DATES FOR THE
FM DIARY
17-19 MAY 2022
www.facilitiesshow.com
13 SEPTEMBER 2021
IWFM Conference ‘Emerging Stronger’
Hybrid Event
www.iwfm.org.uk/iwfmconference.html
15-16 SEPTEMBER 2021
Smart Home Expo
NEC, Birmingham
www.smarthometechlive.co.uk
19-21 SEPTEMBER 2021
The Flooring Show
Harrogate Convention Centre
www.theflooringshow.com
22-23 SEPTEMBER 2021
RWM Resource Revolution
NEC, Birmingham
www.rwmexhibition.com
05-07 OCTOBER 2021
UK Construction Week Birmingham
NEC, Birmingham
www.ukconstructionweek.com
06-07 OCTOBER 2021
Smart Buildings Show
ExCeL, London
https://smartbuildingsshow.com/
02-04 NOVEMBER 2021
The Cleaning Show 2021
ExCeL, London
https://cleaningshow.co.uk/london
04-05 NOVEMBER 2021
Workspace Design Show
Business Design Centre, London
https://workspaceshow.co.uk
24-25 NOVEMBER 2021
EMEX 2021
ExCeL, London
www.emexlondon.com
SEPTEMBER 2021 7
PropTech giant
MRI Software
acquires FSI
to bolster FM
portfolio
FSI, the UK-based provider
of enterprise-class facilities
management (FM) software
solutions has been acquired
by MRI Software, the global
provider of real estate
software. The addition of
FSI’s cloud-based platform
bolsters the PropTech
leader’s overall solution
portfolio and enhances the
company’s ability to better
serve owners, occupiers and
contractors by delivering
cutting-edge technology
to eff ectively manage and
maintain their facilities.
“Facilities management
teams play a critical role
in making sure offi ces are
running safely and effi ciently
as people begin returning
to workplaces around
the globe,” said Dermot
Briody, MRI’s Senior Vice
President and Executive
Managing Director of EMEA
and Occupier Solutions.
“This latest acquisition
signifi cantly enhances
our FM capabilities with
a comprehensive, modern
software solution that helps
clients ensure their buildings
and campuses are clean,
properly equipped and wellmaintained
for their visitors
and employees.”
FSI complements MRI’s
globally recognised
Integrated Workplace
Management System (IWMS)
solution and strengthens
the company’s position as
a PropTech provider that
powers the entire workplace.
John Moriarty, FSI’s CEO
and Managing Director,
commented: “MRI off ers a
scale and global reach that
will enable us to accelerate
growth in our existing
markets and new territories.
We share MRI’s vision of an
open and connected solution
set that will empower our
clients to speed up digital
transformation – the
importance of which has
become abundantly clear
as the COVID-19 crisis has
evolved.”
NEARLY TWO THIRDS OF FMS
STILL USE SPREADSHEETS
TO MANAGE ESTATES FINDS
IDOX SURVEY
Facilities managers understand the value of innovative tech but 62
per cent remain tied to spreadsheets, according to a new survey
from Idox, a leading developer of specialist Computer-aided Facility
Management (CAFM) soΠware. The new research identifies how FM
roles are evolving in light of COVID-19, changing work patterns and
innovation, and the challenges that see some professionals sticking
with manual, inflexible administrative processes.
COVID19
continues to have an impact on working patterns and with the
future still not set, FMs face complex challenges in catering for employees
and remaining compliant, the two responsibilities respondents see as
most important (75 per cent).
Prior to the pandemic, the FM sector was under pressure to perform at
higher service levels with fewer resources. This has intensified, with 62 per
cent citing budget constraints as their biggest concern. This is followed by
changing working patterns and a reduced demand for space.
It’s also clear that FM is shi¥ ing away from traditional asset management
to supporting the health and wellbeing of employees. Seventyfive
per
cent feel that ‘increasing employee satisfaction and wellbeing’ is one of
their most helpful roles in delivering their organisation’s strategic goals;
ranking top alongside ‘controlling compliance risks’ (75 per cent).
Looking deeper into sustainability, FM has a critical role in helping
organisations to achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG)
objectives. ‘Improving the energy eƒ iciency of buildings’ (70 per cent),
‘reducing waste and increasing recycling’ (70 per cent) and ‘supporting
social value strategies’ (56 per cent) are considered among the most
strategically important responsibilities of facilities managers today.
Oliver Spires, Product Manager at Idox commented on the findings: “The
pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty and as we continue to work out
what the future landscape looks like, it’s o¥ en the FM team that are asked
to help plan while continuing to support employees and the business’
commercial and ESG objectives. Shouldering such responsibility means
they should be equipped with the right technology, yet two thirds are still
reliant on spreadsheets and manual processes. It’s time to upgrade.
“CAFM technology covers a comprehensive range of tools which
help with all aspects of the modern FM role. Businesses are hungry for
data about the performance of the workplace and how it can be made
to operate better. Providing FM professionals with the right tools will
empower them with greater oversight and control, enabling them to act
more quickly and support their organisation’s evolving strategic goals.”
To read the full whitepaper ‘Trends and challenges in a changing
landscape: A survey of facilities management’, which includes further
analysis and additional findings, please visit:
www.idoxgroup.com/facilities-management-technology-survey
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