Cost Planning and Estimating for Facilities Maintenance

This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of cost planning and estimating for facilities maintenance:  A comprehensive approach to M & R planning and budgeting for all major building types in the private and public sector Expert advice on M & R requirements for building components Easy-to-follow tips & examples on assembly costs into a defensible budget Understanding operating costs and exploring opportunities for improvement  Building a maintenance and repair cost profile  Addresses 10 major building types, including corporate, hospitals, offices, more

Foreword. Preface & Acknowledgements. Part 1: Facilities Operations Planning. Chapter 1: The Building Proforma. Chapter 2: Capital Planning. Chapter 3: Maintenance Outsourcing. Chapter 4: Benchmarking Facility Maintenance. Chapter 5: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Chapter 6: Codes and regulations. Part 2: Maintenance Requirements by Building Component. Chapter 7: Foundations, Substructures, and Superstructures. Chapter 8: Roofing. Chapter 9: Interior Finishes. Chapter 10: Conveying Systems. Chapter 11: Mechanical Systems. Chapter 12: Electrical. Chapter 13: Landscaping. Part 3: Estimating and Budgeting Maintenance Costs. Chapter 14: Using Means Facilities Maintenance & Repair Cost Data. Chapter 15: Maintenance & Repair Estimating. Chapter 16: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Estimating. Chapter 17: General Maintenance Estimating. Chapter 18: Value Engineering: Continued Maintenance vs. Capital Improvements. Chapter 19: Deferred Maintenance. Chapter 20: Reserve Funds. Part 4: Special Maintenance Considerations by Building Type. Chapter 21: Apartment Buildings and Condominiums. Chapter 22: Educational Facilities. Chapter 23: Health Care Facilities (Hospitals and Clinics) Chapter 24: Historic Buildings. Chapter 25: Hotels and Convention Centers. Chapter 26: Museums and Libraries. Chapter 27: Manufacturing Facilities. Chapter 28: Office Buildings. Chapter 29: Retail Facilities. Part 5: Putting It All Together. Chapter 30: The Maintenance Budget. Appendix. Index.