Building manager - Revision history

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	* Inspecting the building frequently for signs of damage or wear.		* Inspecting the building frequently for signs of damage or wear.

−	= ~~Difference~~ between building managers and property managers =	+	= Differences between building managers and property managers =

	Generally speaking, building management will fall under property management services. Building managers are responsible for the space itself - the physical building shell and rented offices - and are charged with maintenance to ensure it retains its value.		Generally speaking, building management will fall under property management services. Building managers are responsible for the space itself - the physical building shell and rented offices - and are charged with maintenance to ensure it retains its value.

−	In some instances, building managers may share maintenance responsibilities with property managers, such as repairing roof leaks, rotting timbers, cracking and other movement, mould and other problems which, if left unattended, can result in costly repairs.	+	In some instances, building managers may share maintenance responsibilities with property managers. These include tasks such as repairing roof leaks, rotting timbers, cracking and other movement, mould and other problems which, if left unattended, can result in costly repairs.

−	However, property managers may be less involved with the maintenance and management of the physical building and more involved with business aspects. This may include responsibilities associated with securing tenants, occupant satisfaction and retention along with financial aspects and other general administrative activities.	+	However, property managers may be less involved with the maintenance and management of the physical building and more involved with business aspects. This may include responsibilities associated with securing tenants, creating occupant satisfaction surveys and maintaining tenant retention levels along with financial aspects and other general administrative activities.

	For more information see: Property management.		For more information see: Property management.
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	= Differences between building managers and facility managers =		= Differences between building managers and facility managers =

−	The lines between building, property and facility management are frequently blurred. Building and property managers may be responsible for multiple buildings and numerous clients, while a facility manager may be responsible for a portfolio of buildings, but only for one organisation.	+	The lines between building, property and facility management are frequently blurred. Building and property managers may be responsible for multiple buildings and numerous clients, while a facility manager may be responsible for a portfolio of buildings, but will only work for one organisation.

	In some instances (particularly in the United States), building managers and facility managers have very similar responsibilities. Both are charged with processes to maintain and develop services which support and improve the effectiveness of an organisation's activities.		In some instances (particularly in the United States), building managers and facility managers have very similar responsibilities. Both are charged with processes to maintain and develop services which support and improve the effectiveness of an organisation's activities.

−	What differentiates the roles is that building managers tend to work for an ~~outside~~ company (often a corporate real estate firm) that owns the building, whereas facility managers are frequently employed by the organisation that owns, operates and occupies the building (or buildings).	+	What differentiates the roles is that building managers tend to work for an external company (often a corporate real estate firm or property management company) that owns the building, whereas facility managers are frequently employed by the organisation that owns, operates and occupies the building (or buildings).

	Both managers protect the building owner’s financial investment in the building, just in slightly different ways. Facility managers tend to be more involved with the people using a facility and the work being conducted there. They are charged with making a facility a better and more productive place. Building managers typically represent the owners’ interests. Their work generally helps to generate revenue for the building owner. Building managers act to maintain positive relationships with tenants or other occupants on behalf of their employers, but their ultimate responsibility is the building itself, and not occupant's distinct facility-related requirements.		Both managers protect the building owner’s financial investment in the building, just in slightly different ways. Facility managers tend to be more involved with the people using a facility and the work being conducted there. They are charged with making a facility a better and more productive place. Building managers typically represent the owners’ interests. Their work generally helps to generate revenue for the building owner. Building managers act to maintain positive relationships with tenants or other occupants on behalf of their employers, but their ultimate responsibility is the building itself, and not occupant's distinct facility-related requirements.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Unlike facilities management, which is described by ISO 41001:2018, the role of a building manager is not clearly ~~defined~~, but generally, they are in charge of aspects of a building.	+	Unlike facilities management, which is described by ISO 41001:2018, the role of a building manager is not clearly outlined, but generally, they are in charge of aspects of a building.

	They may serve as client representatives and may have responsibilities that overlap with property managers and facilities managers. In some instances, building managers act as site managers, project managers or construction managers, but more often, they are responsible for post-construction activities around the management of a property or properties.		They may serve as client representatives and may have responsibilities that overlap with property managers and facilities managers. In some instances, building managers act as site managers, project managers or construction managers, but more often, they are responsible for post-construction activities around the management of a property or properties.

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	= Differences between building managers and facility managers =		= Differences between building managers and facility managers =

−	The lines between building, property and facility management are frequently blurred ~~in many places~~. Building and property managers may be responsible for multiple buildings and numerous clients, while a facility manager may be responsible for a portfolio of buildings, but only one organisation.	+	The lines between building, property and facility management are frequently blurred. Building and property managers may be responsible for multiple buildings and numerous clients, while a facility manager may be responsible for a portfolio of buildings, but only for one organisation.

