Building Performance and Sustainability
About This Course
Course Level: Intermediate
Designed for professionals with foundational knowledge in facilities management, building operations, or sustainability, this course deepens understanding of digital transformation and smart technologies in the built environment.
Course Description
This 3-day immersive program explores the convergence of digital transformation, cybersecurity, smart building systems, and sustainability. Through lectures, hands-on simulations, and interactive learning, participants gain practical skills to navigate the evolving landscape of smart facilities management.
Key Benefits & Competencies
Digital Literacy: Understand emerging technologies in smart buildings.
Cybersecurity Awareness: Identify and mitigate digital risks in FM systems.
Sustainability Alignment: Integrate global and local frameworks into operations.
Smart Systems Proficiency: Gain hands-on experience with OBEM tools.
Strategic Thinking: Apply digital and sustainable practices to long-term FM planning.
Industry Relevance & Career Impact
As smart and sustainable buildings become industry standards, this course prepares professionals for roles such as:
Smart Facilities Manager
Sustainability Consultant
Building Performance Analyst
Energy Manager
FM Digital Transformation Lead
Graduates will be equipped to drive future-ready operations aligned with efficiency, resilience, and environmental goals.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Qualification: GCE O-Level pass
Recommended Background:
Basic understanding of FM and building operations
Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency
Comfort with digital tools and dashboards
Suitable for professionals in FM, engineering, sustainability, or related fields
What You'll Learn
1. Digital Transformation & Sustainability
o Interpret global/local sustainability goals (UN SDGs).
o Understand Net Zero strategies and carbon tax.
2. Foundations & Workplace Analytics
3. Energy Optimization & Reporting
o Implement energy-saving strategies.
o Use data for compliance, benchmarking, and improvement.
4. Digital Transformation & Cloud Solutions
o Explore platforms like OBEM for FM digitalization.
o Use automation and analytics for smarter operations.
5. Operational Intelligence & Data Use
o Leverage unified dashboards for real-time insights.
o Analyze OBEM data to support decisions.
6. Workspace Occupancy & Utilization
o Monitor and interpret occupancy data.
o Optimize space usage and reduce inefficiencies.
7. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitoring
o Access IAQ dashboards (CO₂, humidity, temperature).
o Generate health and compliance reports.
8. Strategic FM Planning
o Use digital tools for space and resource planning.
o Apply analytics for long-term FM strategies.
9. Smart Workplace Experience
• Use Workplace Companion for booking and visitor management.
• Configure access control and monitor occupancy trends.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Minimum Qualification: GCE O-Level pass
• Recommended Background:
o Basic understanding of FM and building operations
o Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency
o Comfort with digital tools and dashboards
o Suitable for professionals in FM, engineering, sustainability, or related fields