Facility Manager's Operation and Maintenance Handbook (Hardcover)

by Bernard Lewis (Author) "The facilities management function is a logical outgrowth of competitive markets that characterize the 1990s business environment..." (more)
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Here are cutting-edge techniques that will boost the productivity and slash the costs of your facility department

Let 21 top specialists show you how to maximize the operation and maintenance capabilities of any facility or plant. This practical handbook takes you through each step in the planning, design, and execution of maintenance and operation procedures for structures, equipment, and systems. It features special emphasis on emergency and energy equipment used in facilities--and explores all essential support functions and duties. The most comprehensive resource of its kind, this handbook provides you with a complete picture of facility operation and maintenance--from technical checklists--to cost control--to computer applications!

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Cutting-edge techniques that will boost the productivity and slash the costs of your facility department. Let 21 top specialists show you how to maximize the operation and maintenance capabilities of any facility or plant. This practical handbook takes you through each step in the planning, design, and execution of maintenance and operation procedures for structures, equipment, and systems. It features special emphasis on emergency and energy equipment used in facilities--and explores all essential support functions and duties. The most comprehensive resource of its kind, this handbook provides you with a complete picture of facility operation and maintenance--from technical checklists--to cost control--to computer applications!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 500 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (January 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070400482
• ISBN-13: 978-0070400481
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #575,177 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I found it pretty much interesting, October 5, 2005

By	Charles Chyn "Charles" (Taiwan, Asia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is something I am looking for plus it gives me idea about how to look for related issues in the FM industry. Thanks to the writer and the publisher too i found them here in Asia and want t deal business with them about writing a similar title and able to share the translation rights in the future for local markets

1 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I want to have it, August 3, 2000

By	Jean Tsang (Guangzhou (Canton) P.R.China) - See all my reviews

I want to buy it, buy I don't know how can I have it.

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1 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its really fantastic book, August 29, 1999

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