−	In some instances (particularly in the United States), building managers and facility managers have very similar responsibilities. Both are charged with ~~the ‘integration of~~ processes ~~within an organisation~~ to maintain and develop ~~the agreed~~ services which support and improve the effectiveness of ~~its primary activities’~~.	+	In some instances (particularly in the United States), building managers and facility managers have very similar responsibilities. Both are charged with processes to maintain and develop services which support and improve the effectiveness of an organisation's activities.

−	What differentiates the roles is ~~an employment distinction. Building~~ managers tend to work for an outside company (often a corporate real estate firm) that owns the building, whereas facility managers are frequently employed by the organisation that owns, operates and occupies the building (or buildings)~~. Both managers protect the building owner’s financial investment in the building, just in slightly different ways~~.	+	What differentiates the roles is that building managers tend to work for an outside company (often a corporate real estate firm) that owns the building, whereas facility managers are frequently employed by the organisation that owns, operates and occupies the building (or buildings).

−	Facility managers tend to be more involved with the people using ~~the space~~ and the work being conducted there. They are charged with ~~doing whatever is needed to make the office space~~ a better and more productive place ~~for the employees who work in it~~. ~~On the other hand, building~~ managers typically represent the owners’ interests. Their work generally helps to generate revenue for the building owner. Building managers ~~generally~~ act to maintain positive relationships with tenants on behalf of their employers, but their ultimate responsibility is the building itself, and not ~~a tenant’s~~ distinct facility-related requirements.	+	Both managers protect the building owner’s financial investment in the building, just in slightly different ways. Facility managers tend to be more involved with the people using a facility and the work being conducted there. They are charged with making a facility a better and more productive place. Building managers typically represent the owners’ interests. Their work generally helps to generate revenue for the building owner. Building managers act to maintain positive relationships with tenants or other occupants on behalf of their employers, but their ultimate responsibility is the building itself, and not occupant's distinct facility-related requirements.

	For more information see: Facilities management.		For more information see: Facilities management.

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	* Building Owners and Managers Association International BOMA International.		* Building Owners and Managers Association International BOMA International.
	* Client's representative.		* Client's representative.
−	* Facilities ~~management~~.	+	* Facilities manager.
	* Institute of Real Estate Management IREM.		* Institute of Real Estate Management IREM.
	* ISO 41001:2018.		* ISO 41001:2018.

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	* Facilities management.		* Facilities management.
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	* Institute of Real Estate Management IREM.		* Institute of Real Estate Management IREM.
	* ISO 41001:2018.		* ISO 41001:2018.

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	* Facility manager.		* Facility manager.
		+	* Institute of Real Estate Management IREM.
	* ISO 41001:2018.		* ISO 41001:2018.
	* Handover construction site to the client.		* Handover construction site to the client.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	There are several different definitions for the role of building manager. Generally, they are in charge of different aspects of a building. Unlike facilities management, which is defined under ISO 41001:2018, the role of a building manager is not so clearly ~~defined~~. In addition to serving as client representatives at times, building managers may have responsibilities that overlap with property managers and facilities managers.	+	There are several different definitions for the role of building manager. Generally, they are in charge of different aspects of a building. Unlike facilities management, which has been defined under ISO 41001:2018, the role of a building manager is not so clearly determined. In addition to serving as client representatives at times, building managers may have responsibilities that overlap with property managers and facilities managers.

	= Responsibilities of the building manager =		= Responsibilities of the building manager =

−	In some instances, building managers act as site managers, project ~~Managers~~ or construction managers and are involved in processes on a construction site. More often, building managers are responsible for post-construction activities around the management of a property or properties.	+	In some instances, building managers act as site managers, project managers or construction managers and are involved in processes on a construction site. More often, building managers are responsible for post-construction activities around the management of a property or properties.

