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FM Xmas Party

ATEC Security joins the FM Industry Christmas Party
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We are delighted to confirm ATEC Security as an Event Sponsor for the FM Christmas Party, which is being hosted by the team here at the Facilities Management Forum, along with our friends FMJ.

Taking place at London’s stylish Grange St. Paul’s Hotel on Tuesday, 28th November, 200 of the FM industry’s leading buyers and suppliers will gather under one roof for a fun-filled, relaxed evening of networking.

Michelle Beaumont, Sales & Marketing Executive at ATEC Fire & Security, said: “ATEC are excited to be joining Forum Events and FMJ for their FM Christmas Party. We have worked with Forum for many years attending their meet the buyer events, which have been invaluable to us a company, and what better way to celebrate our relationship than have a good ol’ Christmas knees up?”

ATEC has a unique way of delivering systems integration that creates value through technology, people and processes. It looks at design, implementation and wide integration to produce results and benefits that enhance security, operations and, frequently, profitability.

Register Today for the FM Christmas Party!

Individual tickets are priced at just £35 (+VAT) per head, including drinks, canapes and entertainment.

Don’t miss out! Book here or contact Paige Aitken for more information on 01992 374079 / p.aitken@forumevents.co.uk.

Our Event Sponsors for the FM Christmas Party also include FSI Global, CEF, Salisbury Group, Northland, and De-Ice.

Carillion exits RBS contract two years early
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Facilities management giant Carillion has quit its support services contract with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) two years early.

The contract, won in 2014 for a five-year period, provided maintenance, repairs and operation services to the RBS estate, estimated at 1.5 million-square metres, including offices, bank branches and cash and coin centres throughout the UK.

Carillion was also in the process of enhancing RBS customer experience by implementing a target-based operating model protecting the bank from operational risk, creating greater flexibility in service delivery and a more efficient use of energy.

However, a spokesperson for Carillion confirmed that the deal had now ended with the company withdrawing from the contract.

“Carillion has jointly agreed with RBS a managed exit from the contract. This has now been carried out on mutually acceptable terms. A number of people have TUPE’d to the new provider as a result of this agreement,” said the spokesperson.

The news comes after a series of positive contract wins for the company, as it looks to bounce back from City expectations of a 35% earnings slump in 2017 and an 11% slide in 2018.

FM Xmas Party

Are you coming to the FM Industry Christmas Party?
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If you’re not on the guest list for the FM Christmas Party, what are you waiting for?!

There are just three weeks to go – and a limited number of tickets available, so book yours now and ensure you’re there to network with the great and the good of the UK FM industry.

Hosted by the Facilities Management Forum and FMJ – the evening takes place November 28th at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel, London, in partnership with FSI Global, CEF, Salisbury Group, Northland, ATEC Security and De-Ice.

Tickets are just £35 which includes drinks, canapés and entertainment.

Don’t miss out – Book your ticket here!

Alternatively, email fmgroupevents@forumevents.co.uk or contact Paige Aitkin on 01992 374079 to find out more.

Facilities Management

Facilities Management market set to reach $1,887 billion by 2024
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The bundling of FM services by suppliers is driving significant growth in the sector, according to new research from TMR.

Its new report predicts that the global FM market is set to rise at a 13.6% CAGR to reach $1,887 billion by 2024, up from $606.4 billion in 2015.

TMR says an increasing number of companies have been providing bundled FM services – a combination of soft and hard offerings – in order to improve the efficiency of business processes and deliver quality and valued services to their clients.

The report cites several companies in the UK, including 14forty FM Support Services and G4S plc, that have been bundling security, cleaning, reception, food & hospitality and workplace management.

On the other hand, the report points out that single-point delivery services have successfully helped improve services and brought down overall cost.

Companies have also found that total FM services provide central control to the entire facilities management operation and minimise complexities in delivery.

Overall, more companies are aiming toward a reduction in maintenance and operation costs, which means facilities management has emerged as the ideal solution for firms in the short, medium, and long term.

