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June 2010

• Eliminating water waste as a way to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon
  
• Results from a survey to see how aware FMs are of water issues in the workplace
  
• How carbon reduction initiatives can be a business benefit and give a competitive advantage in the current economic climate
  
• Challenges in working collaboratively within a global company with supplier partners
  

May 2010

• Sustainability investment is needed to keep energy inefficient property from losing value
  
• Finding and collecting sustainability information is key in managing sustainability
  
• A standby power strategy is necessary to prepare for power cuts
  

April 2010

• Rentokil switches to cloud computing for its global mail
  
• How the second largest UK provider of serviced office space reduced its energy consumption by 10% with low capital expenditures
  

March 2010

• British Telecom's new energy management strategy will reduce its energy spend substantially
  

February 2010

• How FMs can incorporate sustainability strategies into food service operations
  

• Survey results on workplace catering operations
  

• Managing risk when outsourcing
  

• Cleaning during difficult economic times
  

January 2010

• Contractor Safety: How to approve FM contractors, ensuring that their responsibility is covered
  

• Dealing with the phase-out of R22 refrigerants: Options for FMs
  

December 2009

• Convincing management to invest in CAFM systems
  

• A holistic approach to sustainability: How to build a green FM culture
  

• Lighting controls for reducing costs and satisfying sustainability objectives
  

November 2009

• The trend toward software and data storage on demand leads to virtual computing, freeing up space and reducing a building's carbon footprint
  

• The role of washroom products in reducing environmental impact
  

• How Defra Anwick's new offices have achieved "zero carbon"
  

October 2009

• Flexible working during a recession: An opportunity for change?
  

• The changing role of space in difficult economic times
  

• Concrete block permeable paving helps reduce problems from run-off on paved areas
  

September 2009

• Low-carbon refurbishment through lighting can deliver increased sustainability without major expenditures
  

• Sourcing, installing and measuring the performance of energy efficiency technologies
  

August 2009

• How micro gray water management systems can be incorporated into existing buildings to recycle water
  

• The Impact of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) on FMs
  

July 2009

• Reducing the large quantities of energy consumed at sports and health facilities
  

• Saving energy with LEDs while being prepared for future maintenance and replacement problems
  

June 2009

• Survey Results: How FMs are handling moves during difficult economic times
  

• Planning for the April 2010 Carbon Reduction Commitment
  

• Technology to reduce the energy costs of operating data centers by as much as 45%
  

• Performance management tools for outsourcing companies
  

• How FM service providers can have a direct impact on the success of retail establishments
  

May 2009

• Going Green: Organizations That Practice What They Preach
  

• Understanding and working with the UK's energy metering regulations
  

• Delivering FM services across European borders: Three award finalists
  

• Coping with legal wrangles about "wear and tear" at the end of a lease
  

April 2009

• Facilities management at 60,000-seat Emirates Stadium
  

• Trends in the Dutch FM sector
  

• Ingredients of a successful catering operation
  

• UK university economic stimulus funds to reduce operating expenses and improve sustainability
  

March 2009

• How companies need to manage their supply chain and procurement systems
  

• A successful outsourcing contract for two decades helps London's Tate Gallery shine
  

• 2009 Hays Salary Survey across the UK
  

• Can flickering lights be an indicator or a more serious electrical problem?
  

• How the FM sector faring in these challenging times for access to securing working capital and acquisition funding?
  

February 2009

• Huge replacement costs lurking when replacing systems using R22 cooling fluid
  

• Closed-loop recycling reduces raw materials, fuel and embodied carbon emissions
  

• Changing the perception of the positive economic and social contributions made by outsourcing services
  

• An integrated approach for schools to lower utility bills while increasing funds for energy efficient improvements
  

• The evolution of a CAFM product defined by its users
  

January 2009

• Transformation of Navy accommodation into state-of-the-art facilities
  

• Police Federation consolidates HQ from three facilities
  

• The relationship between space utilization and carbon footprints
  

• An integrated station management system (3D graphical user interface, dynamic virtual model of the station, interface with CCTV cameras, etc.) converts old St. Pancras station into modern terminus
  

