Facility Management Research Articles

What impacts the productivity performance of government construction projects?

PurposePrevious research has advanced in two-stage construction project productivity (CPP) evaluation by integrating site efficiency (SE) in the delivery and utilisation effectiveness (UE) in the post-delivery stages. The literature has separately addressed the factors affecting these three constructs. However, the interrelationships among them are rarely discussed together. This study aims to systematically identify the influencing factors of CPP, SE and UE and disentangle interrelationships among the three constructs.Design/methodology/approachThe paper first reviews the literature about the two-stage project productivity evaluation framework for government construction projects. Then this paper proposes hypotheses regarding the relationships between the three constructs and identifies influencing factors associated with the constructs. Based on questionnaire survey from over 200 government construction project professionals in China, the structural equation modelling is adopted to validate the hypotheses.FindingsThe paper provides empirical insights that CPP can be directly influenced by UE to a large extent but indirectly impacted by SE through its effects on UE. The findings indicate that CPP is not a simple sum of SE and UE, and consequently reveals the complex, non-linear and indirect relationships between SE and CPP.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should further extend the timeframe boundary to merge the pre-delivery stage (e.g. design and planning), findings of which may propose a more generalised understanding and reduce the bias resulting from pre-delivery activities.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to construction facility management literature by explaining the mediating role of UE on the relationship between SE and CPP. Therefore, this paper offers practitioners an integrated management logic in strategically combining project and facility management into government project management.

Examining patient choice and provider competition under the National Health Insurance Fund outpatient cover in Kenya: does it enhance access and quality of care?

BackgroundWhile patient choice and provider competition are predicted to influence provider behaviour for enhancing access and quality of care, evidence on provider perceptions and response to patient choice and provider competition is largely missing in low-resource settings such as Kenya. We examined provider and purchaser perceptions about whether patient choice and provider competition influenced provider behaviour and enhanced access and quality of outpatient care in Kenya.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study to explore this across two purposefully selected counties. We conducted 15 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with health facility managers and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) staff across the two counties. We examined these across five areas summarised as either local market conditions or patient feedback following the Vengberg framework.ResultsNHIF members’ choice of outpatient facilities compelled private and faith-based providers to compete for members while public providers did not view choice as a way of spurring competition. Besides, all providers did not receive any information regarding the exit of NHIF members from their facilities. Providers felt that that information would be crucial for their planning, especially in enhancing service accessibility and quality of care. Most providers ensured the availability of drugs, provided a wider range of services and leveraged on marketing to attract and retain NHIF members. Finally, providers highlighted their redesign of service delivery to meet NHIF members’ needs whilst enhancing the quality-of-care aspects such as waiting time and having qualified health workers.ConclusionThere is a need for NHIF to share NHIF members’ exit information with providers to support their service delivery arrangements in response to NHIF members’ needs. Besides, this study contributes evidence on patient choice and provider competition and their influence on access and quality of care from a low-resource setting country which is crucial as NHIF transitioned to the Social Health Authority.

Fire Protection Systems, Life-Saving Facilities, and Fire Management in Depok City in 2020: A Case Study

Introduction: Hospital fire can result in greater casualties, injuries to patients or staff, and loss of property and equipment compared to fires in other types of building. This is attributed to the presence of a large number of vulnerable individuals, including those who are ill, disabled, pregnant, children, elderly, immunocompromised, on life support, or incapable of moving independently. This study aims to assess the implementation of the fire protection system, life-saving facilities, and fire management in Hospital X. Methods: This was a quantitative study on active fire protection system facilities, passive protection system facilities, live-saving facilities, and fire management as the subjects. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document review, as well as a checklist and then analyzed by comparing the actual conditions with applicable standards and regulations. The final result was presented as the percentage compliance level and categorization according to the criteria established by the Research and Development Agency of the Public Works Department. Results: The active fire protection system presented a standard fulfillment rate of 53%, categorizing it as poor. The passive fire protection systems similarly demonstrated a poor fulfillment rate at 42%, while the life-saving facilities achieved a 66.7% fulfillment rate, placing them in the quite good category. Additionally, fire management attained an 81% fulfillment level, which falls under the good category. Conclusion: Hospital X has a good fire prevention approach with a standard fulfillment level of 60%.

