ISO 41001 certification maps-out the significance of high-quality goods and services. Also, in the highly competitive market rate the organizations struggle being differentiated. Hereby ISO 41001 is an eminent tool for sustaining and nurturing in the market.

Certify your organization to revamp your functioning system. The ISO 41001 certification aids to structure and align your business credibility and authority resulting into overall efficiency of the business.

ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems

ISO 41001:2018 Certification provides standards for the organizations to develop and maintain an effective facilities management system. It is the first such standard published by ISO, and was released in 2018. The framework in this certification is in line with Annex SL, which makes it internationally acceptable.

The facilities management market has a huge potential, and this standard was developed to acknowledge its complexities. ISO 41001 Certification can be applied to organizations or part of it irrespective of the sector, scale or its geographical location. ISO 41001:2018 should be implemented so that an organization: can demonstrate the effective and efficient delivery of its facilities management services
 can consistently meet the needs of interested parties and clients can plan to be sustainable in a globally-competitive environment

WHY IS ISO 41001:2018 CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT?

The facilities Management market has a huge potential and currently, it is dominated by unorganized players. The structured framework of ISO 41001 Certification helps in addressing the complexities and challenges of this market. It demonstrates the efficient delivery of facilities management system and also supports the organization’s objectives. ISO 410001:2018 Certification helps in meeting the requirements of the interested parties consistently.

 The standard ensures the sustainability of the organization in a globally-competitive market.
 It aims at improving the health and well-being of the workers, thereby, their productivity.
 It causes improved communication between the private and public sector organizations and also within them, regarding the methodologies and requirements. Organizations can avail cost benefits as a result of improved efficiency of the system.
 It helps in maintaining consistency in the services.
 It ensures a parity in the quality and conduct of the facilities across the globe.

HARD FACILITY MANAGEMENT

As per ISO 41001:2018 Certification, hard facility management includes various aspects of physical infrastructure, such as planning, construction, design, work space, occupancy, lease, furniture, and overall maintenance. Hard facility management refers to the maintenance of immovable assets or, ‘the essentials’ for ensuring the safety and well-being of the staff. The laws of the country also require maintenance of these hard facilities, such as:

 Electro-mechanical maintenance
 Plumbing
 Lighting
 Fire safety systems
 Air conditioning
 Heating
 Preventative building maintenance or building improvements

SOFT FACILITY MANAGEMENT

As per ISO 41001:2018 Certification, the soft facility management talks about people. It includes occupational physiology, such as Human Resources, ICT, accounting, marketing, hospitality, cleaning, catering, and so on. The aspects of the soft facilities are directly used by the staff, and are responsible for making the workplace comfortable and safe. Although, it is not compulsory, but implementing the soft facility management is really beneficial for employee retention.

A few examples of soft services are:
 Catering
 Office etiquette/ decorum
 Aesthetics (Decor or landscaping, etc.)
 Cleaning
 Mail management
 Building security
 Office moves/ relocation

STEPS TO CERTIFICATION

Our international accreditations make our certifications valuable globally. At DASH Certifications, we assess and certify your facility management systems on the basis of ISO 41001 Certification. Once you have completed the formality of documentation, there are various steps to acquire the Certification–

Internal-audit: This audit is primarily to check up your FM forms.
Management audit: A thorough survey is conducted by your administration to retrieve the applicable realities
Corrective activities– Following the inside review and the management audit, you have to address the underlying driver of any distinguished issues and archive how they were settled.
The organization ISO 41001 standard process is partitioned into two phases:

Stage One (documentation survey) –The reviewers from your picked certification body will check to guarantee your documentation meets the prerequisites of ISO 41001 certification.
Stage Two (primary audit) –Here, the certification body evaluators will check whether your genuine exercises are consistent with both ISO 41001 certification and your very own documentation by investigating reports, records, and company practices.

WHAT CHALLENGES YOU MAY FACE?

Facility management applies to all kinds of organizations- big or small. It influences the efficiency of various functions in an organization. In terms of financial expenditure, facilities management generally amounts to second-highest cost to the company.

In terms of efficiency, facility managers are responsible for operation, maintenance, and management of business assets, which influence the cost to the company.

In terms of compliance, facility managers are responsible for the health and safety of workforce through building management. It ensures that the organization meets all the regulatory obligations.

In terms of environmental impact and the organization’s sustainability, facility managers are responsible for the activities of the organization.

WHY CHOOSE DASH CERTIFICATIONS?

With more than 15000 clients all over the world across more than 35 countries, and multiple certifications under the scope of our services, DASH Certifications stands out to be one of the best certification bodies. Our vast pool of experienced auditors aims to comprehensively assess your compliance to the set norms, and certify on the basis of adherence to the set standards.

YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In addition to being certified with an internationally recognized standard, getting an ISO 41001:2018 certification tremendously improves your reputation in the market. This is helpful in putting up a sales pitch that sees an easy result.
On successfully implementing the facility management systems, the organizations can increase productivity and profitability by preventing or mitigating various risks. This makes the organization highly competitive. A good facility in place also helps the organization in focusing on their core business and key competitive advantage.

By ensuring the safety and well-being of the workforce, ISO 41001 Certification helps in improving the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. This leads to cost benefits for the organization, which translates into future profitability.

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