FM Services in Kenya

 Opportunity for business or a means for controlling operational costs, depending on

whether there is a primary interest in providing FM services or in procuring them.

 Since FM is concerned with long term operations, as opposed to the medium term activities
associated with the design and construction of the asset, there is both scope and motivation
for improvement. Indeed, the concept of continual improvement can be more easily applied
to long term, continuous processes than projects.

 Tried by a few organizations – property consultancies & those outside the landed
professions.

 Uncertainty on which professionals should provide the service as there is no legislation yet

 Complexities – broad spectrum in technical knowledge required in any FM department or

individual.

 Opportunity for business or a means for controlling operational costs, depending on

whether there is a primary interest in providing FM services or in procuring them.

 Since FM is concerned with long term operations, as opposed to the medium-term activities
associated with the design and construction of the asset, there is both scope and motivation
for improvement. Indeed, the concept of continual improvement can be more easily applied
to long term, continuous processes than projects.

 Tried by a few organizations – property consultancies & those outside the landed
professions.

 Uncertainty on which professionals should provide the service as there is no legislation yet

 Complexities – broad spectrum in technical knowledge required in any FM department or

individual.

Excellent FM services in this country can;

 Deliver efficient management of organization’s assets

 Enhance the skills of people within FM sector and provide identifiable and meaningful career
options

 Enable new working styles and processes – vital in this technology driven age

 Enhance and project an organization’s identity and image

 Help the integration processes associated with change, post-merger or acquisition

 Deliver business continuity and workforce protection in an era of heightened security

threats

Successful organizations in the future will approach FM as an integral part of their strategic plan