Preventive Building Maintenance: What It Is and How to Plan It
Preventive vs Corrective Maintenance
Corrective maintenance fixes what broke; preventive maintenance stops breakdowns before they happen. Studies prove an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Building a Preventive Maintenance Plan
- Complete inventory of all building assets
- Define maintenance cycle for each asset
- Prepare checklists for each activity
- Document all maintenance work
- Monitor performance indicators