facilities management
[/fəˈsɪlətiz ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gestão de instalações
1. The integrated approach to operating, maintaining, and improving the buildings and infrastructure that support an organization's core business
The company hired a facilities management team to oversee the maintenance of their office buildings.
A empresa contratou uma equipe de gestão de instalações para supervisionar a manutenção dos prédios de escritórios.
2. The discipline that encompasses multiple services such as maintenance, cleaning, security, and space planning
Facilities management includes everything from HVAC systems to janitorial services.
A gestão de instalações inclui tudo, desde sistemas de ar condicionado até serviços de limpeza.
3. The coordination and optimization of physical assets and workplace environments for organizational efficiency
Good facilities management ensures that employees have a safe and comfortable work environment.
Uma boa gestão de instalações garante que os funcionários tenham um ambiente de trabalho seguro e confortável.
Facilities management is a growing professional field in Brazil, particularly in major corporate hubs like São Paulo. In corporate environments, the English term 'facilities' or 'FM' is frequently used untranslated. The role has become increasingly important post-pandemic with focus on workplace safety, sanitation, and hybrid work accommodations. In the USA and UK, it's an established profession with specific certifications (IFMA), while in Brazil it's still developing professionally with increasing demand from multinational corporations.
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