Facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality, comfort, safety and efficiency of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology. It is a strategic approach to managing the operations and maintenance of a facility in order to control costs, enhance quality, and improve customer service. Facility management involves the coordination of a variety of activities, such as space planning, energy management, safety and security, building maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, and other services. It also includes the management of people, processes, and technology to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Facility managers are responsible for the efficient and effective management of all aspects of a facility, from planning and design to construction and operations. They are also responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure the facility is safe, secure, and meets the needs of its occupants.