Tag Archives: FM sector

The FM sector is notorious for its long hours. Here, Tina Chander, Partner and Head of the Employment team at Wright Hassall offers advice on finding the perfect overtime balance for your staff The issue of working late can be ...

Released by CAFM provider, Service Works Global, in partnership with the world’s largest dedicated FM event, Facilities Show The introduction of new technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modelling), IoT (Internet of Things), Smart Buildings and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are ...

The subject of risk and risk transfer has been in the spotlight following the collapse of Carillion and financial troubles at Interserve. But how does risk affect the FM client – FM services provider relationship? Through a short survey, facilities ...

  With the establishment of a UK IFMA chapter, FMs can now choose from three professional bodies; RICS, IFMA and IWFM to help them develop their skills and enhance their careers. However, with all the negativity around outsourcing which has ...

Responding to the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report on global warming, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has remarked that as buildings account for approximately 30 per cent of carbon emissions, the built environment will be a “vital ...

The FM sector has a lot to gain from the Apprenticeship Levy, but a troubled first year hasn’t given the industry confidence it will achieve its ambitious aspirations. It’s not too late though, and a series of simple changes would ...

Following an article in The Guardian last week which revealed details of a leaked Government draft immigration policy, the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is now calling on the government to make certain that any future migration policy is evidence-based and meets the ...

The 48 finalists in this year’s BIFM Awards have been confirmed. Now in its 17th year, the Awards, supported by headline sponsor Carillion, shine a spotlight on the individuals and organisations driving innovation and delivering exceptional results in facilities management. ...

ISS UK has signed a new commitment for the Defence Armed Forces Covenant, for the continuation of its support of the Armed Forces personnel into the civilian workforce. The Armed Forces Covenant pledges support to the British Armed Forces to ensure that ...

Everyone in FM knows that the industry has changed massively over the past few years and doubtless it will continue to change in the years ahead. But with the talent gap looming ever larger over the sector how has all ...