Design Thinking can be applied to Facilities Management through strategic, tactical and operational delivery. Richard Harris of the British Institute of Facilities Management puts it to the test
It is important that furniture in the public sector has been assessed and tested for contract use. The Furniture Industry Research Association explains why this is a necessity
Simon Carter from the Building and Engineering Services Association addresses how building owners will have to learn about building maintenance techniques or face cost and legal problems
Sarah Bentley, chief executive of the Building Futures Group, explores the drivers within Facilities Management and how to create a workforce with the right skills to ensure a strong future
Wayfinding signage may seem straightforward, but is actually easy to get wrong. And if a sign has failed to inform, it has failed. So how do you get it right? David Catanach, director of the British Sign and Graphics Association shares some advice
Building owners will have to learn about building maintenance techniques or face cost and legal problems, according to Simon Carter from the Building and Engineering Services Association
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) shares information on the pest problem facing the UK and the role councils can play in keeping the public safe from disease
Chris Moriarty of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) shares information from a recent report that looked at FM working relationships and how they can be improved
The British Institute of Facilities Management’s Mike Packham explores how Building Information Modelling (BIM) and ‘Soft Landings’ processes can make the task of managing buildings simpler
Most signs will be seen on the move and will need to be read and understood in an instant. British Sign and Graphics Association director David Catanach gives some points on getting it right
James Sutton, chief operating officer with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), explains how managers are working to change perceptions of this unsung profession
Mike Packham, technical expert at the BIFM considers the role of ‘benchmarking’ in effective facilities management
The British Pest Control Association’s Simon Forrester examines the UK’s growing pest problem and how local authorities have a central role in maintaining control of public health pests
With emphasis remaining on cost reduction, it's likely that facilities manager will need to call on a variety of skills. Mike Packhamm explains where the future of FM lies
Peter Hunt, joint chief executive of the Lighting Industry Association, outlines the applications for LED lighting