Adopting Systematic Review in Conceptual Digital Maturity Modelling: A Focus on Facilities Management Sector

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape organizations must undergo digital transformation (DT) to maintain competitiveness. However, the facilities management (FM) sector lacks systematic guidance in its DT efforts. The absence of a specific digital maturity model (DMM) for the FM sector hinders its ability to effectively navigate and benchmark its DT progress. This paper aims to address this gap by proposing a conceptual maturity model tailored to the FM sector, providing a roadmap for continuous improvement in DT. The research adopts a systematic literature review (SLR) approach, utilizing content analysis to select and analyse 21 relevant papers. The SLR identifies crucial dimensions for achieving DT maturity, encompassing strategy and leadership organization, technology, process, client (end-user), people and data management. Building on these findings, a conceptual Facilities Management Digital Maturity Model (FM-DMM) is proposed. Theoretically, this study advances the understanding of DT in FM by integrating dynamic capability theory, highlighting the necessity of specific capabilities for DT maturity. Practically, the FM-DMM offers a structured framework for FM organizations to benchmark their DT progress, aiding in strategic decision-making and operational optimization. This model provides targeted guidance for successfully navigating the complex terrain of DT in the FM sector.

Analisis Kebutuhan Sarana dan Prasarana untuk Mendukung Proses Pembelajaran di SMK Negeri 1 Surabaya

Vocational education, secondary school facilities and infrastructure play animportant role in the learning process. Management of facilities and infrastructure needs to be done well to achieve success and support the teaching and learning process in vocational schools. To achieve success, the learning process must be supported by the availability of adequate facilities and infrastructure as well as optimal managemet by referring to the management of facilities and infrastructure. This research aims to analyze the need for facilities and infrastructure to supportan optimal learning process at SMK Negeri 1 Surabaya. This article was written using qualitative approach. Through data collection through interviews, documentation, and supported by direct observation at SMK Negeri 1 Surabaya with an approach to he students. It can be concluded that the results of this research show that the dominant facilities and infrastructure at SMK Negeri 1 Surabaya have been utilized optimally. Things to support practice in vocational schools, such as computer labs, as well as studios and other equipment that supports the learning process, are said to be very adequate. Maintenance of facilities and infrastructure has also been carried out periodically. The available facilities and infrastructure greatly increase student enthusiasm for learning and achievement.onclusions.

STATUS KELEMBAGAAN KELOMPOK MASYARAKAT PENGAWAS BIDANG PERIKANAN DI NEGERI HUKURILA KECAMATAN LEITIMUR SELATAN KOTA AMBON

One of the Fisheries Supervisory Community Groups in Ambon City is the "Tihulessy" Community Supervisory Group in Hukurila Village, South Leitimur District. The fisheries supervisory community group has carried out its duties/obligations for 2 years, but there is a main obstacle, namely that there are no adequate monitoring facilities and infrastructure so that monitoring activities are limited to the nearest sea and coastal areas. For this reason, an evaluation of the level of institutional development of fisheries supervisory community groups needs to be carried out, so this research aims to analyze the level of development and determine priorities for institutional development of fisheries supervisory community groups in Hukurila State. Primary data obtained through structured interviews using a questionnaire with 10 respondents was then analyzed qualitatively using an institutional development framework approach. The research results show that the institutional status is low or does not have sufficient institutional resources to ensure its continuity. Institutional development priorities are divided into: 1). The short-term priority scale is increasing the quality and quantity of roles, namely the task of monitoring fisheries resources; 2). The medium-term priority scale is organizational development, improving leadership, improving management systems, building relationships/communication/and coordination, budget management, and procurement of work support facilities and tools; and 3). The long-term priority scale is increasing skills and developing members, as well as developing products or the economic value of fisheries resources in Hukurila Village.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS: BARRIERS AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

