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The Vital Role Of Facility Managers in Construction Projects

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In the dynamic landscape of construction projects, the collaboration between facility managers and contractors is pivotal for success. Facility managers bring invaluable insights, particularly when it comes to intricate aspects like ironmongery. From selecting durable materials to addressing hardware-related challenges, the role of facility managers in navigating the complexities of construction projects is undeniable. This synergy ensures that ironmongery choices not only meet budgetary considerations but also stand the test of time, ultimately contributing to the longevity and functionality of the completed structures. Let’s delve into the integral relationship between facility managers, ironmongery, and construction projects, uncovering the key elements that shape the built environment.

A Facility Managers Role in Contemporary Construction

In modern construction, Facilities Managers (FMs) significantly impact post-handover scenarios, playing a pivotal role in construction projects. While handover meetings signify a contractor’s project completion, the often-overlooked post-handover reviews with Facilities Managersare crucial for future enhancements.

Ironmongery Choices and Facility Manager Collaboration

Consider the critical role of ironmongery, a facet of construction where contractors can benefit from actively seeking insights from Facilities Managers. Despite appearing to be a small expense (typically less than 1% of the total budget), poor ironmongery choices can have monumental repercussions. Facilities Managershighlight that up to 50% of their daily challenges stem from hardware-related issues.

Sustainable Practices in Project Execution

Project dynamics often lead to last-minute lock cylinder replacements for security. Unfortunately, this can result in Facilities Managersswiftly ordering additional keys and changing cylinders post-handover. While some of this is unavoidable due to deadline pressures, it’s disheartening for Facilities Managersto discover newly completed buildings equipped with inferior or poorly fitted ironmongery. Proactive engagement with FMs could potentially mitigate challenges arising from last-minute alterations.

Contractors, through actively seeking input from Facilities Managers, can bring about positive change in ironmongery choices. Material selections could shift towards a focus on in-use qualities and longevity rather than just upfront costs. This proactive engagement could help mitigate challenges arising from last-minute alterations. Contractors, emphasizing the building’s life cycle costs over and above the initial construction expenses, can foster a more sustainable and efficient execution of building projects.

Collaborative Building for Long-Term Success

The wealth of knowledge possessed by Facilities Managers is readily available, waiting to be tapped into by contractors. By actively seeking and incorporating this expertise, contractors can elevate the quality and longevity of their building projects, fostering a collaborative approach that benefits all stakeholders involved in the lifecycle of a building. The time has come for contractors to recognize and harness the wealth of insights that Facilities Managers bring to the table in the context of ironmongery and building projects.

Wrapping it up, we’d love for you to check out our healthcare projects – finely tuned with the wisdom of Facilities Managers. See firsthand how our teamwork guarantees top-notch and long-lasting healthcare spaces, putting a spotlight on both practicality and the well-being of those using them.

References and further reading:

https://blog.bermancorp.com/facility-manager-design-construction

https://www.samuelsgroup.net/blog/role-of-facility-managers-in-construction-process

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