Building Maintenance Technology in Tropical Climates
Building Maintenance Technology in Tropical Climates

Author: Clive Briffett

Publisher: NUS Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9789971691905

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The main objective of the book is to highlight the important problems in building maintenance technology (broadly defined as the application of scientific principles to the care and preservation of building assets), suggest how they may be overcome with special reference to tropical climates, and encourage a greater participation of professionals in building maintenance work. The contents cover a wide range of problems mostly derived from the experience of the writers with buildings located in Singapore and the South East Asia region. These are dealt with under five general areas: (1) Structure and Roof Systems, (2) Finishing Systems, (3) Natural Systems, (4) Access Systems Building professionals, property managers, developers and others in the industry should find the book useful.

Manager's Guide to Preventive Building Maintenance
Manager's Guide to Preventive Building Maintenance

Author: Ryan Cruzan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1000355330

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This book is a comprehensive guide for developing an effective preventive maintenance program for any facility. Topics include facility inspection and assessment, effective lubrication practices, commercial roofing repair, indoor air quality management, applicable government codes, standards and regulations, detailed preventive maintenance procedures, and maintenance scheduling. Specific maintenance approaches are examined for more than 100 types of equipment and building components. Also discussed are the economic value of preventive maintenance, management and motivation of the preventive maintenance team, and setting up a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Getting a Job in Building Maintenance
Getting a Job in Building Maintenance

Author: Philip Wolny

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-07-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1448896142

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Building maintenance workers are engaged in operating and maintaining high-tech, computerized power plant systems, as well as light plumbing and electrical work in various types of buildings. This valuable guide instructs readers in how to parlay their handyman skills into a stable, secure, varied, and never boring career in a variety of buildings and institutions. The skills required for each specialty and type of building are spelled out, and proven job search and interview strategies are shared. Invaluable advice concerning workplace dynamics and etiquette, interactions with the public, relations with bosses and coworkers, and employee benefits is also offered. This is an eye-opening peek at all of the great employment possibilities available behind the scenes of nearly every building you pass every day. Devoted as it is to career preparedness, it is also a wonderful resource that satisfies the relevant Common Core Curriculum Standards for the reading of informational texts.

Building Maintenance Management - Paperback
Building Maintenance Management - Paperback

Author: Barrie Chanter

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2000-09-21

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780632057665

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With the increasing cost of new-build work, effective maintenance of existing building stock is becoming ever more important, and building maintenance now represents a significant proportion of construction output. Developments in IT have also meant a more efficient use of data, large amounts of which are generated by maintenance operations. This book provides an up-to-date review of building maintenance. It sets maintenance in the context of the industry as a whole and the client's organization and considers the various types of maintenance work. Information management and IT are looked at in detail, and contractual aspects are also discussed. Throughout, the text addresses the issue of facilities management, and emphasizes the importance of the performance of buildings, whether they are viewed as an investment, asset or facility.