ISO standards for facilities management

 

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) has developed a series of standards for facilities management, including:

 

ISO 41001:2018 Facility management – Management systems – Requirements with guidance for use: This standard provides a framework for the effective management of an organization's facilities. It covers the entire facility management lifecycle, from planning and design to operation and maintenance.

 

ISO 55001:2014 Asset management – Management systems – Requirements: This standard specifies the requirements for an asset management system, including the management of physical assets such as buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.

 

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use: This standard provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities, including those related to facilities management.

 

ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use: This standard provides a framework for organizations to manage their energy use and improve their energy performance, including those related to facilities management.

 

ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on social responsibility: This standard provides guidance on how organizations can operate in a socially responsible manner, including those related to facilities management.

 

ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems – Requirements: This standard specifies the requirements for a quality management system, which can be applied to facilities management to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

 

These ISO standards can help organizations improve their facilities management practices, reduce risks, enhance sustainability, and increase efficiency and effectiveness. Organizations can also obtain certification to these standards to demonstrate their compliance with the requirements and improve their credibility and reputation with customers and stakeholders.