Facility management in the construction sector is a discipline that deals with the operation and maintenance of the facilities of a building, or a group of buildings. More specifically, and within the sector in which Amusement Logic operates, these facilities are those of theme parks, water parks, hotels and resorts, campsites or shopping centres.
Facility management encompasses a wide variety of services and includes those aimed at making spaces safe for visitors and both energy and functionally efficient. The adoption of technologies such as the Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology, combined with a proactive attitude, is a good way to achieve these goals.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of BIM methodology in facilities management:
-Comprehensive visualisation: BIM models provide operators with a detailed representation of the facility. This makes it easier to make informed decisions regarding maintenance, renovation and upgrades.
-Asset management: BIM includes detailed information on each component. From installation date to technical specifications, all data is available to operators in one place, simplifying management and extending asset life.
-Predictive maintenance: With real-time data, BIM systems enable future maintenance strategies, or in other words, addressing problems before they lead to costly repairs. This improves efficiency and avoids downtime.
-Space optimisation: this methodology allows for the identification of under-utilised areas and the improvement of the layout of facilities.
All in all, according to some success stories, BIM methodology and proper facility management is responsible for results of this order:
-A 20% reduction in maintenance cost.
–15% increase in operational efficiency.
-Improved user satisfaction.
We conclude, therefore, that the adoption of BIM methodology in theme parks, water parks, hotels and resorts, campsites or shopping centres, among other projects, guarantees optimised facility management.
By David González Molina, BIM manager in the Architecture Department of Amusement Logic
