ISO 41001 Facility Management System (FMS)

ISO 41001 Facility Management System (FMS)

ISO 41001 Facility Management System (FMS) was released in 2018 and is the world first international FMS standard to be published by ISO. It integrates multiple disciplines in order to have an influence on the efficiency and productivity of economies of societies, communities and organizations, as well as the manner in which individuals interact with the built environment. FM affects the health, well-being and quality of life of much of the world’s societies and population through the services it manages and delivers.
ISO 410001 is an organizational function which integrates People, Place and Process within the built environment with the purpose of improving the quality of life of people and the productivity of the core business.

ISO 41001:2018 was developed for organizations that incorporate or run facilities management systems which have the option of introducing compliance with the new standard into their business.

The standard was developed to further acknowledge the rapid growth and increased complexity of the facilities management market. It is not sector specific and is intended to be applicable to all organizations or parts of organizations, whether public or private sector, regardless of the type, size and nature of the organizations or geographical location.

 

ISO 41001:2018 should be implemented so that an organization: 

  • can demonstrate the effective and efficient delivery of its facilities management services
  • can consistently meet the needs of interested parties and clients
  • can plan to be sustainable in a globally-competitive environment 

 

ISO 41001:2018 FMS Contents:
As per ISO 41001:2018 the Scope of Hard Facility Management covers:

  • Hard Facility Management covers the entire space & infrastructure. This refers to the physical built environment with focus on (work-) space and (building-) infrastructure (such as planning, design, workplace, construction, lease, occupancy, maintenance and furniture).
  • Hard facility management relates to the physical part of the building and cannot be removed. These are ‘the essentials,’ and ensure the safety and well-being of staff.
  • Majority of hard services are required by law and include provisions such as:
  • Heating
  • Lighting
  • Plumbing
  • Fire safety systems
  • Air conditioning
  • Preventative building maintenance or building improvements
  • Electro-mechanical maintenance

 

WHY ISO 41001:2018 IMPORTANT?

  • The present Facility Management market is dominated by unorganized players and this structured frame work will prepare and meet the upcoming market potential and challenges. It will demonstrate effective and efficient delivery of FM that supports the objectives of the demand organization. ISO 410001:2018 FM Aims to consistently meet the needs of interested parties and applicable requirements.
  • The standard aims to be sustainable in a globally-competitive environment.
  • Improved workforce productivity, safety and health and well-being.
  • Improved communication of requirements and methodologies among and between public and private sector organizations.
  • Improved efficiency and effectiveness, thus, improving cost benefits to organizations.
  • Improved service consistency.
  • Providing a common platform for all types of organizations.