Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Building Maintenance

• Scope and importance of building maintenance

• Categories: Preventive, corrective, predictive, and reactive

• Stakeholders in building maintenance

• Building lifecycle and maintenance correlation

• Regulatory standards and safety compliance

Module 2: Building Systems and Common Maintenance Needs

• Structural systems: Foundations, walls, roofs

• Electrical and lighting systems

• Plumbing and drainage systems

• HVAC and mechanical systems

• Fire safety and security systems

Module 3: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Creating asset registers and condition surveys

• Preventive maintenance scheduling (PM)

• Reactive and emergency repairs response plans

• Task prioritization and frequency setting

• Integration with project management and facilities planning

Module 4: Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Control

• Estimating maintenance needs and costs

• Allocating and justifying budgets

• Cost tracking and cost-benefit analysis

• Reporting and dashboarding maintenance KPIs

• Outsourcing vs. in-house maintenance

Module 5: Condition Assessment and Facility Audits

• Tools and techniques for building condition surveys

• Physical inspection checklists and ratings

• Grading of defects and failure risk analysis

• Integration with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• Generating maintenance audit reports

Module 6: Lifecycle Costing Principles

• Total cost of ownership and asset performance

• Lifecycle phases: Design, construction, operation, maintenance, disposal

• Discounting, Net Present Value (NPV), and inflation in LCC

• Comparing maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement options

• Life cycle costing case studies

Module 7: Sustainable Maintenance and Green Retrofits

• Environmental impacts of maintenance practices

• Energy-efficient upgrades and maintenance planning

• Water conservation and waste management

• Green building rating systems (LEED, EDGE, BREEAM)

• Sustainable material choices and durability planning

Module 8: Maintenance Risk Management and Compliance

• Identifying and mitigating operational risks

• Ensuring health, safety, and fire compliance

• Insurance, warranties, and regulatory inspections

• Documentation and audit trails

• Emergency preparedness and disaster recovery

Module 9: Digital Tools for Maintenance Management

• Overview of CMMS and mobile maintenance apps

• Asset tagging and tracking systems (RFID, QR codes)

• Using sensors and IoT for predictive maintenance

• BIM for facility management and as-built models

• Data analysis for maintenance optimization

Module 10: Strategic Asset Renewal and Lifecycle Investment Planning

• Capital renewal planning and refurbishment cycles

• Setting performance targets and replacement timelines

• Investment decision tools using lifecycle costing

• Aligning maintenance with asset management strategy

• Final project: Develop a 10-year maintenance and LCC plan for a sample building