2017 PRSM Mid-Year Conference

Case Study: A Dialogue Between Facilities and Store Design (Room 3rd Floor, Room 310)

1 LU/HSW Hour

Do you find that your company's design team typically develops a great store concept, but hardly ever stops to think about Facilities Maintenance? In this case study, you will review how a retail facilities maintenance professional earned a seat at the design table and how his input made a distinct difference in the outcome of the design. This session will show the value FM professionals bring to the table and provide tactics to ensure you have a chair with your name on it during the store design process. Discussions will include insight on how to best to communicate total cost of ownership and asset lifecycle.

By attending this session, you will:

  • Review best practices in building a relationship with store design and development.
  • Learn how to be proactive in preparing intelligent data to present your case in total cost of ownership.
  • Understand how FM can provide overall cost reduction by being involved in the store concept phase.
  • Translate the value that FM brings to the brand during the design process to internal stakeholders.