• Implications of the European Construction Products Directive to fire alarm systems
  

• Potential Hazard: Food service maintenance and handling of fats, oils and grease
  

December 2008

• Preventive maintenance pays off for large art workshop
  

• How CAFM technology has expanded beyond FM
  

• The history and future of legal regulations and their impact on the FM in the UK
  

• How a contract caterer has used technology to improve quality
  

• Highlights from the European Orgatec furniture and furnishings show
  

Novmeber 2008

• Maxima introduces a software alternative for construction, service management and maintenance companies
  

• A new way to manage physical infrastructure by managing the interdependence of building systems, factory automation and data centers
  

• Lessons learned from regulating peak energy use to balance supply and demand
  

• Hardware and software initiatives to green computer operations
  

• Ways to reduce gas consumption in our buildings
  

• How investing in capital equipment can save energy
  

• Planning ahead to control temperatures in data centers
  

• London's theaters change lights and reduce costs
  

October 2008

• Adding flexibility to the design of the space for the charity, Carers UK
  

• UK Energy Performance: Complying with the UK requirements to have Display Energy Certificates and Energy Performance Certificates for commercial buildings
  

• Opportunities resulting from complying with Display Energy Certificates and Energy Performance Certificates
  

• Changes in the UK education structure and their impact on the FM career ladder
  

• A Better Way to Improve the Carbon Footprint of Multi-Tenant Buildings
  

• The shift on workspace focus, from saving space and cost to more performance-oriented and productive workspaces
  

• Relocation: Stay or Move - Dealing with Difficult Economic Climate and Environmental Pressures
  

September 2008

• London 2012 Olympics: A business opportunity for the FM service sector
  

• Delphi Case Study: Identifying cost reductions while improving efficiency
  

• The impact of increased environmental awareness on manufacturing waste management
  

• New lighting controls at 22 Whitehall reduce the Cabinet's energy and carbon emissions
  

• How the Fujitsu data center works as a highly resilient facility designed to use less energy
  

• How to reduce data center energy consumption, environmental impact and power costs
  

August 2008

• Strategic guidance on working with IT groups and their network of systems
  

• HR is starting to recognize the value of new work styles and workspaces
  

• What employees can do with their chairs to sit smarter
  

July 2008

• The HVAC solution for the huge demands of this summer's Olympic Games
  

• Case Study: How Faceo is meeting the needs of having clients with facilities in multiple countries
  

• How the new UK space efficiency recommendations will impact workplace planning and design
  

• Most pressing FM issues and predictions for FM in ten years
  

• Security Solutions: (a) When it's time to upgrade surveillance systems; (b) Employee ID cards that work in multiple locations
  

• An electrical safety testing schedule that can work in a 24/7 facility (hotels, hospitals, etc.)
  

June 2008

• The new more collaborative trends in workplace layouts
  

• Flexible lighting systems that work for different worker-types at the same location
  

• Security in retail shopping centers
  

• The pooling of lockers can save space
  

• Case study of how metering technology can save energy consumption
  

• The challenge of proprietary systems in intelligent buildings
  

• How to take commercial food waste and turn it into electricity and fertilizer
  

May 2008

• Getting the ice ready for the TV show "Dancing on Ice"
  

• Why developments in carbon regulation and preparations for the 'low carbon economy' will make 2008 a significant year
  

• Profile: How Jane Skelton was groomed to become the Managing Director of Reliance Facilities Management
  

• Using modular UPS technology leads to energy efficiency, continuous power, and more
  

• Strategies for reducing operating costs through large UPS systems
  

• Blending modern office environments in historic buildings in Paris
  

April 2008

• Special asset management considerations for educational facilities
  

• The new Sodexo's plans for FM and food services
  

• Using technology to take a proactive approach to building maintenance and renovations
  

• The unique challenges of FM in the educational sector
  

• How the Unilever organization, HQ and its FM have evolved over 70 years
  

• The complex challenges for managing the variety of special requirements at the Hong Kong Jockey Club
  

