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Cleanology raises record sum for charity
Annual fundraiser delivers over £34,000 for The Hygiene Bank.
Book now for annual livery dinner
The Facilities Management and Built Environment trade dinner takes place 22 September at Barber Surgeons' Hall.
Cleanology launches fifth annual fundraiser
£117,000 raised for charity in the first four years.
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CIBSE conference highlights role of FM
Measuring Performance and Facilities Management event explored evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.
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Sodexo demonstrates power of collaboration
Third annual Partners with Purpose conference brought together 40 strategic supply partners.
Stop Hunger Foundation marks 20 years
Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation has celebrated its 20th anniversary and raised a remarkable £292,300.
Tomorrow Meets Today nominations open
Networking event, now in its tenth year, takes place in London in the autumn.
Workplace Futures 2025: white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled a growing talking point for the industry – artificial intelligence.
Organiser pulls the plug on Anticipate London
The exhibition and conference event has been ‘retired’.
Carbon-neutral Innovation Lab planned
Latest event scheduled for 27 March at Excel London.
Government targets AI for growth
Action plan aims to ‘turbocharge growth and boost living standards’.
Sodexo focusing on veterans
UK & Ireland business supported October’s Care After Combat all-party parliamentary event held at the Houses of Parliament.
SFMI announces awards webinar date
Annual event will take place 28 November and cover the range of sustainability topics.
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Sodexo champions radical collaboration
The company returned this year as a Platinum Sponsor of the annual Social Value Conference.
Cleanology charity event raises £32,000
The annual event has raised £115,000 in four years for The Hygiene Bank.
Tomorrow Meets Today returns for 2024
The annual networking event is seeking nominations for young people to join in.
FM livery dinner deadline looms
Pattenmakers annual dinner celebrates facilities management and the wider built environment sector. Book now for September.
FM livery dinner details confirmed
Pattenmakers annual dinner celebrates facilities management and the wider built environment sector. Book now for September.
What will facilities management look like in 2050?
July event will showcase cutting-edge technology and visualise the future of FM.
Cleanology launches fourth annual fundraiser
Campaign to fight hygiene poverty has raised over £78,000 in three years.
Compliance: the key concern in building maintenance
Survey finds 70% of maintenance professionals saying that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their business.
BSI updates guidance on event sustainability
New guidance updates the original framework released for the London 2012 Olympics.
Workplace Futures: the white paper
Collection of 18 articles summarises all the content from February's FM industry conference.
Sodexo fund-raiser hits £286,000 mark
The company welcomed supply partners, clients, charity partners and friends to its annual Stop Hunger Foundation dinner last week.
Workplace Futures: videos online now
Relive all the action, or find out what you missed, at this year’s annual FM conference.
Workplace Futures: speaker slides online
Slides from Tuesday’s industry conference have been uploaded to the website.
Workplace Futures 2024: join us, in-person or virtual
Ten days to go and just a few in-person delegate places are available. Book now.
Workplace Futures delegate lists: don’t believe it
We are aware again this year that ‘delegate lists’ are being offered for sale. This is a scam.
Workplace Futures 2024: programme confirmed
The full programme for February’s FM industry conference is complete and online now.
Innovation Lab planned for February
The event will welcome innovators, thought leaders and expert speakers from across the industry.
Record £32,000 for Cleanology fundraiser
A sell-out event at London’s Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre raised record-breaking support for The Hygiene Bank charity.
Security: mental health event announced
The event, the second this year, will address the stigma around mental health in the industry.
Right first time: the mobilisation challenge
An online workshop, coming up in October, aims to tackle some of the common problems and share strategies for success.
Unique networking event returns
Tomorrow Meets Today focuses on promoting diversity and creating unique opportunities for FM’s future leaders.
Property services: changing landscapes
Change is the theme for Barclays’ annual property services conference this year.
Cleanology launches third fundraiser
The beneficiary will once again be the charity The Hygiene Bank.
FM livery dinner details announced
The annual dinner celebrating facilities management and the wider built environment sector takes place in September, but early booking is advised.
Facilities Show to move to December
2024 will see the show and its co-located partners rescheduled to an end of year position.
Building the future-proof workplace
That’s the theme for Sodexo’s online afternoon event planned for later this week.
Growing flexspace group unveils conference plan
The Flexible Space Association, the trade body for the flexible workspace industry, has hit the 1000-location mark.
Long list of contracts due for renewal this year
Research indicates that FM contracts with a total value of more than £4.8bn will be coming back to the market in 2023.
NHS England and Compass plan hospital food event
The event, focused on delivery of 24/7 operations, takes place 11 May at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford.
Corps Security to host mental health event
Registration is now open for Mental Health - Security’s Invisible Enemy, which marks May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Sustainability: regulatory updates and the impact on FM
There have been several updates to regulations impacting organisational sustainability over the last six months, requiring greater levels of disclosure.
Workplace Futures white paper now available
February’s FM conference tackled the big and very timely topic of technology in the workplace.
Workplace Futures: slides and videos available
The theme for this year’s conference was technology and FM, and all speaker slides and videos are available on the website now.
Workplace Futures: a post-mortem
Tuesday’s Workplace Futures conference was a great success – but there are always lessons to be learned.
Don’t miss out on Workplace Futures
The landmark annual conference is taking place today. You can sign in for the virtual event at no cost.
Workplace Futures programme published
The programme for February’s FM industry conference is complete and online now.
Awareness day to champion ventilation
An international awareness campaign to promote the critical role of better building ventilation has been launched.
Deadline looms for livery dinner
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers’ annual dinner celebrating FM and the built environment takes place this month. Booking closes soon.
Digital cleaning summit due next week
FM Innovators will focus on bringing innovative cleaning technology to FM with its second summit on Tuesday, September 20th.
Book now for livery dinner
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers’ annual dinner celebrating FM and the built environment takes place in October. Booking is open now.
UK FM commercial market: an overview
The UK market is one of the largest and most mature for the office space and commercial buildings sector worldwide. The sector has also traditionally been one of the largest buyers of FM services.
FM Innovators Workplace Summit due this week
FM Innovators, the global group that fosters tech start-ups in FM, has scheduled its first Digital Workplace Summit for Thursday 7 July.
Cranfield offers tour of award-winning energy system
Cranfield University’s battery energy storage system will be open for a unique behind-the-scenes tour next week.
Pattenmakers annual bike ride
The livery company’s charity bike ride last year was such a success that it has now become an annual event.
FM Innovators turn focus on maintenance
The global group that fosters tech start-ups in FM will hold its first Digital Maintenance Summit on Thursday the 9th.
Facilities Show opens in London
The Facilities Show is back, live and in-person, May 17, 18 & 19 at the ExCel Centre.
Celebrating FM: dates for the diary
Dates for two celebratory days have been confirmed, one for an established annual feature and another for a newly launched event.
Workplace Futures: conference white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled the big topic of sustainability challenges and opportunities in a very well-received return as an in-person event.
Workplace Event announces hackathon plan
How organisations deal with the practical implications of flexible working will be the theme of the day.
Sustainability: an opportunity to collaborate?
It is one of the most important issues on the FM agenda, perhaps the most important. Should the industry work together on a response to the sustainability challenge?
Workplace Futures 2022: slides and videos available
February’s annual FM conference tackled the big subject of sustainability, a subject that is and will continue to be a key factor in shaping FM’s future.
Workplace data census launched
The census, developed in partnership by The Workplace Event and software group Accruent, is designed to develop a better understanding about the access, use and value of workplace data.
FM conference programme confirmed
The first major FM conference of the year, Workplace Futures, takes place in London on 22 February.
World Workplace Europe rescheduled
The event, originally planned for March, has been put back to June over Covid concerns.
SFMI focus turns to water management
The sustainable FM group’s ‘bitesize webinar’ series returns for 2022 next week.
Facilities Event rebrands as the Workplace Event
Exhibition organiser Nineteen Group has announced the launch of The Workplace Event following extensive industry consultation and research.
Prize winner donates prize to charity
Holly Stockbridge of Pioneer FM was clear on where she wanted her top prize to go when we told her she had won.
FM framework webinar
Baachu, the facilities management marketing and business development consultancy, is planning a free webinar focused on the upcoming £35bn RM 6232 contract opportunity.
New partnership for World Workplace Europe
EuroFM, the International Facility Management Association EMEA and Facility Management Netherlands have come together to back a “gold standard” event.
Book this week for livery dinner
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers’ annual dinner celebrating FM and the built environment takes place next week, but booking closes this week.
CBRE plans ‘next normal’ event
The property services group has announced plans for a thought-leadership event focused on ‘The Next Normal’ at its London HQ in October.
RICS Global Conference 2021: review
Some 16 months after the Covid-19 pandemic began, it feels like we’ve reached the final stages of grief.
Inspiration: people who’ve been there and done it
Reebok founder Joe Foster will be the keynote speaker at a special 90-minute online event to be held in September.
Workplace Futures: return to the workplace
Yesterday’s conference could not have been more timely and on-target, addressing the needs of not just the FM sector but all those in support service roles.
Workplace Futures hits a nerve
And ‘nerve’ seems to be the right word, as the build-up to Tuesday’s conference is uncovering a lot of nervousness in the workplace community as the focus turns to dropping Covid restrictions.
Hyperautomation: a strategy to drive business growth
This could be the competitive differentiator that FM service providers need to win, and retain, new clients.
BSI to monitor government sustainability performance
The standards group has been selected to assess the G7 Summit and COP26 events against the international sustainability standard, ISO 20121.
Workplace Futures July set to launch
Following the success of February’s virtual conference, this year for the first time there will be a second. July’s event, free to attend, will tackle the return to the workplace.
Livery laughs: Pattenmakers plan comedy night
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers will host three highly regarded comedians for a free virtual event later this month.
Workplace Futures white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled the big topic of sustainability challenges and opportunities in a very well-received return as an in-person event.
Workplace Futures white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled the big topic of sustainability challenges and opportunities in a very well-received return as an in-person event.
Workplace Futures white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled the big topic of sustainability challenges and opportunities in a very well-received return as an in-person event.
Today: two key issues, two chances to learn
A pair of on-target webinars take place this afternoon, one focused on using data and the other on making the most of current market opportunities.
Workplace Futures slides and videos available
Full video coverage, as well as speaker slides, from February’s conference are now on the event website.
Workplace Futures slides and videos available
Full video coverage, as well as speaker slides, from February’s conference are now on the event website.
Lessons from a virtual world
Workplace Futures moved online this year, producing lessons for us about how to do this well but also real insights into what FMs are thinking and doing in these extraordinary times.
IWFM reveals plans
The institute has published its plans for this year’s awards competition and its annual conference.
A year for reinvention
Simon Iatrou reports on this year's World Workplace conference, which went virtual for the first time.
Workplace Week full line-up confirmed
The four-day festival showcasing how world-leading organisations are navigating the challenges of 2020 is set to provide virtual delegates with a window into multiple work strategies.
Workplace Trends online next week
The long-running conference series will be back, in virtual form, with a strong programme on 15 October.
World Workplace to go virtual
The biggest facilities management conference and exhibition in the world has bowed to the realities of a global pandemic.
Workplace Week to go virtual for 2020
The annual showcase for some of the best in work models and workstyles from some of the world's most forward-thinking organisations will take place 9–12 November.
BCC calls for 'show of strength'
The Manchester Cleaning Show will be the first live event for the industry as it opens in October, and its backers are hoping for widespread support.
What future for face-to-face events?
Conferences, exhibitions and networking events have always been an important and popular feature of the FM scene. For many people, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed all that.
Webinar: supporting your workforce
With frontline employees hard up against it throughout the pandemic, their financial wellbeing has never been more important.
Webinar: FM's sustainable future
SFMI, the Sustainable Facilities Management Index, argues that the FM industry should be a pioneer of sustainability. It will set out its case on 2 July.
RICS goes online
The 2020 RICS Strategic FM Conference rose to the pandemic challenge earlier this week, becoming the first such event to be held online. No doubt it will not be the last.
RICS doubles capacity for upcoming conference
The annual strategic FM event, taking place this year online, hit its 500-delegate capacity a few days ago. That has now been upped to 1000 to meet continued demand.
Happy World FM Day!
Today marks the annual global celebration of facilities management and facilities managers, especially appropriate at this point this year.
IFMA tackles the pandemic
The International Facility Management Association has been working around the clock, it reports, to provide timely, topical resources for FMs facing the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak.
New covid-19 webinar: FM on the frontline
A sector that is too often overlooked or relegated to 'commodity service' is playing a critical role in the battle against the covid-19 outbreak. What does FM itself need and how can it access that?
FM and wellness: white paper published
The theme of this year's Workplace Futures conference was wellness and FM's role in supporting and enhancing that for individuals, organisations and their communities.
IFMA moves events online
World Workplace Europe, due to take place this month in Amsterdam but cancelled, is returning as a virtual event in April.
Facilities Event postponed
The annual NEC event will be held in September, as it becomes the latest item on the FM calendar to be derailed by concerns around the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: MIPIM postponed
The property world's major European event, due to open on 10 March, has been rescheduled to June.
Workplace Futures: setting the agenda for FM
The bad news is that early-bird rates for February's conference are closing imminently. The good news is that all speakers are now confirmed for what will be a very strong programme.
Work smarter, not harder
Greg Bortkiewicz reports from WorkTech London 2019, where the key theme was 'transformation requires a human-centric approach for success'.
Speakers confirmed for Workplace Futures
The first big industry event of 2020, the annual Workplace Futures conference, will take on one of the newest and biggest challenges for facilities management: wellness, and all that this means for future FM strategy and practice.
Shortlist revealed for Technology Award
Shortlisting gets tougher every year, the judges say, as the quality of entries for the i-FM Technology in FM Award increases steadily year on year.
IFMA World Workplace: humans first
With record-breaking attendance, this year's event, held in Phoenix, focused on four themes: employee experience, human performance, 'good' jobs and better business, with tech as an enabler. Jo Sutherland summarises the key takeaways.
IFMA & RICS working together on coworking event
The coworking concept is definitely 'in', while flex-space demand continues to reshape traditional property markets and the likes of WeWork continue to grab headlines.
Pattenmakers announces FM dinner celebration
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers has confirmed the details for its annual livery dinner, an event that celebrates the people, projects, concepts and innovations leading the way in property and facilities services in London.
Corps tackles new tech opportunities in security
Wednesday sees Corps Security, the top 15 ranked UK services provider, hosting an innovation day designed to highlight the benefits of 'joined-up' technology for client organisations.
CoreNet to focus on business success
CoreNet Global, which positions itself as "the world’s leading professional association for corporate real estate and workplace executives", is set to examine the role that CRE can play in fostering business success.
Hitting the target
David Emanuel reports on the RICS Integrated Property Services Conference, held Monday in London.
Making an impact
i-FM looks back at the 2019 European Facilities Management Conference, where the discussion was about bridging the gap between ideas and action in FM.
EFMC set for Dublin in June
Probably the longest running facilities management conference in Europe, EuroFM's EFMC will take place for the 27th time next month.
Charity ball raises £12k
The annual Charity Ball, organised by Incentive FM Group and held last week in Sheffield, raised over £12,000 for two charities, Scotty's Little Soldiers and Cash for Kids.
World Workplace Europe looks forward
'World Workplace Europe meets Facility for Future' was the theme for IFMA's European conference held last week in Amsterdam. David Emanuel reports.
£174,000 raised at Sodexo's Foundation dinner
Around 500 guests were at The Dorchester Hotel, London, to attend the annual charity dinner, the grand finale to the year's fundraising activities for Stop Hunger.
IWFM London conference programme confirmed
Tickets are now available for the annual London conference, which takes place on 14 March at the striking Freemasons' Hall.
The last straw: IFMA UK joins plastics campaign
The FM professionals group is backing the sustainability agenda and urging the industry to get on-board too.
Finding what it takes to make it in FM
What does it take to survive as an FM business these days? And what does it take to thrive? Simon Iatrou reports from the first major conference of the year, Workplace Futures 2019.
IFMA UK partners with The Facilities Event
The UK chapter of the International Facility Management Association has forged a partnership with the show, which returns to Birmingham in April.
Charity ball returns to Sheffield
Members of Sheffield's business community are once again set to enjoy the annual FM charity ball, due to take place Friday 22 March at The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Sheffield Park.
Speakers confirmed for February conference
Under the title 'Surviving FM: making tomorrow a better place', Workplace Futures 2019 will be looking at what it takes to build and run a successful business in this continuously changing and challenging marketplace.
IFMA extends presence in Europe
Just months after the creation of a chapter in the United Kingdom, bids for chapters in France and Croatia were approved by the US-headquartered International Facility Management Association.
Facilities Event organiser acquired
When April's FM show opens in Birmingham it will be in the hands of a new owner, following the acquisition of Western Business Exhibitions.
