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The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has launched a new Building Safety CPD approved course to support FMs who need help to implement the new building safety requirements coming into force from April 2023 .
Delivered by Anthony Taylor, one of the leading experts in the development of the competences needed to deliver against the new regulations, the intensive one-day course, offered via IWFM’s live virtual training platform, is designed to give FMs the essential, practical information they need to understand and comply with changes brought in by the Building Safety Act 2022 and related legislation.
While much of the new regime relates to management of residential property only, Part 3 of the Act relates to all building work, including refurbishment in occupation. This means that FMs working in mixed use buildings, hospitals or care homes also need to understand the new requirements. Furthermore, IWFM anticipates that many of the new requirements will quickly filter through to commercial property as best practice.
Sofie Hooper, IWFM Head of Policy, commented: “Following the tragedy of Grenfell, IWFM supported the development of both Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, and the Building Safety Act 2022 that resulted from it.
“There is a real opportunity for the FM profession to support the effective implementation of these measures and it is crucial that FMs are up to speed with all the changes to ensure they are compliant. That’s why we are proud to launch this course to help FMs support their CPD as the regime takes effect.”
FMs can now book a place on the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) new CPD approved course, ‘Building Safety Act: what FMs need to know and do’ by clicking here or emailing academy@iwfm.org.uk.
With the current economic crisis resulting in higher prices and more of a squeeze on resources, FMs need to ensure that they have robust building and maintenance services in place to control costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs. When it comes to drainage and plumbing there are also the challenges of dealing with extreme weather, from droughts to flooding, the need to meet stringent regulations and to avoid causing environmental damage.
UK drainage specialist, Metro Rod, has launched a survey which explores the main areas of interest for FMs in maintaining drainage and plumbing, including how they currently assess their supply chains to ensure they’re working with partners that meet the highest possible standards and provide value for money.
The results will be published online so that you can see how you compare to others within the sector.
The survey should take just 5-10 minutes of your time, and as a thank you, you will be entered into a prize draw, where one lucky winner will be picked at random to receive a £100 Amazon voucher.
To take part click here.