March 2008

• Annual Hays PFM Salary Survey shows how the FM sector offers good careers, benefits and rewards
  

• How EC Harris' move to a new HQ has changed its way of working
  

• How Harrods decided to house its datacenter on the top of its world-famous department store
  

• Maintenance and energy management needs for data centers
  

• How Europe is gearing up to the demand for energy efficient lighting
  

• Data center challenges for FMs from recent technological advances
  

• How the FM can handle the resource demands from carbon rating a building's lifecycle for the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
  

February 2008

• The recent trend for outsourcing companies to partner or merge
  

• The implementation of CAFM in the healthcare sector
  

• The growth of remotely printed (hybrid) mail in the UK
  

• The tracking and maintaining of thousands of scientific instruments and then integrating it with outsourced FM services
  

• Two new books about FM in the UK
  

• Changes for the future of FM (from the 2008 Workplace Futures conference)
  

• Preparing for the UK's Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act
  

• The use of biometrics for access control
  

January 2008

• FM services provider ISS improves its time and attendance solutions to manage its workforce more effectively
  

• Electrical Safety Tests—Lack of compliance can lead to hazardous situations
  

• UK facilities managed as a Private Public Partnership (PPP) have radically changed the way they are maintained
  

• How new design-conscious fire detection solutions can be used in design-sensitive buildings
  

December 2007

• Recycling old HVAC equipment that is replaced by new, energy-efficient equipment
  

• The needs of an FM services company before a new retail facility opens
  

• Virtual meeting technologies and the elimination of face-to-face meetings
  

• Office relocation in existing premises while creating a simple but effective design
  

November 2007

• The need to bring building and IT management systems together
  

• Panel discussion: Information technology for FMs today and tomorrow
  

• Saving energy from lighting in retail where good lighting is a necessity
  

• Issues involved in moving an FM service provider from retail clients to the public and corporate arenas
  

• A housing control system for residential apartments with intelligent energy management
  

• The way to make "green leases" a win-win for tenants and landlords
  

• Bringing sustainability, recycling and reducing the carbon footprint to the mailroom
  

October 2007

• Health and safety implications following flood or water damage
  

• How technologies are changing the way facilities are managed
  

• Cross-border outsourcing with competing service delivery companies that must act as partners
  

• How fire safety legislation has evolved in the UK, and FM implications
  

• Implications of the UK conversion from analog to digital TV signals
  

• Wembley stadium's integration of building, safety, fire, security and business systems
  

• How Rentkil simplified the processes for purchasing materials by moving to an automated system
  

• How implementation of a digital mail room solution led to efficiencies and compliance
  

September 2007

• How the Rolls Royce FM group coped with big changes
  

• How the traditional large company receptionist role can be expanded into that of an office manager and beyond
  

• The impact of the EU Landfill Directive on FMs
  Dr Nick Williams
  

• What FMs can do to help hospitals perform better and achieve higher standards
  Dr Rachel MacDonald and Prof If Price
  

• The marketing of FM services and what the FM really wants
  Anna Hutton-North
  

• The benefits of outsourced FM to manufacturing companies
  Jeremy Waud
  

• The use of outsourced FM services for a major army installation
  

• Updating a corporate branding and modus operandi with a move to a new facility
  Martin Mitchell
  

August 2007

• Different Outsourcing Models to Satisfy FM's Needs for Outside Services
  Andrew Waller
  

• A Creative Solution for Space when Time is Short, Long-term Planning is Difficult, and Adaptability and Responsiveness are Paramount
  John Gotley
  

July 2007

• Archive Management: How Organizations Are Using Archiving Services
  Tim Robb
  

• Impact of UK's Climate Change Bill: The Shift from Supplying Energy to Providing Conservation Solutions
  Frank Booty
  

• How the Use of Energy-efficient Motors Will Keep Energy Consumption to a Minimum
  Ian Allen
  

