Market Characteristics & Cost Drivers
Risks & Constraints
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Ease the “pain points” of FLS
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Provide templates for asset collection and device counts
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Guidance around best practices and links to global / regional technical standards
- Incorporate delivery of complete FLS Asset listing into standard Statement of Work
Potential Savings Levers
Objectives & Targets
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Utilize generic labor for non-technical maintenance (ex: fire extinguisher, emergency light, and exit sign inspections)
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CBRE self-performance of generic maintenance requests
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Capture accurate asset information for an RFP activity
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Leverage CBRE Global/Regional suppliers for clients whenever possible
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Technology enhancements and integration for innovation
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Task/Skill matching
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Callback reduction
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Inflationary spikes of 2021 & 2022 are affecting renewal pricing
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Shipping cost and delivery timeframes for parts have been extended
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Changes to regulatory requirements
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Increased customer demand for connected devices / IOT
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Complexity of devices can impact maintenance cost
- Most CMMS systems do not contain accurate FLS asset data to facilitate accurate price-testing
- Difficulty of gaining accurate device counts and asset inventory – time consuming and tedious
- High degree of regulatory oversight limits ability to drive savings via scope modification / optimization
- Account willingness to engage proposals and strategy
- CBRE team members knowledge of the correct approach for an RFP
- Coordination between national provider and local subcontractor
- Ratio of spend to risk (low spend, high risk) exacerbates the limited account team category knowledge
Fire Life Safety
Category Strategy
Market Intelligence
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