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Almusharraf, A and Whyte, A (2016) Task-based defect management: Anatomical classification. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 345-58.

Awuzie, B and McDermott, P (2016) A systems approach to assessing organisational viability in project-based organisations. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 268-83.

Kumara, W H C D, Waidyasekara, K G A S and Weerasinghe, R P N P (2016) Building management system for sustainable built environment in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 302-16.

Ling, F Y Y and Khoo, W W (2016) Improving relationships in project teams in Malaysia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 284-301.

Lokuge, W, Gamage, N and Setunge, S (2016) Fault tree analysis method for deterioration of timber bridges using an Australian case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 332-44.

Sridarran, P and Fernando, N G (2016) Change management framework to enable sustainable outsourcing of facilities management services. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 317-31.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: outsourcing,Sri Lanka,change management,maintenance,facilities management,building operations
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-08-2014-0041
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - In this present globalised era, outsourcing has become a very popular and much sought after procurement strategy for facilities management (FM). Generally, a sustainable procurement system should be capable enough to deliver the services free of disruptions. However, outsourcing can bring about changes in working patterns, organisational culture and management styles which can possibly disrupt the activities of an organisation. In order to avoid such disruptions, organisations need to adopt a measured approach towards this change. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the importance of change management to enable sustainable outsourcing of FM services. Design/methodology/approach - Within commercial building context, the questions of “why change is not managed during outsourcing of FM services” and “how can it be managed” are investigated through case studies. Findings - Organisations encountered various disagreements due to inadequate management of change during outsourcing. If the changes emanating from outsourcing are not managed satisfactorily, it would result in possible disruptions. However, to make changes happen successfully is one of the most challenging tasks faced by the leadership and corporate management of the organisations. Originality/value - In order to facilitate the practitioners in the industry, this paper finally offers a framework for change management during outsourcing based on the findings.

Xia, B, Wu, T, Skitmore, M, Chen, Q, Li, M and Zuo, J (2016) Delivering sustainable communities: A case study in China. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(03), 253-67.