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FM Industry Christmas Party

Celebrate with the industry at the FM Christmas Party!
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The much-anticipated FM Christmas Party, once again hosted by the Facilities Management Forum and the Facilities Management Journal, will take place on Thursday, November 29th at BEAT London.

Yes, we know we’re in the middle of heatwave, but we’re already looking ahead to the Christmas party season – and we’d like to invite you for an evening of networking at festive cheer!

Taking place at London’s ultra-hip BEAT venue, 250 of the FM industry’s leading buyers and suppliers will gather under one roof for a fun-filled extravaganza, sponsored by our friends at FSI and AJ Products.

RSVP today to avoid disappointment: Individual tickets are priced at just £40 per head, including drinks, canapés and entertainment – but grab the Early Bird offer and you’ll pay just £35 per person.

Click here to book your tickets.

Alternatively, if you have any questions about the FM Christmas Party, contact Paige Aitken on 01992 374 079 or email p.aitken@forumevents.co.o.uk.

Top safety accreditation for Precise Managed Services
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Precise Managed Services has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third-party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.

Employing 20 people, Precise Managed Services is principally involved in the Facilities Management and Building Services sector, specialising in the Air Conditioning and Electrical and Fire Alarm industries, with a £ 1.5million turnover. Precise Managed Services most recent clients have included major players such as IBM and Holland and Barrett.

The company’s application for SafeContractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business. SafeContractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to win new contracts, and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal.

Gemma Archibald, Director of Alcumus SafeContractor, said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.

“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Precise Managed Services has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”

Bob Murray, Director of Precise Managed Services, said: “We are very proud of our Safe Contractor accreditation, we are committed to the highest standards of working practices for all of our clients. This accreditation proves our commitment to our Staff, our Sub Contractors and Clients safety at all times.”

For further information, contact: Bob Murray, Director

Email: bobmurray@preciseuk.co.uk

RECOMMENDED: Air Conditioning TM44 Inspections
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires Member States across Europe to put in place ‘measures to establish a regular inspection of air conditioning systems of an effective rated output of more than 12 kW’.

Only air conditioning systems with an effective rated output of more than 12kW are affected by these regulations. This will include systems consisting of individual units which are less than 12kW but whose combined effective rated output is more than 12kW. Each report is valid for 5 years.

Approximately 40% of Commercial floor space is expected to be air-conditioned by 2020 compared with only 10% at the end of 1994 and in a typical office the air conditioning system can account for over 30% of annual energy consumption.

As air conditioning uses electricity, which is responsible for higher CO2 emissions than the equivalent amount of fossil fuel energy, its impact on the carbon footprint of a building can be significant.

A TM44 inspection by NRG Focus Ltd aims to summarise all the aspects that would improve the efficiency and performance of all HVAC equipment by reducing energy costs. It incorporates any no-cost or low-cost initiatives and capital investment that may be required to achieve its objective.

The survey covers a range of actions from inspection of the air conditioning systems to the measuring of performance and power of fans and associated cooling electrical load and comparing the results with industry standards to identify energy savings while maintaining the minimum performance requirements.

The inspection’s sole focus is to seek improvements in energy efficiency. This will result in lower energy bills for the occupier and reduced CO2 emissions.

All engineers at NRG Focus Ltd have over 10 years’ experience within Mechanical Services and energy auditing and believe our No-Cost recommendations will significantly reduce CO2emissions and operating costs.

www.nrgfocus.co.uk

Confirm your place at the Total Security Summit
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Time is running out to register for VIP delegate places at the Total Security Summit, which takes place on October 8th & 9th 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel in Manchester.

The Summit is a highly focused event that brings security professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities.

Throughout two working days delegates will meet with credible solution providers who will be able to talk through requirements, con-cerns and obstacles, offering the best advice as well cost saving solutions.

Attendees will also learn about the latest security trends in educational seminar sessions led by some of the industry’s leading lights.

To secure a complimentary delegate place, call Leanne Webster on 01992 374066 or email leanne.webster@forumevents.co.uk.

To attend as a supplier, call Haydn Boxall on 01992 374084 or email h.boxall@forumevents.co.uk.

For more information, visit www.totalsecuritysummit.co.uk.

Join 65 fellow professionals at the Energy Management Summit
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The UK’s senior energy management professionals will be attending this autumn’s Energy Management Summit – would you like to join them?

The Energy Management Summit is a unique event that will give you the opportunity to meet new budget-saving suppliers, gain new insights via a series of seminars, and allow you to network with fellow energy management professionals.

It takes place on October 1st & 2nd at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your VIP ticket also includes full hospitality, including overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments plus an invitation to our gala dinner with entertainment.

Delegates will also be able to network with peers and meet with the industry’s leading suppliers of energy management solutions in matched one-to-one meetings.

To register your FREE place, click here.

For more information about attending as a delegate, contact Clare Element at c.element@forumevents.co.ukor call 01992 374068.

