30 Examples of Building Operations

John Spacey, updated on October 12, 2023

Building operations is the day-to-day process of managing a building including basic building infrastructure, facilities and services. This provides foundational services such as maintenance, security and safety. Building operations also requires financial management, compliance and risk management. The processes involved differ widely by building and what type of facilities and services are supported. The following are common examples of building operations.

Maintenance	Repairs
Inspections	Security & access control
Janitorial services	Window cleaning
Waste management	Emergency preparedness management
Utilities management	Space management
Health & safety	Managing building facilities & amenities
Facility budgets & financial management	Renovation & construction
Energy efficiency improvements	Operating building automation systems
Transportation services	Fire safety services
Groundskeeping	Maintaining internal plants & greenery
Parking services	Technical support for building infrastructure
Supplies procurement	Business center services
Help desk and support services	Reception services
Room reservations	Mail services
Maintaining decor and seasonal displays	Compliance