This course focuses on the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) procedures related to buildings during the facilities management phase in the building life cycle. It discusses the operations, maintenance and energy management requirements of various types of buildings. It introduces the different types of maintenance and include critical analysis of building components such as structural systems, building interior components, building envelope, HVAC systems, electrical and lighting systems, security and fire safety systems, plumbing system, Building Maintenance Management System (BMMS), etc., including repair cycles and contingency planning. The course also introduces the causes of defects and rates of building components deterioration. Other key aspects of buildings maintenance management are covered including; maintenance policy and standards, asset appraisal and evaluation, work categorization and procurement, information management and maintenance cost. A project is required.
Course ID: MCEM 616
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | - | - |
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