"A new introductory textbook aimed at students who are studying building maintenance and asset management for the first time as part of their undergraduate or foundation course. Plugs a gap in the current curriculum and literature which must educate emerging professionals about the significance of the operational phase of a built asset's lifecycle, if the challenges of the day are to be met head on. The book will help readers enhance their awareness, understanding and breadth of knowledge of the issues around improving organisational maintenance management. Ideal for anyone studying facilities management, building surveying, construction management, real estate, and property management"--