This document discusses outsourcing facility management. It notes that the global facility management market has grown from $6 billion in 2000 to $30 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $52 billion by 2024. It explains that companies now view outsourcing as more than just cost-cutting, using it as a strategic management tool to allow them to focus on their core business while outsourcing non-core activities. When deciding whether to outsource, companies should consider whether the task is temporary or recurring, if there are competitive advantages to keeping it in-house, and if outsourcing could provide lower costs or greater efficiency. When selecting an outsourcing provider, key factors include the provider's transition process, training