Gilbane’s Transition Planning & Management (TPM) and Facilities Management Services (FMS) consulting teams were created out of the need to support the lifecycle of our client’s buildings. From preconstruction through substantial completion, activation, occupancy, and ultimately, ongoing maintenance of the facility, their integration with the construction team allows for the development of project-specific data models that provide client/owner-friendly deliverables for a smooth turnover.
Recently, Gilbane Regional President Paul Choquette, III sat down to discuss innovation and the interesting origins of the TPM/FMS service offerings. Choquette considers the development of these specialty services amongst the finest of his Gilbane career.
“We studied it, realized it was something that had a pattern of systemic need across our client base, we scaled it and it allows us to solve client issues from cradle to grave,” says Choquette.
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Transition Planning & Management
Drilling down a level, the TPM team focuses on preparing the building for the people and the people for the building. Our client-driven approach is centered around facility activation, operational transition planning, and move logistics resulting in an integrated plan/schedule that aligns with key construction milestones. Experts in the intricacies of the transfer from the building team to the owner for ongoing operations, the TPM team creates seamless transition plans that identify critical tasks, define resources required and establish timeframes for execution. Bridging the gap through orientation, training, and real-time testing activities, TPM ensures the client’s staff is comfortable accepting and working in their new environment, while keeping productivity high and limiting impacts to operations, schedules and budget.
Facilities Management Services
To optimize the management of your building operations after your successful move-in, FMS helps maximize the overall performance and efficiency of facilities. The FMS team brings extensive experience in both facility operations and the latest computer applications to help owners effectively manage all aspects of the operating performance of facilities including on-call maintenance, preventive maintenance, and space and asset management. As a full-service partner to facilities management teams, FMS speaks the language, understands the challenges, and works with clients to develop practical solutions that help buildings run smarter and last longer while saving significant operational costs.
Gilbane Building Company has a long history of delivering high quality, cost-effective facilities on schedule for its customers. Imagine combining that standard of excellence with the dual edge advantage of the specialty services consulting teams. The traditional burden of the many labor-intensive owner activities to be done when a facility goes live can be virtually eliminated, leaving our clients to focus on what they do best, running their business. You too can have a worry-free facility turnover and activation.
For more information, email Carolyn Pfude, VP, Director TPM or Don Conover, Director FMS.
