ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management System

ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management System (Facility Management Standard) is management system for operation and maintenance to develop and manage facilities by combining knowledge in various fields for efficiency and effectiveness to society, community and organization in the way that the individual interacts with the environment to have a better quality of life.

Example facilities in building/factory/company such as electrical system – (stand by generator, UPS), fire suppression system – (Alarm, Sprinkler), security system, cleanliness, garbage, elevator, escalator, information system, water system, HVAC system, etc.

What are we doing ISO 41001 for and how is it useful?

• To improve overall organizational efficiency and results.
• Reduce the organization's cost and add value to the facility system.
• To promote good image of the organization and increase customer confidence, as well as increase the competitive advantage
• To reduce the risk of disruption of the facility system. This can cause property damage, life injury, and impact to environment.

What kind of business is the ISO 41001 standard suitable for?

Office buildings for rent, condominiums, educational institutions, hospitals, shopping malls, hotels, exhibition halls, factories or public and private organizations that have public utilities that must be managed in terms of facility management affecting everyone as a whole, both internally and externally.

Article by : Mr. Anawat Prawarnpit (Lead Auditor)