by jbs081410 d3 — August 16, 2010—The Global Facility Management Association (Global FM) has announced the winners of its first-ever Awards for Excellence in Facilities Management. The Awards recognize efforts by individuals or teams within the FM industry—from researchers to facilities operators—who have made a positive contribution to the knowledge, practical application and communication of strategies to improve the workplace environment.
The Platinum Award for Excellence in FM went to EC Harris and the DCSF (Department for Children, Schools & Families, now called the Department for Education), a former department of the U.K. government that took substantial steps toward reducing its carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency, and improving the work environment.
The Gold Award for Excellence in FM went to CISCO France, Paris, which is putting employee mobility first, in spite of undergoing massive growth and expansion. In partnership with OZ Consulting, the existing CISCO 11,300 m2 office has been renovated using the concept of mobility to achieve a more collaborative, productive and eco-conscious place that will meet business and operational needs.
Taking home the Silver Award for Excellence in FM was the Centre Milton Keynes (thecentre:mk), U.K. a major regional shopping center in the heart of Milton Keynes, U.K. long regarded for its customer service and sustainability initiatives. Thecentre:mk’s FM team started using tenants’ waste cooking oil for biodiesel fuel for vehicles, with significant savings in emissions and fuel costs.
