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Exploring the Outcomes of Facilities Management Interventions on IAQ for Buildings Reopening After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in Victoria
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Exploring the Outcomes of Facilities Management Interventions on IAQ for Buildings Reopening After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in Victoria

Yan Zhang, Felix Kin Peng Hui, Colin Duffield and Caroline X. Gao
30th Annual Conference PRRES Conference: Back to business: Connecting property research & industry, 30th (Gold Coast, Australia, 14/01/2024–17/01/2024)
17/01/2024
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Abstract

FMI IAQ COVID-19 occupant health CO2 monitoring
The COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant challenge for facilities managers to adapt existing buildings with Facilities Management Interventions (FMI). This paper explores the practices and outcomes of FMIs implemented on IAQ for office reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria through 41 semi-structured interviews with Facilities Managers, Health and Safety Managers, business stakeholders, and Infection Control experts. We found that the pandemic has prompted the implementation of portable air purifiers and CO2 monitoring in existing education and commercial buildings. However, air purification by UVGI and air pressure control measures were rarely considered. Moreover, the findings reveal practitioners’ need for smart windows and innovative tools to measure occupant health, comfort and building energy outcomes to aid the decision-making on FMIs. This research contributes to understanding the pandemic’s impact on built facilities and provides valuable insights for FM professionals and researchers.

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