Possibility of Using Building Structures Maintenance Planning

Abstract

Maintenance of building structures in the use phase of a building is an important part of its life cycle. Planning the maintenance of buildings is not only about ensuring their technical condition, but also about efficient management of financial resources. A proactive approach to maintenance allows you to prevent costly emergency repairs, extend the lifetime of building structures, optimize energy consumption and preserve the value of the property. Regular maintenance helps in the early detection of potential problems, reduces the need for extensive repairs and keeps buildings energy efficient. The article highlights the importance of facility management, especially in the context of rising costs and economic challenges in Slovakia, while emphasizing the need for strategic planning to maintain efficiency and reduce operating costs and ensure sustainability. The article describes a proposal for a methodology that could be helpful for designers and investors when deciding on the material solution of a building. The methodology addresses the impact of the material solution on the future costs of maintenance and operation of the facility and suggests involving facility managers during the building design phase in order to optimize the costs of the operational phase of the life cycle.