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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
  

December 2006

• Research Demonstrates That Workplaces Need Negative Ions to Keep Occupants Healthy
  John Jukes, Andrew Jenkins and Julian Law
  

• The Need for FM Training as a Best Practice
  Beverley Thompson

• Records Management: How a Hospital Keeps Its Records Accessible and Out-of-Sight
  Paul Sharville
  

• PAS 11000 (Publicly Available Specification) and How It Will Affect Collaborations and Benchmarking
  

• What Happens in the Commercial Property Sector When It Recognizes That Its Tenants Are Valued Customers
  Jane Fenwick
  

November 2006

• Has Carbon Trading in the UK Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
  Kirsty Clough
  

• Cost Containment in the Mobile Voice and Data Market
  Frank Booty

• Energy Labels in the UK and Their Implications for FM
  Matt Dickinson
  

• How the First Two European-Wide FM Standards Were Developed, and What Will Follow
  Matt Dickinson
  

• Why the Mandated Switchover to Digital Television in Commercial Premises Should Occur Sooner Rather Than Later
  Margaret Hodge
  

October 2006

• The Role of FM in the 2012 London Olympics Starts Now
  Paul Forrest
  

• The Role of Food Service Menus in Creating a Productive and Healthy Workforce
  Jane Fenwick

• The Benefits of e-Procurement for FM Services
  Frank Booty
  

• The Value of Selecting the Right Contractor, Even If Not the Least Expensive
  Paul Carder
  

• The Importance of Standards to Developing Best FM Practices
  Stan Mitchell
  

September 2006

• The Contribution of Facilities to Workplace Productivity
  Martin Pickard

• A National Approach to Managing Maintenance across an Entire Portfolio
  Guy Tucker

• An Approach to Food Service that Minimizes the Impact on the Environment
  

• A Sustainable Approach to Corporate Food Services
  Nick Parker
  

• CAFM to Support Facilities in Industrial and Technology Environments
  

• The Role of CAFM in Supporting Corporate Change
  Ian Gelling
  

August 2006

• The FM's Contribution to Risk Management and Strategies That Mitigate Risk
  Martin Pickard

• The Diversity of Approaches to FM in Global Companies in Different European Countries
  Dave Wilson

• FM Performance Measurement
  Dr Margaret-Mary Nelson
  

July 2006

• Using Service Providers—Keeping Expectations in Line with Reality
  Mike Proctor

• Round Table Discussion – Improving FM Skills and Communications in the Business Community
  Frank Booty

• Implications of the Mail Price Hike on FM in the UK
  David Higham
  

• What FMs Can Do to Mitigate the Health and Safety Risks of Employees Working Remotely
  Ian Fletcher-Price

• Security Contractor Selection
  Julian Stanton

• The Role of FM in Maintaining and Protecting the Corporate Reputation
  Martin Pickard

• The Challenges to FM in the UK When the New Legislation on Age Discrimination Begins on October 1
  Beverley Thompson

June 2006

• The impact on heavy mail users of the opening of the UK postal market to competition
  Michael Herson

• How to achieve more efficient lighting while reducing carbon emissions and saving on costs
  Steve Willis

• The contribution of facilities managers to the efficiency challenge
  Martin Pickard
  Third article in the series. This one looks at implementing lean management methods, improving workspace design and energy use, and providing the inspiration and skills for working smarter.

• Capturing the earth's ambient temperatures to reduce energy costs
  Jane Fenwick

• Balancing the different needs of indoor comfort for visitors in a facility requiring art preservation

• Pointers on choosing the right mechanical and electrical maintenance service partner
  Mike Proctor

• Renting catering equipment in the kitchen instead of owning and maintaining it
  Jane Fenwick

May 2006

• Why Facilities Matter
  Martin Pickard
  FM and compliance with regulations, standards and corporate targets

• Interview: Craig McGilvray, Alfred McAlpine Business Services
  Jane Fenwick
  Providing facilities and building management services to a large property portfolio

• Education and PFI
  Jane Fenwick
  Schools have proven to be a fertile area for Private Financing Initiative projects

• Reaching Out — Schools and the Wider Community
  Marc Bird
  How the new trend of community schools is impacting the nature of their facilities

• Air Tight for Part L of the UK Building Regulations
  Charlie Greenaway
  How the rules have changed in the UK regarding reducing air leakage from buildings

• A Window of Opportunity — The Increasing Importance of Energy Management
  Mike Sewell
  How facilities managers can elevate the issue of energy management to the boardroom