Coworking: is it a new workplace cult?
This particular new way of working has taken off fast, with implications for corporate occupiers, facilities management and the entire commercial property world. David Emanuel has been to Amsterdam for full immersion in the coworking movement.
Launching IWFM: Cathy Hayward reports
"Will the last person to leave the Cabinet please turn out the lights" was the Evening Standard's headline, echoing The Sun's famous 1992 Neil Kinnock front page, being sold outside the UBM building last night.
Investor buys NEC Group
Private equity investor Blackstone has acquired the National Exhibition Centre Group, the live events venue operator, including its catering business Amadeus.
Conference report: less world, more workplace
The International Facility Management Association's World Workplace event, which took place last week, brings together 4,000 facilities professionals from across the globe. Or rather that's what it's supposed to do. Cathy Hayward reports.
Milestone birthday will raise money for charity
FM consultant Anne Lennox Martin is using her 70th birthday to raise funds for the Salaam Baalak Trust, an Indian non-profit providing care and protection for street and working children in Delhi.
FM: a risky business
i-FM reports from this year's RICS Strategic FM Conference, where presenters warned that some of tomorrow's opportunities come with considerable risks.
How to unlock the value in property data
It's a common problem these days: just as new technology and better systems are providing more and more data, we're coming face to face with the scale of the challenge involved in turning that data into useful information.
EFMC 2018: report from Sofia
Bulgaria was the location for this year's EuroFM conference, which coincided with the organisation's celebrations of its 30th year as well as the 10th anniversary of the Bulgarian FM Association.
EFMC 2018: in Sofia, in two weeks
The 26th European Facility Management Conference opens in the first week of June in Bulgaria's capital city.
Think(Beyond)FM: BIFM's Annual Conference
"Adapt or Disappear" was the strapline of BIFM's conference on this, its 25th anniversary. Lucy Jeynes reports.
Details confirmed for EFMC 2018
The first week of June sees the 26th edition of the European Facility Management Conference open, this year in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Grappling with certainty in an uncertain world
Putting together a successful conference programme is hard work. And then getting what looks good on paper to deliver the success you hoped for on the day is a whole separate challenge. We report from One Big Day.
Workplace Week New York plans confirmed
Following a successful six years in the UK, Workplace Week will arrive in New York this summer. The Advanced Workplace Associates fundraising event, supported by the IFMA Workplace Evolutionaries Group, takes place 18 – 22 June.
Anne Lennox Martin: milestone birthday will raise money for charity
Renowned FM consultant Anne Lennox Martin is using her 70th birthday to raise funds for the Salaam Baalak Trust, an Indian non-profit providing care and protection support for street and working children in Delhi.
Is outsourcing a toxic term?
That was one of many pertinent questions asked during a thought-provoking event last night organised by the Global Sourcing Association UK. Cathy Hayward reports.
Adding value through FM: conference white paper published
The annual i-FM-organised Workplace Futures conference, held in February, took on the challenges and opportunities around an increasingly important subject: how FM can add value to clients and communities.
Property world gathers to look at the big issues
Mipim, the annual property fest, acts as a useful barometer for the real estate sector. Cathy Hayward reports from Cannes.
Charity ball raises £16,000
The Northern Charity Ball, held last week in Sheffield, was a resounding success, setting a new record for funds raised.
Near Sheffield with nothing to do tonight?
FM's annual charity gala takes place tonight, Friday 9 March, at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Sheffield Park. There's just a few tickets still available, and all for a good cause, too.
CRE community to tackle uncertainty
One Big Day, a major event for the corporate real estate and associated sectors, attracts hundreds of professionals with a shared need for knowledge. This year, in response to a rapidly changing economy, the event takes on the issue of uncertainty.
Programme confirmed for BIFM London conference
Some tickets are still available for the BIFM London annual conference taking place 5 March at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in Savoy Place, London.
Adding value in a time of trouble
Simon Iatrou reports from Workplace Futures 2018, a conference that covered the good and the bad in facilities management.
Date set for World FM Day 2018
This year's global celebration of facilities management will take place on 16 May around the theme of 'enabling positive experiences'.
FM's future: adding value
There is considerable weight growing behind the view that facilities management is approaching, if not a crisis point, than at least a crossroads where decisions will have to be made about what FM does and what it can do in the future.
Caterers join forces
CH&Co Group has merged with events catering and services company Concerto Group.
Workplace Week to feature big-name site visits
HelloFresh, Macquarie, ZPG, Expedia and MOO are just some of the companies participating in Workplace Week 2017 to celebrate and showcase workplace innovation and creativity, with all proceeds donated to BBC Children in Need.
Choice, chance, change: time for action
Two well-known figures in the FM world, Julie Kortens and Vicky O'Farrell, are backing a new event taking place in London in November.
Tough act to follow
Dave Wilson reports from hurricane-ravaged Houston on this year's World Workplace conference, where British input was much in evidence.
Pattenmakers dinner is a sell-out success
More than 150 people attended the livery company's annual Facilities Management & Built Environment Dinner on Wednesday evening at Grocers' Hall in the City of London.
Pattenmakers plan annual FM dinner
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers will hold its annual dinner for the facilities management and built environment communities on 27 September at Grocers' Hall in the City of London.
Flappers and dappers raise funds for children's charity
Tuesday night saw more than £26,500 raised by the FM Industry Ball for The Children's Trust, the leading UK charity for children with brain injury.
What is technology's role in the workplace of the future?
This question is bound to take on significance in the coming years, and it was the theme of two recent FM conferences. Simon Iatrou reports.
FM Industry Ball: this is time to book
Tables are booking up for this year's FM Industry Ball, which takes place in London on Tuesday 20 June. To meet fund-raising targets, some special deals are now on offer.
Sodexo chef takes top NI award
Cathy Adamson, Craft Development Chef for Sodexo in Northern Ireland, won the Contract Catering Chef of the Year Award at the Institute of Hospitality NI Awards.
Global FM Award winners revealed
The winners of this year's Global FM Excellence Awards were announced to coincide with yesterday's World FM Day 2017.
It's World FM Day!
Our day, the one that aims to showcase the work that FM professionals do and the value that the FM sector contributes to businesses worldwide.
BIFM to fly the flag on World FM Day
The British Institute of Facilities Management will be flying the flag for facilities management as it helps lead the celebrations for World FM Day on Wednesday 17 May.
Sodexo hosts its first inclusion conference
Regional Chair Sean Haley welcomed more than 250 delegates at Goodison Park to hear from a variety of external and internal speakers focused on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
FM Industry Ball goes Gatsby
This year's FM Industry Ball will take guests back to the Roaring Twenties with a Great Gatsby-themed evening on 20 June.
Carillion receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
A Queen's Award for Enterprise has been presented to Carillion in recognition of its contribution to sustainable development.
Charity ball raises £12,000
The Northern Charity Ball, held last week in Sheffield, raised over £12,000 for its chosen charities, Scotty's Little Soldiers and Cash for Kids.
BIFM confirms top names at ThinkFM
Ben Waber, a globally-recognised expert in people analytics, collaboration and wearable technology, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year's conference, which will be hosted by former Tomorrow's World presenter Maggie Philbin.
Challenging conventions: conference white paper published
The annual i-FM-organised Workplace Futures conference, held last month, took on FM's tendency to default to the office as the prevailing place of work. In fact, there's a lot of interesting stuff going on in non-office environments.
Sodexo marks International Women's Day with awards
Three Sodexo staff members were recognised at the Northern Power Women Awards earlier this week.
Visitor numbers up for Facilities Management 2017
The organisers of this month's FM show at the NEC report that pre-registration figures are up 20% compared to this time last year and seminars across both theatres are nearly fully booked.
EuroFM innovation award: still time to enter
This year's EuroFM conference, to be held in Madrid in April, sees the launch of a new Partners for Innovation award. Entry is open now.
Leanne Williams named Young Manager of the Year
Williams, Sustainability & Social Value Manager for ISS Healthcare at The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, has been named Young Manager of the Year in FM by The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers.
Facilities Management 2017 show preview
Returning under the theme FM: The Business Enabler, Facilities Management 2017 is set to be the best instalment yet, with over 200 leading exhibitors and more than 30 expert speakers delivering a world-class educational programme.
Challenging conventions
Simon Iatrou looks back at this year's industry conference, Workplace Futures 2017, and ponders whether the FM sector is ready to embrace change.
Bradford University takes top CIBSE prize
The University of Bradford was named Building Performance Champion, for the second time, at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Building Performance Awards, presented earlier this week.
Interserve takes top tech gong
The support services business has won the 2017 Technology in FM Award for the deployment of its Smart Building in a Bag software at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's head office.
ISS: one winner and two finalists at sustainability awards
Kristina Jackson was crowned the 2017 Sustainability/CSR Manager of the Year at last week's edie Sustainability Leaders Awards.
Sheffield to host third FM charity ball
The third annual charity ball for the FM community is set to take place on 31 March at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Sheffield Park.
Mitie scoops top apprenticeship award
The facilities management company was named 'Macro Employer of the Year' at last week's National Apprenticeship Awards.
Facilities Management 2017: programme details confirmed
A top line-up of industry specialists will debate and share knowledge with delegates at Facilities Management 2017 say the organisers of the event, which takes place at the NEC on 21-23 March.
The FM Industry Ball returns this summer
Early-bird tickets to the annual FM party are now on sale.
FM director named Young Surveyor of the Year
Matthew Fedigan, Director at building and facilities services provider Domec Ltd, took the overall top title as well as the award for the most talented surveyor in the Asset & Facilities Management category.
Technology in FM Award finalists named
Now in its 11th year, the i-FM Technology in FM Award recognises the very best new technologies in the facilities sector, the ones that are driving improvements in business process and performance.
Facilities Management 2017 to focus on change and collaboration
Delegates at Facilities Management 2017, the industry event due to be held at the NEC in March, will hear firsthand experience and advice from leading speakers and businesses on how FM can move from cost centre to business enabler.
CIBSE reveals awards shortlist
Five entries are vying to be named as top Facilities Management Team in the 2017 CIBSE Building Performance Awards.
BIFM Ireland Awards shortlist confirmed
The Ireland Region of the British Institute of Facilities Management has revealed the shortlist of the BIFM Ireland Awards 2016.
ISS scoops Princess Royal Training Award
ISS is among 34 businesses across the UK recognised for their dedication to training and development, and the only such business in the FM sector.
2017 Technology Award: 1 week to go
The deadline for receipt of entries for i-FM's annual Technology in FM Awards is 14 November. If you've got a great idea up and running, join the contenders now.
Booking opens for Workplace Futures 2017
After 10 years the annual conference organised by i-FM is now a well-established landmark in the FM calendar. Booking for February's event has just opened.
World Workplace: where things happen
This year's event, as big and mind-boggling as ever, was the platform for the formal launch of the IFMA/RICS global collaboration.
BIFM award winners announced
The winners of the 16th annual British Institute of Facilities Management Awards were announced at the gala dinner held last night in London.
How not to...: World Workplace update 3
While the final news from last week's event involves the significant achievement of the organisation riling all its 4500 delegates, this is no cliff-hanger: there is a happy ending to a story which mixes ineptitude, misunderstanding and a major mea culpa.
World Workplace: update 2
In previous years, I've tended to report on this event in a linear fashion, in sequence. But while it may seem bizarre, its actually a little easier to understand the event if one looks at the key themes which tend to crop up throughout the week.
University of East Anglia building takes top BCO award
The University of East Anglia's Enterprise Centre was named as the Best of the Best workplace at the British Council for Offices' annual National Awards in London Tuesday night.
World Workplace: update 1
A conference that runs Wednesday through Friday started, of course, on Monday. World Workplace 2016, taking place in San Diego this week, has begun as ever with a gradual gathering of the IFMA clan, and others including BIFM and FMA Australia.
A chance to be something in the City
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, the Livery home of the facilities management industry, is calling for entries to its annual Young Manager Award.
World Workplace looms
Dave Wilson reports from San Diego where crowds are gathering and anticipation is growing ahead of this year's 'biggest event in FM'.
Sodexo named event caterer of the year
The support services group has been named Event Caterer of the Year for its partnership with Henley Royal Regatta at the inaugural Sports and Leisure Catering Awards, held earlier this week.
Facilities Management 2017: final call for papers
The deadline for submitting papers for the annual FM exhibition at the NEC is just 10 days away.
Compass scoops environmental best practice award
Environmental campaigners The Green Organisation has presented one of its top accolades, the Green Apple Award for Best Practice, to Compass Group UK & Ireland.
BIFM Awards 2016 finalists named
BIFM has announced the finalists in this year's awards competition, designed to recognise and reward facilities management practices, innovation and projects from across the economy and all areas of the sector.
Facilities Management 2017 call for papers
Facilities Management 2017, the annual exhibition taking place at the NEC next March, is inviting proposals for seminar sessions that will be hosted at two key theatres at the show.
Condeco celebrates Queen's Award for Enterprise
Workplace management company Condeco has been marking receipt of the prestigious accolade, the highest official award for UK businesses.
2017 Technology Awards open for entries
i-FM's annual Technology in FM Awards are once again welcoming entries. Final submissions are due in November and the winner will be announced next February at the Workplace Futures conference.
World FM Day sees award winners revealed
Global FM, the worldwide alliance of facilities management membership organisations, has announced the 2016 Awards of Excellence in FM winners as part of the World FM Day celebrations.
Sodexo takes top FM Ireland award
Sodexo Ireland has been named TFM Service Provider of the Year at the third annual Facilities Management Awards Ireland, held last week in Dublin.
BIFM gears up for World FM Day
The worldwide celebration of facilities management takes place on Wednesday 13 July, but BIFM members will be hosting events throughout this week.
FM Industry Ball raises over £31,000
The organisers of the 2016 FM Industry Ball have confirmed that more than £31,200 was raised for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
23 June: National Women in Engineering Day
A range of organisations, including BSRIA and the Building Engineering Services Association, are backing today as an opportunity to celebrate women in engineering and raise the profile of the profession generally.
Macro wins top Euro FM award
Macro and its client Citrix came top in the Partners Across Borders category of the 2016 European FM Awards, presented last week in Milan.
Sodexo in the running for Business of the Year award
Sodexo UK and Ireland has been shortlisted as one of five companies in the 'Business of the Year' category of the First Women Awards.
Carillion jv scoops Middle East accolades
Emrill, a three-way joint venture between Carillion, Al Futtaim and Emaar Properties, has come top in three categories at the recent Facilities Management Middle East Awards.
Macro bags three Middle East citations
The facilities management company has won three Highly Commended accolades at the 2016 Middle East Facilities Management Awards, for Overall FM Company of the Year, FM Consultancy of the Year and Engineering Service of the Year.
Rising Stars named
Women's support group We Are The City has revealed the winning candidates in its 2016 Rising Star awards.
IFMA plans World Workplace Europe
IFMA has confirmed the date and location for the debut of its conference and exhibition franchise in Europe: 10-11 May, 2017, in Barcelona.
BIFM Awards: Lifetime Achievement category open
The only BIFM Award category that remains open for nominations is the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising individuals who have made a significant contribution to facilities management over the course of their career.
Sodexo: awards season
Recent weeks have seen the support services group both winning awards and handing them out.
Livery company plans FM dinner
For the past 20 years the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers has held a dinner focused on the built environment and FM, celebrating the work done by property and facilities people in the capital. This year's event takes place on May 26.
BIFM Scotland reveals award winners
The winners of the 2016 BIFM Scotland Region Recognition Awards were announced over the weekend at the region's annual Gala Ball.
Easyfairs sells FM and maintenance events
Easyfairs UK & Global has announced the sale of two of its major UK exhibitions, Facilities Management and Maintec.
BIFM Scotland Awards finalists revealed
Finalists in the three categories of the 2016 Recognition Awards have been confirmed ahead of next week's gala ball where the winners will be announced.
Rising Stars shortlist confirmed
Women's support group We Are The City has released the names of the shortlisted candidates for its 2016 Rising Star awards.
Sodexo shortlisted for supply chain excellence
Sodexo's Supply Chain Inclusion Programme has been shortlisted for next-round judging in two major competitions, the World Procurement Awards and the Foodservice Footprint Awards.
Swansea scoops AUDE FM award
The Swansea University Estates and Facilities Management Team has been named Team of the Year at the annual awards dinner held in conjunction with the 2016 AUDE conference.
Talking shop: trade show edition
Having spent three days at the NEC for Facilities Management 2016, i-FM's David Emanuel reflects on his time in Birmingham and asks some questions about the FM industry's current key talking points.
FM Industry Ball: most tables booked
Only about half a dozen tables remain available for this year's FM Industry Charity Ball, despite the increased capacity planned by the organising team.
Rising Star Awards: nominations needed now
Just over a week remains to put forward nominations for the facilities management category in the annual WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards.
