Smart Strategies for Preventive Maintenance
In today’s commercial real estate environment, reactive maintenance is no longer enough. This session highlights the strategic value of proactive maintenance and guides attendees through the process of developing a comprehensive maintenance program. Topics will include compliance and risk management, as well as how preventive maintenance contributes to energy efficiency and supports long-term sustainability goals.
As part of this session, we’ll introduce the newly released 4th Edition of the Building Maintenance Manual, a robust resource designed to help property teams implement best practices across their portfolios. Attendees will gain insights into how the manual’s updated tools, templates, and guidance can streamline operations, reduce liability, and improve building performance.
Whether you're managing a single asset or an entire portfolio, this session will equip you with actionable strategies and a proven framework to elevate your maintenance approach.
Learning Objectives—At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the operational and financial benefits of shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance.
- Develop a customized maintenance program using principles outlined in the 4th Edition of the Building Maintenance Manual.
- Apply preventive maintenance strategies to support compliance, reduce risk, and enhance building safety.
- Integrate sustainability and energy efficiency goals into routine maintenance planning.