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Publication date: 25 September 2009

Azlan Shah Ali

The main purpose of this paper is to systematically identify important factors that are considered in decision making of maintenance cost and discuss how these factors affect…

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Purpose

The main purpose of this paper is to systematically identify important factors that are considered in decision making of maintenance cost and discuss how these factors affect maintenance performance.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper employs triangulation technique, which combines quantitative and qualitative approaches. The paper starts with the identification of dominant factors through literature reviews followed by semi‐structured interviews with ten building managers and questionnaire survey. A set of questionnaires are distributed to 200 selected buildings managers in Malaysia. The results from 62 completed questionnaires form a database for the quantitative analysis.

Findings

This paper concludes that the maintenance performance suffers from the insufficient allocation of maintenance cost. The main factors that are usually considered by the building managers in allocation of maintenance costs are availability of funding, client's preference, and economic situation. Associative test results reveal that variance in maintenance cost could be improved by considering condition of building and complaint about building performance during decision making of maintenance cost.

Practical implications

This paper provides information for building manager on important factors that need to be considered during decision making of maintenance cost allocation. This would help the manager improve effectiveness and accuracy in preparing a maintenance budget.

Originality/value

With the building maintenance sector in Malaysia being conditionally driven and usually carried out only when there is money, it is critical that organization make effective decisions on priority. This paper determines the most important factors in decision making of maintenance budget.

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Journal of Facilities Management, vol. 7 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1472-5967

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Publication date: 1 March 1993

David Allen

Examines the background to building maintenance management,emphasizing its importance due to new developments in building design.Suggests that, owing to the use of less‐durable…

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Examines the background to building maintenance management, emphasizing its importance due to new developments in building design. Suggests that, owing to the use of less‐durable materials in construction the need for long‐term planning in order for maintenance to be profitable is important.

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Facilities, vol. 11 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-2772

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Publication date: 1 December 1997

R.M.W. Horner, M.A. El‐Haram and A.K. Munns

Points out that increasing pressure to prolong the useful life of a building without compromising the objectives of maintenance has led to an increasing interest in methods of…

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Points out that increasing pressure to prolong the useful life of a building without compromising the objectives of maintenance has led to an increasing interest in methods of integrated maintenance management. As an alternative to budget‐driven maintenance strategies, develops a new approach to selecting an appropriate maintenance strategy which relies on determining the consequences of failure of every item in the building, and determining a suitable strategy for each one. Analyses the relative advantages and disadvantages of corrective, preventive and condition‐based strategies. Advocates a novel, systematic approach to the management of building maintenance. Suggests this method will help maintenance engineers and managers to reduce the cost of maintenance while preserving the safety, health and satisfaction of the user.

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Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, vol. 3 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2511

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Article
Publication date: 1 January 2003

Igal M. Shohet

Maintenance management of health care facilities is one of the more complex subjects in the field of maintenance. The performance of hospital buildings is affected by numerous…

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Maintenance management of health care facilities is one of the more complex subjects in the field of maintenance. The performance of hospital buildings is affected by numerous factors, including quality of hospital maintenance, actual occupancy vs standard occupancy, age of buildings, surrounding infrastructures, etc. The purpose of this research was to quantify the effects of users, building parameters and systems on the performance and maintenance of hospital buildings. The following factors were investigated: overall performance of the building; age of the building; level of building occupancy; and extent of labor outsourcing. The effects of the above parameters and variables were examined and quantified, employing coefficients and diagrams, using analytical and statistical analysis. The coefficients and diagrams developed were integrated into four key performance indicators for hospital buildings. The model was tested on six case studies, one of which is presented here.

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Facilities, vol. 21 no. 1/2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-2772

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Article
Publication date: 1 October 1987

Even at the lowest estimate, the maintenance of building services accounts for between 20 per cent and 45 per cent of total building running costs. Unsatisfactory performance of…

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Even at the lowest estimate, the maintenance of building services accounts for between 20 per cent and 45 per cent of total building running costs. Unsatisfactory performance of these services accounts for the majority of complaints by building users, and recent studies of sick building syndrome have highlighted the serious consequences of inadequate maintenance procedures. The increasing sophistication of building services has made building owners and users more aware of the value of cost‐effective, planned maintenance. This article outlines the main points of a maintenance system, with specific reference to building engineering services but applicable throughout the building.

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Facilities, vol. 5 no. 10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-2772

Article
Publication date: 12 July 2011

Isma Haniza Fakhrudin, Mohd Zailan Suleiman and Roslan Talib

Nowadays, strata living represents a modern lifestyle (or luxurious lifestyle for those occupying the high‐end strata unit). The uniqueness of strata living is that it has…

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Purpose

Nowadays, strata living represents a modern lifestyle (or luxurious lifestyle for those occupying the high‐end strata unit). The uniqueness of strata living is that it has facilities and common areas, which encompass multi‐purpose hall, playground, lift, corridors, etc. These facilities and common areas are shared between the residents. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the involvement of Commissioner of Building (COB) and the rights of the Joint Management Body (JMB), as well as developers' responsibilities, after the formation of a JMB. In order to do so, this paper looks into the role of the COB, the powers and duties of a JMB and developers' obligations.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper looks at how the Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 2007 (Act 663) (BCPMMA) helps the JMB and the developer in maintaining and managing a multi storey building.