13 July named as World FM Day 2016
Global FM has unveiled plans for this year's World FM Day. The theme will be 'empowering people for a productive world' with the focus on how FM enables business disciplines to collaborate for high quality business performance.
Landmarc scoops social value award
Landmarc Support Services, the provider of sustainable infrastructure solutions and integrated training, has emerged as a winner in the UK's first Social Value Awards for its work with the Ministry of Defence.
Canberra building takes CIBSE FM award
The 2016 CIBSE Facilities Management Team Award has been presented to the professionals responsible for operating the Sirius Building in Canberra, Australia.
BIFM London conference confirms programme
Tickets are going fast for the BIFM London annual conference, which takes place on 16 March at King's Place.
FM Industry Charity Ball: book soon
Now in its third year, this event has become a fixture in the FM industry calendar: a great night and a big fundraiser for its chosen charity.
Facilities Management show ready for big third year
Organisers of the industry event, due to take place in Birmingham next month, are predicting a strong turn-out and another year of positive reviews.
RICS partners with Facilities Management 2016
The organisers of next month's NEC-based FM show have announced a new partnership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
FM: a man without a country
Workplace Futures, the annual industry conference organised by i-FM, this year asked delegates to make the case for facilities management as an agent of change. Simon Iatrou reports on the day, and some of the issues involved.
Technology in FM Award recipients revealed
Miworld was crowned the winner in i-FM's annual awards competition, while Logincident was awarded a highly commended prize, at this week's Workplace Futures conference.
Facilities Management 2016 unveils content plans
The industry event focused on the large-scale and multi-site facilities sector has revealed plans for a completely redesigned seminar programme.
BIFM Awards 2016 open for entries
The British Institute of Facilities Management has launched this year's awards scheme, with 14 categories under the now-established three themes of people, innovation and impact.
WIFM sticks to its pioneering path
The BIFM SIG created to focus on the needs of women in the industry remains in no way exclusive; and its annual conference remains in no way bound by the expectations that the words 'industry conference' might imply.
Innovation to feature at Facilities Management 2016
Leading suppliers have been quick to sign up for the first major FM show of the year, according to organisers Easyfairs, bringing together numerous returning exhibitors plus a string of first-timers.
Facilities management: agent of change
That's the driving theme behind this year's Workplace Futures conference, now just over a month away. And a strong programme means only a few delegate places are still available.
BIFM to turn focus to productivity
The British Institute of Facilities Management has confirmed the theme for its next annual conference. At the same time booking has opened for the event, ThinkFM: Think Productivity.
WIFM conference sell-out
January's Women in FM conference was oversubscribed within 48 hours. But the brief survey being run ahead of the event is still open, so please join in.
Facilities Show gears up for 2016
Last week over 50 companies working within the facilities management industry participated in a planning day for the 2016 edition of the Facilities Show.
BIFM Ireland award winners named
The BIFM Ireland Region Awards were a major feature of the inaugural Facilities Management Summit held in Dublin recently.
FM recognised at B2B Awards
Mitie has picked up an award for its Executive Relationship Programme (ERP) at this year's B2B Awards.
Bouygues scoops silver MoD award
Bouygues Energies & Services has been presented with a Silver Award by the Ministry of Defence at a special event held at RAF Northolt.
Sodexo highly commended at National Business Awards
The services company was highly commended in the Employer of the Year category at the 2015 Lloyd's Bank National Business Awards held in London last week.
What's trending in FM for 2016 and beyond?
That's the question that will drive a special webinar taking place at 11am on Wednesday 25 November.
CIBSE awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the individual categories of the 2016 Building Performance Awards has been revealed, including contenders for the top FM team.
Easyfairs partners with Magenta
The specialist communications, public relations and content agency for the built environment sector has been enlisted to develop and support the seminar programme for Facilities Management 2016.
PFM award winners confirmed
For the third year running, Cofely has come top in the annual PFM Awards, coming first in one of the 17 categories and scooping the Overall Winner award.
Recycling awards open for entry
The Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2016 are now open for entries.
Technology Award: entries due this month
The deadline for the 2016 i-FM Technology in FM Award is just three weeks away. Don't miss out if you're doing good work in this increasingly important area.
Workplace Week programme confirmed
Workplace Week 2015 will be in full swing from 9 November with a major feature, the Convention, taking place on the 12th. The full programme for that has now been confirmed and aims to put the workplace at the heart of UK productivity.
Facilities Management 2016 gearing up
Following on from the success of last year's show, Facilities Management 2016 will return to the NEC, Birmingham, on 22-24 March for its third year and with a range of new content.
BIFM Ireland launches awards
The BIFM Ireland Region Awards scheme has been unveiled as a key feature of the inaugural Facilities Management Summit, to be held in Dublin in November.
Livery company launches new FM award
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, one of the City of London's historic livery companies, now with a strong connection to facilities management, has launched a new award focused on young people in FM.
Guru speechless
Martin Pickard, winner of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award, admitted to being lost for words when he heard his name called at last week's BIFM annual dinner. Two exceptional events occurring simultaneously.
Technology Award: call for entries
The 2016 i-FM Technology in FM Award is open for entries. Submissions are due in in November, and the awards will be presented in February.
World Workplace: the final day
FM's biggest conference and exhibition drew to a close at the end of last week. One key message from our correspondent is that we in Europe need to be more involved in the future, or risk being ignored in developments and initiatives.
BIFM presents 2015 Awards
The British Institute of Facilities Management presented this year's Awards at the annual dinner held in London last night.
Denver, day three
Time is taking on a different meaning for our correspondent at World Workplace. What day of the week is it? Does it matter? There's still plenty more on the programme in any case.
World Workplace in full programme mode
The world's biggest facilities management show moved up a gear Wednesday, with events running throughout the day and into the evening: from entrepreneurial keynotes, through educational sessions, briefings and the launch of a new knowledge resource.
Denver dynamo
World Workplace is in full swing as of yesterday, but the first entries on the programme stretch back to Monday and there will be no let-up in the action till Friday afternoon.
Facilities Management 2016 call for papers
The organisers of the annual FM exhibition, to be held in March at the NEC, are inviting proposals for seminar sessions that will be hosted at the new Business Exchange Theatre.
RICS to open and close Workplace Week
This year's week-long showcase of workplace innovation will be opened by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with a Fringe event and closed with a case study tour.
World Workplace: the FM event without parallel
IFMA's annual conference and exhibition extravaganza spreads over four days, with the events schedule spanning a minimum of 12 hours each day.
Workplace Week adds visit opportunities
This year's Workplace Week, the week-long showcase of workplace innovation, will include more workplace visits than ever before.
Technology Award open for entries
The 2016 i-FM Technology in FM Award is now open for entries. Submissions are due in in November, and the awards will be presented in February.
Incentive hits charity target
Incentive FM Group's annual clay pigeon shoot has raised thousands of pounds for The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Closing date for CIBSE awards looms
Only two weeks remain to enter the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2016. There is still time to enter, but you will have to move fast.
BIFM confirms 2015 Awards finalists
The British Institute of Facilities Management has announced the finalists in this year's Awards competition.
First speakers confirmed for Ireland conference
In November the BIFM Ireland Region will hold the inaugural FM Summit in Dublin.
Madrid conference date confirmed
The second annual international conference for the facilities management community will take place in September in Spain.
Sodexo bags cleaning partnership award
Sodexo and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have won the Working in Partnership Award at the 2015 Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals Awards in Nottingham.
ISS in Inspiring Young Talent recognition
ISS Facility Services has achieved Highly Commended status for the 2015 Jaguar Land Rover Inspiring Young Talent Award at the Business in the Community Annual Responsible Business Gala.
Organisers confirm plans for Facilities Management 2016
Easyfairs says the show will definitely be back at the NEC next year, building on the success of this year's event.
Irish FM award winners named
Winners of the 2015 Irish FM Awards were announced at a lunchtime celebration held last week in Dublin.
Facilities Show Gold Partner Sodexo is ready
2015's event opens on Tuesday. Sodexo will be there in support, sharing its focus on adding value to client organisations through service excellence and explaining what it's like to work for a company that has quality of life at the heart of its business.
Bouygues gearing up for Facilities Show
Event sponsor Bouygues Energies & Services is planning to be both visible and available as the FM industry comes together next week at London's ExCel centre.
World FM Day: award winners named
As a highlight of yesterday's industry celebrations, Global FM announced the winners of the 2015 Awards of Excellence in FM.
RICS FM conference debunks Millennials myths
Many of the things we think we know about young people and the way they work are not true.
What Glasgow tells us about FM today
EFMC 2015 was a big and diverse event that said almost as much about the state of facilities management in an increasingly global marketplace as it did about current and emerging FM practice itself.
RICS plans conference for World FM Day
The RICS Strategic FM Conference will be held in London on 10 June, marking World FM Day with an exploration of the importance of FM and its place at the heart of business strategy.
EMC scoops EuroFM award
EMC, a global leader in information technology as a service, has won the EuroFM Partners Across Borders award for its approach to real estate and facilities management across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Lancaster facilities team takes top award
The facilities team at Lancaster University has won the Association of University Directors of Estates' Team of the Year Award.
BIFM confirms plans for Careers Zone
The Institute says that anyone in FM who is looking for information about CPD, training, management skills or career opportunities will find it at its Facilities Show Careers Zone.
Workplace Week 2015: key names announced
Peter Cheese, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and Mark Sherfield, COO at BDO LLP, are among the senior people speaking at this year's Workplace Week Convention.
BIFM lifetime achievement award still open
Entries for the 2015 British Institute of Facilities Management Awards closed last week, but there is one category that remains open for nominations: the Lifetime Achievement Award.
A little competition never hurt anyone
Earlier this month, BIFM's annual conference invited FM industry professionals to The Guardian's head office in Kings Cross. Simon Iatrou reflects on the day's biggest talking points.
BIFM conference to focus on 'competitive advantage'
Speakers at next month’s ThinkFM will give a series of presentations discussing how organisations can achieve competitive advantage through workplace management.
i-FM releases WF15 white paper
The Workplace Futures 2015 document is now available to download.
A new end user platform in FM
Last week, FM Innovate gave service providers and end users the chance to come together and discuss the industry’s hot topics. Simon Iatrou was there.
Scottish FM celebrates its people
BIFM Scotland toasted the winners of its inaugural awards at a special ceremony on Saturday.
Workplace Week 2015 sets out to double money raised
This year's Workplace Week, the week-long showcase of workplace innovation, has ambitious plans to double the amount of money raised for BBC Children in Need.
BIFM Awards close in 5 weeks
The British Institute of Facilities Management is reminding would-be entrants for the 2015 Awards that the deadline for submissions is 22 May.
Finalists named for BIFM Scotland awards
BIFM Scotland Region has confirmed the finalists for its inaugural Recognition Awards, which will be presented later this month.
Facilities Management 2015: a 'huge success'
The organisers of last month's NEC-based FM show are calling it a success on every measure. The event drew over 2,260 visitors, featured 93 exhibitors, and hosted over 20 seminars.
Talent management, collaboration & education in FM
These are big issues and each will be a key theme at the European Facility Management Conference taking place in June in Glasgow.
World FM Day date confirmed
Global FM has announced that 10 June will be the seventh annual World FM Day. The focus for 2015 is 'building resilience for the future'.
Facilities Show ups the ante on speaker selection
The exhibition organisers have completed their line-up of inspirational speakers with the addition of Sir Chris Hoy MBE.
ThinkFM: workplace as competitive edge
BIFM has announced updates to its ThinkFM conference programme, ahead of the end of the early-bird savings period on Friday.
Challenging conventions
If you were to take all the latest technological innovation in energy efficiency and apply it to one space, what would that facility look like?
Karren Brady to open ExCel event
Baroness Karren Brady CBE has been confirmed as the first of three keynote speakers at this year's Protection & Management 2015, opening the event on Tuesday 16 June at ExCeL London.
BIFM London confirms conference line-up
Jim Pines, Head of FM at the US Embassy in London, will open this year's BIFM London region conference talking about the relocation of the embassy from Grosvenor Square to Nine Elms in Wandsworth.
Facilities Management 2015 speaker line-up
Event organiser Easyfairs has confirmed three big names in environment, innovation and education to headline the FM Matters programme at this month's NEC exhibition.
Three minutes of your time
We've added a brief video to the Workplace Futures website, summarising the themes of the conference, sharing some insights into FM's challenges and opportunities, and capturing the feel of the day.
Sodexo MD scoops top award
Nick Thompson has won the Encouraging Equality Award for 2015 at a special ceremony held at Invesco's offices in the City of London.
7 shortlisted for Equality Award
Women in Facilities Management and Women in the City have joined together to back a new award for male champions of equality and diversity in the workplace.
Closing date looms for 2015 recycling 'Oscars'
There are only a few weeks to go until the 2015 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management close for entries.
Workplace Futures: the report
Predicting the future is a fool's game, but last week's Workplace Futures conference took on the challenge more than once as speakers and delegates tackled some of the major issues and trends shaping work, the workplace and FM.
BIFM Scotland plans new Recognition Awards
BIFM's Scotland Region has confirmed plans for its annual Gala Ball, which this year will be coupled with the inaugural Recognition Awards.
Workplace Futures resources now available
Following the highly successful event last week, speaker slides and a number of other resources have been made available on the Workplace Futures website.
Trade shows: what's the point?
We're deep in the digital age, but face-to-face events like trade shows are only getting more popular. Clearly, they work for organisers, exhibitors and visitors.
Registration opens for Facilities Show
The Facilities Show 2015 will open its doors in June at London's ExCeL, promising access to knowledge, innovation and solutions from across the facilities management sector.
Come to Workplace Futures for free
EasyFairs, the organisers of Facilities Management 2015, are offering the opportunity to win a free delegate ticket to next month's Workplace Futures conference.
2015 BIFM awards open
The BIFM has opened entries for its prestigious industry awards. This year sees the awards featuring three overall themes: People, Impact and Innovation.
Birmingham FM event welcomes new cleaning show
Facilities Management 2015, the only event for the UK facilities industry held outside of London, returns to the NEC for its second season on 24 to 26 March. And it won't be alone.
Learning from customers: an opportunity
A few places remain for a January seminar aimed at the B2B sector, including FM service providers. The theme is customer engagement as a driver of sustainable business growth. Booking now is recommended.
Ward scoops Women in the City Award
Debra Ward, Managing Director for Europe and North America at Macro, has won the Women in the City Woman of Achievement Award 2014.
Technology Awards shortlist revealed
A wide field of entrants has been pared down to nine leading contenders for the 2015 Technology in Facilities Management Awards.
International Workplace plans learning hub
Learning and development specialist International Workplace is to run a Learning Hub alongside next June's Facilities Show.
Vinci Facilities' Owen Gower scoops RICS award
Owen Gower, Commercial Manager for Vinci Facilities, has been named the winner of the Facilities Management category at the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2014.
Second Women in Property & FM event due
Recruiter Investigo Property and facilities management provider Servest Group will be hosting a second networking event following the success of the first last June.
JD Wetherspoon toasts FM award success
The pubs group has taken a top sustainability award at the recent Chartered Institution of Wastes Management's UK Sustainability & Resource Industry Awards 2014.
Cofely wins big at PFM Awards
The partnership between Cofely and North East Lincolnshire Council has won the Partners in Public Sector Award and the Overall Award at the 21st annual PFM Awards.
Workplace Week: unlocking productivity
This year's Workplace Week Convention, organised as part of Workplace Week 2014 to help to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need charity, will focus on helping businesses to unlock knowledge worker productivity.
We have a winner
Chris Treen has won the iPad prize draw following the completion of our 2014 FM Brands Survey.
Technology Awards: one month to go
The 2015 i-FM Technology in FM Awards are open for entries, but submissions are due in by 14 November. Act now to be in with a chance.
All about FM: time to act
If you haven't booked to attend this year's BIFM Scotland Region conference, the time to act is now.
BIFM confirms 2014 FM award winners
The winners of the 2014 BIFM Awards were revealed on Monday at the institute's annual dinner event held in London.
Workplace Week 2014: last chance to book
Places on tours of some of the UK's most innovative workplaces, organised as part of Workplace Week 2014 to help to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need charity, are filling up fast.
Cleaning companies take a lead in Living Wage Awards
The shortlist for the Living Wage Champion Awards 2014 features no less than five cleaning services providers.
Incentive blasts pigeons for benefit of wildlife charity
Clay pigeons, of course, in a charity event that raised £7500 for The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Hamilton named Mentor of the Year
Stephanie Hamilton, Managing Director at ISS Facility Services Food & Hospitality, was named Mentor of the Year at the 2014 Women 1st Shine Awards.
BIFM confirms FM of the Year finalists
The British Institute of Facilities Management has revealed the names of the two FMs vying for the 2014 Facilities Manager of the Year award.
