Understand building design
Explain the range of building types and their uses
Explain how particular building types may be used to best advantage
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different building structures
Understand the maintenance implications of building, fabric, structures and components
Explain the fabric maintenance implications of differing building structures and components
Explain the benefits and drawbacks of the various structures and components used in old and new buildings
Understand how a strategy for the maintenance of the building fabric can be implemented
- Describe the range of maintenance strategies that can keep buildings safe, useable and help to retain value
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various ways of delivering fabric maintenance services
- Explain how to implement and monitor a building fabric maintenance programme
- Explain when it may be necessary to involve other specialists
Understand the elements of building services maintenance programmes
- Explain the range of building services which could be incorporated into differing types of building structures
- Describe the constituent parts of a building services maintenance programme
- Explain the factors to be considered in developing a building services programme
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various ways of delivering building services maintenance
- Explain how to implement and monitor a building services maintenance programme
Understand how to manage staff, contractors and specialists
Explain how to manage staff, contractors and specialists to ensure the required level of service is delivered
Understand Building Management Systems (BMS) and technology used to control or manage building services
Explain the scope and use of building management systems
- Explain what other technologies can be used in controlling or managing building services
- Explain how BMS can be used to help deliver sustainability in facilities management
