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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
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
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?
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.
The Institute of Groundsmanship explains why training is the key to success when maintaining sports amenities and open areas
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
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
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association explains your duties when it comes to premises that may contain asbestos
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
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
Total Workplace Management 2010 gave FM professionals a chance to address all their needs through an extensive exhibition, innovative features and useful networking opportunities
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An essential date in the calendar for those responsible for homeland and global security; International Security Expo returns to Olympia in London on 30 September & 1 October 2025.
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