Big names to support Workplace Week 2014
Google, Mintel, Innocent Drinks, BDO, Edelman, Lloyds of London, Guardian Newspapers, CBI, Invesco, Prostate Cancer and PWC are all set to participate.
FM exhibition planning return to NEC
Preparations for Facilities Management 2015 are well underway, following what the organisers call a 'hugely successful launch' in March of this year.
Changing the way facilities are managed
Facilities managers are constantly asked to deliver more with less, to drive down costs while improving service, to generate added value while responding faster, smarter and more efficiently to meet increasing demands for service, writes Martin Pickard.
ISS delivers award-winning energy savings
ISS Facility Services in Ireland is celebrating the success of an innovative energy efficiency project for Citi, the global banking group.
PHS scoops security training award
PHS Group was recognised for outstanding contribution to training at the British Security Industry Association Awards, held earlier this month.
Corps lands a pair at BSIA Awards
Corps Security has been recognised for its customer service excellence at the British Security Industry Association's Security Personnel Awards 2014.
Conference strategy
While the RICS is almost a century and a half old, its status as a representative body for facilities managers is still in a pubescent period. But that is changing. Simon Iatrou reflects on the institution's latest strategic FM conference.
Recognition for rising star in hospitality at ISS
Lloyd Cole, Performance Improvement Manager, ISS Facility Services, Hotels, has been named as an Acorn Award winner, presented this year to 30 rising stars under 30 from within the industry.
Facilities Show set to be biggest ever
Next week's Facilities Show, being held in London for the first time, is on target to break some records.
Awards for Sodexo chefs
Two Sodexo chefs, Ben Dutson and Glyn Greenow, were named winners at the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs Awards in London last week.
New facilities event goes live
A new event for the facilities services community is to be held for the first time in Marlow this October.
Bigger and better for 2015
Following a launch event described as 'hugely successful', the organisers of the 2014 Facilities Management exhibition held at Birmingham's NEC are now planning an even bigger event for next year.
2014 Global FM award winners announced
Global FM has revealed the winners of this year's Awards for Excellence, timed to coincide with World FM Day, today, 4 June.
CIWM launches industry awards 2014
The UK Sustainability & Resource Industry Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, recognise and reward innovation, achievement and best practice in the sustainable management of waste and resources.
Industry ball raises £22k for cancer charity
The inaugural FM Industry Ball, held last week in London and described as 'a sell-out success', raised over £22,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Chris Hines booked in for FM 2014
Eco-hero and former Eden Project Director Chris Hines MBE has been confirmed as a late addition to Facilities Management 2014, the industry exhibition opening at the NEC today.
Fore! i-FM golf day coming up
The first i-FM golf day will take place in May at the exclusive Brocket Hall Golf Club in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. You'll need to book soon to secure your place.
Location, location, location
For exhibition organiser easyFairs it was an easy decision: Birmingham is an ideal location for an FM show and they will be the ones to deliver it.
RICS sets case study launch date
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has set an April date for the launch of a series of case studies focused on the value of strategic facilities management practice.
#WF14: measuring the impact
Last week's Workplace Futures conference made a major impact across FM's Twitter landscape, carrying the content far beyond speakers and delegates.
Norland bags CIBSE award
Norland has won the Collaborative Working award at the 2014 CIBSE Building Performance Awards.
Facilities Show sees growth with London move
The Facilities Show is reporting significant growth with stand space sales up by 38%, following the decision to move to a London venue.
Workplace Futures: time to act
Just a handful of delegate places remain for the annual facilities management conference, which this year takes on the big issue of innovation.
ThinkFM to explore FM's impact
The impact facilities management makes on business, the economy and society will be the core focus of ThinkFM 2014.
19 security firms heading for Glasgow
Glasgow 2014, the organising group behind next year's Commonwealth Games, has issued an update on its strategy for providing security for the summer events period.
Industry plans to have a ball
The inaugural FM Industry Ball, organised for the industry by the industry, is set to take place in London on 20 March 2014.
Sodexo unveils winter sale
Sodexo's Prestige catering business has entered into the holiday spirit by developing a series of money-saving offers across its venues.
Dowding scoops Woman of Achievement
Katy Dowding, Managing Director of Skanska's Facilities Services business, has been named winner of the 2013 Woman of Achievement Award.
Irish FM award winners confirmed
The BIFM Ireland region announced the winners of the 2013 Recognition Awards at the annual regional conference, held earlier this month.
Managing the crowded FM calendar
There seem to be more events than ever taking place in facilities management these days, from formal conferences to informal networking opportunities.
PFM marks 20th awards
PFM magazine celebrated two decades of its annual Partnership in FM awards, with the latest gala taking place in London last week.
Technology award deadline coming
Friday 29 November is the final date for submitting complete entries for the 2014 Technology in FM Awards.
Vinci collects belated BIFM award
The BIFM has been forced to issue a correction to the list of winners announced at its annual industry dinner, held more than two weeks ago.
Workplace Week: next week!
Workplace Week, which brings together a whole series of events and opportunities all in aid of Children in Need, takes place 4 to 8 November. There are still plenty of opportunities to get involved.
FM 2014 call for papers
The organisers of Facilities Management 2014, the new FM exhibition due to take place at the NEC next March, are inviting suggestions for seminar sessions.
Dowding takes City Women distinction
Katy Dowding, Managing Director at Skanska Facilities Services, has been named winner of the facilities management category in the Women in the City Awards.
Sodexo comes top at Co-op
Sodexo has won the Best Service Provider category at the Co-operative Property Awards 2013.
BIFM confirms corporate event plan
The BIFM formally announced the date and theme for the first in its new series of monthly events for corporate members.
Workplace Futures taking shape
Workplace Futures 2014, the annual conference with a reputation for tackling the key issues in FM, will turn the focus onto innovation in February.
BIFM Award winners announced
The British Institute of Facilities Management hosted it 12th annual awards dinner on Monday, 14 October, with top recognition going to winners in 13 categories.
FM technology on the rise
Entries now coming in for the 2014 Technology in FM Awards are highlighting the rapidly growing role of IT systems and applications within the facilities management sector generally as well as in day-to-day FM practice.
BIFM to launch corporate member events
The British Institute of Facilities Management reports that after some months of planning it is to launch a series of regular events specifically for corporate members.
The greatest FM show on earth
World Workplace is by a long way the premier event for facilities managers, measured in length of the conference programme, size of the exhibition or number of people attending.
Strong field for Women in the City award
The finalists in the FM category of the 2013 Women in the City Woman of Achievement Award have been revealed.
Understanding the public sector
Central government, local government, healthcare, education: lumping that all into one 'public sector' category is helpful and unhelpful in about equal measure when it comes to thinking about FM needs and opportunities.
World Green Building Week arrives
September 16 to 20 is due to see Green Building Councils in 98 countries hosting events, running campaigns and celebrating under the theme 'greener buildings, better places, healthier people'.
Technology Award open now
The 2014 i-FM Technology in FM Award is now open for entries. Submissions are due in the autumn, with awards to be presented in three categories in February.
Incentive FM hits the mark for charity
Move over golf, there's a new facilities management sport in town.
Women in the City award needs entries
Nominations for the 7th annual Women in the City Woman of Achievement Award close 20 September. So far there are none in the FM category.
BIFM Ireland Region awards open
Entries for the region's Recognition Awards 2013 are being invited ahead of this autumn's conference.
Workplace Week site visits listed
A dozen organisations are opening the doors on interesting and inspiring workplaces as part of this year's Workplace Week and in support of the BBC Children in Need appeal.
Workplace programme confirmed
This year's Workplace Week Convention will come together under the theme 'driving productivity through the connected organisation', and once again for the benefit of Children in Need.
BIFM Award finalists named
The British Institute of Facilities Management has revealed the shortlists for its 2013 Awards, due to be presented in October at the annual dinner in London.
Charity Network confirms conference date
The FM Charity Network Forum will hold its 4th Annual Conference on Wednesday 2 October, following what it describes as the 'resounding success' of the first three.
Life's a beach for Incentive
Incentive FM has played a pivotal role in the inaugural London Beach Rugby event, held in Covent Garden's East Piazza over the weekend.
Test lab: Malaysian conference report
Malaysia has a strong economy in which FM is only just beginning to find its feet. That raises plenty of opportunity for them to learn from us; as well as the prospect that we might learn from them.
Women in the City 2013 opens
Nominations are open for the seventh annual Women in the City Woman of Achievement Awards.
Workplace Week 2013 launches
This year's Workplace Week, in Aid Of Children In Need, will run from the 4 to 8 November, showcasing workplace and workforce innovation and featuring unique visits and a one-day convention.
Incentive invites teams to charity shoot
The Incentive FM Group is inviting teams to enter a charity clay pigeon shoot it is organising to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Global FM unveils award winners
Timed to coincide with last week's World FM Day, Global FM announced the winners of the fourth annual Awards for Excellence in Facilities Management.
Gladwin to head up BIFM judges
Steve Gladwin has been confirmed as the next Chairman of the judges for the annual BIFM Awards.
FM in Oz: conference report
Ideaction, the latest in the annual conference series masterminded by the Facility Management Association of Australia, took place in the last week of May. It was almost like being in London.
Macro wins sixth straight
Macro has been named FM Consultancy of the Year for the sixth consecutive year at the Facilities Management Middle East Awards 2013, held recently in Dubai.
World FM Day to celebrate success
Global FM has confirmed the theme for the fifth annual World FM Day, which takes place Thursday 27 June.
NEC to get new FM show
Exhibition organiser easyFairs has announced plans to mount a new facilities management show at Birmingham's NEC in 2014.
Thursday again
The latest in the series of Thursday FM events takes place today.
Controlling costs on large estates
Details have been confirmed of a breakfast event targeting the need for new approaches to benchmarking and cost management on large corporate estates.
Making a better case for FM
Martin Pickard, Conference Chair at Workplace Futures 2013, looks back at a long list of challenging issues facing FM but concludes the overall message is a positive one.
White Paper tackles FM partnerships
The Workplace Futures 2013 conference was shaped around some of the central challenges facing UK FM as it looks for its next step in development. The post-conference white paper captures the event's insights and advice.
Proven formula for coping with change
Forum Events has confirmed the dates and location for the 33rd Facilities Management Forum.
Last week for ThinkFM discounts
Early-bird discount booking rates for this year's BIFM conference end on Friday, 22 March.
Thursday FM returns
Following the continued success of the Thursday FM events, the next one takes place today.
Technology in FM Award Winners Announced
Three companies have taken top honours in the 2013 Technology in FM Awards.
Norland named top contractor
At the CIBSE awards, held earlier this week, the hard FM specialist walked away with the title 'Contractor of the Year'.
BIFM invites 2013 award entries
Entry is open for the British Institute of Facilities Management Awards, now in their 11th year.
Thursday's subject: energy efficiency
Following the success of the inaugural 'Thursday FM' event in November, the next meeting takes place this week on the 10th.
Technology in FM Award: the shortlist
The names of the finalists in contention for the 2013 i-FM Technology in FM Award have been revealed following stiff competition across all three categories.
Good-bye London; hello Birmingham
UBM Live, the organiser of the Facilities Show and The FM Event, has announced plans to merge the two shows at the NEC beginning in 2013.
Ireland award winners named
Following last week's conference, the BIFM Ireland Region has confirmed the winners of its 2012 awards.
Workplace Week raises £8000
This year's Workplace Week, the annual celebration of workplace innovation in aid of Children in Need, has been declared a success.
Workplace Futures: research into action
Driven by the theme 'strategic partnerships: securing the future for FM', February's Workplace Futures conference will offer a dual focus on current research and leading-edge practice.
Leadership challenge for ThinkFM
The organisers of ThinkFM 2013, scheduled for next June, are inviting suggestions for presentations focusing on the issue of leadership in the industry.
WIFM makes it mark
The BIFM's Women in FM group has held its first conference, drawing remarkably enthusiastic reviews.
PFM Award winners revealed
The partnership between Serco, NHS Forth Valley and Forth Health won the Partners in Healthcare Facilities and the Overall Award at the PFM Awards 2012 event held Wednesday night in London.
UK takes top honours in Global FM Awards
Winners of the third annual Global FM Awards for Excellence in Facilities Management were revealed this week at the World Workplace Conference & Expo 2012.
Stevenson takes top City Women award
Rebecca Stevenson, Lead Contract Manager at Royal Bank of Scotland, has won the Facilities Management category in the 2012 Women in the City Woman of Achievement Awards.
Workplace Week programme extended
Organisers of the convention, a key feature of the Workplace Week programme, have unveiled further details of themes and speakers.
Workplace Week plans confirmed
This year's Workplace Week Convention will aim to challenge conventional thinking on organisations and the infrastructure that supports them.
Organisers predict record for the FM Event
October's FM Event, due to take place on the 10th and 11th at London's Olympia, is set to see more visitors than ever before.
Campbell out, Anderson in
The BIFM has taken on board expressions of concern about its first choice of celebrity guest at October's gala dinner and replaced Alistair Campbell with Clive Anderson.
Research on the agenda for FM Event
October’s FM Event, the major industry exhibition taking place in London, will see the first release of important new facilities management market research.
Last call for Women in the City awards
There's now less than two weeks to go until the closing date for nominations for the 2012 awards.
OCS named family business of the year
OCS Group has been named Family Business of the Year at the Private Business Awards 2012.
BIFM reveals award finalists
The British Institute of Facilities Management has confirmed the shortlists for its 2012 awards.
BIFM adds Irish awards
The British Institute of Facilities Management Ireland Region has launched the search for an organisation and an individual that have made outstanding contributions to the facilities and property management industry in Ireland.
Cracking the slips and trips dilemma
The British Cleaning Council plans to produce definitive guidance on slips and trips, the leading cause of workplace accidents, in time for its annual conference in October.
Workplace Week team starts planning
This year's week-long showcase of workplace innovation will be taking place November 5th to 9th, once again all in support of Children in Need.
Record entry for BIFM awards
The total number of entries received for this year's awards scheme is up by 50%, hitting the highest number of entrants ever in the history of the awards.
Sheffield unveils conference plans
Sheffield Hallam University's Centre for Facilities Management Development has unveiled a new concept for its annual September conference.
Sharp practice: WPL MD in 1000 mile challenge
Workplace Law Managing Director David Sharp, inspired by the success of Bradley Wiggins, is set to cycle from Lands' End to John O'Groats in the name of charity.
Bookings open for FM Charity conference
The FM Charity Network Forum will hold its third annual conference on Tuesday 2 October in London. Early booking is advised.
GSH scoops IFMA award in US
The hard services specialist has won the energy efficiency category at the New Jersey International Facility Management Association's first annual awards.
Macro scoops fifth consultancy award
Macro has been named FM Consultancy of the Year for the fifth consecutive year at the 2012 Facilities Management Middle East Awards, held in Dubai.
CIBSE FM group tackles sustainability
CIBSE's increasingly active FM Group will hold its next event next week in central London.
Last chance to join FM Forum
i-FM has learned that a few complimentary places are still available for service buyers at the Facilities Management Forum taking place later this month.
Johnson Controls takes Euro award
The FM provider has won the Partners Across Borders award for its work with Agilent Technologies on a contract that includes 62 sites in 15 countries.
SGP named best PPP FM company
SGP Property & Facilities Management has won the Partnerships Bulletin Best PPP Facilities Management Provider award for the second year running.
Fighting off the commodity threat
Years of recessionary conditions and, somewhat ironically, the maturing of FM itself as a business function have opened the doors to a belief that support services are commodities to be bought 'off the shelf'.
MITIE finds a match for its money
An online talent matching website that uses the technology behind dating websites has scooped £300,000 worth of investment capital in the 'MITIE Millions' competition.
Formal launch for national cleaning academy
Westminster Kingsway College has launched new training facilities for the National Cleaning Academy in central London with the backing of service provider Not Just Cleaning.
GSH lands top green award
The hard services specialist has scooped the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry category at the H&V News Awards.
HSS named hire company of the year
HSS Hire has been named Hire Company of the Year by the industry body Hire Association Europe.
Integral client nominated for carbon award
National Museums Liverpool has been nominated for the Carbon Champion award in this year's Merseyside Environment Awards competition.
Workplace best practice forum planned
Workplace strategy specialist Procore has unveiled details of a 'good FM procurement' forum taking place in May.
Graduation day at Xenon
BIFM-recognised training centre Xenon Group organised its first graduation ceremony last week for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 students.
Facilities Show to feature FMA Village
The UK's largest FM event, the Facilities Show, will this year feature a new showcase area for the Facilities Management Association and a selection of its leading members.
The FM perspective on energy
CIBSE's FM group has unveiled details of its next event, a close look at energy and maintenance from the FM point of view.
CIOB to collaborate on FM seminar
The Chartered Institute of Building's Facilities Management Group is planning a seminar about the new BS11000 standard covering Collaborative Business Relationship Management.
