Facility management deals with the management of built assets and incorporates controlling services necessary for the successful business operation of an organization. It should aim not only at simply reducing the operating expenses of an organization but also at enhancing the efficiency of the facility and its users as well. The physical environment has a major influence on the successful operation and efficiency of an organization; modifying this could lead to an organization’s desired efficiency being achieved. To gauge the effectiveness of facility management, therefore, ..

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Heat pump technology is rapidly emerging as a critical component in the public sector’s shift towards sustainable energy, offering a highly efficient method for heating and cooling in buildings. However, the application of heat pumps to meet the rigorous and dynamic Domestic Hot Water (DHW) demands of public sector buildings—such as hospitals, schools, large offices and residential blocks—presents a complex design challenge. Simply installing a heat pump is insufficient; successful implementation requires optimising the system to strike a perfect balance between outlay costs, operational efficiency, ..

26-02-2026

Facilities management (FM) has come a long way, especially in the last decade. The amalgamation of newer practices and cutting-edge technologies have equipped facilities managers with improved approaches towards maintaining and managing buildings and related facilities. The recent times have seen an upsurge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the area of FM. BIM leveraged 3D computing and modelling in order to create a coherent and comprehensive information centre for a building.While BIM should be gaining traction within the facilities management arena, it is still ..

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