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    Effective building maintenance management requires better communication. Bridging the gap between strategic senior management and operational maintenance staff viewpoints optimizes building upkeep and occupant satisfaction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Building Management
    • Organizational Behavior
    • Strategic Planning

    Background:

    • Building maintenance is crucial for occupant well-being but often deprioritized by organizations.
    • Poor communication exists between strategic senior management and operational maintenance staff.
    • Maintenance planning frequently overlooks organizational objectives and senior management input.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key differences in viewpoints on maintenance strategy between senior managers and maintenance personnel.
    • To facilitate convergence of opinions for optimizing building maintenance efficiency.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of communication barriers between strategic and operational levels in building maintenance.
    • Comparative study of senior management and maintenance staff perspectives on maintenance strategy.

    Main Results:

    • Significant communication gaps hinder effective building maintenance planning and execution.
    • Maintenance staff often rely heavily on technical expertise without aligning with broader organizational goals.
    • Senior managers report a lack of managerial input from maintenance departments.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding and reconciling differing perspectives is vital for improving building maintenance.
    • Enhanced communication and strategic alignment can optimize the overall building maintenance process.
    • Prioritizing maintenance and fostering collaboration will lead to a higher quality built environment.