Speedy solution
Hire services company Speedy is addressing the need for good market communication through four regional 'Speedy Showcase' events, to be held in March.
Looking for the way forward
Applying its unique triple focus on the current situation, emerging trends and future opportunities, this year's Workplace Futures conference produced a series of calls for action across a range of issue areas.
Top CIBSE award to Bradford U
The University of Bradford was named Carbon Champion of the Year at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2012, presented earlier this week.
2012 travel advice for FMs
The FM Charity Network Forum is organising a special London 2012 travel advice seminar, which it is now open to FMs from all business sectors.
Minister to speak at Workplace Futures
Greg Barker MP, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, has confirmed that he will join the speakers' panel at February's Workplace Futures conference.
GSH scoops top energy award
GSH Group has won a national award in recognition of its industry-leading energy management solutions.
Alliance Cleaning scoops green award
The Enfield-based company has been named 'Environmental Business of the Year', beating out hundreds of organisations competing for the regional accolade.
£10,000 for Children in Need
Workplace Week 2011, which took place from 7 - 11 November, raised over £10,000 for the BBC Children in Need charity.
Workplace Law scoops e-learning award
Workplace Law has been recognised for outstanding training courses, taking Silver in this year's E-Learning Age Awards.
Power partnership takes top FM award
A partnership comprising Birmingham City Council, Aston University, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Cofely has voted the 'best of the best' at the annual PFM Awards.
McGregor-Smith scoops top business award
MITIE Group CEO Ruby McGregor-Smith has been named Orange Leader of the Year at the National Business Awards event in London.
ISS lands Stansted award
ISS Facility Services Transport has won the 2011 Golden Service Award for Best Cleaned Premises in Transport for its work at Stansted Airport.
Kortens takes city women award
Julie Kortens, Head of Corporate Services at Channel 4, has come top in the facilities management category at this year's Woman of Achievement Awards.
ICM scoops two Golden Service Awards
At this year's premier awards ceremony for the cleaning industry, Compass Group's newest acquisition walked away with two top accolades.
Sodexo top employer in Scotland
Sodexo Prestige, which works with a wide range of tourism, leisure and public sector organisations, has been named the best employer among Scotland's group contract caterers for the second year running.
Google designer lands top award
Workplace consultants Peldon Rose have scooped top place in two categories at the UK International Property Awards, held late last week.
Xenon backing Workplace Week
The facilities management training provider has thrown its weight behind the Children in Need initiative by offering one of their distance learning courses for auction.
Sodexo takes top security contractor award
The food to facilities services group was named ACS Champion of the Year 2011 at the Security Excellence Awards held earlier this week.
AWA sweetens Workplace Week offer
Advanced Workplace Associates, the firm behind the Children in Need initiative Workplace Week, is offering free consultancy services in exchange for donations to the cause.
Workplace Law partners BIFM for 2012
Workplace Law is to work in partnership with the British Institute of Facilities Management to present a new annual conference.
BIFM award winners announced
More than 1200 facilities management professionals and their guests celebrated the leaders and pioneers of the industry at the annual awards dinner, held Monday 10 October.
MITIE scoops Co-operative Food award
The outsourcing group was named Supplier of the Year at the inaugural Co-operative Food Property Awards Charity Dinner recently.
Camfil Farr brings its own show to Olympia
The global manufacturer of air filtration equipment and provider of associated services will be offering its own show in conjunction with Energy Solutions Expo and Total Workplace Management this week.
BICSc names award winners
The British Institute of Cleaning Science has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a major event that included the presentation of this year's annual awards.
i-FM scoops service excellence award
i-FM has won the Information Services Standard of Excellence Award in the Web Marketing Association's WebAwards 2011.
Workplace Law shortlisted for e-learning awards
After developing content-rich courses on its dedicated SELMA e-learning platform, Workplace Law has been shortlisted in two categories for this year's E-Learning Age Awards.
Outstanding young FM finalists
With the PFM Awards now round the corner, the finalists in the FMA Young Manager of the Year Award have been selected by the Facilities Management Association.
SIA plans roadshows to explain future
The Security Industry Authority will be hosting a series of briefings throughout the UK in October and November to explain the latest plans on the future of regulation for the private security industry.
JCI takes best in Euro energy awards
Johnson Controls has won the European Energy Service Initiative’s award for Best European Energy Service Project for its retrofit of the Jewish Museum in Berlin.
Planning starts for Workplace Week 2011
Innocent Drinks, Lloyds of London, Tower 42, Barclays, PWC, KPMG and Mintel are the first organisations to agree to participate in this year's charity Workplace Week.
BIFM confirms awards shortlist
The British Institute of Facilities Management has announced the finalists for the BIFM Awards 2011.
MITIE takes top training award
The outsourcing group's client services business has won the National Training Award in the large company category for the London region.
Premier Moves hauls off second FMA golf win
The relocation group’s team also came top in the spring event of this increasingly popular series.
2011 e-business shortlist revealed
The annual i-FM e-business Award is for companies and organisations in the facilities sector that are exploiting new technologies to improve business processes and performance.
Fun, with a purpose
With the facilitation skills that FMs seem to possess naturally, they are in a great position to organise events that will benefit charity.
Lusso to sponsor FM award
City of London niche caterer Lusso has become the sponsor for the Facilities Management category of the Women in the City Awards 2011.
French wine: Incentive for charity success
The Incentive FM-organised charity event held last week in the Rhone wine region of southern France has been declared a success, with over £4,000 raised.
Call for Women in the City entries
The search for the 2011 Women of Achievement is underway. Award categories include facilities management and built environment.
And now, a completely different perspective
One of the great things about FM is how big and diverse it is. Sometimes you stumble across companies that are active in the sector, award-winners even, but you’ve never heard of them before.
Derwent lands student accommodation praise
Derwent Living, with the support of its own FM division, has won the International Accommodation Quality Mark in the National Student Housing Survey.
Charity Network confirms conference date
The FM Charity Network Forum has unveiled details of its next conference, scheduled to take place in London on Wednesday 5 October.
Sodexo's Hooper takes top catering award
Phil Hooper, Corporate Affairs Director for Sodexo UK and Ireland, has been awarded one of the most sought after accolades in the foodservices industry.
Global FM declares World FM a success
The membership organisation for FM groups says that associations and professionals on six continents celebrated the contributions that facilities management makes to business and the built environment during the third annual World FM Day.
HSS unveils outsourcing solution
The hire services group has launched an offer tailored to the needs of FMs, with a promise to remove operational cost, hassle and risk in an event that was as impressive as that promise itself.
Incentive lands top shopping centre award
Incentive FM has come top in the Security Team of the Year category at the 2011 SCEPTRE Awards.
Raising the cleaning standard
Facilities managers looking for improved cleaning standards should specify that cleaners are trained and certificated to an internationally approved standard such as BICSc.
On yer bike
With just under a month to go before the 2011 Workplace Law London to Cambridge cycle ride, there's plenty of time to get into shape.
A different sort of challenge for FMs
To mark World FM Day, expert cryptic crossword puzzle deviser Willie has come up with an FM-themed challenge. Get the answers right and you're in with a chance for some great prizes.
Macro scoops EuroFM award
FM service provider Macro has won the Partners Across Borders award for its international work with client Invesco.
Technology in FM: salvation or slavery?
SSS Management Services hosted the second in their series of 'thought leadership' seminars last week. Claire Sellick reports.
Mace Macro makes it a habit
The Dubai office of Mace Macro has been named FM Consultancy of the Year for the fourth year running in the annual fmME awards.
HSS to launch outsource service
The tool and equipment hire group is to use this month's FMA event as the stage on which to unveil a new service offering.
FM makes its mark in Vienna
I have just spent two days in a tent, in a park, in the hottest springtime weather this city has seen for many years.
All change for Whitehall procurement?
The government has laid down the gauntlet to FM service providers, warning them that large businesses might no longer be the chosen way forward for government outsourcing.
Show business
From computer science to floormat technology by way of energy management and plastic bins of all shapes and sizes, the Facilities Show reminds us every year just how diverse this sector is.
More spring award winners
Spring and autumn seemed to have settled down as the two prime award seasons for FM companies.
SGP named best public sector FM
SGP Property & Facilities Management has taken top honours in the 2011 Partnerships Bulletin Awards.
Facilities Show set to roll
This week sees the launch of the 2011 Facilities Show at Birmingham's NEC, offering more exhibitors than ever.
e-business award entries open now
Time for action. Entries for the 2011 i-FM e-business award are due in by Friday, 24 June.
Facilities Show set to break record
This year's event is set to be the largest ever, with over 200 exhibitors confirming their presence at the NEC.
Croydon's finest
Celebrating the best of local business talent, more than 40 shortlisted businesses out of hundreds of initial entries went head-to-head in the finals of The Croydon Business Awards 2011, held in April.
Springs means another FMA Golf Day
On the back of success in its previous events, the FMA has scheduled another day out for 20 May.
Entries open for 2011 PFM Awards
The 18th PFM Awards are open for entries, with 14 categories on offer.
FM muscles in on MIPIM
The conference, exhibition and annual gathering of the world's property elite is in full swing this week. Jeremy Waud, our man in Cannes, reports.
Saudi Arabia named fastest growing FM market
But that news comes with a warning that the market may face a shortfall in suppliers able to deliver the services needed.
Where does FM go from here?
Workplace Futures, the annual conference organised by i-FM, has demonstrated once again that UK facilities management is a vital, dynamic and successful industry but at the same time fractured, confusing and unclear about its direction for the future.
SIA plans its future
The Security Industry Authority is organising a conference to be held in March. The theme will be a future without the SIA.
Sodexo scoops pair of CSR awards
The food and facilities services group has come top in two key categories at the annual Springboard Awards for Excellence.
Honda motors away with sustainable FM award
A joint initiative between Honda of the UK and Hills Waste Solutions has won top honours at the 2010 Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Awards for Environmental Excellence.
M&S comes top in energy awards
Marks and Spencer scooped two categories in last week's Energy Institute Awards.
Re-think for BIFM conference
The BIFM has announced the launch of Th!nkFM, its re-worked and rebranded annual conference, which will take place in Nottingham in April of next year.
PFM Awards prove small is beautiful
A partnership between Freidman FM and the Treehouse Trust has won two categories in this year's PFM Awards: Partners in Education FM and the Overall Award.
Barclays' Cuthbert named top FM
Wendy Cuthbert, Global Head of Facilities Management and Head of CRES-UK at Barclays Bank plc, has won the FM Category at the annual Women in the City Awards.
Living it large in America
Atlanta's vast Georgia World Congress Centre has just host IFMA's 30th anniversary bash, aka World Workplace 2010. Dave Wilson sent this report.
Time for a re-think on exhibitions
Our man at TWM day 2 was underwhelmed, as was our man at day 1.
BBC to open doors for Workplace Week
BBC Television Centre is the latest location to join the list of visiting opportunities, lining up in support of the Children in Need campaign.
BIFM award winners named
This year's annual awards saw MC Myleene Klass successfully manage a typically raucous crowd.
Children in Need gets new workplace theme
Microsoft, Lloyds of London, Nationwide Building Society, Rio Tinto, Cisco Systems, Regus, Standard Life, Royal Bank of Scotland and Southwark Council will all take part in a new Workplace Week.
Government wakes up to value of FM
The Government Property Unit's Smart FM conference, held last week in London, marks an encouraging step towards full recognition of the value of strategic facilities management. Andrew Green reports.
FMA confirms Great Debate line-up
The Facilities Management Association has confirmed the participants for its planned 'Question Time' style event, which will air both sides of some of the key issues and concerns in FM today.
RICS raises its head above the FM parapet
Well, at least there will be one interesting aspect to this year's Total Workplace Management show: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors will be there to champion the professionalisation of FM.
2010 e-business award shortlist revealed
Three companies have been named to the shortlist for this year's i-FM e-business Award.
TWM opens award entry
The Innovation and Sustainability Awards 2010, organised in association with Total Workplace Management, are now open for entries.
Women in the City nominations open
This year's awards scheme, which includes a specific FM award, opens Monday 2 August.
Sheffield launches new conference programme
Sheffield Hallam's Centre for Facilities Management Development has unveiled details of its next annual conference.
Workplace Futures listed as finalist for BIFM Award
The annual conference, organised by i-FM, has been selected as a leading contender for the Marketing and Communications Award.
Planon offers asset management webinar
The real estate and facilities management software specialist will host a free webinar on Wednesday, looking at how organisations can meet current business challenges by optimising space, extending capital asset performance and reducing maintenance costs.
Doing good, and you can help
Two big physical and mental challenges are coming up later this month, both aiming to raise money for charity. Your help and support would be most welcome.
Charity Network to hold first conference
The FM Charity Network Forum, the membership group for FMs working in the third sector, is planning an inaugural conference for October.
i-FM morphs for the future
Just like facilities managers, we never stand still. The new ‘morph’ characters we’ve introduced to our pages are a symbol of continued review, growth and development.
Award winners named to mark World FM Day
Global FM, the alliance of facilities management member groups and backer of what has become an annual celebration of the industry, has unveiled the winners of its inaugural awards.
More questions than answers at YMF event
Anyone who was expecting war to break out when the Young Managers Forum brought senior representation from BIFM and RICS together will be disappointed. Peace spread across the land instead.
On the road to destruction
From customer details and invoices to strategy reports and budgets, confidential information remains just that until it is destroyed. Only then does it become waste.
Strong ministerial line-up for recycling event
Caroline Spelman, recently appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will be giving a keynote address on the first day of the Futuresource 2010 conference next week.
Sodexo and P&G scoop European FM award
The Sodexo and Procter & Gamble FM teams collected the prestigious European FM Award 2010 for the Partners Across Borders category in front of more than 200 leaders of the European FM sector at the Gala Dinner in Madrid.
EuroFM conference success
Our man in the audience at this week's Madrid event has come away impressed. Could this group become FM's new pace-setter?
CIWM goes all Top Gear
The Chartered Institute of Wastes Management is set to offer delegates at its forthcoming show the chance to drive a range of the latest zero-emission vehicles.
Macro scoops third Middle East title
The FM specialist has been named Consultant of the Year in the Middle East Facilities Management Awards for the third year in a row.
Macro shortlisted for EuroFM award
The longstanding relationship between global investment manager Invesco and the facilities management specialist is in contention for the Partners Across Borders award.
SMI shortlisted for EuroFM Awards
Service Management International and Jones Lang LaSalle have been named as finalists in the 'Partners Across Borders' category of the EuroFM Awards 2010.
Global FM names the day
The second World FM Day is to take place Thursday, 24 June.
End of May deadline for e-business award
Start planning now. Entries for the 2010 i-FM e-business award are due in by Friday, 28 May.
2010 PFM Awards launched
Now in their 17th year, these awards offer some of the most sought after recognition in the industry.
Outsourcing the delivery of public services
Post-election cuts in public sector budgets seem certain to necessitate a radical rethink about the way that government services are delivered.
Business continuity advice unveiled
Next week is Business Continuity Awareness Week. The leading professional institute is planning to provide free access to a range of resources and tools.
Book now for second FMA golf day
Following the great success of its inaugural golf day, held last autumn, the Facilities Management Association is now planning its spring event.
ICM cleans up at training awards
Integrated Cleaning Management has been named Best Company for Training and Qualifications at the FDQ Annual Awards.
BIFM launches 2010 awards
The BIFM has issued a call for entries for its latest round of industry awards.
Conference ends in challenge to the industry
Last Thursday's Workplace Futures conference tackled head-on the vital issues in FM: people, service and profit. Lively discussion driven by strong speaker presentations led to the conclusion (yet again) that we are under-selling this industry.
FMs invited to Wednesday webinar
Wednesday 17 February between 12 and 1pm will see asset planning and management advisors VFA hosting a special webinar focusing on strategic management issues.
Qualifications under debate
The new suite of FM qualifications may be the answer to the age-old problem of credibility for facilities professionals, or they may be a complete waste of time.
EU FM Summit proves a success
It sounded more than a bit ambitious: an event modelled on the Davos economic forums but for FM, one that promised to bring, in their words, everyone and everything together.
BIFM in call for papers
The BIFM has issued a call for papers for its next annual conference.
Spare space: can you make it pay?
Every crisis leads at least one commentator to declare 'things will never be the same'. Whether that's true after this recession is debatable; but certainly there is an opportunity to learn some lessons.
Carillion scoops sustainable FM award
A joint initiative between AXA, Carillion Facilities Management and their supply partners has won top honours at the 2009 Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Awards for Environmental Excellence.
Competition opens for EuroFM awards
Entries are being invited for the European FM Awards 2010. Now in their fourth year, the focus is on managing the national, cultural, regulatory and language differences across the region.