The rapid development in the innovation of technologies facilitates the facilities management (FM) industry in terms of efficiency and sustainability. In recent years, the adoption of emerging technologies has been attracting a lot of interest among stakeholders. This is because Malaysia is in the process of transforming towards smart facilities management (Smart FM) from traditional facilities management (TFM). Therefore, this paper prepared to present the outcome of the study on the types of emerging technologies used, drivers, barriers and strategies towards the adoption of smart FM of residential and commercial high-rise buildings in Klang Valley. A semi-structured interview with facilities management (FM) professionals was conducted to identify the types of emerging technologies used in the Malaysian FM industry, drivers, barriers as well as strategies for adopting the advanced technologies for maintenance management of high-rise buildings. From the study, the FM professionals validated that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the most effective and efficient technology to be used in the maintenance management of residential and commercial high-rise buildings. The emerging technologies help to increase building efficiency and are suitable for long-term investment planning. However, high adoption costs and the limited number of experts on the technologies in Malaysia are the major barriers. Despite the barrier, the significant strategy was found to be effective in improving the adoption through training and workshops. Thus, this paper provides a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and marks a turning point for an organisation to consider adoption.

Implementation of Environmental Hygiene and Sanitation in Deli Tua Market, Deli Serdang District

The market is a public facility that involves many people and physical interactions that can be a means of spreading disease. Further research is needed because the initial observation results show non- compliance with PERMENKES RI No. 17 of 2022 in terms of the application of personal hygiene, spatial arrangement, drainage, and market buildings. The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent of the application of environmental hygiene and sanitation in the Old Deli Market. This research uses qualitative methods with descriptive type research, and data collection using direct observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The selection of key informants in this study used purposive sampling method. The results showed that Deli Tua Market has not met the requirements of a healthy market according to PERMENKES RI No. 17 of 2020. Waste management facilities are still smelly and scattered. Clean water facilities are not available by the market manager. Vector control facilities have never been sprayed every month. Hand washing facilities are not available and are not equipped with soap and running water. The application of personal hygiene of traders is not in accordance with the requirements such as incomplete PPE, smoking, spitting, littering in the market environment and not washing hands while the hygiene of traders meets the requirements and drainage channels also meet the requirements because the drainage channels are cemented and covered with gratings and metal and drainage channels are smooth.

Life cycle assessment applied to facility management of exposed steel frames – case study

Life cycle assessment applied to facility management of exposed steel frames – case study

Manajemen Kurikulum Program Muadalah Kulliyatul Muballighien Al-Islamiyah (KMI) di Pondok Pesantren Al-Ishlah Bondowoso

Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School implements the Muadalah Kulliyatul Muballighien Al-Islamiyah (KMI) program which aims to produce muballigh who not only master religious knowledge but are also competent in da'wah and education. The program seeks to align the pesantren curriculum with the formal curriculum to ensure the quality of education is equivalent to formal educational institutions. This study aims to evaluate the curriculum management of the Muadalah program in the pesantren, focusing on the process of curriculum planning, implementation, organization, and evaluation. The method used is a qualitative approach with a case study, which involves interviews and direct observation. The results showed that Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School has integrated the pesantren curriculum with the national curriculum, as well as implemented relevant learning methods, such as tahfidz and yellowIslamic classic books, to equip students with in-depth religious knowledge and da'wah skills in accordance with the challenges of the times. However, challenges in the management of human resources and educational facilities still need attention to improve the effectiveness of this program.

