TS EN 17948

TS EN 17948 sets out the main content of maintenance management and the principal activities for which it is responsible. It is aimed at maintenance managers and asset managers in industry, as well as in infrastructure and buildings, by giving a common framework for how maintenance contributes to organisational success.

What maintenance management covers

In general technical practice, maintenance management is the discipline that helps keep equipment, facilities, infrastructure and building assets able to perform their intended function. It typically brings together strategy, work prioritisation, resource planning, performance monitoring and life-cycle thinking. This standard focuses on the core substance of maintenance management and the main activities under its responsibility, so maintenance is understood not only as fault repair but as a managed organisational function.

Why the distinction matters

Effective maintenance supports availability, continuity, risk control, cost balance and service quality. That is why maintenance managers and asset managers are closely related roles: one concentrates on planning and executing maintenance activities, while the other looks at the asset’s overall value and performance over time. TS EN 17948 provides a shared framework that helps align maintenance work with the organisation’s objectives across industrial facilities, infrastructure and buildings.