NOT a significant factor that Facility Management professionals consider during the initial planning stage?
Which of these is NOT a significant factor that Facility Management professionals consider during the initial planning stage?
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What is the primary focus of "Workplace Planning, Allocation, and Management" in the context of a facility's life cycle?
What is the primary focus of "Workplace Planning, Allocation, and Management" in the context of a facility's life cycle?
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What is the primary concern of Facility Management during the "Operation and Maintenance" stage?
What is the primary concern of Facility Management during the "Operation and Maintenance" stage?
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Which aspect of the facility life cycle is MOST closely associated with "green building" principles?
Which aspect of the facility life cycle is MOST closely associated with "green building" principles?
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What is the primary goal of "green building" practices?
What is the primary goal of "green building" practices?
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Based on the information provided, how does Facility Management contribute to the overall success of a project?
Based on the information provided, how does Facility Management contribute to the overall success of a project?
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Study Notes
Facilities Life Cycle Management
- Facilities life cycle begins in the initial briefing stage, when funding, operability, and the entire life cycle of a facility are determined, including operation and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning/ disposal.
- The success of facility management depends on thorough master planning, understanding project scope, and long-term corporate objectives.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) and incorporation of green and sustainable practices are crucial.
- FM involves planning, delivering, operating, or supporting one or more facilities throughout their entire life cycle.
- The role of FM is crucial because operational costs account for a significant portion (71%) of a facility's total cost over a 40-year cycle.
- Only 20% of the total cost is for construction materials.
- Design and construction fees account for only 3% of the total cost.
Facilities Life Cycle Approach
- According to RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor), a successful facilities life cycle should:
- Lead to higher rents and prices.
- Attract tenants and buyers more quickly.
- Decrease tenant turnover.
- Reduce operational and maintenance costs.
- Provide benefits to occupiers.
Key Project Stages in a Facility Life Cycle
- Define needs/briefing: Focus on sustainability objectives, funding availability, and coordination with corporate responsibility. Key aspects include routes, sites, technologies, new-build vs. re-use, and demolition.
- Feasibility studies: Sustainability impact appraisals, evaluating alternatives, routes, sites, and technologies.
- Decision to construct: Life-cycle cost analysis to assess the best options for advisors and design teams, including sustainability goals.
- Outline design: Project sustainability policies, innovative design solutions, and performance specifications
- Planning permission: Environmental impact assessment, sustainability appraisal, public/community engagement, and performance specifications.
- Scheme design: Value engineering, life-cycle cost analysis, and materials/component specification.
- Construction tendering: Contractor selection based on sustainability and materials/ component specifications.
- Construction: Construction planning, sustainability/environmental management plan, waste/material management.
- Handover and commissioning: Final sustainability performance assessment, energy/building management systems, and procurement of furniture and materials.
- Fit-out: Performance in use and post-occupancy evaluation of capital projects and operational management.
- Occupation: Performance in use and post-occupancy evaluation of capital projects and operational management.
- Decision to refurbish: Sustainability evaluation of refurbishment options; new use possibilities, demolition for recycling, and re-use and recycling of materials.
- Demolition: Sustainability evaluation of options, adaptation for new use, demolition for recycling, and re-use and recycling of materials.
Whole-Life Value (WLV)
- Encompasses the economic, social, and environmental aspects associated with design, construction, operations, decommissioning and, where appropriate, the reuse of assets and constituent materials at end-of-life.
What aspects are measured in WLV?
- Procurement based on quality and cost considerations as well as price in terms of in-use and out-turn prices.
- Total costs including in-use costs and decommissioning.
- Cost appraisal for the supply chain with commitment to time, budget, quantity and value.
- Advice on cost options, procurement, and management, including environmental performance and WLV.
Final Selection Criteria for a Building Scheme
- Lowest whole-life cost.
- Technical evaluation.
- Environmental and social evaluation.
Errors in Whole-Life Cost Analysis
- Omission of data
- Lack of systematic structure or analysis
- Misinterpretation of data
- Wrong or misused estimating techniques
- A concentration of wrong or insignificant facts
- Failure to assess uncertainty
- Failure to check work
- Estimating wrong items
- Use of incorrect or inconsistent escalation data
Facility Life Cycle- 40 year Typical Life Cycle
- Planning & Design: 1–2 years
- Construction & Commission: 1–3 years
- Operations, Maintenance, and Renewal: 30–50 years
- Decommissioning & Disposal: 1–2 years
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Test your knowledge on the facilities life cycle management process, including funding, planning, and sustainable practices. This quiz covers key aspects from initial briefing to decommissioning and highlights the importance of operational efficiency. Dive into the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and long-term objectives in facility management.