Epidemiological features and clinical profile of patients with thalassemia

Objectives: Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder globally. In Afghanistan, the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of the disease are not studied officially. This study aims to explore the epidemiological pattern and clinical profile of thalassemia patients registered in the National Blood Bank (NBB), Kabul, Afghanistan. Material and Methods: A retrospective medical record review was conducted to analyze registries and conduct phone calls for follow-up patients registered in the NBB during 2019–2020 in Kabul. The confirmed case was any patient tested for fetal hemoglobin and blood film. Data were collected using a form matching the patient’s registers. Epi Info v.7 was used for data management and descriptive measures analysis. Results: Totally 411 patients with thalassemia were enrolled in the analysis. Out of all patients, 225 (54.61%) were male, with an overall mean age of 6.89 (±4.06) years. The highest proportion of patients was clustered around age groups of 2–8 years (56%). Pashtuns’ ethnicity had the highest percentage of patients (63%) and Hazara the lowest (1%). Almost the majority of cases under management were thalassemia major (98.8%), and just one case was recorded as intermedia and four cases as minor. According to laboratory tests, 88 (21.4%) were positive for hepatitis C, 2 (0.5%) positive for hepatitis B, and 1 (0.2%) for human immunodeficiency virus. As a whole, 251 (61.67%) had a type of consanguinity marriage. In patients, the blood groups of A+ (27%), B+ (27%), and O+ (25%) were almost equally distributed, while AB+ (10%), O negative (4%), A negative (2%), and AB negative (0.2%) had low proportions. The residency of the majority (87.13%) was Kabul. Totally, 18 (4.36%) had surgical operations, and 11.8% reported children died due to thalassemia. Conclusion: Thalassemias are common in Afghanistan, and facility for management is lacking. Consanguineous marriage was more common and probably a contributing factor to disease. The establishment of more centers and a full review of factors are recommended.

Persistent Identifiers for Instruments and Facilities: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities

Objective: Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) are central to the vision of open science described in the FAIR Principles. However, the use of PIDs for scientific instruments and facilities is decentralized and fragmented. This project aims to develop community-based standards, guidelines, and best practices for how and why PIDs can be assigned to facilities and instruments. Methods: We hosted several online and in-person focus groups and discussions, cumulating in a two-day in-person workshop featuring stakeholders from a variety of organizations and disciplines, such as instrument and facilities operators, PID infrastructure providers, researchers who use instruments and facilities, journal publishers, university administrators, federal funding agencies, and information and data professionals. Results: Our first-year efforts resulted in four main areas of interest: developing a better understanding of the current PID ecosystem; clarifying how and when PIDs could be assigned to scientific instruments and facilities; challenges and barriers involved with assigning PIDs; incentives for researchers, facility managers, and other stakeholders to encourage the use of PIDs. Conclusions: The potential for PIDs to facilitate the discovery, connection, and attribution of research instruments and facilities indicates an obvious value in their use. The lack of standards of how and when they are created, assigned, updated, and used is a major barrier to their widespread use. Data and information professionals can work to create relationships with stakeholders, provide relevant education and outreach activities, and integrate PIDs for instruments and facilities into their data curation and publication workflows.

Investigating the common practice of higher education institutions’ facility management

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are an indispensable part of the UK society. In 2011, the Higher Education Funding Council for England set a carbon reduction target of 43% by 2020, that most HEIs failed to meet. HEIs have a clear interest in improving student experience/comfort and their sustainability credentials. However, this research found that space management in HEI is clearly inefficient. This research represents the first phenomenological study in this field and identifies current practices in HEIs regarding their space/energy management. First, a traditional thematic literature review was completed, which found a clear gap on what data is collected and used to calculate the ventilation/heating/cooling by facilities managers at HEI. Then, semi-structured interviews were conducted with facilities management experts (n=10) based in HEIs. This study concludes that HEIs should calculate ventilation, heating and cooling loads working in geometry and real occupancy, as this will improve occupant comfort, enrich the student experience and increase energy efficiency. A building information modelling (BIM) platform could be adopted to integrate different systems so that building management systems (BMS) have enhanced access to time-sensitive space/energy data.

Technology Focus: Production and Facilities (December 2024)

