Maintenance Practices and Energy Performance of Hotel Buildings

Abstract

An attempt was made to explore the maintenance practices and
energy performance in hotel buildings through a novel questionnaire
survey in the hotels sector and detailed case studies in a representative
hotel. An energy performance index and daily load profiles of different
types of energy use in relation to outdoor temperature and hotel occu-
pancy rates are identified. Allocation of resources and outgoing of ex-
penditures on maintenance are examined and reported. The needs of
multi-skilling for individuals of the maintenance team and computer-
ized maintenance management systems (CMMS) in hotels are discussed.
Some key factors underpinning the formulation of a maintenance pro-
gram and decisions on the utilization of in-house technicians or out-
source contractors are identified. A self-assessed scheme was set up and
conducted in individual hotels by the chief engineers. The findings
would be helpful to maintenance personnel in developing appropriate
maintenance strategies for better system availability and efficient energy
use in hotels.