There are many acronyms being used in the facility management industry and as the profession evolves, facility management practitioners are to keep themselves up to date with these terms. This guide will help practitioners and most especially new entrants to better understand and communicate effectively among fellow practitioners and the maintenance staffs towards ensuring the built environment is safe for all.

The following are some acronyms that are commonly used in the facility management industry.

The acronyms are given thus:

A/C – Air Conditioner or Air Conditioning

BAS – Building Automation System

BIM – Building Information Modeling

CAD – Computer-aided Design

CAFM – Computer-aided Facility Management

CBM – Condition-based Maintenance

CCTV – Closed Circuit Television

CIFM – Computer-integrated Facility Management

CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System

EAM – Enterprise Asset Management

ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning

FCA – Facility Condition Assessment

FCI – Facility Condition Index

FM – Facility Management or Facilities Management

FMS – Facility Management Software

IWMS – Integrated Workplace Management System

KPI – Key Performance Indicator

LCCA – Life-cycle Cost Analysis

LED – Light Emitting Diode

MEP – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer

PDU – Power Distribution Unit

PM – Preventive Maintenance

PO – Purchase Order

PPM – Planned Preventive Maintenance

ROI – Return on Investment

SLA – Service Level Agreement

WO – Work Order

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