The Facility Management Handbook, 4th Edition

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Project Management and Construction

Pulse Points

• Project management is not facility management (FM).
• The facility manager must control, if not manage, all large capital projects for which FM will become responsible.
• Life-cycle costing should be used for project decisions.
• Partnering provides an opportunity to avoid litigation during major projects.
• Both design–build and fast-tracking offer opportunities for cost savings but place greater pressure on the design team.
• New contracting methods should be considered in light of their benefits to all stakeholders within a project.
• Costs can be minimized by selecting the correct method of contracting and the correct construction process for major projects.
• Prequalify design firms and builders.