5 Areas of Facility Assessment That Save Buildings From Collapse | FMP
Welcome to this Facility Management Operations & Maintenance Aligned training series on What Every Facility Manager Must Inspect | Complete Facility Assessment Guide. In facility management, you don’t just maintain what people can see—you protect what keeps the building safe, functional, efficient, and reliable.
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In this lesson series, we break down how facility managers assess the condition of the entire facility and turn observations into an actionable O&M plan. You’ll learn how to identify early warning signs, prioritize risks, and support preventive maintenance decisions across five critical areas:
✅ Topic 1: Building Structure (foundations, frames, slabs, early deficiency signs)
✅ Topic 2: Exterior Structures & Elements (building envelope, roofs, exterior deficiencies, storm readiness)
✅ Topic 3: Building Systems (transport, fire & life safety, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, IT, security)
✅ Topic 4: Interiors (finishes, fixtures, lighting, indoor air quality, hazards)
✅ Topic 5: Grounds (pavements, drainage, landscaping, utilities, safety & security)
This series is ideal for:
IFMA :FMP or BOMI Certification Candidates
Facility managers and coordinators
Maintenance and operations staff
Engineering services teams
Students studying building operations and facility management
📌 Pinned comment question: Which area is most challenging for you—structure, exteriors, systems, interiors, or grounds?
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