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Builders must also provide upgrading energy-efficient that the facility is built to the
documentation and training equipment, implementing required standards and that any
to the facilities management renewable energy sources, potential issues are addressed
team, including handing over and optimizing HVAC before the facility becomes
maintenance manuals, safety and refrigeration systems. operational. This collaboration
protocols, and operational Additionally, adherence to the helps to avoid costly modifications
guidelines that align with Indian Energy Conservation Act, 2001, or repairs later and ensures
regulatory requirements. Thus, promotes energy efficiency in a smoother transition from
ensuring a smooth transition. industrial sectors. construction to operation.
Once the facility is operational, In India, FM professionals “One of the biggest advantages
the FM professionals are manage relationships with that we have at Caere is the
responsible for maintaining the multiple regulatory bodies, people-first approach, where all
physical infrastructure, managing including FSSAI, CPCB, and local staff are directly employed on its
utilities, and overseeing the municipal authorities, to ensure payroll, ensuring that the service
operation of critical systems such that services are delivered on time culture and ethics are deeply
as HVAC, refrigeration, and waste and to the required standard. embedded in its workforce. This
management. While the roles of builders and results in consistent and high-
Operational efficiency ensures FM professionals are distinct, quality service delivery that
there are no disruptions leading to they are also interconnected. enhances customer satisfaction
product spoilage, contamination, The decisions made during the and builds long-term relationships,
or downtime, resulting in design and construction phase a hallmark of Caere’s operations
significant financial losses. have a significant impact on the across its diverse portfolio.”
FM professionals implement facility’s long-term operation and Service excellence, especially
preventive maintenance programs maintenance. in the food sector, is in integrating
to ensure that all equipment and Builders involve FM advanced technology and highly
systems are functioning optimally. professionals in the design process trained personnel to deliver
FSSAI’s Schedule 4 outlines to ensure that the facility is not superior facility management
specific maintenance and hygiene only fit but also well-equipped to services. This ensures that food
practices required for food operate and be maintained. FM facilities operate at the highest
facilities. professionals can provide valuable standards of efficiency, safety, and
Apart from FSSAI, it is insights into the operational compliance. “Through innovative
necessary to comply with the needs of the facility, such as the technology, a skilled workforce,
Factories Act, 1948, which placement of utilities, access for and deep industry expertise, we
governs occupational health and maintenance, and the selection of help food facilities not only meet
safety in industrial facilities. durable materials. but exceed the stringent demands
This includes managing fire Conversely, FM professionals of the industry, ensuring safety,
safety systems, emergency work closely with builders during efficiency, and sustainability in
response plans, and ensuring that the construction phase to ensure their operations.”
the facility meets all statutory
requirements related to worker
safety and health.
The much-talked-about
sustainability is guided by
regulations from the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEFCC), which set
standards for pollution control,
waste management, and energy
conservation.
Energy management involves

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