• The Impact of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive about A/C Inspection Systems on FMs
  Peter Grigg and Hywel Davies
  

• The Importance of Metering in Controlling Energy Consumption
  Alan Aldridge
  

• Security Measures That Need to be Taken to Improve Risk Management of Facilities Against Terrorist Attacks
  Geoff Haw and Leagh Ganpatsingh
  

• Issues Impacting the Selection of Contractors for London's 2012 Olympic Games
  Lucy Jeynes
  

June 2007

• First Class Maintenance and No Failures Are Critical in Retail Sector
  Mike Callender
  

• The Role of CAFM Software in Delivering FM Services in the Developing Dubai Market
  Jim Moriarty
  

• How FMs Can Plan to Switch From Incandescent Bulbs (as a result of new bans in Australia and UK)
  Oliver Wong
  

• What FM Service Company Web Sites Need to Do to Deliver More Value to Their Customers
  David Emanuel
  

• A More Integrated Approach to Facilities Management for Shopping Centers
  Jane Fenwick
  

• The Importance of Developing Relationships with Suppliers
  Jane Fenwick
  

• The impact on FMs of the UK's new Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
  Mark Carter
  

May 2007

• European Cleaning Standards and Contractor Issues
  Frank Booty
  

• How Barclays Reduced Its Environmental Impact and Control Operating Costs
  Ray Wilson
  

• How to Capture, Story and Use Information
  Craig Scott
  

• A Smoke-Free England: Projected Benefits and Problems to Be Faced by FMs
  Iain Murray
  

• The Role of Language When Managing Facilities in Multiple Countries
  Phil Ratcliffe
  

• The Impact of Waste Management on Employee, Customer and Company
  Kieron Colbert
  

April 2007

• What the FM Needs to Know about a Caterer's Income and Expenses
  Nick Parker
  

• How Outsourcing the Mailing Function Can Help Achieve Postal Cost Optimization
  Richard Thompson
  

• Lessons for Schools on Furniture, Lighting and Fire Safety
  

• Does a Rainy Winter Mean No Water Concerns This Year?
  Mark Carter
  

March 2007

• What FMs Can Do to Strengthen Their Organization's Brand As an Employer and Go After Quality Personnel
  Beverley Thompson
  

• Peer Recognition and Getting FMs on a Par with Other Professionals in the UK
  Frank Booty
  

• Outsourcing Mail Operations
  Michael Hershon
  

• The Impact of the New Standard Industrial Classification for FM Data
  Graham Jenkinson
  

• The Value of Benchmarking in FM
  Paul Carder and Ian Jeffries
  

• Salary Trends for FMs in the UK
  Tim Cook
  

February 2007

• Storage of Fuel for Stand-By Generators
  Richard Massara
  

• Improving Energy Efficiency: Going from Good Practice to Best Practice
  Stuart Bowman
  

• Use of Software by Contractors to Reduce the Potential of Service Failures
  

• Reducing the Costs of Occupation When Moving
  Tim Worboys
  

• A Step-By-Step Approach to Developing a Business Continuity Plan
  Steven Garrod
  

• PFM 2006 Awards Showcase the Role of Sustainability in Winning Projects
  Jane Fenwick
  

• Security Considerations When Opening Up Networks and Web Servers to Business Partners and Customers
  Reginald P Best
  

January 2007

• How A/C Systems Will Improve Performance and Energy Efficiency from Reliability Center Maintenance Techniques
  Bill McLaughlin
  

• Knowledge-Based Management and Risk-Based Technology Combine to Reduce Elevator Maintenance Costs
  Frank Booty

• Compliance with the New UK Fire Safety Rules: Good Fire Safety Practice
  Stuart Holmes
  

• How an Automated Data Capture System Based on Pen and Paper Reduced Work Order Processing Time
  

• Incorporating Renewable Energy Sources into New Buildings
  Frank Booty
  

• Smooth Implementation of Temporary Large Catering Projects
  

• How a UK Agency Can Bring Big Gains on Waste Reduction, Recycling and Use of Recovered Materials without Increasing Costs