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BOMA International Releases Preventative Maintenance Guidebook
Building maintenance is a core component of managing a well-operating property. In this Preventative Maintenance Guidebook- Best Practices to Maintain Efficient and Sustainable Buildings from BOMA International, there is all the information needed for a property professional to create a comprehensive plan for their property.
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Not only does this guide cover the basic needs and components of a preventative maintenance plan, but it walks readers through the steps of scheduling, timing and executing. This guidebook also answers essential staffing questions that come along with a preventative maintenance plan such as outsourcing and staff requirements.
This guide covers all the basic terminology and standard best practices when it comes to preventative maintenance. From explaining nondestructive preventative maintenance to breaking down the principals of captial planning, this guide takes a step by step apprach to developing a preventative maintenance plan. Letting elements of a property go unchecked can mean possible damage or costly repairs throughout the life of building. Even if a preventative maintenance plan is already in place, the guide can be a reference to ensure the current plan is up-todate and following best practices.
The Preventative Maintenance Guidebook covers commercial, government and institutional office facilities, but the same principles can be applied to retail, educational and multi-family residential facilities or even critical facilities such as data centers.
This guide serves as both and educational resource and a source to be referenced throughout a property professional’s career. Knowledge about preventative maintenance can preserve both the property and the budget from unexpected damage.
Head to https://www.boma.org/BOMA/BOMA/Research-Resources/ Publication_Pages/Preventive%20Maintenance%20Guidebook.aspx to discover the Preventative Maintenance Guidebook.
