About Building Management
Building management is a complicated field. Overseeing the long-term and day-to-day needs of a structure to ensure standards of safety, comfort and cost-effectiveness requires communicating with a wide variety of professionals and tenants and at least basic knowledge about many different building elements.
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Engineering
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Building managers must become adept at consulting with engineers and technicians for installation, maintenance and repairs. Management includes lighting, utility monitoring and repairing wind damage. Managers are ultimately responsible for complying with relevant laws such as the National Electric Code (NEC).
Other Building Maintenance
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Building management could also include overseeing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, attracting and retaining tenants, maintaining floors and carpeting, ensuring the soundness of structures, landscaping, pest control, installation of security systems, building disposal and ensuring emergency preparedness.
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Sustainability
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An increasing focus of building management is incorporating sustainability improvements as dictated by law. This can include modifying building or structure design for increased energy efficiency or incorporating a green, renewable energy source for the property.
Office Building Management
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Office building management is a sub-field of building management which deals with the arrangement of several work spaces in one unit.
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