Introduction

The seamless integration of Facilities Management (FM) with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) is essential for organizations seeking to align their operational needs with strategic real estate goals. This 5-day advanced training course explores how FM and CRE can collaborate to maximize value, enhance efficiency, and deliver flexible, sustainable, and future-ready environments. Participants will learn strategies, tools, and technologies to bridge the gap between these disciplines, creating synergies that drive organizational success.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the intersection of FM and CRE and their strategic importance in achieving organizational goals.
2. Learn how to develop integrated strategies for real estate portfolio management and facilities operations.
3. Explore technologies like IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems) and data analytics for FM-CRE integration.
4. Gain insights into sustainability, space optimization, and cost control as shared objectives of FM and CRE.
5. Build frameworks to support hybrid work environments, smart buildings, and future trends.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Facilities Managers looking to align their strategies with real estate goals.
• Corporate Real Estate Professionals aiming to enhance collaboration with FM teams.
• Asset Managers and Portfolio Managers in charge of real estate and facilities integration.
• Operations and Sustainability Managers seeking holistic solutions for space and resource management.
• Senior Executives responsible for real estate and facilities strategy alignment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of FM and CRE Integration

• Introduction to FM and CRE
  • Key roles and responsibilities of FM and CRE teams.
  • Overlapping objectives: Cost efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Strategic Importance of Integration
  • Aligning FM and CRE goals with organizational strategy.
  • Benefits of a unified approach: Cost savings, enhanced agility, and value creation.
• Workshop: Mapping the current state of FM and CRE integration in an organization.

Day 2: Portfolio Management and Facilities Operations

• Real Estate Portfolio Management
  • Balancing cost, location, and functionality in CRE decisions.
  • Lease management, acquisition, and disposition strategies.
• Facilities Operations and Maintenance Alignment
  • Integrating lifecycle management of assets with portfolio goals.
  • Ensuring operational efficiency across the real estate portfolio.
• Interactive Session: Developing a case study on FM-CRE alignment for a multi-site organization.

Day 3: Leveraging Technology for FM-CRE Integration

• Technology as an Enabler
  • Introduction to IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems).
  • Role of IoT, BIM (Building Information Modeling), and digital twins.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Using data analytics for portfolio optimization and facilities performance.
  • Monitoring key metrics: Occupancy rates, energy consumption, and costs.
• Case Study: Implementing an IWMS solution for a combined FM and CRE strategy.

Day 4: Sustainability, Space Optimization, and Cost Control

• Sustainability in FM and CRE
  • Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
  • Leveraging green building standards for facilities and real estate.
• Space Optimization Strategies
  • Aligning space usage with organizational needs (hybrid work and agile spaces).
  • Reducing underutilization through smart design and technology.
• Cost Control and Risk Management
  • Managing operational and real estate costs effectively.
  • Identifying risks in FM-CRE integration and developing mitigation plans.
• Workshop: Creating a sustainable, cost-effective space optimization plan.

Day 5: Future-Proofing FM and CRE Strategies

• Hybrid Work Models and Smart Buildings
  • Preparing for the future of work and its impact on real estate and facilities.
  • Designing adaptive spaces that cater to evolving organizational needs.
• Emerging Trends and Innovations
  • AI, robotics, and automation in FM and CRE.
  • Planning for urbanization, climate change, and smart cities.
• Conclusion and Certification.