Benefits of facility management

In today's difficult economy, companies are doing everything possible to be profitable. However, they often reduce facility management, thinking it is too expensive. Facility management is really a big savings for your company. These are the benefits of having a first level facility management system.

1. Cost savings: buildings and land are usually the second largest expense of any business (only surpassed by labor). Through the effective implementation of sound facilities management practices, a company can save millions annually. These measures include keeping all building systems and equipment updated and functioning efficiently, and maintaining security. This will save the company money in the long term by reducing public service costs, eliminating expensive emergency service calls and lawsuits.

2. Customer satisfaction: While many people would not admit it, they are much more likely to visit (and revisit) a company that prides itself on its appearance. By keeping the site well maintained, a company shows that it pays attention to details and will make an additional effort.

3. Retention of occupants: it is much easier to keep an occupant than to find a new one. By paying attention to the concerns of the occupants and visitors about things like room temperature, the owners and managers of the buildings show that they want to keep them satisfied.

4. Code compliance: as we all know, today's society is more litigious than ever and government standards are always changing. An effective facility management system, when documenting operations, can serve as evidence that your company strives to provide a safe environment. This documentation can be very important if a lawsuit arises.

5. "Green" image: the management of ecological facilities is not only important for conserving natural resources and reducing pollution, but today it can be an important selling point. While it is likely to be the main drawing card to attract customers, note that your company strives to maintain "green" operations in your building and your land will impress potential customers.

6. Personnel retention: everyone is more productive when they work in a safe and comfortable environment. By using effective facility management, you can control labor costs because your staff will work in the best way. You will be able to attract and retain the best employees better.

7. Security: nobody wants to be in a workplace under constant threats, whether due to accidents, robberies or violence. Establish and maintain an effective and updated facility management. You will sleep better at night knowing that your staff, occupants and visitors are as safe as possible. That tranquility is worth any additional cost perceived for more visit this website www.greetly.com/visitor-management-system

8. Health care costs: As you know, companies lose millions every year in sick time and health care costs. The effective management of the facilities can prevent sick building syndrome, visual fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain and a number of other diseases. This can save health care costs and employee downtime.

9. Resale value: if it is time to sell your facility, you are likely to get a much better price if you can prove that you have well maintained buildings and land. You may also be able to sell quickly because you will not have to go through a frantic process to "organize" the property, you will be ready to show.

These nine benefits will show you that, as the saying goes, "facilities don't cost, they pay." Invest in your facilities management programs and start reaping the benefits.