Operation

In its broadest sense, the word ‘operation’ refers to the use of a system or organised activities.

In relation to the construction industry, it may refer to:

• The operation of specific parts of a building or other built asset (such as a bridge or tunnel), such as the lighting system, HVAC and so on. The person operating these systems may be described as an operator or operative.
• The operation of an entire building, complex of buildings or other built asset. This may be referred to as facilities management.
• Operation and maintenance manuals.
• Operation, maintenance and training (OMT) contracts.
• Construction operations.
• The operation of machinery, plant, equipment, tools and so on. The person operating these items may be described as an operator or operative.
• A business or company.

Something may be described as 'operational', or 'operating' when it is functioning, or when it is functioning correctly.

[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki

• Construction operations.
• Facilities management.
• Operation and maintenance manuals.
• Operation, maintenance and training (OMT).
• Operational carbon.
• Operational costs.
• Operational expenditure.