---
title: "Objectives of maintenance"
subject: "Construction Management"
chapter: 9
key: "semester_8/construction_management:maintenance-objectives"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_8/construction_management/maintenance-objectives
site: BCT Engineering
---

# Objectives of maintenance

Construction Management · Chapter 9: Project Maintenance

- Asked in: 2073 Bhadra, 2 marks; 2078 Kartik, 2 marks; 2073 Magh (asked 3 times)
- Video: [Building Maintenance 101: A Comprehensive Overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEBnPVrAUdM) — Limble
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
- Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_8/construction_management/maintenance-objectives
- Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_8/construction_management/chapter-9

## Question

Write down the objectives of project maintenance.

## Short answer

The objectives are to keep the structure safe and functional, prolong its life, minimize breakdowns, reduce life-cycle cost, protect investment, ensure user safety and legal compliance, maintain appearance, restore or upgrade damaged parts, and use resources efficiently through planned work.

## Answer

The objectives of project (building and infrastructure) maintenance are:

1. To keep the structure and its services in safe and working condition throughout their life.
2. To prolong the useful life of the asset and delay replacement.
3. To keep the facility available for use with minimum breakdown and interruption.
4. To reduce the total life-cycle cost by preventing major failures.
5. To protect the value of the investment and the property.
6. To ensure safety and health of users, and to comply with laws and codes.
7. To maintain appearance, comfort and good image.
8. To restore damaged parts to their original condition, or to upgrade them when needed.
9. To make the best use of labour, materials, funds and equipment through planned work.
10. To keep records of defects and repairs for planning and future design improvement.

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. Which is an objective of project maintenance?
   A. Prolong useful life and delay replacement
   B. Increase the tender price
   C. Avoid keeping records
   D. Speed up demolition
   Answer: A. Maintenance aims to prolong the life of the asset and delay replacement. (Key point: Life prolongation)

2. How does maintenance reduce life-cycle cost?
   A. By removing all inspections
   B. By using costlier materials
   C. By preventing major failures
   D. By delaying all repairs
   Answer: C. Preventing major failures reduces total life-cycle cost. (Key point: Life-cycle cost)

3. Why keep records of defects and repairs?
   A. Only for taxation
   B. For planning and future design improvement
   C. To increase downtime
   D. To avoid planning
   Answer: B. Defect and repair records help planning and improving future designs. (Key point: Records)

## Related in Construction Management

- [Types of maintenance and why needed](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_8%2Fconstruction_management%3Amaintenance-types-importance) — Construction Management, chapter 9, asked 8×
- [Planned maintenance, planning and scheduling](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_8%2Fconstruction_management%3Aplanned-maintenance-scheduling) — Construction Management, chapter 9, asked 2×
- [Importance of repair and maintenance](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_8%2Fconstruction_management%3Amaintenance-importance-prolong-life) — Construction Management, chapter 9, asked 2×
- [Function of project management in Nepal](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_8%2Fconstruction_management%3Acpm-function-nepal) — Construction Management, chapter 1

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