Facility procurement standards - Revision history

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	= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =		= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =

−	A standards programme can ~~be helpful to facilities managers who will be able to~~ plan projects, maintain continuity of the organisation’s ~~image~~ and save time on purchasing decisions~~. Ideally, this will allow employees to rely upon the facilities department to deliver an acceptable level of service~~. Some facilities professionals even opt to publish the organisation’s procurement standards so employees can have reasonable expectations.	+	A standards programme can help plan projects, maintain continuity of the organisation’s services and save time on purchasing decisions. Some facilities professionals even opt to publish the organisation’s procurement standards so employees can have reasonable expectations. Without procurement standards, organisations would have to go through a complex selection process for each maintenance, renovation or construction project.
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−	Without procurement standards, organisations ~~will~~ have to go through a complex process for each renovation or ~~new~~ construction project~~. This can be a time consuming exercise for facilities managers~~.	+

	= Finding a starting point =		= Finding a starting point =

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	For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.		For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.

−	By having procurement standards in place, facilities managers are able to maintain an adequate inventory of ~~suitable~~ equipment, parts, tools, supplies, furnishings and so on. This allows them to handle repairs on vital equipment efficiently ~~while allowing them~~ to respond quickly to service requests from building occupants.	+	By having accepted programme of procurement standards for key items in place, facilities managers are able to easily maintain an adequate inventory of equipment, parts, tools, supplies, furnishings and so on. This allows them to handle repairs on vital equipment efficiently and to respond quickly to service requests from building occupants.

	= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =		= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =

−	~~These types of~~ programmes generally cover all aspects of operations including ~~everything from~~ the physical structure itself to the soft furnishings inside and more elaborate systems that keep the facility running. Whether purchasing new equipment, updating furniture, replacing building components or performing preventive maintenance, facility professionals can establish a standards programme to deliver a consistent level of comfort and service.	+	Facility procurement standards programmes generally cover all aspects of operations including the physical structure itself through to the soft furnishings inside and more elaborate systems that keep the facility running. Whether purchasing new equipment, updating furniture, replacing building components or performing preventive maintenance, facility professionals can establish a standards programme to deliver a consistent level of supply and so a reliable level of comfort and service.

−	Procurement standards programmes should be flexible and wide ranging, as ~~many different~~ organisations (particularly those with multiple sites or facilities)~~, have~~ different types of buildings of different ages~~. For instance~~, ~~on campuses there may be expansive outdoor areas that include road systems~~, ~~car parks, landscaping~~ and so on. In organisations that focus on technology and innovation, these procurement programmes can become obsolete quickly.	+	Procurement standards programmes should be flexible and wide ranging, as organisations may have (particularly those with multiple sites or facilities) different types of buildings of different ages, construction, purpose and so on. In organisations that focus on technology and innovation, these procurement programmes can become obsolete quickly. In a hospital, there might be a standards programme specifically for products and services associated with HVAC systems, lighting, health and safety, fabrics and finishes and other components that are directly related to the delivery of a certain level of care for patients.
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−	~~The standards may even relate to what the individual occupants of the building rate as a top priority~~. In a hospital, there might be a standards programme specifically for products and services associated with HVAC systems, lighting, health and safety, fabrics and finishes and other components that are directly related to the delivery of a certain level of care for patients.	+

	= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =		= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =

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	* Automated vendor selection.		* Automated vendor selection.
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	* Enterprise asset management.		* Enterprise asset management.
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	For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.		For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.

−	By having procurement standards in place, facilities managers are able to maintain an adequate inventory of supplies. This allows them to handle repairs ~~proactively and respond~~ efficiently to requests from building occupants.	+	By having procurement standards in place, facilities managers are able to maintain an adequate inventory of suitable equipment, parts, tools, supplies, furnishings and so on. This allows them to handle repairs on vital equipment efficiently while allowing them to respond quickly to service requests from building occupants.

	= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =		= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =
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−	For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards ~~programmes~~ can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.	+	For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.
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		+	By having procurement standards in place, facilities managers are able to maintain an adequate inventory of supplies. This allows them to handle repairs proactively and respond efficiently to requests from building occupants.

	= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =		= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =

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−	For facility management professionals, procurement standards ~~programmes~~ provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, ~~these~~ programmes can be ~~more~~ complex due to the types of facilities~~. For example~~, healthcare and education facilities ~~bear the responsibility of providing comfort, safety and security for a fluid population~~.	+	For facility management professionals, procurement standards provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, procurement standards programmes can be complex due to the types of facilities, such as, healthcare and education facilities.

	= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =		= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =
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	= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =		= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =

−	A standards programme can be helpful to facilities managers who will be able to plan projects, maintain continuity of the organisation’s image and save time on purchasing decisions. Ideally, this will ~~prompt~~ employees to rely upon the facilities department to deliver an acceptable level of service. Some facilities professionals even opt to publish the organisation’s procurement standards so employees can have reasonable expectations.	+	A standards programme can be helpful to facilities managers who will be able to plan projects, maintain continuity of the organisation’s image and save time on purchasing decisions. Ideally, this will allow employees to rely upon the facilities department to deliver an acceptable level of service. Some facilities professionals even opt to publish the organisation’s procurement standards so employees can have reasonable expectations.