Balfour Beatty scoops top prize at PFM Awards
A partnership between the BBC and Balfour Beatty Workplace has won the Partners in FM Corporate Award and the Overall Award at 2009's PFM industry event.
Businesses don't see the need for certification
A third of businesses in a recent BSI survey said they believe that purchasing a standard is enough: achieving certification is unnecessary.
Workplace Futures conference programme confirmed
A panel of industry-leading speakers has been named for 2010's first must-do FM conference.
CIBSE awards silver medal to Geoff Prudence
Geoff Prudence, Chairman of the CIBSE facilities management group and tireless campaigner for FMs and operational engineers, has been awarded the Institution's Silver Medal in recognition of his personal achievements and commitment to the industry.
Qube opens doors on Tuesday
Qube Global Software will kick off its second Open Doors event this week, marking it with the publication of a white paper that looks at the role of FM in economic recovery.
BIFM award winners named
Top awards were presented in 14 categories at the BIFM annual dinner held in London on Monday night.
BCO unveils award winners
Kings Place, the newly developed HQ for The Guardian newspaper in London's King's Cross area, has been named 'Best of the Best' in the 2009 British Council for Offices Awards.
BIFM confirms awards finalists
Shortlists for each of the BIFM Awards have been revealed ahead of the annual dinner, which this year takes place on Monday 12 October.
Recession drives procurement change
Procurement experts at business adviser Deloitte have identified a pattern of change in the tendering of FM contracts driven, at least in part, by the recession.
Sustainable FM award shortlist confirmed
Four innovative approaches to reducing waste and increasing recycling in the facilities management sector have been shortlisted for the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management 2009 Awards for Environmental Excellence.
Workplace Law unveils plan for environment conference
The Workplace Law group has confirmed plans for a new one-day conference designed for facilities managers who need to get to grips with the sustainability agenda.
Programme for WorkTech09 confirmed
The final programme for this year's WorkTech, the annual event that brings together issues and trends in property, design and technology, has been published.
HSS scoops top hire prize
Tool and equipment hire company HSS has been named Plant Hire Company of the Year in the annual Contract Journal Hard Hat awards.
Qube plans to open its doors again
Qube Global Software is set to announce plans for Open Doors, the property and facilities management software exhibition, in a follow-up to last year's successful event.
World FM Day passes without a hitch: well, almost
How ironic to sit in the London HQ of one of the most technologically adept companies in the world as it played host to an event plagued by technical glitches.
People, service, profit: the key to success
The preliminary programme for the first must-do conference of 2010 has been released and it focuses on the three critical elements in the business of facilities management, looking for leading edge practice that will drive the industry forward.
BRE unveils green advice centre
The BRE has launched an 'enterprise hub' aimed at providing advice and support for companies operating in the built environment.
BIFM unveils World FM Day plans
The BIFM has confirmed its plans for celebrating the first-ever World FM Day on Friday, 28 August.
Young Manager award shortlist announced
The list of contenders for the 2009 Young Manager of the Year award has been revealed.
Conference organisers defy downturn
Things may be tight out there, but that's not stopping conference organisers from planning a series of events beginning in the autumn and targeting the specific interests and needs of FMs.
e-business award shortlist unveiled
Four companies have been named to the shortlist for this year's i-FM e-business Award.
Europa bags customer service award
Europa has won the customer service category at the 2009 Sceptre Awards for its work at Eldon Square Shopping Centre in Newcastle.
World FM Day set to make the case for greater recognition
With just under two months to go, the folks behind the first-ever World FM Day are starting to get excited.
Inviron MD scoops entrepreneur award
Inviron Managing Director Garry Metcalfe has won the Ernst & Young North & Midlands Regional Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award.
Price on price per square metre
Facilities management is trying to fight the current war against recession using yesterday's weapons, according to Professor If Price of the FM Graduate Centre at Sheffield Hallam University. Martin Pickard reports.
European FM award winners named
The third European FM Awards were presented in conjunction with the EuroFM conference in Amsterdam earlier this week.
Last chance for BIFM North Region Summer Ball
There is still time to book tickets for the BIFM North Region Summer Ball taking place on Saturday 4th July Ð but not much.
Macro named FM consultant of the year in UAE
Macro International has scooped top billing as FM Consultant of the Year at the second annual facilities management Middle East Awards, held in Dubai earlier this week.
First corporate manslaughter case due in court
With the first case under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 due in court soon, legal adviser Workplace Law is planning a webinar focusing on these issues for Wednesday, 27 May.
European Awards finalists announced
Finalists in three categories in the European FM Awards have been announced. The Awards will be presented at the EFMC2009 Gala Dinner in Amsterdam on Tuesday 16th June.
End of May deadline for e-business award
The deadline for this year's i-FM e-business award is just around the corner. But the entry process is pretty simple and there is still time to join in as a contender for this unique prize.
HSS crowned hire company of the year
Tool and equipment hire company HSS has come top in three categories at the Hire Association Europe Awards of Excellence 2009.
JCI scoops CoreNet award
Johnson Controls is amongst the small handful of winners of this year's CoreNet Global Industry Excellence Awards.
2009 e-business award open for entries
Spring is here and that means it is time once again to sharpen up those entries for the annual i-FM e-business award - which provides unique recognition for the exceptional application of technology in any aspect of the facilities sector.
BIFM conference speakers confirmed
This year's BIFM annual conference returns to the sustainability theme and boasts a series of top-flight speakers.
Beijing to host first FM conference
Organisers are hard at work pulling together China's first international facilities management conference.
Workplace Futures programme confirmed
The speaker panel for 2009's first must-do conference has been confirmed. The line-up offers a perfect prescription for coping with the impact of recession, with experts on marketing strategy, tactics and implementation.
Tempting fate in Ireland?
The 13th annual BIFM Ireland region conference and exhibition has been scheduled for 13 February 2009 - a Friday.
EuroFM awards entries open
Entries are invited for the European FM Awards 2009. Now in their third year, these awards focus uniquely on managing the national, cultural, regulatory and language differences across the European region.
MITIE partnership lands environment award
A joint initiative between Hewlett Packard and MITIE Group has won top honours at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Awards for Environmental Excellence.
OCS wins 2008 i-FM e-business award
A system developed in-house by OCS to manage health & safety compliance in window cleaning has scooped this year's e-business award on the basis of its effectiveness, ease of use, flexibility and scope for wider application across the group.
Interserve takes top honours in PFM awards
A partnership formed through a PFI project to transform accommodation and services for Navy personnel at HMS Drake in Plymouth has won the Partners in PFI/PPP Award and the Overall Award at the PFM Awards 2008 held Tuesday 4th November.
Marketing Solutions for Good Times and Bad: must-do event for 2009
Workplace Futures, the highly successful FM industry conference held last January, will be back next February with a new focus tailored to the times - marketing strategy, tactics and implementation for business success in a recession.
Workplace Law confirms 10th conference date
Workplace Law Group has announced dates for its 10th Anniversary Facilities Management Legal Update Conference and Dinner.
Tube Lines takes green award
At an industry event held last week, Tube Lines walked away with the Waste Management Initiative in the Commercial and Public Sector award.
Workplace best practice group confirms November meeting
Delivering a workplace for the next generation is the theme of a half-day event planned by the Workplace Best Practice Forum for 12 November.
WorkTech programme unveiled
Unwired, the organisers of the unique blend of FM, property, IT and design that is the annual WorkTech conference, have confirmed this year's speaker line-up.
Start now: pressure will grow to make better use of space
With property markets on a seemingly unstoppable slide, and economic uncertainty lurking round every corner, companies should look hard at how they can make better use of existing resources through improved space utilisation and enhanced management.
BIFM names award winners
Winners of the British Institute of Facilities Management awards were revealed last night at the 8th annual dinner, held in London.
Anyone for tennis? Yes, says BCO
The National Lawn Tennis Centre in Roehampton, South West London, has been named 'Best of the Best' at the annual British Council for Offices Awards.
Sustainable FM makes mark in awards scheme
Four different approaches to reducing waste and increasing recycling have made it to the shortlist for the FM section of this year's Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Awards for Environmental Excellence.
One week to Total Workplace Management
October 8th sees the arrival of Working Buildings 2008, the three-for-the-price-of-one event at London Olympia.
DEFRA HQ is BREEAM office of 2008
The winners of the BREEAM awards 2008 were announced at a ceremony at the '100% Detail' exhibition recently.
MITIE sails ahead - literally
Property services group MITIE has swept the board at the 21st construction industry sailing regatta, Little Britain.
Hawksmere kicks off FM conference season
The Annual Facilities Management Conference 2008, organised by Kaplan Hawksmere, takes place later this month - within the context of wider market pressures that suggest attendance offers better value than ever.
FM's own Ironman survives in good style
Jason Cousins, Premises and Facilities Director at law firm Olswang, has not only survived the Ironman Triathlon - but completed it in the impressive time of 13 hours 6 minutes.
CoreNet reveals awards shortlist
CoreNet Global, the association for corporate real estate professionals, has named the ten finalists for this year's H. Bruce Russell Innovator Awards.
Office of the Year competition unveiled
The organisers of October's built environment exhibition, Working Buildings 2008, have launched a search for London's best office.
European FM community applauds award winners
The second European FM Awards were presented in Manchester on Tuesday 10th June in front of more than 300 members of the FM community from Europe, Asia and the US attending the Gala Dinner of the EFMC2008 European FM conference.
Macro takes top Middle East FM award
Macro has been named FM Consultant of the Year in the first annual facilities management Middle East Awards.
EFMC comes to the UK
The 2008 European Facility Management Conference opened in Manchester today, bringing to the UK its blend of wide ranging topics in FM practice and research - with a distinctly international flavour.
Programme confirmed for WorkTech North
The programme for WorkTech08 North will bring together some of the biggest names in workplace and technology to discuss and debate the latest thinking on the future of both issues.
Strong competition for 2008 e-business award
An exceptionally strong field of contenders for this year's i-FM e-business award has made it through the gate before today's closing deadline.
Carillion second best green company
Construction and support services group Carillion has secured the number two spot in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies Awards. Carillion was also named top in the category for large and medium-sized companies with high environmental impact.
2008 i-FM e-business award open for entries
The deadline for entries in this year's i-FM e-business award is just over two weeks away - and interest is as strong as ever.
Double dating in Edinburgh
The Scottish Region of the BIFM is to hold its annual conference in conjunction with the already scheduled CIB conference at Heriot Watt University in June.
WorkTech unveils programme
The unique blend of FM, property, design and IT that is the WorkTech conference is gearing up for another double this year.
Finding a solution to maintenance failure
When consultants Nickleby investigated the state of the property maintenance industry last year their suspicions were confirmed: it's a business riddled with 'poor performance, dissatisfaction, a claims culture, and non-existent profit margins'.
2008 i-FM e-business award open for entries
The i-FM e-business award, now in its eighth year, recognises the exceptional application of technology in any aspect of the facilities business.
OCS Catering shortlisted for awards
Over the past year, OCS Catering has secured £19m of new business, entered the commercial and leisure sectors, and expanded operations into Scotland.
BIFM opens 2008 awards
The BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards 2008 are open for entry.
BIFM invites Fellows to judge
The British Institute of Facilities Management is inviting Fellows and former winners of the BIFM FM of the Year award to become judges for this year's awards competition.
New cleaning show for south
The cleaning and support services industry in the south of England is to get its first exclusive exhibition in September 2008.
Shadow Minister argues key role for FM
Speaking at the 22nd FM Summit, Shadow Spokesman for Business and Commerce Mark Prisk MP predicted a healthy future for the facilities management sector despite threats of a world recession. Martin Pickard reports.
European FM Awards open for entries
Following a highly successful inaugural European Awards programme last year, EuroFM has launched the European FM Awards 2008. This year also sees one new category added.
HEFMA unveils conference plan
The Health Estates & Facilities Management Association has published the agenda for its annual conference, which takes place in May in Kenilworth.
Sustainability theme for Irish event
The 12th annual BIFM Ireland Region conference will feature a sustainability theme like its big brother, the Institute's annual event which follows a month later.
Sustainable theme for BIFM conference
The BIFM has set out the theme of this year's annual get-together claiming it won't be 'just another green conference'.
Deadline looms for first industry event of 2008
A handful of places are still available for Workplace Futures, the must-do conference for all FMs who have an eye on what the next few years hold for this sector.
MITIE named 'best innovator' at Terminal 5
MITIE has been named the winner of the ‘Best Innovator' award at the 2007 Airport Operators Association conference, held recently in London.
Deadline looms for conference booking
The holidays are almost here. And right after that comes the first 'must-do' event of the New Year: the Workplace Futures Conference, to be held at the London Stock Exchange on 17 January.
Shadow Minister to open Workplace Futures conference
Mark Prisk MP, Shadow Minister for Construction and Commercial Property, will be the first speaker to address delegates at January's Workplace Futures event.
Stansted Forum takes off
The 22nd Facilities Management Forum, to be held at the Radisson SAS Hotel 28th & 29th January 2008, has closed its doors to new participants four weeks ahead of schedule. Demand for space has surprised even the organisers.
Top speaker line-up confirmed for Workplace Futures
The panel of speakers for January's Workplace Futures conference has been unveiled - and it includes some of the biggest names in a series of key disciplines.
GSH scoops international environment award
Facilities and energy management provider GSH Group has been named winner of the International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice.
GSH scoops 2007 e-business Award
The GSH Smartbox, a technological solution that lies at the heart of a highly adaptable environmental monitoring and benchmarking application, has won this year's i-FM e-business Award.
Armed Forces training contract takes top PFM award
A partnership specially created to support the training needs and facilities for the Armed Forces won the Partners in Multi Service Award and the Overall Award at this year's PFM Awards, presented Tuesday night in London.
Seminar to tackle corruption in construction
The CIOB has announced that it will hold a free seminar on the progress and implications of the ongoing OFT investigation into corruption in the construction industry.
The young are different from us
The organisers of this year's WorkTech event say that the next generation will have different expectations for the workplace, they'll use technology in new ways and demand more flexibility. Are you ready?
CMPi adds energy event to portfolio
CMP Information has acquired e2 - Energy Solutions Expo, which is currently running alongside Total Workplace Management at London's Olympia.
BIFM award winners named
The winners of this year's British Institute of Facilities Management awards were unveiled at a ceremony held Monday night in London.
TWM promises innovations
Next week's Total Workplace Management event is promising to offer the UK's largest collection of exhibitions for the built environment.
BIFM Scotland event due
The BIFM's major event for facilities management practitioners in Scotland takes place 31 August.
BIFM calls for papers
The British Institute of Facilities Management has issued a call for papers for its 2008 conference.
Unbeatable deal on September conference
Hawksmere is offering i-FM users a delegate rate of just £99 for its September 19th Facilities Management Conference.
How to make FM relevant to business goals
Sheffield Hallam University's Facilities Management Graduate Centre is tackling the perennial challenge of how to link FM to organisational goals with a one-day conference in September.
New award for sustainable FM
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management has launched a new awards scheme for environmental excellence, featuring the Sustainable Facilities Management Performance of the Year category.
New FM awards for Middle East
The rapidly emerging facilities management industry in the Gulf region is to get its own major awards programme.
New conference brings unique opportunity
Workplace Futures, a new conference for the property and facilities sectors, will be the first event in this industry to be offered as a simultaneous internet broadcast.
Carbon neutral not good enough, FMA group hears
Reaching carbon neutral status with your products or services, buildings or even full business operation is not good enough. The real goal must be to become carbon negative.
MITIE's McGregor-Smith named 'First Woman'
MITIE group chief executive Ruby McGregor-Smith has won a Real Business/CBI First Women Award.
DTZ and Met make award shortlist
Property services firm DTZ has been shortlisted by CoreNet Global, the corporate real estate association, for a top award recognizing performance in facilities management.
First Euro FM award winners unveiled
This week's EFMC2007 conference featured the presentation of the first annual European FM Awards.
RICS FM award for Leeds project
Creative Space Management Ltd has won the 2007 RICS Business Infrastructure & Facilities Management award for its role at the Round Foundry Media Centre in Leeds.
Busy week for young managers
Two events this week well worth knowing about if you are a facilities manager still on the shiny side of 35 - one in Oxford and one in London.
PFM 07 awards open
Premises & Facilities Management magazine has launched its 2007 Awards - and entry is again free this year, points out editor Jane Fenwick.
BIFM extends awards deadline
The BIFM has extended the deadline for entering this year's annual awards scheme. The new closing date is Monday 16th April.
FM needs to try harder says Latham
Facilities management is integral to the creation of successful projects but needs to try harder. That was the message from Construction Skills Chairman Sir Michael Latham at the twentieth FM Forum, held at Stansted last month.
Drivers Jonas scoops sustainability award
The winners of the CoreNet Global UK Corporate Real Estate Awards were announced at a ceremony held in London recently.
