This document gives guidelines for the development of a strategy for facility management (FM) when the FM organization: a) intends to ensure alignment between FM requirements and the objectives, needs and constraints of the demand organization's core business; b) wants to improve the usefulness and benefits provided by the facilities for the betterment of the demand organization and its core business; c) aims to meet the needs of stakeholders and applicable provisions consistently; d) aims to be sustainable in a globally competitive environment.