These services relate to the physical fabric of the building and its core systems. In most countries, these are legally required to ensure health and safety.

i. HVAC Maintenance: Servicing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems to ensure air quality and temperature control.
ii. Electrical Systems: Inspection and repair of wiring, lighting, power distribution, and backup generators (UPS).
iii. Plumbing & Drainage: Maintenance of water supply, sewage systems, gas pipes, and fixing leaks or blockages.
iv. Fire Safety Systems: Testing and maintenance of fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers.
v. Mechanical Services: Maintenance of lifts (elevators), escalators, and moving walkways to ensure safe transit.
vi. Building Fabric: Structural repairs to walls, roofs, floors, and windows to prevent long-term decay.
vii. Energy Management: Monitoring and optimizing energy use to reduce costs and carbon footprint.

These services focus on making the workplace pleasant, secure, and efficient for the people using it. While some are optional, they are vital for productivity.

i. Cleaning & Janitorial: Daily housekeeping, deep cleaning of restrooms, carpet shampooing, and window washing.
ii. Security Services: CCTV monitoring, access control (biometrics/badges), and physical security guard patrols.
iii. Waste Management: Collection, segregation, and legal disposal of general waste, recyclables, and hazardous materials.
iv. Catering & Pantry: Management of cafeterias, vending machines, and office pantry supplies (tea/coffee).
v. Landscaping: Upkeep of outdoor gardens, indoor plants, lawns, and exterior grounds.
vi. Pest Control: Routine treatments to prevent and eliminate infestations of rodents, insects, or birds.
vii. Reception & Concierge: Front-desk services, visitor management, and telephone exchange handling.
viii. Mail & Logistics: Management of incoming/outgoing mail, courier services, and internal document distribution.

Beyond the physical and people services, modern FM includes strategic and administrative functions:

i. Space Planning: Designing office layouts to maximize efficiency and accommodate growth.
ii. Compliance & Risk: Ensuring the building meets local laws, insurance requirements, and safety standards.
iii. Help Desk (CAFM): Providing a single point of contact (using Computer-Aided Facility Management software) for tenants to report issues.
iv. Sustainability Initiatives: Implementing “green” practices like solar energy and water recycling.