Percentage of operation and maintenance activities of building during Covid-19 pandemic

Description:

Details of building maintenance will be recorded and compiled into monthly and annual reports by the Public Utilities and Maintenance Section, Division of Buildings and Facilities, University of Phayao, as will be exemplified in the following content.

Monthly maintenance reports

The Public Utilities and Maintenance Section, Division of Buildings and Facilities, University of Phayao, collects data on the maintenance of various central buildings within the university area and then prepares monthly reports every month throughout the year, as shown in the following examples.

1. Improvement/Repair of Lighting System

The Public Utilities and Maintenance Section, Division of Buildings and Facilities at the University of Phayao has conducted a maintenance and repair of the lighting system in university buildings and common areas. The work includes:

The Department of Electrical and Air-Conditioning Systems has inspected and repaired lighting and grounding around the road inside the university.

2. Improvement and Repair of Utilities, Group of educational buildings, and Common Areas

The Public Utilities and Maintenance Section, Division of Buildings and Facilities at the University of Phayao has conducted maintenance and repair of utilities, Group of educational buildings, and common areas. The work includes:

3. Work for Requesting Units

The Public Utilities and Maintenance Section, Division of Buildings and Facilities at the University of Phayao has provided facilities to various units that requested assistance. The  work includes:

Air conditioner

Water supply system

General repair and service

In addition, The University of Phayao has an online repair notification system. By facilitating various faculties and agencies of the university to quickly report repairs and request service. To reduce the impact on resource and environmental loss.

4. Telephone Maintenance Unit

5. Road and Pavement Improvement Project

Public service

The University of Phayao operates and maintains its buildings to be in a condition that is efficient and safe to use. For example, the university maintains its air conditioning system by using environmentally friendly refrigerants, which makes the university's buildings and facilities cool and pollution-free. The university also maintains its electrical, plumbing, security, CCTV, and fire protection systems in all 100% of its building areas.  This shows that the university is committed to providing public services to its staff, students, and the general public. Clean, safe, and well-functioning buildings help to facilitate and promote the quality of life of users.

Innovation

The University of Phayao improves its buildings by applying technology and innovation to develop its services,  improve efficiency, and reduce costs in building operation and maintenance. For example, the university uses simulation systems to plan maintenance and uses environmentally friendly construction materials. This shows that the university applies innovation to develop its buildings to be modern and support modern technology.

Impact

All of the activities mentioned above have a positive impact on society, communities, the economy,  and health. These include:

- The university can save energy and natural resources.

- The university's buildings and facilities are clean and safe, reduce pollution, are not harmful to health, are environmentally friendly, extend the life of the buildings, and provide efficient facilities.

- This helps staff, students, and the general public to have a better quality of life and promotes the economy.

Future direction in sustainable university

The University of Phayao has a vision to be a sustainable university that focuses on the development of people, society, and the environment. The university's activities to develop its buildings and facilities, such as maintaining its buildings and facilities to be energy efficient to reduce environmental impacts, using environmentally friendly construction materials to reduce natural resource use, and promoting awareness of sustainability among staff and students, are all in line with the university's vision to be a sustainable university.

Additional evidence link:

[1]  https://building.up.ac.th/page/blog-details.php?id=25

[2]   https://www.up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=32815

[3]   https://building.up.ac.th/page/blog-details.php?id=22

[4]   https://www.up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=29587

[5]   https://www.up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=32804

[6]   https://www.up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=30593