New FM event for Middle East
The Middle East, currently on the agenda of every FM marketing director with an international scope, is to see the launch of a new event as CMPi takes its Working Buildings concept to Abu Dhabi.
BIFM event to 'focus on the future'
This year's British Institute of Facilities Management conference takes as its goal demonstrating the value of FM to the security, sustainability and prosperity of the UK.
i-FM marathon man counting the days to April
For someone who doesn't even like running, a commitment to the marathon is no small thing.
Ireland gears up for 11th annual conference
The BIFM Ireland Region will hold its annual conference and exhibition in Belfast Friday 2nd March 2007.
RICS confirms awards deadline
The RICS Property Management Awards, now in their fifth year, are open for entries.
Testing the climate for corporate real estate
It would be nice to think that the recurring themes in today's CoreNet UK conference are evidence of real change in what is - let's be honest - the traditionally conservative corporate real estate profession.
IPG's CentreMonitor wins 2006 i-FM e-business award
This year's i-FM e-business award, presented in conjunction with the PFM Partnership awards, has gone to CentreMonitor, developed by Intelligent Property Group.
EuroFM launches first European FM awards
Three new awards for excellence in facilities management across Europe have been launched by EuroFM, the pan-European FM network.
Commonwealth Games partnership takes top PFM award
A partnership that delivered pre-fabricated catering facilities for the 'Games village' at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games earlier this year scooped the new Partners in Sports Facilities Management Award and the Overall Award at the PFM Awards 2006.
WorkTech reminds us it's all about change
WorkTech, the technology-meets-property conference that has become an annual highlight of November, serves as a wake-up call for organisational decision-makers who too easily forget how fast things are changing.
Don't miss last minute offer on WorkTech06
The third annual WorkTech conference takes place on Tuesday, November 7th. i-FM licence holders who haven't yet booked can do so now and save £100 off the regular cost.
WorkTech returns to British Library
The third annual WorkTech conference, the event that looks at the implications of convergence between the worlds of technology and real estate, takes place on November 7th in London.
National Trust scoops two BIFM awards
The National Trust Heelis project carried off both the New Build Award and the Sustainability Award at the 6th annual BIFM event, held last night in London.
GSH is local 'business of the year'
GSH Group was voted Business of the Year at the regional stage of the British Chambers of Commerce Awards 2006.
H&S to feature at TWM
October's Total Workplace Management event will feature a new dedicated area, Managing Safety and Health, focused on products, services and information to support H&S best practice.
Autumn conference to focus on future of property and FM
PropFM, the first conference to explore the growing convergence between property services and facilities management, has been scheduled for October and is already attracting interest from early movers who see a wave of change coming in both disciplines.
October to feature Working Buildings Week
Exhibition and conference organiser CMP has declared the second week of October to be Working Buildings Week and will bring together five inter-related events, all to be held at London's Olympia.
Context to come back bigger, better
Context 06, the interiors exhibition and conference, has announced a new programme featuring high-profile speakers from t architecture, design, property and facilities management.
JLL scoops RICS FM award
Jones Lang LaSalle has picked up two out of five prizes handed out at the RICS Property Management Awards, including the business infrastructure and FM award.
RICS names awards finalists
The finalists in the fourth annual Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Property Management Awards have been announced.
Total Workplace Management to be one of four at Olympia
Total Workplace Management will be co-located with at least three other events when it opens at Olympia in October.
MIITIE goes all arty
Gallery attendants working for MITIE Security are to prove that they can do more than just look at art, with an exhibition of their own works at a contemporary art space in the heart of London's Shoreditch.
European FM conference improves with age
EFMC, the European facilities management conference, may only be two years old but its roots stretch back further - providing the basis for rapid improvement in content and focus. Dave Wilson reports.
BIFM South Region teams with Education Forum in new event
The BIFM South Region has joined up with the Education Sector Forum in organising a 'mini' conference and exhibition to be held in Southampton on 7 March.
Charities FM group plans first conference
The first conference targeted at facilities managers who work for charities is planned for March 8th in London.
Closing date for BCO Awards looms
The closing date for the annual British Council for Offices Awards is Friday, March 3rd.
Property professionals need to learn to talk business
Property professionals have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in their communities - but most haven't, CBI director general Sir Digby Jones said today.
PFM opens Partnership Awards for 2006
The Premises & Facilities Management Partnership Awards, now in their 13th year, are open for entries.
Facilities Show to get its own three-day seminar programme
The seventh annual Facilities Show, to be held at Birmingham NEC from 9-11 May, is to have its own dedicated seminar programme running throughout the three days this year.
Irish quality shines through at conference
The 10th annual conference presented by the BIFM Ireland Region and supported by the Irish Property and Facility Management Association could be held up as a role model for many other larger and professionally organised events, writes Martin Pickard.
Booking open for BIFM Scotland conference
The theme for this month's BIFM Scotland region conference is FM - a people business'. The one-day event is billed as the biggest single networking opportunity for the FM profession north of the border.
Entries invited for BIFM Awards
The BIFM's 2006 International Investors in FM Excellence Awards programme is underway, with entries invited from across the FM profession and industry in the UK and beyond.
Ten days to RICS awards closing date
There is still time to enter the annual Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors awards for 2006, the scheme's 16th year.
i-FM lands third BSA media award
i-FM was presented with the Business Services Association Media Award for best online publication at the BSA annual dinner, held last night in London. This is the third consecutive year that i-FM has won this prestigious award.
BIFM Ireland Region confirms date for conference
The BIFM Ireland Region will hold its 10th annual conference Friday, February 3rd, in Belfast.
Condeco booking system scoops e-business award
Condeco, the supremely user-friendly room booking system, has won the 2005 PFM e-business award, organised since its introduction five years ago in conjunction with i-FM.
Carillion and Telewest Broadband take top PFM award
The partnership between Carillion Services and Telewest Broadband won top honours at the PFM Awards 2005. Winners of the Partners in Facilities Management category, this partnership also won the Overall PFM Award 2005.
WorkTech grapples with the big issues
The workplace innovation conference organised by the Cordless Group and held at the British Library is now an established feature in the autumn calendar - and it gets better each year.
World Workplace: well worth the trip
It must be a sign of a mature industry when the professional association is older than some of the people working in it. That's the case at IFMA, which celebrated with its 25th anniversary conference in Philadelphia this week.
Young Managers aim high for autumn event
The Facilities Management Association's Young Managers Forum plans to see in the autumn with a special event at Vertigo atop Tower 42 in the City of London.
November buyers event proves popular for FMA
The latest in a series of facilities solutions events, backed by the Facilities Management Association, is filling up fast.
Context visitors select iconic designs
CMPi, the organisers of Context, the new exhibition for work and the workplace, have announced the winners of the Design Icons following last week's voting.
Context announces Knowledge Zone programme
Content for the Vitra-sponsored Knowledge Zone at Context, next month's workplace design and management event, has been announced.
Energy seminar offers to explain supply and management
Fundamental Energy, a one-day seminar to be held November 15th in London, promises to give customers a broader understanding of how the energy supply industry works.
To charge or not to charge: the conference organiser's dilemma
News that the TFM Show, one of the highlights of the American facilities management year, has decided to make its 2006 conference a free event underlines a dilemma for organisers in the UK.
Workplace Law to sponsor charity casino
The Workplace Law Group will sponsor this year's BIFM Awards Charity Casino, taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on 10 October.
Barbour to showcase Compendium at TWM
Barbour Index will be showcasing the latest edition of the Facilities Management Compendium at October's Total Workplace Management. A new edition is being published to coincide with the start of the exhibition.
Service Works to showcase new services at TWM
Service Works Global will be demonstrating their flagship CAFM software application QFM at October's TWM 2005.
Two business continuity events in September
London will be the site for two business continuity events, each targeting facilities managers.
Context show commissions new film
The organisers of Context, the new workplace design and management event that takes place at Earls Court from 11-13 October, have commissioned a film searching for the perfect workplace.
Frankham named in first London Excellence awards
Frankham Consultancy Group has emerged from stiff competition to scoop the Leadership Award in the first London Excellence Awards.
IFMA issues conference invitation to FMs
The International Facility Management Association is looking for facilities professionals from business sectors to present topics at the European Facility Management Conference 2006 to be held in Frankfurt.
Property efficiency seminars target public sector
Real estate and construction consultancy EC Harris and OGCbuying.solutions, an Office of Government Commerce agency, are holding a series of seminars across the country to show public sector bodies how to use OGC frameworks.
Mowlem wins premier Australian FM award
Mowlem's Australian services business has won that country's top FM award, the 2005 Rider Hunt Terotech FM Industry Achievement Award.
NEC events rated a success
Organiser CMPi says the 'May series' - facilities security, safety, police and fire events held last week at the NEC - saw visitor numbers up over last year.
Conference report: Frankfurt
Dave Wilson writes: Despite all my experience, I always look forward to conferences with anticipation. At the very least you get to meet old friends and see new faces, kick some ideas around, and maybe learn something new.
Conference report: Cambridge
The BIFM has pulled off its second FM Excellence Conference at Queen's College in fine form: well-organised, well-attended, good atmosphere and generally favoured by the weather.
Three shortlisted for RICS FM award
The shortlist of candidates for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Property Management Awards 2005 includes three entries in the FM category.
Wireless innovations to feature at design show
The Cordless Group along with furniture specialist Bene and FX Magazine will co-sponsor a wireless innovation zone at next month's Design Prima.
City procurement event close to selling out
Only a few tickets remain for a special briefing aimed at FMs and other buyers of facilities services in the City and Docklands - the fact that it is free and promises a champagne reception may be part of the attraction.
Rentokil Initial targets the City
The increasingly complex area of workplace services for City and Docklands-based firms will be the subject of an event to be held next week.
BIFM extends awards deadline
The deadline for entries to this year's BIFM awards programme has been extended to 15 April.
FM Expo gets a makeover
That autumn landmark, FM Expo, will be re-born this year as 'Total Workplace Management'.
BIFM calls for 2005 awards entries
It may seem a bit late in the day, but the BIFM has issued its first press call for entries to this year's annual awards programme.
European FM conference details published
The European Facility Management Conference will be held in Frankfurt April 19-21 and the final programme is now available.
BIFM finalises conference programme
The BIFM has announced the final programme for its 2005 conference, which will be held at Queens' College Cambridge from 18th to 20th April this year.
Context announces event partners
Context, the new workplace design and management event scheduled for October at Earl's Court, has tied up partnerships with a range of complementary organisations.
FitOut doesn't fit in
FitOut, the commercial interiors show planned for May, has been postponed.
New fire safety award targets FMs
This year's Fire Industry Awards, to be handed out in May, includes a new category for Fire Safety Manager of the Year. FMs are being encouraged to enter.
WorkPlace 05 cancelled
One periodic feature of the facilities calendar is no longer contending for FMs' interest, with the announcement that WorkPlace will not be held this year.
CoreNet calls for awards entries
CoreNet Global UK is calling for entries for its three annual awards, to be handed over at the annual dinner in February.
i-FM scoops BSA award for the second year running
i-FM was presented with the prestigious Business Services Association President's Award before a packed house assembled for the annual dinner in London last night.
Wireless revolution is on the horizon
A packed British Library conference centre today heard a series of experts confirm what many already suspected - technology is developing at a pace that far outstrips the ability of most organisations, especially large ones, to keep up.
New FM award added to RICS scheme
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has added a new category to its property management wards competition for 2005 - business infrastructure and facilities management.
DEGW wins FX interior design award
DEGW has scooped the 2004 FX award for the ‘Best Medium or Large Office Design' for the BBC White City Media Village project.
e-business award delivers first ever PFM joint winners
This year's Premises & Facilities Management Partnership Awards produced a tie in the e-business category, with the judges naming both GSH and MASS Systems as winners.
Workplace Management takes top PFM award
The partnership between Workplace Management and Highlands & Islands Airports flew away with top honours at the PFM Awards 2004 last night. The partnership took the PFI/PPP category title and the overall title at the presentation dinner held in London.
The future is convergence
WorkTech04, the conference taking place next Monday at the British Library, will confirm that the convergence of technology, design and property is on the horizon - and set to change the shape of the workplace.
Milan IFMA conference links four European chapters
Eric Kemp writes: The 5th annual conference of IFMA's Italian chapter, held in October at the picturesque Palazzo delle Stelline, provided a unique link with sister chapters in France, Germany and the UK.
Award winners announced at BIFM Dinner
Over 1,000 members of the FM community gathered at London's Grosvenor House hotel last night to celebrate the winners of the BIFM's International Investors in FM Excellence Awards programme.
Worth a visit, our man onsite reports
The second Building Performance show is proving to be a success. The two-day event, on now at London Olympia, features more stands and more visitors - both contributing to a good atmosphere for doing business.
BSI offers help as time runs out for DDA compliance
From Friday October 1st any company may be prosecuted if their premises are inaccessible to people with disabilities. Reasonable steps to ensure access should be in place, or at least in mind.
Building Performance line-up targets FMs and the work environment
Environments that encourage prosperity, performance and social well-being are inseparable from building fabric. Next week's event focuses on getting the balance right, a challenge that can spell the difference between business success and stagnation.
Library to host wireless conference
The British Library, building something of a reputation for its commitment to new technology in the workplace, is to host WorkTech04 in November.
Terrorism seminar set as insurance companies look for mandatory planning
Carillion division TPS Consult has scheduled an anti-terrorism seminar for November 9, the second in a series.
FMA plans first master class
The first in a series of master classes, organised by the Facilities Management Association, is set to focus on security and will be held in London in November.
Finding more profit, productivity and value in buildings
The second Building Performance event promises new ideas about reducing costs at each stage of a building's life cycle, and about making them more productive to occupiers, more valuable to owners and more sustainable for the environment.
FM Expo confirms October programme details
FM Expo 2004 will return to Earls Court 2 October 12-14 promising 'new features that will enhance the event's value as a key industry information source and present more than just another purchasing opportunity'.
Procurement decisions: where does FM fit in?
The relationship between facilities management and procurement is often an uneasy one. Who makes final buying decisions and on what criteria?
Building controls looking to share standards with IT
BuilConn Europe, the conference for the networked building systems industry, is set to host an initiative that is seeking to bring the industry and IT system developers into line with each other.
More dates for your diary
The next European facility management conference and exhibition has been confirmed for April 19th - 21st 2005. It will be held in Frankfurt.
Anti-terrorism conference tailored to FMs
Companies Against Terrorism is the title of a two-day conference scheduled for July 22 & 23. Chaired by Sir Antony Walker, former BIFM director general, it has been designed with FMs in mind.
Dates for the diary - 04 and 05
The competition for dates in the autumn conference season is hotting up. One event worth knowing about is a two-day session on designing, constructing and managing intelligent buildings, organised by the BRE.
BSA reception: old faces and a new look
Networking ahoy on board HMS Belfast at an evening reception, as the Business Services Association launched new branding designed to take it into the future as the voice of the outsourced services industry.
Copenhagen conference a success for EuroFM
Delegates to this month's EuroFM conference in Copenhagen (12-14th May) not only got a full programme of keynote, plenary and parallel sessions but a royal wedding!
EuroFM event declared a success
The Danish Facilities Management Association hosted 350 delegates to the EuroFM Conference in Copenhagen last week (May 12-14), the largest and probably the most successful European FM Conference to date, Jane Fenwick writes.
EVENT: where design meets FM
'When two world's collide,' the relationship between facilities managers and designers is a free event organised by BIFM London in conjunction with FMX for FM Friday, 21st May at Spectrum from 10.15am.
European outsourcing summit due in June
The 2004 European Outsourcing Summit will take place June 28-29 at Disneyland Resort, Paris, focusing on the theme of dynamic strategic outsourcing.
EuroFM and IFMA tie up annual FM conference agreement
The European Facility Management Network (EuroFM) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) have signed a partnership agreement to present annual facility management conferences in Europe, starting in 2005.
Events: Bernard Williams tunes into FM
This Thursday sees the second seminar in the Tune into FM roadshow. It will be held at Sheffield Hallam University and features Bernard Williams as keynote speaker.
Exclusive offer for i-FM users at FM Legal Update Conference
i-FM has negotiated an exclusive half-price delegate rate for the forthcoming Facilities Management Legal Update Conference and Dinner 2004. i-FM users can attend the two-day conference for just £349.50.
IFMA adds strength to World Workplace slate
The International Facility Management Association has announced the latest additions to the World Workplace programme, scheduled to take place in October in the US.
MASS to host compliance conference
Using technology to cope with the demands of legislative compliance is to be the subject of a conference organised by Mass Systems.
FM to feature in reality TV show
The hunt is on for outgoing facilities managers to take part in a new reality television show to air in the autumn.
Conference soundbites
Is FM a strategic discipline? Has 15 years of workplace innovation achieved very much? Is the FM model in fact dead? Just some of the questions asked at the second Futures in Property & Facility Management conference which opened in London today.
