This sub-category is for sharing approaches to keeping research estates and facilities efficient, reliable, and resilient throughout their lifecycle. Topics may include:
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Preventative and reactive maintenance strategies
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Plant and asset replacement cycles
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Whole-life costing and life-cycle assessment
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Optimising building services and equipment performance
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Integrating sustainability into maintenance contracts
This complements Facilities Optimisation (day-to-day efficiency) and New Builds & Retrofits (capital projects). Here the focus is on long-term asset management and lifecycle planning.