The Hidden Costs of Managing Your Facilities In-House

Effective facility management is powered by people.

Not having the right people in place for mission-critical work significantly impacts overall operations. The ongoing skilled labor shortage is a major challenge for organizations needing to hire professionals experienced in maintenance, space planning, energy management, operations, cleaning and environmental services.

Partnering for these services can mitigate the risk of insufficient staffing and solve talent gaps. Aramark brings access to extensive talent acquisition resources that can help attract and retain top talent. Dedicated to developing the next generation of facilities management professionals, our College of Facilities Management provides training, certifications and credentialing that ensures all staff receive the professional development they need to be successful in their roles.

Environmental and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable.The cost of non-compliance is substantial and includes both organizational and individual penalties, as well as potential legal issues and reputational damage.

The ever-changing nature of regulatory issues, however, poses a significant challenge for self-operating businesses. It can be difficult for organizations to stay current and compliant if they are not immersed in the daily world of regulatory updates.

By working with a facilities management provider, organizations can secure the complex task of risk management as part of their integrated services. Partnering with Aramark means tapping into our proven track record and expertise in regulatory compliance for best-practice solutions that mitigate costs and risks.

Keeping up with the rapid pace of technological innovations in facilities management can be one of the most effective ways to reduce costs over the long term.

Keeping up with the rapid pace of technological innovations in facilities management can be one of the most effective ways to reduce costs over the long term.

However, few self-operating organizations can afford an in-house team continually focused on facilities management research and development. Alternatively, individual facilities may invest in their own technology, resulting in systems that are disconnected and expensive. Partnering with a leading provider like Aramark solves this problem, offering access to a dedicated R&D team that stays current with best practices and technological advancements.

Data-driven business intelligence doesn’t just make your facilities management more efficient, it reduces operational risks and allows you to identify additional opportunities for optimization.

Improving your energy consumption, for instance, can be a missed opportunity for financial savings and increased profitability. We help organizations seize these untapped opportunities to reduce costs and reallocate funds with proven strategies and leading technology.

From performance contracting to operator training to equipment optimization, Aramark Engineering Solutions develops energy management programs specific to each client's operations.

Relying on multiple service providers or vendors, particularly across a distributed facilities portfolio, often makes it difficult for organizations to evaluate and control spending. It can be shocking to tally up the true cost of facilities services across an entire portfolio.

Purchased independently, these services create an environment for waste, inefficiency and complexity. On top of that, fragmented service delivery lends itself to operational inefficiencies redundant efforts, and unnecessary expenses.

However, when these costs are managed with a single solution partner, service delivery becomes more streamlined and cost-effective. Integrated Facilities Management also provides visibility across your entire building portfolio, helping identify areas to optimize spending.

Adopting a spend management strategy means that costs can then be managed, distributed and balanced in strategic ways that best fit the organization.

Likewise, having multiple contracts for different services can lead to price inefficiencies and poor standardization of services.

Without the ability to leverage volume discounts or negotiate competitive rates, organizations managing their facilities in-house may find themselves paying higher prices for essential services. Working with multiple vendors in different locations can lead to varying levels of quality and efficiency across the different facilities.

Partnering with national or global providers, on the other hand, allows you to secure the best pricing and leverage economies of scale. Service delivery is more streamlined and cost-effective.

Our extensive network of vendors and deep experience across industries enables us to secure the best pricing from suppliers, passing the cost savings on to you, while helping you optimize your logistics.