Alternatively, to find out how to attend as a solution provider, contact Lisa Rose at l.rose@forumevents.co.uk, or call 01992 374077.

Security Institute launches ‘Next Generation’ initiative
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The Security Institute (SyI) has launched a new initiative to inspire and attract young people to consider a career within the security industry.

The “Next Generation” Security programme is backed by an ambitious 10-year plan designed to change perceptions about the security industry and to showcase the career opportunities that exist to 13 – 17 years who are considering their career options.

Next Generation has already received extensive industry backing with 50 businesses and organisations stepping up to offer work experience programmes and lend their support to the initiative. Baroness Ruth Henig of Lancaster CBE CSyI, President of the Security Institute is also lending her support.

The Security Institute’s 10-year plan to improve perceptions of the industry will seek to address the longer term issues such as the gender pay gap, improving diversity in the profession and specifically look at promoting lifelong learning, professional development and security qualifications.

“We must promote to young people the key role security plays in our society,” said Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI, Chief Executive of the Security Institute. “The security profession is one of the most ‘job secure’ lines of employment on offer to young people today, but unfortunately the perception of security is poor, often fixated on the image of a security officer in a retail setting. The reality is very different. Our industry offers a range of rewarding career paths beyond simple security guarding, it is a professional career of choice with a clear pathway to leadership.

“Since April this year we have been garnering support from across the security disciplines to provide an opportunity to showcase the industry’s diverse portfolio of jobs that will cater for STEM capable and the less academic teenagers that would thrive in a team supporting the Police and wider security function. With the help of our private sector and public industry partners we are setting out to change this and build a better reputation as well as increase understanding about what is on offer.”

Paul Barnard MSyI, Director of the Security Institute and of Ward Security, who has been a driving force behind the initiative, said: “There is a real need for the security industry to address the reasons why we are not attracting bright young people and to change perceptions that it does offer both an interesting and life long career choice.

“Having had a successful career both in the City of London Police and now in the security industry I know first-hand how rewarding it can be as well as the importance of the convergence of the security industry with the national security strategy. The security industry is crucial for the ongoing defence and security of our nation and it is important we take action now to address the recruitment issues and to attract the calibre of people we need to help us protect our society over the long term.”

The SyI will begin its roll out of the Next Generation initiative at the International Security Expo in November where it has organised to host a group of 50 secondary school age children including Volunteer Police Cadets, for a guided tour of the show with the aim of demonstrating all the disciplines and diversity that the security sector can offer.

It will also match these children with three day work experience placements hosted by its business partners in their local area.

The SyI will replicate this activity at the Security & Counter Terrorism Expo in April 2019 as well as IFSEC in June 2019.

BIFM Awards 2018 shortlist revealed
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The finalists in the 2018 BIFM Awards have been announced,with people, innovation and impact on the industry all recognised.

Since 2001 the BIFM Awards have spotlighted the individuals and organisations driving innovation and delivering exceptional results in facilities management; providing an unrivalled opportunity to recognise and celebrate exemplary FM individuals, ideas and their impact from all types of organisations in the industry, right across the economy.

The forty-six finalists in eleven categories across the themes of People, Innovation and Impact are:

PEOPLE

The individuals, teams and organisations who invest in their people, and who lead and drive improvements.

Newcomer of the Year:
Bryony Wellman, Engie
Millie Evans, Mace Macro
Paul McNally, VINCI Facilities
Shiloh Johal, Bellrock

Manager of the Year:
David Aird, Amey, FM, Defence and Justice
Laura Birnbaum, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
Marie Turner, Liverty1
Simon Gregory, CBRE (Channel 4 Account)

Team of the Year:
JLL in partnership with JP Morgan Chase
Kier in partnership with Cardiff Council
Macro & Standard Chartered Bank
Mitie 1Team (at Vodafone)
Mitie in partnership with Essex County Council
VINCI Facilities (at London Stadium)

The Leader of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award winners will be announced during the Awards ceremony on 15 October.

INNOVATION
Recognising innovative FM technology, systems, products and services – and professional development, acknowledging the beneficial effect of new ideas, including enhanced experience, interaction and difference-making development.

Innovation in Professional Development Large Businesses:
CBRE, GWS Connect (a new way of onboarding CBRE employees)
FMP Event
PTSG, Professional Development
Skanska

Innovation in Products & Services:
Any Junk
Autonomous FM, An FM Integrator
Engie, Robotic Process Automation
Innovation Gateway
Pod Point, Array Load Balancing

Innovation in Technology and Systems:
BAM FM in partnership with Horus Sentinel
Emaar Facilities Management L.L.C, Burj Khalifa
ISS, ISS Waste Manager
Matrix, Matrix Booking Workplace Collaboration Hubs
Qwest Services

IMPACT
Demonstrating the real and tangible impact good FM brings to business, the environment and society.

