You don’t have to be a historian to know that the built-to-last industrial era of the 20th Century has been replaced by a century more focused on the quickest, easiest solution. Even when it comes to buildings and facilities.
As a building assets manager, you don’t need to subscribe to the culture of ‘quick-and-easy’ when it comes to your maintenance solutions. There’s a way for you to ensure the longevity of your maintenance projects. And the best part? A smart investment and strictly-followed project plan will end up saving you money in the long run. By being future-focused, you can experience all the benefits of preventative maintenance in the commercial industry.
Designing preventive painting maintenance solutions
To gain the most benefit from a preventive maintenance solution, there must be an intricate understanding of the facilities that you maintain as well as the products that you choose to use in maintaining them.
You will be faced with decisions as to whether to focus on individual elements of your maintenance projects and to employ the cheapest, fastest methods of maintaining them. Or, whether to treat your project as a living whole and make decisions that strategically ensure the longevity of the facilities for which you’re responsible.
The benefits of preventative maintenance
The right preventive maintenance solution can be thought of as a strategic investment in your overall project, designed to ensure longevity and save you money.
At Higgins, we’ve spent years tailoring sustainable commercial maintenance painting solutions for our customers, and we know the ins-and-outs of how to treat your project as a living whole.
Here are some factors we’ve identified for employing effective preventative maintenance in your maintenance project:
The condition of the property
This is the primary factor that will determine what kind of maintenance plan you require. Properly assessing all areas requiring maintenance and prioritising them appropriately will help you to get a good sense of how and where to employ certain measures so you can experience the full suite of preventative maintenance benefits.
The specific maintenance needs
Each property will have its own specific maintenance needs that you should be acutely aware of. The size, original building materials used, age, types of fixtures and paint, as well as location are all important factors in determining what kind of maintenance plan you will use to make your building and its facilities last.
The payment plan best suited to your budget
We know that your budget is going to be a big determining factor in the type of maintenance plan you choose. While it’s ideal to be able to engage in one big project that takes care of all your maintenance needs – and pay it off at the same time – that’s probably not realistic. What’s more realistic is to prioritise your needs and pay them off in a well-structured plan suited to the budget and gain all the financial benefits of your preventive maintenance solution.
Your paintwork is an investment that needs protecting to ensure the ongoing appearance of your building and reduce future expenses. Learn how to keep your paintwork looking fresh for longer with our handy guide to painting maintenance.
