Category: Built Environment
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Malaysia salary analysis for major cities: FM in view
It’s a new year, and the topic of salary remains a hot one, especially within specific industries. We’ve compiled data from various studies to shed light on salary differences across major Malaysian cities (Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, and Johor) with a particular focus on how these trends impact the facilities management sector. This analysis of…
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Facility management and property management: a comparison
Ok, let’s settle this once and for all. We have discussed about the comparison between asset and property management in this article. Facilities Management (FM) and Property Management (PM) are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct areas of expertise within the built environment and real estate industry. While both involve the oversight and maintenance…
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Elevate your FM career with CIDB FMM accreditation
What is CIDB FMM accreditation? CIDB FMM accreditation is a prestigious certification program in Malaysia that recognises and validates the expertise of facility management managers. The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) spearheaded this initiative. In fact, CIDB aims at elevating the standards of facility management practices across the nation. (Source: CIDB) Why is FMM accreditation…
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Asset and facilities management comparison
asset management and facility management
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What is a smart building?
Smart Buildings: The Future of Intelligent and Sustainable Infrastructure What is the definition of smart building? Here are a few definitions of smart buildings from notable sources: In essence, a smart building is a building that uses technology to improve its efficiency, sustainability, and occupant experience. This can be achieved through a variety of means,…
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Are you ready to be a certified facility manager?
I am a certified facility manager. I earned my certification from CIDB in 2019. As someone with CIWFM (a certified member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, UK), I went straight to the interview process via Method 3. It was a very tense session with 3 panelists. I passed, but on top of…
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Insights on Malaysia smart city acceptance
The study, Factors Affecting Stakeholder Acceptance of a Malaysian Smart City, looks at what drives Malaysia Smart City acceptance, especially in Kuala Lumpur. Understanding the adoption of Malaysia Smart City helps reveal what citizens and government agencies need from these services. To examine this, researchers created the Malaysia Smart Cities Stakeholders Adoption (MSCSA) model, based…
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Transition from an engineer to facility manager
Let the transition from an engineer to facility manager start The majority of the facility managers I know in the industry now started as engineers. More than 10 years ago, building management was associated much with maintenance and repair. Although it is not entirely the truth. Most of the facility managers are former engineers because…
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The reality of facilities management: Do everything right and still “fail”
In facilities management (FM) reality, it’s not uncommon to follow all the right steps, design effective processes, and yet still face complaints, unexpected breakdowns, and sometimes intense frustration. If you’re in FM and have experienced this, you’re not alone. In fact, this is often part of the job, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing things…
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Dynamic journey of facilities management in Malaysia
A look into the Facilities Management in Malaysia Originally posted on LinkedIn Facilities Management (FM) is vital to Malaysia’s urban landscape, influencing the way we experience buildings across sectors like healthcare, education, retail, and corporate spaces. With approximately 76% of the population living and working in cities, maintaining functional and energy-efficient buildings has become essential.…