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MIFM
44 New product and service launches and
company news from the FM industry.
Next Edition
The May issue of FMJ focuses on interiors and
energy management, so we showcase both
topics with a case study which describes how
BuroHappold helped deliver an environmentally
advanced urban design for the Newcastle University
Urban Sciences Building. We also reveal some useful
advice on the latest and most e ective techniques
for energy management and the savings and
benefits on o er through the use of low or no-cost
e iciency improvements. The latest trends in
o ice interiors are discussed, with a look at some
of the leading products being shown at this year’s
Clerkenwell Design Week. We also present a guide
to some of the highlights of the Facilities Show
taking place at London’s Excel in June.
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THIS MONTH...
NEWS & ANALYSIS DIGITAL FM
FMJ NEWS
06 This month’s summary of everything that has
hit the headlines in the FM sector.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
08 The latest news and views from RICS-IFMA
and IWFM.
EVENT REPORT
10 The IWFM London Region conference
2019, which took place in March, had one
overriding message: the workplace is changing, and
FM is leading the way.
THE BUSINESS OF FM
12 A round up of the latest business wins,
partnerships and acquisitions in FM.
ADVICE AND OPINION
COMMENT
14 Julian Fris, Director at Neller Davies
explores the role of emergency
procurement in helping FM’s cope with any
eventuality.
FAST FACTS
16 Joe Warren, ZTP, o ers advice to
facilities decision-makers on how
digitisation could help them manage energy.
BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA
18 We are bearing witness to a fusing of
technologies that is fundamentally
changing the way we live, work and relate to one
another says Sean Fisher, Atalian Servest.
FM CLINIC
20 FMs can now choose from three
professional bodies to help them
develop their skills and enhance their careers.
However, with all the negativity around
outsourcing which has tarnished facilities
services, do FM suppliers urgently require a FM
trade association to represent the sector?
30 The rise in smart building technology
coupled with a data-led approach to FM
o ers innovative ways to help improve service
delivery, argues Colin Wills, CEO of Elogbooks.
M&E
32 Too hot, too cold, too stu y, too bright, too
dim? Sara Kassam, Head of Sustainability
Development at CIBSE, explores the contribution of
maintenance and engineering to creating healthy
internal environments.
WORKPLACE DESIGN
34 With square footage at a premium in many
locations, organisations are under pressure
to review their use of space.
WELLBEING
36 A quiet space free of distractions is an
essential component of modern workplace
layouts and an important consideration when
addressing workplace wellbeing says Eve Fitzhenry,
Head of Marketing at Boss Design.
40 A research study to explore the relationship
between workers and their o ice canteen
revealed the need for organisations to encourage
sta to adopt healthier eating habits.
HEALTH & SAFETY
42 Anthony Cassidy, Health, Safety & Fire
Technical Manager at Bureau Veritas
with advice on managing fire safety in a change
of use building.
FEATURES
28
PEOPLE
54 Find out who’s moving where in the facilities
management profession.
RECRUITMENT
55 We look at two initiatives that focus
on furthering social mobility through
employment within the hospitality and catering
spheres of facilities management.
TRAINING
56 The UK’s ongoing skills shortage is nothing
new, yet the ‘gap’ also shows no sign of
closing any time soon. Bryan McLaggan looks at
how the FM industry can align with wider strategy to
assure a healthier future for UK engineering.
CAREER LADDER / COMPLIANCE
58 Pierce McAllorum, EMEA Engineering and
Sustainability Manager, Compliance: The
considerations that should be made when designing
for builds in hazardous environments.
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PROFILE - NJC
24 Paul Crilly, Managing Director of NJC, talks
to Sara Bean about the rationale behind the
relocation of its head o ice to London’s Victoria and
what it signifies for the future of the company.
DIGITAL WORKPLACE
28 Steve Roberts, UK Manager, Large Displays,
Dell EMC describes the many ways that
technology could help transform workplace
productivity.
FM CAREERS
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