Hard services
Hard facilities are physically a part of the structure and cannot be removed. Most of these services have been imposed by law and guarantee workers’ welfare, health, and adherence to safety rules. They are frequently fixed building components, such as HVAC or preventive maintenance, that can’t be modified.
Hard services frequently used as examples include:
- Air conditioning, heating, and ventilation
- Fire protection systems
- Plumbing
- Lighting
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Maintenance of buildings