There are a number of reasons why facility management should be involved in masterplanning including both economic and practical aspects. People who are tasked with operating and maintaining buildings need to have an influence into how they fit into an organisation’s wider business strategy – especially during the design or masterplanning of a site or building.
“Quite often FM are often the last people to the party.”
While this article is written for commercial buildings in cities, many principles apply to camp and centers.
“Influencing the Experience” by Nick Martindale. FM World. May 7, 2015 http://www.fm-world.co.uk/features/feature-articles/influencing-the-experience/