LIFE-CYCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT OF MEP SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS: RELIABILITY, COST OPTIMIZATION, AND OPERATIONAL CONTINUITY

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems determine whether commercial buildings remain safe, comfortable, energy efficient, and available for business. Their management is frequently fragmented among design teams, contractors, facility managers, finance departments, and specialist service providers, creating weak information continuity and short-term maintenance decisions. This review analyzes…