Adopting a preventative maintenance strategy is important for the success of facility management. It helps to keep equipment operating efficiently and avoids costly repairs, which in turn saves money. It is said that a preventative approach to facility management could save thousands of pounds and AMB predicts that a reactive approach will cost three to four times more than using a preventative strategy. As well as this it increases the safety of employees. Routine checks uncover and prevent any hazards that could be harmful to staff within the workplace. Read on to gain a greater understanding of all the benefits that preventative maintenance can provide.