This year has been both inspiring and exhilarating in the production and facilities domain, highlighted by a record 269 abstracts. This plethora of ideas fosters industry knowledge and promotes the exchange of innovative solutions driven by engineering advancements and data analytics. It covers the deployment of digital technologies, the journey toward decarbonization and its environmental impact, and the enhancement of energy efficiency and maintenance of asset integrity. The process of reviewing a significant number of technical abstracts based on their relevance, originality, clarity, and potential impact on the oil and gas industry is essential to ensure that JPT’s readers see papers with high-quality contributions to the production and facilities community. Comprehensive digital solutions cover the entire spectrum of production and facilities management, integrating a wide range of technologies such as advanced data analytics, Internet of Things devices, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, automation, robotics, and digital twins. To exemplify this, paper OTC 32872 outlines learnings by evaluating the routine of a floating production, storage, and offloading vehicle crew to identify scenarios for the application of ground robots in day-to-day offshore activities, leading to a boost in productivity while reducing human exposure to risk. In the field of minimizing carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability, several academic papers have outlined strategies for reducing emissions led by a creative ecosystem of technologies and solutions, encompassing the deployment of methane emissions quantification at production facilities, reducing gas flaring, enhancing energy efficiency, repurposing of existing gas pipeline networks for the transport of hydrogen and hydrogen/methane blend, and using hydrogen fuel in a dual-fuel engine on a drilling rig. A notable illustration is URTeC paper 3866061, which presents continuous-monitoring point sensors for methane emissions, tracking changes in parts per million of methane in the air. Collecting raw data and applying a proprietary data-science algorithm, using a plume-dispersion model with the continuously acquired data, the evidence is reported to the operator, identifying the piece of equipment from which emissions originate and quantifying the volume and rate of the emission. In the asset-integrity-management landscape, the integration of digital technologies is playing a key role, whether through machine learning and artificial intelligence paired with fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing technologies used to enhance pipeline integrity or rapid and reliable management of pipeline leak detection with a novel method on a multiphase-flow leak-detection model using only input and output parameters. From the standpoint of composite and nonmetallic materials, ongoing product research, development, and qualification efforts are being pursued to meet rising demand to stretch the operational envelope and enhance reliability. With the rapid advancement of carbon capture use and storage wells, paper SPE 217664 provides a guideline for such selections based on the composition of the CO2 stream, including impurities and the composition of the saline formation into which the CO2 will be injected. Recommended additional reading at OnePetro: www.onepetro.org. SPE 216229 Resource Optimization at Remote Facilities by Leveraging Advance Maintenance Practices Total Productive Maintenance, Operator-Driven Reliability, and Industry 4.0 Technologies by Muhammad Shahzad Ahmed, ADNOC, et al. OTC 34661 Unleashing the Sky Potential: Revolutionizing Construction With Drones by Chen Khian Fong, Shell, et al. SPE 217716 World’s First Demonstration of Hydrogen Blending in Dual-Fuel Engines on a Drilling Rig by W. Kernan, Caterpillar, et al.

Implications of overlap in tariff policy on waste management costs in Italian municipalities

Abstract In today’s race toward a more circular economy, optimization of tariff design is important for minimizing the environmental impact and costs of municipal waste management. This study examines the overlap of an incentive-based tariff method and the unit pricing system. We address whether this overlap impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of waste management in Italian municipalities. Based on a panel data sample for 5,512 municipalities from 2016 to 2022, a generalized method of moments estimation was employed for a linear dynamic panel model. The results suggest that there is room for optimizing their overlap under certain circumstances—specifically, when the availability of waste treatment facilities is adequate and the percentage of separate waste collection is high. The interaction between the percentage of separate collection and the incentive tariff method contributed to cost reduction, confirming the need for consistency and compatibility of a tariff scheme with circular economy objectives. The effective adoption of both tools, as well as other actions such as information campaigns and service delivery improvements, can promote waste sorting and investment in management facilities. The results provide insights for policymakers seeking to design more effective and efficient policy measures aimed at maximizing environmental effectiveness, in accordance with the polluter-pays principle, and minimizing costs.

BIM-based optimization approach to reduce life cycle costs by focusing on the integration of construction and operation phases in office-commercial buildings

This study investigates the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to reduce life cycle costs (LCC) by addressing critical nonconformances encountered during the construction and operational phases of buildings. The primary aim is to identify nonconformances that escalate operational costs and to evaluate how BIM can effectively reduce these costs. The research begins with a comprehensive review of existing literature and utilizes the Delphi method to identify four key nonconformances that most significantly impact operational expenses. To further analyze these issues, semi-structured interviews and the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) are employed to determine the cost ranges of components associated with these nonconformances in both the construction and operational phases. The study finds that BIM-based optimization can lead to substantial cost reductions, although there are limitations due to the lack of precise data on the operational phase of low-cost equipment. The key contribution of this research is the development of a framework that helps designers create more effective BIM models, enhancing facilities management (FM) and reducing LCC. The originality of this study lies in its integrated approach, combining BIM and optimization techniques to directly address operational cost issues, which provides a novel perspective on improving life cycle cost management in buildings. Future research should expand the dataset and explore a broader range of nonconformances to refine and extend the framework's applicability.