The report asserts that FM services have been supporting companies in reducing capital expenditure and increasing investments in primary services, a goal which it says most organisations strive for.

Energy consumption is also a now a major consideration for firms when choosing their FM partners – as such, by developing an integrated design for business operations, FM services are now in high demand from companies seeking to curb their energy usage.

Building & Construction Summit

Network your way to success at the FM Forum
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Attending the Facilities Management Forum on the 29th-30th January at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted could be the best two days you spend out of the office next year.

Here are just three reasons why:

  • You’ll have the opportunity to meet new solution providers, based on the products and services you are looking for. No time wasted, no hard sell
  • You’ll have the chance to attend inspiring and insightful seminar sessions from some of the industry’s top thought-leaders
  • You’ll be able to network with peers throughout the two days – Full hospitality is covered, including overnight accommodation, meals and refreshments and an invitation to our gala dinner with entertainment

Join senior FM professionals from across the UK representing companies and organisations including:

A2dominion Bidwells Centre of Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence City of London Corporation CDC Group Currie & Brown Harrow School Hilton Kaplan International Kennedy Scott Lymington Precision Engineers National Institute for Health & Care Excellence On Demand Medical Perform Group RMBI Russell & Bromley Speedloan Finance TaxcalcTelefonica University College of Osteopathy and many more…

Click here to reserve your FREE place at the event.

For more information, contact Paige Aitken on 01992 374079 / p.aitken@forumevents.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you’re an industry supplier and would like to showcase your products and services at the FM Forum, contact Myles Elder on 01992 374 075 / m.elder@forumevents.co.uk.

FM Xmas Party

FSI Global is ready for the FM Industry Christmas Party!
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We are delighted to confirm FM solutions specialist FSI Global an Event Sponsor for the FM Christmas Party, which is being hosted by the team here at the Facilities Management Forum, along with our friends FMJ.

Taking place at London’s stylish Grange St. Paul’s Hotel on Tuesday, 28th November, 200 of the FM industry’s leading buyers and suppliers will gather under one roof for a fun-filled, relaxed evening of networking.

“FSI Global is proud to be sponsoring this year’s FMJ Christmas party,” said Sally Wootton, Marketing Manager at FSI. “As the market-leader in Workplace Technology, our solutions help clients from a single-user instance, through to a global property portfolio, and anything inbetween. We look forward to meeting you and discussing our innovative solutions at the FMJ Christmas party.”

The FSI Global range of services includes:

  • Concept Evolution: an enterprise CAFM / IWMS solution, merging powerful functionality with sophisticated technology
  • Concept Advantage: a suite of social workplace apps, integrated with Concept Evolution, connecting the entire workplace community with the FM services in their building
  • FSI GO: a mobile application solution, extending the functionality of Concept Evolution to your mobile workforce

Register Today for the FM Christmas Party!

Individual tickets are priced at just £35 (+VAT) per head, including drinks, canapes and entertainment.

Don’t miss out! Book here or contact Paige Aitken for more information on 01992 374079 / p.aitken@forumevents.co.uk.

Our Event Sponsors for the FM Christmas Party also include CEF, Salisbury Group, Northland, ATEC Security and De-Ice.

ISMI

Enrol today for the CSMP Level 6 Accredited Diploma
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The Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) Level 6 Accredited Diploma has become the world’s favourite security management qualification – and the December 2017 intake is enrolling now.

Launched less than five years ago, the CSMP, from ISMI – The International Security Management Institute – has become the global leader in security management qualifications, with students and certificants in 134 countries, representing many of the world’s foremost companies and organisations. Since 2013, over 3,000 professionals have enrolled on the programme.

The 12-month/12-module programme blends industry global best practice with the UK NOS for Security Management and is delivered entirely by distance learning, with telephone and email coaching support from in-situ security manager mentors from around the world, all of whom are advanced-level practitioners.

