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FM professionals are expected to demonstrate a range of competences, and often in a rapidly changing business environment. David Baldry of the University of Salford presents the case for continuing professional development (CPD) in this demanding sector. |
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Contract catering has come a long way in the last 20 years, writes Miles Quest. But concerns about the effectiveness of public procurement - and the drive for the cheapest price rather than the best value - still worry catering companies. |
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The role of the 21st century facilities manager is increasingly complex and challenging. FM training must keep up with the pace, argues Martin Pickard. |
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Harvey Laud of Nickleby provides an overview of the first maintenance industry forum - and its associated report - where service procurers and providers showed a willingness to work together to overcome entrenched behaviours that mire the industry in waste and mistrust. |
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Dean Judge of Faceo Facilities Management explains how you can succeed in a diverse multicultural market across international borders. |
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A year after the BSI's article introducing the standard for business continuity management, BS25999 parts 1 and 2, the standards are becoming established and firms are applying for certification. Mina Patria and Nicki Dennis take a follow-up look at the scheme and its importance. |
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PAS 126 is the new BSI standard for commercial and office moving - an initiative launched by the Commercial Moving Group (CMG). The British Association of Removers (BAR) explains how the standard will impact on removal and storage companies, and their customers. |
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Janette Gledhill of the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) reports on an industry that is not only looking to care for its customers and staff but also the planet. |
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Highlighting a lack of communication and information between building construction and maintenance, Michael Glass of Asbuilt states the case for good building documentation in providing a sustainable link between design, construction and operations. |
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Alun Watkins, Health, Safety & Environmental Consultant, explains the services offered by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA), including its promotion of the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP). |
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Carl Stowell-Smith outlines the path one firm followed from traditional office environment to a new flexible workplace in line with current business needs. |
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Peter Burton of Burton and Smith removals takes a look at the impact that environmental awareness has had on the removals industry and how to cope with the plethora of legislative controls that are now in place. |
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Morag Girdwood argues that assumptions about workplace change are still too often out of step with the reality, and puts forward the case for 'flexible buildings' in order to keep pace with evolving requirements. |
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Nicki Dennis, Head of Market Development - Risk Quality Assurance & Security, British Standards Institution (BSI), explains the need for organisations to implement business continuity management (BCM) and introduces the new Code of practice for business continuity management. |
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Gareth Hollyman argues that regular re-tendering doesn't benefit the customer or the supplier. As the industry matures, there are signs that new strategies will emerge. |
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Paper documents are of crucial importance to most organisations, so the services of a document recovery specialist can prove invaluable in getting the business up and running quickly and efficiently in the aftermath of a flood, fire or other disaster. |
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If you work in the public sector the answer is almost certainly yes. More significantly, if you work for a company that supplies services to the public sector, you may not realise the impact these changes will have on your work - and the chances of your company winning future contracts. |
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Every building in every city in every corner of the world needs some degree of cleaning, maintenance, space planning and so on. Some or all of the multiple activities covered by what we know as facilities management take place in each and every building. For this reason FM can be viewed as a universal reality, writes Martin Pickard. |
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If there is one thing that all frontline facilities managers need, it's information and support. Fortunately accessible resources are available to FM professionals looking to stay up-to-date in this complex and dynamic industry. |
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Andrew Price considers the options available to clients in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Facilities management has become a hot topic in today's business environment and considerable attention is being paid to the benefits that can be achieved. Thanks to a greater awareness of corporate social responsibility and the pressures of international competition, FM is now proven to deliver business advantage. |
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