Impact on Customer Experience:
Direct Line Group, Integrated Customer Solution
Kier Workplace Services (FM service provider) in partnership with Prospect Healthcare (Hinchingbrooke) Ltd & North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Hinchingbrooke Treatment Centre
Mitie in partnership with White & Case, Document Management
Skanska (at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – SFHT), Commit to Customers

Impact on Employee Experience:
Intu, Impact on Employee Experience
Manchester Metropolitan University, The impact of Wellbeing on Performance at the Frontline of FM

Impact on Organisational Performance:
Care UK, Facilities Management
CBRE Global Workspace Solutions in partnership with Northumbria University Newcastle
Skanska, Lift Your Wellbeing Programme
Where We Work Ltd in partnership with Newable Ltd, A Brave New Workspace

Impact on Society:
ENGIE in partnership with Our Parklife
Sewell FM in partnership with Mencap – Abilities in Facilities
Skanska, Build for a Better Society

Impact on the Environment:
Kai Shing Management Services Limited, International Commerce Centre (ICC)
M J Mapp, Environmental Improvement (across a portfolio of managed sites)
Skanska (at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – SFHT), Journey to Deep Green
University of Oxford, Carbon Management Programme
Waste to Wonder Network Operations Ltd – The Ethical Clearance Process

BIFM Awards Chair of Judges Steve Gladwin said: “The BIFM Awards celebrate the very best in facilities management, honouring the outstanding people and projects that are advancing our profession and demonstrating FM’s contribution to the wider economy.

“Every year the judges see inspiring examples of outstanding FM innovation and practice from teams and individuals representing all types of organisation, setting a benchmark for excellence and value creation in this diverse sector.
“It’s always a tough job judging this competition because the standard of entries is so high. I never fail to be inspired and encouraged by the quality of the nominations that come forward before us, which I know represents only the tip of iceberg of FM excellence.

“Being a finalist in the BIFM Awards is a great achievement in itself, as well as an encouragement to others, and I wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to celebrating the value of FM to business and society when the winners are announced at our Awards ceremony in October.”

The winners will be announced at a glittering Awards ceremony hosted by journalist, producer and TV presenter Steph McGovern at London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday 15 October. Tickets and tables are on sale now and can be booked at www.bifmawards.org.

• ENGIE in partnership with Our Parklife
• Sewell FM in partnership with Mencap – Abilities in Facilities
• Skanska, Build for a Better Society
• Kai Shing Management Services Limited, International Commerce Centre (ICC)
• M J Mapp, Environmental Improvement (across portfolio of managed sites)
• Skanska (at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – SFHT), Journey to Deep Green
• University of Oxford, Carbon Management Programme
• Waste to Wonder Network Operations Ltd – The Ethical Clearance Process

In the run-up to the ceremony, BIFM will be announcing further information on the people, teams, projects and organisations that are in contention for an Award.

You can keep up to date with the latest BIFM Awards news and updates via the website or by following @BIFMAwards on Twitter.

INFOGRAPHIC: Energy & utilities sector suffering from 8% service contract leakage
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On average, 17,987 work orders are unaccounted for annually – representing millions in lost revenue.

That’s according to a new piece of global research, “The Rise of Asset and Service Data Gravity”, conducted by Vanson Bourne, commissioned by field service management specialist, ServiceMax from GE Digital, which asserts that service contract leakage in the energy and utilities sector remains unnecessarily high.

In addition to missing service work orders, representing millions in lost revenue across the industry, the report says there’s a growing desire for the Energy and Utilities sector to move to servitizstion – also known as outcome-based services.

By integrating services with products, it says, companies can create bundles that are of greater value than products alone.

Here’s the full infographic:

 

RECOMMENDED: Digital ID – The UK’s Largest ID Card Company
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This month on FM Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on the security market, starting with a look at Digital ID’s products and services…

Digital ID are the UK’s largest ID card company with over 8 million ID card consumables and accessories in stock.

It’s product range varies from ID card printers, to printer ribbons, blank plastic cards, access control cards, ID card holders, lanyards and much more.

With over 65 in-house card printing experts ranging across 8 departments, and over 500 independent 5* reviews on Trustpilot, there’s no need to shop anywhere else.

For more information visit www.digitalid.co.uk.

Do you offer Air Conditioning solutions for business? We want to hear from you!
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Each month on FM Briefing we’re be shining the spotlight on a different part of the facilities management market – and in August we’ll be focussing on Air Conditioning services.

It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help FM industry buyers find the best products and services available today.

So, if you’re a supplier of Air Conditioning services and would like to be included as part of this exciting new shop window, we’d love to hear from you – for more info, contact Lisa Carter on lisa.carter@mimrammedia.com.

Here are the areas we’ll be covering, month by month:

August – Air Conditioning

September – Waste Management

October – Asset Management

November – FM Software

December – Business Continuity

For more information on any of the above, contact Lisa Carter on lisa.carter@mimrammedia.com.