Utilization of Facility Management Concept in Real Estate Management

The aim of the study is to present the concept of facility management in real estate management. The article attempts to define the concept of facility management, a historical outline, the most important assumptions and the standardization process in Poland and in the world. The authors presented the activities of the facility manager in relation to the actions of the property manager - what distinguishes them, what activities fall within the scope of their work, in what context we can analyse them and what features should stand out. The analysis presents changes that occur on the real estate market in Poland in relation to the requirements of owners and users in relation to the space occupied. The conclusion is that the ongoing, dynamic changes resulting from Poland's pursuit (in the footsteps of other European countries) to the development of service society will increase the demand for services in the field of facility management.