Challenges and Strategic Approaches in Sustainable Facility Management

Mohamed Farhan Mohamed Ali and Musmuliadi Kamaruding
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Mohamed Farhan Mohamed Ali: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Musmuliadi Kamaruding: Five Group Sdn Bhd, Lot 16-B, Second Floor, Jalan Diplomatik 3, Presint 15, 62050, Putrajaya, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 7, 354-361

Abstract: Facility Management (FM), which was traditionally a repair-oriented term, has now transformed into a strategic function that aids organizational effectiveness, longevity, and adaptability. Sadly, FM is still having problems with the integration of technology, operational efficiency, financial availability, and communication with significant people. These constraints make it harder for firms to come close to achieving global sustainability goals and commonly realize added value. This paper examines the most significant limitations of FM practices and discusses the approaches based on Sustainable Facility Management (SFM) strategies. The key strategies include positioning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, implementation of a holistic sustainability plan, reassessment of institutional resistance, and effective use of smart technologies. By undertaking an all-encompassing literature review, the research found that an emphasis on the sociotechnical system and lifecycle-based perspective in FM has great potential to improve performance, reduce environmental impacts, and bring about a culture of sustainability. The insights provided above are poised to guide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in identifying the roadmap for a sustainable trajectory in the FM landscape, as well as for implementing the required changes across various facility types.

Date: 2025
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