by jbs091409 B3 — September 18, 2009—The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched its White Book September 11, which it says breaks new ground in setting standards in facilities management and can help FMs lead the way in creating more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective workplaces.
The White Book will act as a definitive practice guide for all RICS members advising clients on best practice FM processes.
The strategic role of facilities management in business performance will be the first guidance note published by RICS as part of a program of FM standards that will make up the White Book.
The first edition of this new series includes comprehensive guidance on key areas of business where Facilities Managers can make a strategic impact, including:
- Developing FM strategies linked to the property and business objectives of an organization
- Performance management and improvement
- Compliance
- Sourcing and procurement of property, projects, and goods and services
- Contract management
- Service delivery
- Risk management
- Change management
Forming the backbone of the White Book, The strategic role of facilities management in business performance will be joined by further guidance notes on security, performance improvement, and strategic sourcing, due to be released over the next 12 months.
