Maintenance Strategy

Predictive maintenance leverages data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and real-time sensor inputs to forecast potential equipment failures before they occur. By analyzing trends and historical performance data, this strategy enables FM teams to proactively schedule maintenance only when indicators suggest degradation or future faults. This approach maximizes equipment uptime and optimizes maintenance cycles.

We apply predictive maintenance to critical power infrastructure, where load patterns, battery health, and generator performance data are analyzed to prevent blackouts during high-demand seasons. The same strategy is moreover used for pumps or production lines, identifying anomalies in motor efficiency or belt alignment before they result in downtime.

By adopting predictive maintenance, IFAS minimizes unnecessary interventions, enhance asset longevity, and provide our clients with a smarter, more cost-effective maintenance model that aligns with long-term operational resilience.

Preventive maintenance involves scheduled inspections, cleaning, relubrication, and part replacements to maintain optimal functionality. Based on fixed intervals or usage thresholds, this strategy helps mitigate the impact of wear and tear.

As part of our Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) regimes, we also carry out statutory testing to comply with legal and regulatory standards wherever we operate. This includes mandatory inspections and certifications for critical systems such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, lifts, and pressure vessels. Our PPM operations ensure safety, reduce liability, while also helping maintain regulatory compliance as well as best practice compliance across all facility types.

When needed, we also deploy Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) as part of our preventive approach, where specific parameters such as temperature, vibration, and pressure are monitored to determine the need for maintenance. This ensures efficient resource allocation and reduces unexpected failures. CBM strategies are particularly valuable in extreme or sensitive environments where equipment performance is critical.

During the course of scheduled maintenance like preventive maintenance or inspections, our teams sometimes discover unoptimized arrangements or setups that could cause issues in the long term. Consequently, they intervene to correct these matters before they escalate into significant problems. For example, in Saudi Arabia, this might involve addressing improper insulation in plumbing systems to prevent pipe corrosion or leaks due to extreme temperature fluctuations.

Corrective maintenance ensures that potential risks are mitigated early, safeguarding asset performance and reducing the likelihood of costly repairs down the line.

Reactive maintenance addresses equipment after a fault has occurred. While it’s unplanned and not ideal, it’s sometimes an inevitable occurance that needs to be swiftly addressed to restore operations and minimize disruption.

For example, a sudden HVAC breakdown during peak summer months in Saudi Arabia requires immediate action to restore cooling and maintain tenant satisfaction.