i-FM: The online resource for facilities professionals

Within a rapidly changing media environment, the BBC has transformed its FM operations...and become an award-winner in the process.

Chris Kane, Head of BBC Workplace, is a man with a mission. A clue to what drives him lies in his choice of job title.

Achieving real connected FM thinking, with just a few months from project inception to going live, won Chardfm and its partners the 2009 i-FM e-business award.

Asset Skills believes that career pathways supported by qualifications are critical to raising the profile of the industry.

Long awaited change to the education and training structure for FM is coming into force. Gavin Horrocks explains.

Pete Brumby reports on the first EU FM Summit.

Most business ideas dreamed up in a pub over a few drinks go no further than the lounge bar – and the world is probably a better place for it.

Hands up all those who admit that at some point during recruitment they have looked at a CV and discarded it immediately on the grounds of candidate age.

In an industry known for the pace of change, this was a relatively quiet year. Recession held a tight grip but was defied by big contract wins, a few important deals and some interesting moves.

Noel Clancy has been on FM's fast-track growth and development path more than once: first at Integral, then Stiell and finally Alfred McAlpine.

The Environment Agency has started writing to organisations who may qualify under the Carbon Reduction Commitment rules.

FM is making more and better use of internet technology, but there is still plenty of room for fresh and effective development.

The Carbon Reduction Commitment is looming on the horizon. Implementation will be complex, and there's mixed news on preparation at many that will be affected.