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NEWS & ANALYSIS SPECIAL REPORT - CORONAVIRUS
MIFM
45 New product and service launches and
company news from the FM industry.
Next Edition
With the Facilities Show moving forward this year
to take place in May, the April issue o ers a useful
guide to the annual show which takes place at the
ExCel centre in London. We’ve an interview with
International Workplace CEO David Sharp on the
firm’s innovative new training resource Workplace
DNA. Our FM Clinic panel discuss how the FM sector
will cope with stringent new immigration laws that
could reduce access to low skilled workers. A group
of leading waste management experts give their
advice on meeting waste management challenges.
And we look behind the scenes of a refit to examine
the thinking that goes into an interiors project
and why FMs and interiors experts must work
collaboratively to create a winning space.
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THIS MONTH...
FMJ NEWS
06 This month’s summary of everything that has
hit the headlines in the FM sector.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
08 The latest news and views from RICS-IFMA
and IWFM.
EVENT REPORT
10 The theme of the Workplace Futures
conference, which took place in the new
venue of One Great George Street in the heart of
Westminster was the 20:20 FM Vision of Wellness.
ADVICE AND OPINION
COMPLIANCE
12 Our latest update from the experts at
Barbour.
COMMENT
14 Drainage systems are o en out of sight,
out of mind - that is until there is a
complication says Peter Molloy, Managing Director
at Metro Rod.
FAST FACTS
16 Simon Lawford, Technical Manager at
Crown Oil explains why para inic fuels can
help reduce emissions - providing an immediate
and reliable solution to tackling air pollution.
BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA
18 Kelly Howell, HR Director at Atalian
Servest on the new One programme,
designed to improve diversity and inclusion, and
encourage skills and learning.
FM CLINIC
20 Nearly half of employees feel
undervalued by their employers and want
to leave. What more can the facilities sector be
doing to attract and retain future leaders within
their organisations?
30 The Coronavirus outbreak has already
caused significant disruption, in this
special report we o er essential advice on how your
business should prepare.
CAFM
32 Our panel of experts advise on the
factors involved in a successful CAFM
procurement, whether you’re investing in CAFM for
the first time or thinking about changing vendors.
FLOORING
36 The latest flooring innovations and how
they can help to reconnect building
occupants with the great outdoors; plus the
lowdown on mezzanine floors.
38 A look at how the latest flooring products
can be used to aid zoning and wayfinding
in open-plan commercial spaces.
STORAGE
40 Modular storage furniture can be built up
into a configuration which adapts to the
needs of the business and it’s growing in popularity.
We find out why.
HEALTH & SAFETY
44 A preview of some of the key results of a
survey FMJ has carried out with DURABLE
to gain insights into how FMs approach ergonomics
in their organisation.
FEATURES
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PEOPLE
55 Find out who’s moving where in the facilities
management profession.
RECRUITMENT
56 The UK Government’s disclosure of its
plan for a new ‘firm and fair’ Points-Based
Immigration System could a ect employers who
struggle to recruit into lower skilled roles.
TRAINING
57 FutureFit is an initiative delivered by charity,
East London Business Alliance (ELBA) to
help front line FM employees enhance their learning
pathways.
CAREER LADDER
58 We talk to Hannah Serpant: Account
Manager at JLL.
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INTERVIEW
24 Demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging
stations are only going to increase. Giles
Benbow of Actemium and Phil Russell of VINCI
Facilities, are working together to o er FMs
practical, cost-e ective solutions.
LIGHTING
28 Stewart Simon, Managing Director of
Coulter O ice Interiors, makes the case for
LEDs as the smart lighting choice for the modern
workplace.
FM CAREERS
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