The cost is £795 (+ VAT in Europe), all inclusive of materials, coaching, online library of resources and final diploma.

For details visit www.ismi.org.uk or email enquiries@ismi.org.uk.

ABM wins £2m Victoria Place contract
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ABM UK has been awarded a three-year contract with Victoria Place Shopping Centre in London’s Victoria Station. 

 The new contract – which was won as part of a competitive tender – is worth approximately £2 million, and will see ABM UK supplying the Savills-managed shopping centre with cleaning and security services. 

 Adam Baker, ABM UK’s business development and marketing director, commented: “We are thrilled to have been appointed by Victoria Place Shopping Centre. The contract win is testament to ABM UK’s understanding of Victoria Place and its prominent position adjacent to the UK’s second-busiest railway station. Our vast experience within the retail sector and our understanding of Savills (UK) Limited makes us well-placed to support and develop the team.” 

Victoria Place Shopping Centre is situated adjacent to London Victoria Railway Station in the City of Westminster, and is home to a wide range of retail, restaurants, coffee shops and convenience food outlets. The Shopping Centre was opened in 1985, and underwent a major refurbishment in 2014. 

 Alex Clark, Centre Manager of Victoria Place Shopping Centre, said: “It’s exciting to be working in partnership with an experienced industry service partner, which is able to provide soft service solutions and meet Victoria Place Shopping Centre’s demands. The principal factors in determining and underpinning the success of a shopping centre is balancing operational management with customer experience. Experience, understanding and innovation are all essential components of effective service delivery. It was therefore imperative that we chose a company that is proficient in delivering these core competencies and one which would exceed our expectations. 

ABM UK has extensive experience working in the retail sector, and provides a wide range of facility management services spanning cleaning, security, mechanical and electrical, technical, HVAC and guest services to some of the company’s most established clients in the UK, including: The Centre, Livingston; the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham; and Grand Central Shopping Centre in Birmingham’s New Street Station. 

 

MPower UPS

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: MPower UPS Takes Power Protection to the Next Level 
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Availability continues to be a major concern for data center managers and those working in other critical environments.

Leading provider of uninterruptible power supplies, MPower UPS, has joined forces with CENTIEL to market CumulusPower for the first time in the UK.

CumulusPower  is a three-phase modular UPS system which offers continuous power availability through its fault-tolerant Distributed Active Redundant Architecture (DARA) which removes single points of failure and is now available exclusively through MPower UPS.

MPower’s dedicated team is excited now to introduce this solution to existing and new customers, taking power protection to the next level across the globe.

E3 Global announces Energy Eye
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E3 Global has added Energy Eye, a powerful software package that provides a dynamic view of a buildings energy performance to the company’s portfolio of energy saving products.

Suitable for any size of surveying operation, Energy Eye provides an exact and up-to-date picture of a buildings energy consumption and carbon emissions, allowing building owners the impact of their energy saving strategies.

Available in two tiers, gold and platinum, Energy Eye software enables surveyors and contractors alike to make detailed surveys of building and energy consuming assets whilst walking through the site survey, then to calculate and clearly display the relevant data.

This allows the identification of issues, classification and scheduling of work required, even down to labour and parts costs, with the ability to export data to other applications. This information can then be uploaded, including survey results, building plans and photos to the central Energy Eye system.

Using Energy Eye, building operators can cover many different types of energy efficiency on site, including building structure, lighting, electrical power and appliances, HVAC, IT, Comms and solar generation.

Energy Eye Gold is an entry level version allowing a wide range of surveys to be carried out, collected data displayed, stored and manipulated, as well as proposals drawn up and project elements calculated. Energy Eye Platinum has all the features of Energy Eye Gold, but in addition takes the imported survey information and allows for the production of energy efficient improvements based upon the existing facilities.

Using Energy Eye reduces surveying time by around 50 percent and therefore increases the number of surveys that can be undertaken in a day.