Cost Planning and Estimating for Facilities Maintenance

The Definitive Guide to Maintenance and Repair Planning and Budgeting Cost Planning & Estimating for Facilities Maintenance This unique resource gives you proven techniques for planning and budgeting -- for all major building types in the private and public sector. Authorities in facility management offer practical advice on how to create a winning financial strategy for your maintenance program. Includes: The Maintenance & Repair needs of all major building components The special maintenance requirements of your type of facility How to apply Means Facilities Maintenance & Repair Cost Data to create reliable estimates for Maintenance & Repair, Preventive Maintenance, & General (Custodial) Maintenance How to pull it all together into an annual or multi-year budget Understanding funding opportunities, capital planning, and reserve funds Planning for continuous operational improvements and decreased deferred maintenance With important information on CMMS, benchmarking, and outsourcing that could result in substantial savings Using Means Cost Data to benchmark your performance Create the Most Cost-Efficient Budget that Addresses Your Organization's Mission--with key information to support the building audit, create a defensible budget, manage a maintenance staff, and improve efficiency.