Workplace glossary

What is Facilities Management?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

Facilities management (FM) is the discipline of keeping buildings safe, compliant, comfortable and cost-effective. It spans hard services like HVAC and electrical, and soft services like cleaning, catering and security.

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Hybrid work changed the FM brief. Demand now swings by day of week, so cleaning rotas, catering orders and energy use should follow occupancy rather than a fixed schedule. Booking data is the forecast that makes that possible.

Common questions

What does Facilities Management mean in simple terms?

Facilities management (FM) is the discipline of keeping buildings safe, compliant, comfortable and cost-effective. It spans hard services like HVAC and electrical, and soft services like cleaning, catering and security.

How is Facilities Management measured and reported?

Hybrid work changed the FM brief. Demand now swings by day of week, so cleaning rotas, catering orders and energy use should follow occupancy rather than a fixed schedule. Booking data is the forecast that makes that possible.