Operation & Maintenance Manuals
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Operation & Maintenance Manuals
On any medium to large construction projects, there invariably is a lot of information to collect before, during and after the project. The content of an O&M manual varies considerably depending on the size and complexity of the project; a health and safety file it is not but it may contain matters to maintain certain aspect of the project post-completion from a health a safety point of view.
The O&M manual is a kind of ‘User’s Guide’ to the building.
An operation and maintenance manual (O&M) defines the requirements and procedures for the effective operation, maintenance, decommissioning (and demolition) of a structure / construction-related building. The O&M manual includes details of the building's construction, history and maintenance, instructions for its operation and maintenance, and guarantees and warranties; ultimately the goal is to preserve an asset so that it continues to provide reliable services throughout its expected useful life.
If we are appointed to collate an O&M manual before or during a recently commenced project, we can liaise with the Principal Contractor to obtain the specification and contract drawings, or record change in the construction work and begin to collate information for the manual. We can contact manufacturers of materials and products through to connecting with sub-contractors and design team to obtain commissioning certificates and as-built drawings for example.
If the project is completed it is a little more difficult to obtain such information since the team members involved move on the next project; so, get the collation of information for the O&M Manuals underway as soon as possible!
