Repairing a major failure in a drainage network, tank or roof usually costs far more than maintaining it regularly. That is why government entities and large compounds rely on operation and maintenance contracts instead of calling a technician for every problem.
Preventive versus corrective maintenance
Preventive maintenance means scheduled visits to inspect facilities and fix issues before they become failures, such as cleaning drainage lines and checking tanks and shades. Corrective maintenance fixes a fault after it happens. A good contract combines both, with clear priority on prevention.
What an O&M contract should include
- Scope: plumbing and drainage, civil works, floors, shades, green areas.
- A written visit schedule for each type of facility.
- How emergency calls are handled and the agreed response time.
- Periodic reports on what was inspected, repaired, and what needs the owner's decision.
- What is covered by the contract value and what is priced as additional work.
Landscaping and afforestation care
Maintenance is not only about buildings. We delivered care and irrigation works for an afforestation project in Wadi Al-Fiqi, east of the dam in Al-Rawdah Center, Riyadh Region, for the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Such work needs consistent irrigation and follow-up until the trees are established.
How to evaluate a maintenance contractor
- Do they have their own team and equipment, or subcontract every task?
- Do they provide written reports after each visit?
- Have they delivered contracts for entities similar to yours?
- Are the scope and response times clear in the contract?
We provide building operation and maintenance contracts in Riyadh with a visit schedule and periodic reports. Contact us to inspect your building and define the right scope.