−	Without procurement standards, organisations will have to go through a complex process for each renovation or new construction project. This can be a time consuming exercise for facilities managers~~. Another time consuming - yet essential - exercise is making sure the correct inventory is on hand~~.	+	Without procurement standards, organisations will have to go through a complex process for each renovation or new construction project. This can be a time consuming exercise for facilities managers.

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	There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more information, visit this [https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1 link].		There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more information, visit this [https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1 link].
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−	When it comes to standardising for renovations and other purchases, facilities managers should take several things into consideration. Durability, replaceability and flexibility are some aspects to evaluate.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	For some organisation, the most difficult aspect of creating a procurement standards programme is knowing where to start. A simple first step is to check if other organisations within the same business sector have made their programmes available online. Networking connections can help to expedite this process.		For some organisation, the most difficult aspect of creating a procurement standards programme is knowing where to start. A simple first step is to check if other organisations within the same business sector have made their programmes available online. Networking connections can help to expedite this process.

−	There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more, visit this ~~link:~~ [https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1 ~~https://www~~.~~usgbc.org/credits/mrp1]~~	+	There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more information, visit this [https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1 link].

	When it comes to standardising for renovations and other purchases, facilities managers should take several things into consideration. Durability, replaceability and flexibility are some aspects to evaluate.		When it comes to standardising for renovations and other purchases, facilities managers should take several things into consideration. Durability, replaceability and flexibility are some aspects to evaluate.

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	For some organisation, the most difficult aspect of creating a procurement standards programme is knowing where to start. A simple first step is to check if other organisations within the same business sector have made their programmes available online. Networking connections can help to expedite this process.		For some organisation, the most difficult aspect of creating a procurement standards programme is knowing where to start. A simple first step is to check if other organisations within the same business sector have made their programmes available online. Networking connections can help to expedite this process.

−	There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more, visit this link: https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1	+	There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more, visit this link: [https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1 https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1]

	When it comes to standardising for renovations and other purchases, facilities managers should take several things into consideration. Durability, replaceability and flexibility are some aspects to evaluate.		When it comes to standardising for renovations and other purchases, facilities managers should take several things into consideration. Durability, replaceability and flexibility are some aspects to evaluate.
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		+	* Automated vendor selection.
		+	* Enterprise asset management.
		+	* Facilities management.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.
		+	* Maintenance contracts - a guide to best practice for procurement.

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= Introduction =

For facility management professionals, procurement standards programmes provide guidelines for making consistent, effective purchasing decisions. In some instances, these programmes can be more complex due to the types of facilities. For example, healthcare and education facilities bear the responsibility of providing comfort, safety and security for a fluid population.

= What is in a facility procurement standards programme? =

These types of programmes generally cover all aspects of operations including everything from the physical structure itself to the soft furnishings inside and more elaborate systems that keep the facility running. Whether purchasing new equipment, updating furniture, replacing building components or performing preventive maintenance, facility professionals can establish a standards programme to deliver a consistent level of comfort and service.

Procurement standards programmes should be flexible and wide ranging, as many different organisations (particularly those with multiple sites or facilities), have different types of buildings of different ages. For instance, on campuses there may be expansive outdoor areas that include road systems, car parks, landscaping and so on. In organisations that focus on technology and innovation, these procurement programmes can become obsolete quickly.

The standards may even relate to what the individual occupants of the building rate as a top priority. In a hospital, there might be a standards programme specifically for products and services associated with HVAC systems, lighting, health and safety, fabrics and finishes and other components that are directly related to the delivery of a certain level of care for patients.

= Why are facility procurement standards helpful? =

A standards programme can be helpful to facilities managers who will be able to plan projects, maintain continuity of the organisation’s image and save time on purchasing decisions. Ideally, this will prompt employees to rely upon the facilities department to deliver an acceptable level of service. Some facilities professionals even opt to publish the organisation’s procurement standards so employees can have reasonable expectations.

Without procurement standards, organisations will have to go through a complex process for each renovation or new construction project. This can be a time consuming exercise for facilities managers. Another time consuming - yet essential - exercise is making sure the correct inventory is on hand.

= Finding a starting point =

For some organisation, the most difficult aspect of creating a procurement standards programme is knowing where to start. A simple first step is to check if other organisations within the same business sector have made their programmes available online. Networking connections can help to expedite this process.

There are also established standards programmes, such as those set by the LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. This voluntary, consensus based standard is specifically designed for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. For more, visit this link: https://www.usgbc.org/credits/mrp1

When it comes to standardising for renovations and other purchases, facilities managers should take several things into consideration. Durability, replaceability and flexibility are some aspects to evaluate.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.

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