ROI and lifecycle economics in FM: Latin American survey reveals untapped strategic potential
Published: January 31, 2026
FM Latinoamérica
FM Latinoamérica
FM in Latin America is at an inflection point: it is no longer enough for facilities to function — they must demonstrate value to the business. Yet many decisions are still driven by CAPEX pressure or operational urgency rather than lifecycle economics.
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Applicable guidelines
ISO 41001 INT
FM management systems — requirements — Provides a certifiable management system — increasingly required in public procurement and large corporate FM contracts.
ISO 41011 INT
FM vocabulary — Use ISO 41011 definitions in contracts and SLAs to ensure all parties share the same understanding of FM terms.
NEN-EN 15221 (series) EU
European FM standard series — Parts 3-7 remain in use for space measurement (Part 6) and FM benchmarking (Part 7) across Europe.