Classification of Customer Satisfaction with the K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm in Relation to Employee Performance at PT. Airkon Pratama

PT. Airkon Pratama is the technical consultancy company in the field of maintenance, repair, and operate system. Among its projects are a four-building, multi-story tax office complex. PT. Airkon Pratama experience obstacles to know how its customer satisfaction with their services that is was measured by a questionnaireobtained from work order form. The purpose of this study is to determine how well K-Nearest Neighbor data classification accurately classifies customer satisfaction based on employee performance by PT. Airkon Pratama. The data used in this study is from PT. Airkon Pratama with the data processing using RapidMiner with the K-Nearest Neighbor method which produces an accuracy of 96.53%. Among them four performance indicators were rated as "good", and two as "adequate". Of the 196 that were correctly predicted to be "good," three were "adequate." Most of the 04 respondents gave a positive response indicating their satisfaction with the management of tax office facilities provided by PT. Airkon Pratama in January 2024.

BIM for management, operation and maintenance of facilities: scientometric and systematic review

Resumo Nos últimos anos a análise das condições de empreendimentos durante a fase de operação tem ganhado atenção, inclusive com o uso do Building Information Modeling (BIM). Neste âmbito, esta pesquisa tem por objetivo delinear as fronteiras do conhecimento e identificar direções de pesquisa futuras no que diz respeito aos usos do BIM para fins de gestão, operação e manutenção de instalações. Foi empregado um método misto de revisão que associou a análise cientométrica e revisão sistemática da literatura. Para condução da revisão inicialmente foram identificadas 4050 publicações da base de dados Scopus, que foram filtrados por meio do protocolo PRISMA e resultaram em 1004 publicações a serem analisadas. A frequência de fontes e citações e as redes de coocorrência de palavras-chave, de coautoria e de países compuseram a primeira análise. Em seguida, a análise sistemática do conjunto de dados foi realizada com o agrupamento das pesquisas em oito categorias diferentes. Como resultado, foi possível identificar que o campo “BIM para gestão, operação e manutenção das instalações” está em crescimento e que as finalidades de aplicação neste âmbito têm sido ampliadas, além de haver uma associação promissora das tecnologias emergentes com o BIM para este fim.

Intelligent system for measuring and monitoring water levels

Abstract Measuring and controlling water levels at water management facilities is one of the important tasks. In this research work, we, the authors, have studied the available means of measuring water level. Some of their drawbacks were brought to light throughout the investigation. For instance, if you take a water level control gauge, you have to keep an eye on it all the time, and automation is challenging. These water level measurement devices are not up to date with modern standards. At present, there is a need for systems for continuous monitoring of water resources, collection of necessary information and, if necessary, delivery of processed information to the user or decision-making in complex situations. Taking this into account, it was aimed to develop an intelligent system for measuring and controlling the water level that meets the requirements of the time. As the basis of the intelligent system, the JSN SR-04T ultrasound sensor, which is resistant to various aggressive conditions and has high measurement accuracy, and the Arduino Nano board were taken. This intelligent system was tested at the facility and the developed system performed all tasks reliably and qualitatively.

Manajemen Sarana Prasarana Berbasis Teknologi untuk Pembelajaran Abad 21

In the 21st century, the rapid development of technology requires changes in education management, especially in the management of facilities and infrastructure. Technology-based management not only meets the physical needs of schools but also creates an innovative learning environment that adapts to current developments This research discusses effective strategies and approaches when planning, implementing and evaluating the use of technology in educationm Overall, this research aims to contribute to the development of technology-based education management to create a higher quality learning environment that meets the needs of the 21st century.