FACILITY MANAGEMENT

ISO 41001:2018

ISO 41001:2018 focuses on the management of the facilities and equipment of the organization that is applied to, in order to ensure and maximize its functionality.

The standard can be implemented by any organization, regardless of its size or activity including product manufacturers or service providers.

ISO 41001:2018 is structured in 10 sections, being also aligned with the structure of ISO 9001:2015. It sets the requirements for the facility management of an organization, focusing on working environment and working conditions, satisfaction of interested parties’ requirements, motivation and implication of top management, the establishment and monitoring of objectives and continual improvement. The ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’ principle also applies to this standard.

Necessary aid for the implementation of the ISO 41001: 2018 is the ISO 41012: 2018 standard, which provides a detailed guidance on the overall strategic sourcing process and on how to prepare and implement adequate internal or external FM agreements.

The cost of this certification is minimal in relation to the benefit of your business: Direct comparative advantage in its operation and promotion and differentiation from the competition. In addition, improving productivity, work environment and process efficiency.

The basic benefits from setting and implementing a Facility Management System according to the requirements of ISO 41001:2018 are the following:

BENEFITS OF ISO 41001:2018 CERTIFICATION

Improvement of the functionality of facilities and equipment

Prevention of unexpected failures of equipment

Maximization of efficiency and effectiveness

Reduction of operation and maintenance costs of facilities and equipment

Improvement of working conditions, leading to improved workforce productivity, safety & health and well-being

Demonstrates market innovation

Improvement of the corporate image of the company

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Typically, in addition to the time for the development of the Management System, a sufficient period of time is required for its implementation and the creation of files, although of course this time depends on various factors. The main issue is that the organization demonstrates that its management system is fully implemented and meets all the requirements of the standard. Top management and employees’ level of awareness is also a crucial point to determine the necessary time for gaining certification.

No. ISO 41001:2018 is a voluntary certification aiming at continual improvement and does not substitute any public or official audit. However, it improves the company’s organization, so that it complies with all relevant applicable legislation and helps avoiding any unexpected problems or fines during these audits acting pre-cautiously.