	The building manager job description, roles, responsibilities and duties vary with the type of building overseen. These responsibilities may include:		The building manager job description, roles, responsibilities and duties vary with the type of building overseen. These responsibilities may include:
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Building Owners and Managers Association International BOMA International	+	* Building Owners and Managers Association International BOMA International.
−	* Client's representative	+	* Client's representative.
−	* Facilities management	+	* Facilities management.
−	* Facility manager	+	* Facility manager.
−	* ISO 41001:2018	+	* ISO 41001:2018.
−	* Handover construction site to the client	+	* Handover construction site to the client.
−	* Property manager	+	* Property manager.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~There are several different definitions for the role of building manager. Generally, they are in charge of different aspects of a building.~~ Unlike facilities management, which ~~has been defined under~~ ISO 41001:2018, the role of a building manager is not so clearly ~~determined. In addition to serving as client representatives at times~~, building ~~managers may have responsibilities that overlap with property managers and facilities managers~~.	+	Unlike facilities management, which is described by ISO 41001:2018, the role of a building manager is not clearly defined, but generally, they are in charge of aspects of a building.

−	~~= Responsibilities of the~~ building ~~manager =~~	+	They may serve as client representatives and may have responsibilities that overlap with property managers and facilities managers. In some instances, building managers act as site managers, project managers or construction managers, but more often, they are responsible for post-construction activities around the management of a property or properties.

−	In some instances, building managers act as site managers, project managers or construction managers and are involved in processes on a construction site. More often, building managers are responsible for post-construction activities around the management of a property or properties.	+	The building manager job description, roles, responsibilities and duties vary with the type of building overseen, but may include:
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−	The building manager job description, roles, responsibilities and duties vary with the type of building overseen~~. These responsibilities~~ may include:	+

	* Maintaining a safe environment with proper lighting, signage and accessibility.		* Maintaining a safe environment with proper lighting, signage and accessibility.
	* Drafting and updating emergency plans and evacuation procedures.		* Drafting and updating emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
	* Overseeing security, fire prevention and other safety systems.		* Overseeing security, fire prevention and other safety systems.
−	* Scheduling regular building maintenance and ~~janitorial~~ services.	+	* Scheduling regular building maintenance and operational services.
	* Contracting professionals for repairs as needed.		* Contracting professionals for repairs as needed.
	* Ensuring that occupants are provided with proper utilities.		* Ensuring that occupants are provided with proper utilities.
	* Monitoring building maintenance budgets.		* Monitoring building maintenance budgets.
	* Arranging for building improvements.		* Arranging for building improvements.
−	* Overseeing contractors and inspecting completed ~~jobs~~.	+	* Overseeing contractors and inspecting completed works.
	* Supervising grounds staff.		* Supervising grounds staff.
−	* Hiring employees or contractors as needed to maintain, repair or improve the property.
	* Providing training for building employees as needed.		* Providing training for building employees as needed.
	* Evaluating employee performance and providing direction, correction, or additional training to ensure proper maintenance of the building.		* Evaluating employee performance and providing direction, correction, or additional training to ensure proper maintenance of the building.
−	* Scheduling ~~contractors and employees~~.	+	* Scheduling works.
−	* Resolving complaints, problems, and requests from ~~building tenants~~.	+	* Resolving complaints, problems, and requests from occupants.
	* Assisting with emergency response and evacuations.		* Assisting with emergency response and evacuations.
−	* Maintaining records of ~~tenants~~.	+	* Maintaining records of occupants.
	* Inspecting the building frequently for signs of damage or wear.		* Inspecting the building frequently for signs of damage or wear.

	= Difference between building managers and property managers =		= Difference between building managers and property managers =

−	Generally speaking, building management ~~may~~ fall under property management services. Building managers are responsible for the space ~~itself—the~~ physical building shell and rented offices--and are charged with ~~keeping the building maintained~~ to ensure it retains its value ~~on behalf of the building owner~~.	+	Generally speaking, building management will fall under property management services. Building managers are responsible for the space itself - the physical building shell and rented offices - and are charged with maintenance to ensure it retains its value.

−	In some instances, building managers may share maintenance responsibilities with property managers, such as ~~things like~~ roof leaks, rotting timbers, cracking and other movement, mould and other problems which, if left unattended, can result in costly repairs~~. Constant, critical observation of the state of a building can ward off expensive and disruptive repairs which may bring calls for rent reductions, vacant property or refunds for tenants~~.	+	In some instances, building managers may share maintenance responsibilities with property managers, such as repairing roof leaks, rotting timbers, cracking and other movement, mould and other problems which, if left unattended, can result in costly repairs.

−	However, property managers may be less involved with the maintenance and management of the physical building and more involved with business aspects. This may include responsibilities associated with ~~tenant attraction~~, satisfaction and retention along with financial aspects and other general administrative activities.	+	However, property managers may be less involved with the maintenance and management of the physical building and more involved with business aspects. This may include responsibilities associated with securing tenants, occupant satisfaction and retention along with financial aspects and other general administrative activities.

	For more information see: Property management.		For more information see: Property management.