Facilities Management

When is an apple not an apple?

Mike Packham, technical expert at the BIFM considers the role of ‘benchmarking’ in effective facilities management

Public health pest

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

Total FM – but not as we’ve known it

Facilities Management

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

Managing LED expectations

Facilities Management

Peter Hunt, joint chief executive of the Lighting Industry Association, outlines the applications for LED lighting

Driving Efficiency in Public Sector FM

Facilities Management

Facilities management is considered a viable way in which the necessary cost savings can be achieved, writes Chris Hoar, chief executive of the Facilities Management Association

Making energy reduction pay

Facilities Management

With government committed to reducing carbon emissions in its estate, at a time when funding streams are squeezed, how can organisations cost and prioritise energy projects effectively?

The risks involved in outsourcing FM

Facilities Management

A growing number of FM specialists can now provide both the ‘hard’ facilities services such as building maintenance and the ‘soft’ services such as catering.

Planting the right skills

Facilities Management

The Institute of Groundsmanship explains why training is the key to success when maintaining sports amenities and open areas

Managing public property in a leaner and greener way

Facilities Management

By managing their estate more efficiently local government could deliver operational cost savings and improve quality of services, says Peter Janoska of the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum

A breath of fresh air

Facilities Management

Why should parks and green spaces survive and even thrive amidst this economic disaster? Dave Tibbatts from charity GreenSpace investigates the social and ecomonic benefits of green spaces

Be safe, not sorry

Facilities Management

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association explains your duties when it comes to premises that may contain asbestos

Dealing with risks and hazards

Facilities Management

Roger Bibbings, occupational safety adviser at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), gives his response to Lord Young’s review of health and safety, published in October

Ergonomics in the workplace

Facilities Management

Problems such as back pain are a major cause of sickness absence in office-based work. Richard Graveling highlights what to consider when setting up an ergonomically-sound workplace

Dedicated to the FM profession

Facilities Management

Total Workplace Management 2010 gave FM professionals a chance to address all their needs through an extensive exhibition, innovative features and useful networking opportunities

Is it time to review the UK’s cartridge procurement policy?

Facilities Management

The use of UK remanufactured cartridges over original ones has the potential to cut costs, cut waste, reduce CO₂ and safeguard jobs, urges the UK Cartridge Remanufacturers Association