Findings

It is found that maintenance of these facilities and common areas is essential to ensure its optimal performance over its life cycle. This has to be carried out efficiently and professionally by developers. Nevertheless, the authors often came across complaints by unsatisfied residents on the maintenance and management of the buildings and facilities.

Practical implications

Prior to the establishment of this Act, multi storey buildings were governed by the Strata Title Act 1985 (Amended 2007) which stipulates that the Management Corporation can only be formed after a quarter of the aggregate share units has been transferred to the owner.

Originality/value

On the other hand, the developers usually provide a minimum amount of services based on the income from the maintenance collection. Realizing the issues have become crucial, the government, in 2007, introduced the BCPMMA to provide guidelines in order to have proper maintenance and management of buildings and facilities in multi storey buildings.

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Journal of Facilities Management, vol. 9 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1472-5967

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Article
Publication date: 6 July 2012

Yongtao Tan, Liyin Shen and Craig Langston

The purpose of this paper is to examine the causal relationship between the building maintenance market and GDP in Hong Kong.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the causal relationship between the building maintenance market and GDP in Hong Kong.

Design/methodology/approach

The Granger causality test is used to investigate the lead‐lag relationships between the maintenance and repair work and GDP in Hong Kong. With regression analysis, the future trend of the maintenance market is forecasted.

Findings

The results show that the growth of the economy will lead to the growth of the maintenance market, not vice‐versa. And the building maintenance market in Hong Kong will keep increasing with the economy growth.

Originality/value

This paper shows that the growth of the economy in Hong Kong Granger‐causes the growth of the maintenance market. Plus there are other factors affecting the maintenance market, including the increasing number of ageing buildings, obsolescence and adaptive reuse, legislation, sustainability and social responsibility. The results of this paper provide a valuable reference for the Hong Kong Government to formulate new policies. More importantly, these findings will help contractors have a better understanding of the maintenance market in Hong Kong, both current and future.

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Journal of Facilities Management, vol. 10 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1472-5967

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Article
Publication date: 28 October 2021

Huthaifa AL-Smadi, Abobakr Al-Sakkaf, Tarek Zayed and Fuzhan Nasiri

The purpose of this study is to minimize cost and minimize building condition. Weibull distribution approach was employed to generate deterioration curves over time. The third…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to minimize cost and minimize building condition. Weibull distribution approach was employed to generate deterioration curves over time. The third floor of Concordia University’s Engineering And Visual Arts (EV) Complex in Montreal, Canada, served as a case study to test the maintenance model and determine the optimal maintenance activities to be performed.

Design/methodology/approach

This research has demonstrated that there is insufficient fund allocation for the maintenance of non-residential buildings. Therefore, this research focused on designing and developing a maintenance optimization model that provides the type of spaces (architectural system) in a building. Sensitivity analysis was used to calculate weights to validate the model. Particle swarm optimization, based explicitly on multiple objectives, was applied for the optimization problem using MATLAB.

Findings

Following 100 iterations, 13 non-dominant solutions were generated. Not only was the overall maintenance cost minimized, but the condition of the building was also maximized. Moreover, the condition prediction model demonstrated that the window system type has the most rapid deterioration in educational buildings.

Originality/value

The model is flexible and can be modified by facility managers to align with the required codes or standards.

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Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, vol. 12 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2046-6099

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Article
Publication date: 1 September 2000

Index by subjects, compiled by K.G.B. Bakewell covering the following journals: Facilities Volumes 8‐17; Journal of Property Investment & Finance Volumes 8‐17; Property Management…

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Index by subjects, compiled by K.G.B. Bakewell covering the following journals: Facilities Volumes 8‐17; Journal of Property Investment & Finance Volumes 8‐17; Property Management Volumes 8‐17; Structural Survey Volumes 8‐17.

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Facilities, vol. 18 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-2772

Article
Publication date: 1 March 2001

K.G.B. Bakewell

Compiled by K.G.B. Bakewell covering the following journals published by MCB University Press: Facilities Volumes 8‐18; Journal of Property Investment & Finance Volumes 8‐18;…

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Compiled by K.G.B. Bakewell covering the following journals published by MCB University Press: Facilities Volumes 8‐18; Journal of Property Investment & Finance Volumes 8‐18; Property Management Volumes 8‐18; Structural Survey Volumes 8‐18.

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Structural Survey, vol. 19 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0263-080X

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