M10-04 · AI + Architecture & Construction Technology

Facility & Asset Management

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Running buildings after they're built. Covers CMMS platform configuration and operations (IBM Maximo, UpKeep, Facilio), preventive maintenance program design and asset lifecycle management, space management and occupancy analytics, IoT sensor data interpretation and building performance monitoring, work order management and vendor coordination, and AI-powered predictive maintenance and energy optimization. Students learn to be the operations professional who keeps facilities running efficiently and extends the life of building assets.

30 Hours

8 Learning objectives

Analyze Bloom's ceiling (?)

5 Competencies

What You'll Be Able To Do

Learning Objectives

Objectives

Depth

Configure a CMMS platform with asset hierarchies, equipment records, maintenance schedules, and work order workflows appropriate for a commercial building portfolio Apply
Design a preventive maintenance program based on manufacturer recommendations, asset criticality, and operational requirements — balancing maintenance cost against equipment reliability Apply
Analyze asset lifecycle data to recommend repair-vs-replace decisions using total cost of ownership, remaining useful life, and operational impact criteria Analyze
Interpret IoT sensor data (temperature, humidity, occupancy, energy consumption) to identify anomalies, inefficiencies, and predictive maintenance signals Analyze
Manage space allocation and occupancy analytics using floor plan data, sensor inputs, and utilization metrics to support real estate and workplace decisions Apply
Build and maintain a building performance dashboard that tracks energy consumption, maintenance KPIs, work order metrics, and occupant satisfaction scores Apply
Analyze deferred maintenance backlogs, prioritize remediation using risk scoring (safety, regulatory, operational impact), and build a funded capital plan Analyze
Use AI tools to predict equipment failures from maintenance history, optimize energy scheduling, and generate automated work orders from sensor alerts Apply

Levels: Remember · Understand · Apply · Analyze · Evaluate · Create — highest demands most original thinking.

Core Competencies

What You'll Master

CMMS Operations

Configuring and operating computerized maintenance management systems — asset records, work orders, PM schedules, and vendor management across platforms.

Preventive Maintenance Design

Building maintenance programs that balance cost, reliability, and regulatory requirements using asset criticality ranking and manufacturer guidelines.

Building Performance Analytics

Interpreting IoT sensor data, energy consumption patterns, and maintenance KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive operational improvements.

Space & Occupancy Management

Using floor plan data, sensor inputs, and utilization metrics to optimize space allocation and support workplace strategy decisions.

Asset Lifecycle Analysis

Evaluating repair-vs-replace decisions, prioritizing deferred maintenance, and building capital plans based on total cost of ownership and risk scoring.

Portfolio Artifact

What You'll Build

CMMS Configuration & Maintenance Plan — A complete CMMS setup for a realistic commercial building: asset hierarchy with equipment records, preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety), work order workflow configuration, a building performance dashboard tracking energy and maintenance KPIs, a deferred maintenance analysis with risk-scored prioritization, and an IoT monitoring plan showing sensor placement and alert thresholds. Demonstrates readiness to manage facilities operations for a building or portfolio.

Tools You'll Use

Industry Tools, Not Toy Projects

IBM Maximo

Enterprise asset management platform for large-scale facility operations — asset tracking, work order management, and predictive maintenance.

UpKeep

Mobile-first CMMS for maintenance management — work orders, preventive maintenance scheduling, and asset tracking for mid-size operations.

Facilio

AI-powered building operations platform connecting BMS, CMMS, and IoT data for unified building performance management.

Tridium Niagara

Building automation framework for integrating HVAC, lighting, and IoT systems into a unified monitoring and control platform.

Planon

Integrated workplace management system for space planning, lease management, and facility operations analytics.