Assessment Of Facility Management Practices Of Selected Public And Private Buildings In Addis Ababa

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Facility Management studies and finds out a way to use a facility up to that pre-destined purpose by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness without putting the facility in jeopardy. Facility Management has found popularity in different countries; since, its benefits are acknowledged by end users and owners of buildings. However existing buildings have a lot of shortage in providing appropriate services due to lack of proper facility management. This study has focused on facility management practice of public and private buildings and the services being given by facility management providing firms in Addis Ababa. Data for the study is collected in a case study approach from three distinct case studies and by interviewees and questionnaires to facility management firms, building owners and end uses of buildings. Based on the study, the current services being given by the existing facility management companies in Addis Ababa are of a property management type like security, maintenance, cleaning, and rental services. Furthermore, the research indicated that service being given by providers are in the early development stage; as the facility management practice is being operated by professionals with a very little facility management related background knowledge. In addition, it was found that most buildings don’t have either facility management firm by themselves as department or hire service providers. Accordingly, the practice of facility management is found on its infant stage but it is expected to boom due to its benefits during operational phase of a building. Accordingly, for the successful operation of a building in the city, development of facility management and improvement of existing facility management practices by end users and building owners are recommended. Furthermore, enhancement of technology aided practices by service providers and training of professional in the field of area are recommended.

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