Network success
The first in a series of focused networking events was held in London today (25 February), attracting upwards of 75 senior property and facilities executives.
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Register now to the the 2004 facilities show
Pre-registrations for the 2004 Facilities Show are now available - with a new training programme for the Facilities Show 2004 Conference presented by BIFM Training and managed by Quadrilect Ltd.
AFE partners with IFMA for World Workplace
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is to work with the International Facility Management Association on the World Workplace event taking place in Salt Lake City this autumn.
6th OPD conference
The Sixth Annual OPD Conference will be on Thursday 4th March 2004 at The Cabot Hall.
Emcor supports World Workplace … with $50,000
Facilities services company Emcor has pledged $50,000 in sponsorship of IFMA's World Workplace conference held this autumn in Salt Lake City.
Copenhagen is European FM diary date
In yet another sign of the growing rapprochement between FM's professional bodies, EuroFM and IFMA are cooperating on this year's European Facilities Management Conference to be held in Copenhagen (12 - 14 May).
2020 vision at second property and FM Futures conference
Three of the leading academic institutions in the property and FM sphere have joined forces to organise a conference which explicitly brings these two disciplines together.
BIFM Awards go international
For the first time the British Institute of Facilities Management is inviting entries to its award scheme from outside the UK. The BIFM says the move is a response to its growing links with international organisations.
There's keynote speakers and then there's Keynote Speakers …
Real estate networking organisation CoreNet Global has upped the ante for professional associations by booking former US President Bill Clinton to address its Chicago summit in May.
CSR and property decisions workshop planned
Proposed new guidance for businesses on the social and environmental impacts of their property decisions will be presented at a workshop for business occupiers and property advisors on 25 February at MidCity Place, High Holborn, London.
Across the industry and around the world with the BIFM
The first of a new generation of BIFM conferences opens in Cambridge on the 30th March and the programme offers something for everyone.
TNT partnership with Lloyds TSB wins Financial Innovation Award
An agreement which sees logistics firm TNT manage Lloyds TSB's internal mail systems has won Best Outsourcing Programme in this year's Financial Innovation Awards.
i-FM wins BSA Media Award
i-FM was presented with the President's Award at the Business Services Association's 10th anniversary dinner last night.
MacLellan repeats PFM Awards success
For the second year running, MacLellan International walked off with top honours at the PFM Awards 2003 presentation dinner last night.
United Utilities FM arm takes top award for community work
Facilities and Property Services, the specialist facilities and real estate management arm of United Utilities, was one of nine finalists in the British Excellence awards.
Be prepared for sustainability 'tidal wave'
The momentum behind the move to sustainable business is so great, and is backed by such tough forthcoming legislation, that no business can afford to ignore it. Since you can't beat this tidal wave, you should surf it.
FM Expo opens tomorrow
A busy week for the facilities management industry sees the BIFM Awards presented tonight and the annual FM Expo open its doors tomorrow for three days.
Workplace symposium
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Patricia Hewitt will be speaking at a symposium on the workplace tomorrow (Thursday), as part of Work-Life Balance Week.
This is work-life balance week
September 1st - 5th will see a series of initiatives launched in the UK, all designed to promote awareness of work-life balance issues and encourage the take-up of the corporate and government programmes already in place.
FM and intelligent buildings at September conference
A summit programmed and sponsored by the British Property Federation, RICS and IFMA will be running at the Building Performance event in September.
Workplace hub unveiled
Interior designers MoreySmith have revealed the concept design for the Hub at the working environment event, WorkPlace 03.
Peter Cochrane lined up for WorkPlace
The highly regarded consultant Peter Cochrane, formerly BT's futures guru, has been confirmed as a key speaker on the first day of the seminar programme at WorkPlace 03.
WorkPlace event targets FMs
This autumn's WorkPlace show builds on the findings of focus groups to ensure it meets the needs of facilities managers.
City prepares for May Day demonstrations
Central London is gearing up for the annual 'invasion' of May Day demonstrators tomorrow. Four thousand police officers will be on duty as a protest website lists the offices of defence, energy and business services companies.
CoreNet cancels Toronto event due to SARS
The international property professionals group CoreNet has cancelled its Global Summit due to be held next month because of fears over SARS.
Entries invited for FM awards
Are you working in a successful facilities management partnership or exploiting new technology to improve business processes and service? If so you have until the end of May to enter the 2003 PFM Awards, including the i-FM e-business Award.
Last call for BIFM awards entries
With the BIFM 10th anniversary conference starting today, the organisation is making a last call for entries to its 2003 Investors in FM Excellence Awards - the deadline is the 31st March.
BCO conference set for May
The British Council for Offices 12th annual conference will take place 21-24 May in Barcelona, under the umbrella theme of urban survival.
IFMA backs new property management event
The International Facility Management Association is supporting a new exhibition and conference to be held in London this September.
Sustainability conference for education sector planned
The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges will hold is 7th annual conference on April 1st and 2nd, focusing on the theme 'do you want to achieve sustainability?'.
Euro outsourcing summit planned
The 2003 European outsourcing summit will take place on June 2nd & 3rd in Brussels.
Outsourcing: a $5 trillion industry by the end of 2003
Europe is undoubtedly the next stop for outsourcing trends mapped out in the US. February's 2003 Outsourcing World Summit, will focus on the next wave in this corporate sea change as the outsourcing market grows by 16% in two years"."
EuroFM conference set for Rotterdam
Rotterdam is to be the venue for the 2003 European Facility Management conference, organised by EuroFM, the network of European facilities management organisations, in association with the Dutch professional association FMN.
Top speakers for BIFM's 10th anniversary conference
The British Institute of Facilities Management has assembled an impressive roster of speakers for next year's conference, which marks a return to Cambridge University.
PPP conference in PPPortugal
On November 25-26, a two-day conference, PFI/PPP in Portugal, will be taking place at the Ritz Hotel in Lisbon.
Paris outsourcing show opens next week
The three-day Externaliser exhibition and conference opens on Wednesday at the CNIT in La D_©fense, Paris.
WSP takes i-FM e-business Award
WSP Knowledge Solutions won the second i-FM e-business Award tonight for its web-based data warehouse and supply-chain management tool Enforma. The award was presented at the PFM Partnership Awards dinner where MacLellan took top honours.
BIFM announces 10th anniversary conference
BIFM's 10th anniversary conference will be held at Queens College, Cambridge, from 25th to 27th March 2003 and is entitled: “Rethinking Facilities Management - A New Strategy.”
Charity casino at BIFM Awards raises £8,000
The charity casino at last week's BIFM Awards dinner raised £8,200 for the two nominated charities, Macmillan Cancer Relief and the British Heart Foundation.
10th FM Expo opens tomorrow
The facilities management industry will be gathering at Earls Court tomorrow for the opening of the tenth FM Expo exhibition and conference.
Chocolate Museum hosts WorkPlace '03 party
Now is the time to start looking forward to next year's WorkPlace exhibition! On October 24, Reed Exhibitions will host a party at Cologne's Chocolate Museum, to promote the event, held next year at London's ExCel.
FM Expo goes public
Next month's FM Expo sees several new features and partnerships. For the first time the event will encompass public sector procurement with a dedicated area.
Questions over future of IFMA's European event
As World Workplace Europe ended in Paris yesterday, delegates and exhibitors alike were wondering whether the event could, or should, continue in its present format.
IFMA delegates told “integration is inevitable”
The move towards integration of property and facilities management by service line and geographical region is inexorable, perhaps even inevitable.
Fire and ice at IFMA's Paris event
IFMA's World Workplace Europe conference and exhibition opened yesterday, Bastille Day, in Paris with a passionate plea to put environmental concerns at the heart of property and facilities management.
Facilities Show attendance up on last year
Running alongside the Health & Safety Expo, IFSEC and Security Solutions events, the Facilities Show at the NEC in Birmingham has attracted over 4,200 visitors this year.
BIFM launches CPD at Facilities Show
BIFM launched its new on-line professional development system at the Facilities Show in Birmingham, while Workplacelaw Network offered a seminar with newly appointed Reliance Integrated Services CEO Martin Pickard, talking on performance improvement.
Facilities Show opens
The Facilities Show in Birmingham has opened with 60 exhibitors and a three-day conference programme arranged by Workplace Law.
Facilities Show opens this month
Outsourcing contracts, health and safety, costs, performance and disability access are some of the subject to be covered during the Workplacelaw Network conference at the Facilities Show 2002 this year.
A final word from Madrid
A four-course dinner at a castle outside Madrid, Spanish wines, a varied schedule and discussions on educational and communications issues were the ingredients of the final 24 hours of the Spanish European Facilities Management conference.
FMA hosts technology seminar
The Facilties Management Association offers an insight into technology applications at the end of this month.
Kintetic Technologies takes to the road
Asset management software specialist Kinetic Technologies is holding a series of free half-day seminars around the country to profile its latest asset management systems.
Keith Alexander to run London!
Now that we've got your attention we should point out that Keith is not planning to run against Ken Livingstone, we inadvertently omitted the word 'marathon' from our headline.
FM Expo to move back west
London's annual facilities management exhibition is to return to the West End after a move to Docklands last year.
EuroFM goes to Madrid
For the first time since the 1992 Euro FM event in Rotherdam, the European association is hosting its own conference, following years of joint events with IFMA, the last which was held in Glasgow 2000.
Johnson Controls scoops Partnership Awards
Johnson Controls, in partnership with BP, took top honours at the PFM Partnership Awards on Thursday night, winning both the Facilities Management category and this year's overall PFM Partnership Award.
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FM market growth: chipping away at the barriers
How do we avoid a lack of skills, learning & development and experience becoming a block on business development?
Event report: IFMA World Workplace Europe
The choice of ‘a venue with a difference’ was perhaps a sign that World Workplace Europe would deliver fresh themes, trends and discussion points.
Mental health in security: are we doing enough?
Poor mental health is one of the most pressing issues facing men in the UK today.
What it will take to earn the commute
Here’s a challenge: how can real estate better connect people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment?
Headquarters, hubquarters and haulovers
From sustainability to skills shortages, the need to work together to overcome some of the key challenges of our time has never been more pressing for organisations operating in the built environment.
MIPIM 2023: look up
MIPIM is the world’s largest real estate conference, holding something for nearly all stakeholders across the built environment,
Corporate property: what now?
Developers, agents, landlords, architects, designers, real estate people and facilities managers united at the British Council for Offices Annual Conference earlier this month. Jo Sutherland looks back.
Thinking a bit more creatively
Steve Brewer reflects on this year’s IWFM ‘agents of change’ conference.
FM for a sustainable future - ready, tech, go
What will it take to achieve a sustainable built environment? To support a hybrid workforce? To maintain resilience and agility?
Social value: the impact of diversity & inclusion in the workplace
We asked Atalian Servest’s head of HR Sophie Ransome and head of learning & development Kelly Dolphin about their involvement at this month’s Workplace Futures conference.
Collaboration: one key to achieving sustainability goals
We recently spoke with EMCOR UK executive director marketing and business development Jeremy Campbell about his involvement at this month’s Workplace Futures conference.
World FM Day 2020: reports from the frontline
People in FM hold all kinds of roles in all kinds of situations, working these days under considerable pressure. It is inspirational to hear what they do and how. We asked a whole selection to tell us about themselves in their own words.
Sustainability in FM demands holistic thinking
Active Workplace Solutions invited a select group of FM experts to discuss the critical components of sustainability and why the industry’s current challenges call for a reappraisal of what that word means. i-FM reports.
Happy World FM Day!
To celebrate this annual occasion, i-FM caught up with five facilities managers to find out more about their roles and the noteworthy buildings they look after.
Making an impact
Everyone loves a marriage proposal broadcast by a plane trailing a 'will you marry me' banner, right? Cathy Hayward reviews the highs, metaphorically and literally, at this year's World Workplace.
Q&A: Facilities Management 2016
With Facilities Management 2016 just around the corner, i-FM speaks to Event Manager Daniel Gray about what to expect from this year's show.
Play Your Part
It simply wouldn't be a WIFM Conference without an agenda packed full of inspirational speakers sharing stories to make the audience laugh and cry. Tanya Horscroft looks back at this year's event.
Keeping Pace with Energy Management
2015 has already proved to be a significant year for anyone operating in the energy sector.
A Brave New Workplace
The future of working will be defined by the convergence between people, workplace and the mass of data this produces. Simon Iatrou reflects on i-FM's latest conference.
The Success of Trade Shows
Matt Benyon explains why trade shows still have an important role to play in the sales and marketing mix.
The Office Furniture of Tomorrow
Steve Fitch reports from last month's Orgatec, one of the world's largest office furniture trade fairs, giving us a glimpse of the trends that are set to infiltrate our workspaces in the near future.
Public Perceptions
At a time when government cuts make front-page headlines, it is easy to forget that facilities managers are on the frontline making the difficult decisions.
Eastern Promise
Jonathan Holley, Director of Shared Services at SGP Property and Facilities Management, reports from the first national FM conference in Malaysia.
Making a Better Case for FM
Martin Pickard, Conference Chair at Workplace Futures 2013, looks back at a long list of challenging issues facing FM but concludes the overall message is a positive one.
Inspiration Works
This week's inaugural BIFM Women in FM conference had it all: poetry, grand opera, Shakespeare, Disraeli, tears, laughter and great food.
Buying FM: good practice
FM is not a commodity, so why buy services as if it were? Ann Inman reports from the recent Good FM Procurement forum.
Workplace Futures 2011
This year's conference tackled some big issues in facilities management and raised some fundamental questions the industry needs to resolve.
FM Sans Frontieres
Pete Brumby reports on the first EU FM Summit.
Conference of the Future
Elliott Chase writes: There is no shortage of conferences and seminars targeted at people working in the FM and property services sectors. But - despite the occasional promise - none of these has so far successfully focused on the future.
FM Expo preview
This year's FM Expo combines a trade show, best practice presentations, supplier seminars and conference. Richard Byatt previews the exhibitors and the learning opportunities.
Beyond terrorism - almost
Alexi Marmot finds inspiration and self-development among the themes at this year's World Workplace event, held in Toronto earlier this month.
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CoreNet Global: selling the sizzle
Following the corporate real estate group’s latest summit meeting, Jo Sutherland reflects on what we get out of attending major industry get-togethers.
The need for long-termism in ESG
Organisations are placing increasing importance on their environmental, social and governance strategies. How should FM react?
Employee wellbeing is non-negotiable
That a leading FM industry event, Workplace Futures, has wellness as its theme is testament to the growing recognition of this as a vital part of any business. But why is it so important, and how can businesses ensure their strategies are effective?
The FM onion
Simon Iatrou looks back at some of the highlights from this year’s RICS FM Conference.
WWP15 Blog: the final day
Phew. That was a non-stop week, topped off with a new IFMA 'anthem' and a bomb scare.
WWP15 Blog Day 3
By this stage one begins to have trouble working out exactly which day of the week it is here inside the bubble of World Workplace.
WWP15 Blog Day 2
So the phoney war is over: World Workplace 2015 is finally up and running in Denver and goes on for the next two days, as IFMA celebrates its 35th year of supporting and advancing the FM industry.
WWP15 Blog Day 1
If your conference attendance has been limited to UK or European FM events, then a first visit to World Workplace is almost impossible to compass.
World Workplace whirlwind
A 'Fall Symposium' sounds like it might be a collection of the works of Mark E Smith; or maybe a follow-up to the TV thriller; or the marking of the coming of autumn by our colonial cousins. But, in fact, it's one part of IFMA's world-beating conference.
An FM profession in unison?
On World FM Day, Simon Iatrou explores just how globalisation is shaping the facilities management profession.
WW13: Day Two
Communication, guns, productivity and more parties. Cathy Hayward reports from Philadelphia on day two of World Workplace 2013.
WW13: Day One
IFMA World Workplace 2013 opened in Philadelphia yesterday with a controversial change of keynote format and a party in a museum. Cathy Hayward reports.
Outsourcing by the numbers
A hard-headed approach to outsourcing facilities management is delivering value, but could it be squeezing out innovation at the same time?
Show Time
Do trade shows bring any real value to the facilities management industry? Elliott Chase explores some of the factors that shape the answer to this perennial question.
On the Road with a Purpose
Incentive FM’s charity visit to the French Rhone wine region sets an example that others should follow.
The Reality of FM
I am a fraud. Though I think of myself as a facilities manager, I am clearly masquerading as something that I am not.
Exhibitions are Dead
This year's Total Workplace Management featured fewer exhibitors, visitors and events, and less FM presence, commercial activity and floorspace. It all added up to a disappointing day.
Serious competition from EuroFM
This year the growing EFMC conference bandwagon rolled into Madrid and proved it is an event that merits its position in the busy FM's diary.
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