Answers virtually any question about facilities maintenance and repair -- helps you head off serious problems before they happen

The importance of this reference to facilities managers, professionals and architects.

An effective maintenance program is the only answer to lengthening the life and value of investments in buildings and related facilities.

Defects, however, are seldom detected before they become obvious. When this happens, repairs must be made on a rush basis, at high cost.

The result is that unbudgeted expenses must be paid, and at worst, the facility is...