FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: PROPOSALS FOR PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Prof Dries (AC) Hauptfleisch and Prof Basie (JJP) Verster University of the Free State, South Africa ABSTRACT Keywords: Educational programmes, facilities management, facilities management development, industry structuring, research. An investigation is made into the structure of international practice and the comparative local situation. Local structuring is loose, and to diverse for the available resources in a developing country. No integration exists between perceived practice requirements and the limited academic and research support available. The research is based on an international literature and internet overview, with local conditions cast against it. Some quantified data has been generated in practice. Practical implications arising out of the above is reflected in a proposed structure for the facilities management industry, supported by integrated education, training and research. The perceived value of this research nestles in adding value to the industry through a unified approach to development.