Building Maintenance Management, Second Edition Official

Here are the key takeaways from the second edition and why they are critical for today’s facility managers and building surveyors.

Maintenance begins on the drawing board. The book emphasizes how design decisions directly impact a building's long-term maintenance needs and costs.

One of the most significant updates in the second edition is the integration of performance evaluation techniques.

The book introduces a new chapter on the relationship between maintenance and broader . In 2026, sustainability is a central pillar of this relationship.

Chanter and Swallow propose adopting a "building performance model" as a prerequisite for effective management, ensuring that maintenance aligns with the building’s intended purpose and user needs. 2. Modern Management Tools: Benchmarking & KPIs