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This is a list of frequently asked questions about FM World and the FM World website. Click on a question to see the answer. If you can't find what you are looking for in the list of questions please send us your question using the help form at the bottom of the page.

What’s the difference between the BIFM and FM World websites? 

Is all the website content freely available?

Is all the content from FM World magazine on the FM World website?

How can I submit an article idea to FM World?

Does the BIFM approve the content of FM World?

How can I  publicise a BIFM regional, Sig or Sector Forum event in the magazine and website?

How can I get a report of my BIFM regional, Sig or Sector Forum event in the magazine and website?

I’d like to invite FM World to an industry event, who should I contact?

Do you publish new product or service launches?

How many readers do you have?

How can I find out about advertising rates and place an advert in the magazine?

Do BIFM corporate members get a discount on advertising in FM World? How can I get free copies of FM World at my industry event?

Do you have a Forward Features List?

I’m not a member of the BIFM, can I still receive FM World?

How can I become a member of the BIFM and what are the benefits?

How much does it cost to subscribe to the FM World?

I want to write a letter to the editor, where shall I send it to?

I want to send a press release to FM World, who shall I send it to?

I have spotted a mistake in the magazine, who should I contact?

What’s the difference between the BIFM and FM World websites?

The FM World website is the online magazine for the BIFM and contains news and views from the wider facilities management sector. The BIFM website is a resource of institute-related news and knowledge.

Is all the website content freely available?

No, the content from the most recent issues of the magazine and the most current news stories, plus the job advertisements, are freely available but the archive is only available to BIFM members, as part of their membership package, and FM World subscribers.

Is all the content from FM World magazine on the FM World website?

Yes, there is a digital version of the most current issue of the magazine plus a searchable archive of past features, columns and news stories.  But there is far more on the website than we can fit in the magazine: each day we write at least five articles about what’s happening in the FM sector plus a regularly updated blog. There are also more jobs online than in the hard copy of the magazine.

How can I submit an article idea to FM World?

We write news and features in-house and employ freelance journalists and experts in the field. If you have an idea for a feature, please send a synopsis of 100-200 words to the editor Cathy Hayward at cathy@fm-world.co.uk or call 020 7880 6229. It should outline very briefly what the main idea is and what might be included in the feature. Most features are 1,300 words, although cover features can be up to 2,000 words. There are also opportunities to write short viewpoint pieces, practical how-to articles and legal updates.  We will look at your suggestion and let you know quickly whether we want to take it forward. We also welcome letters about articles in FM World or the wider world. Please email cathy@fm-world.co.uk

In addition to the fortnightly magazine, FM World publishes a daily email news service – the FM World Daily – which includes all the latest essential news about the FM industry including new business wins, mergers and acquisitions news, financial results, market research, legislative updates and event reports. News for the FM World Daily should be sent to the news editor Louisa Roberts at Louisa@fm-world.co.uk or call on 020 7880 8544.

Does the BIFM approve the content of FM World?

No, although FM World is the fortnightly magazine of the BIFM, the bulk of the editorial is completely independent. The BIFM supplies the copy for the BIFM news pages which contains information about regional or group events.

How can I  publicise a BIFM regional, Sig or Sector Forum event in the magazine and website?

Please send details about your event to editorial@fm-world.co.uk or call 020 7880 6229.

How can I get a report of my BIFM regional, Sig or Sector Forum event in the magazine and website?

Please email your event reports and pictures to Jessica Beaven at the BIFM at jessica.beaven@bifm.org.uk or call 0845 058 1356

I’d like to invite FM World to an industry event, who should I contact?

Please send details of your event to Cathy Hayward at editorial@fm-world.co.uk or call 020 7880 6229.

Do you publish new product or service launches?

As the BIFM’s publication, we have to be careful not to be seen to be giving publicity to one particular product or organisation but we do accept advertising for new products or services. Please contact John Nahar at john.nahar@redactive.co.uk or call 020 7880 7660.

How many readers do you have?

Our latest ABC revealed that we have a circulation of 11,248, but the 2007 FM World Readership Research showed that each copy is read by 2.5 people giving us a total readership of more than 28,000.

How can I find out about advertising rates and place an advert in the magazine?

You can download a media pack from this website which sets out the latest rates – see the About Us section. Corporate members of the BIFM are entitled to special rates. For further details please contact John Nahar at john.nahar@redactive.co.uk or call 020 7880 7660

Do BIFM corporate members get a discount on advertising in FM World?

Yes, for details please contact John Nahar at john.nahar@redactive.co.uk or call 020 7880 7660

How can I get free copies of FM World at my industry event?

If you are organising a BIFM regional, Sig or Sector Forum event, then you are entitled to have free copies of the magazine at the event. Please contact editorial@fm-world.co.uk or call 020 7880 6229 giving as much notice as possible. If you are interested in FM World being a media partner to your event, contact Cathy Hayward at cathy@fm-world.co.uk

Do you have a Forward Features List?

Yes, please email Adam McNestrie at editorial@fm-world.co.uk or call 020 7880 6229 for the most up-to-date copy.

I’m not a member of the BIFM, can I still receive FM World?

Yes, non-members can subscribe to the magazine. For readers in the UK, a 12 month (26 issues) subscription costs £90; for readers outside the UK, a 12 month (26 issues) subscription cost £110. If you would like to take out a subscription to FM World magazine, please contact us on 020 8950 9117 or email fm@alliance-media.co.uk

How can I become a member of the BIFM and what are the benefits?

If you are an individual who is working within Facilities management, Individual membership will help you to develop professionally. BIFM membership offers you help and support in your career through our structured membership grades and membership benefits including:

• FM World magazine

• Membership of your local region

• 20% discount on FM courses provided by BIFM Training

• Free membership of our Special Interest Groups and Sector Forums

• Members only access to our interactive website

• Industry news sent to you daily and/or weekly by email

• Extensive knowledge resources from our online library and other resources

• Access to the BIFM qualifications and examinations

• Access to our KPI Register

• Networking, by attending BIFM Events and through the use of our online forums

• Visit www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/membership to find out more

How much does it cost to subscribe to the FM World?

For readers in the UK, a 12 month (26 issues) subscription costs £90; for readers outside the UK, a 12 month (26 issues) subscription cost £110. If you would like to take out a subscription to FM World magazine, please contact us on 020 8950 9117 or email fm@alliance-media.co.uk

I want to write a letter to the editor, where shall I send it to?

We welcome letters to FM World about articles in the magazine or the wider FM industry. The best letter each fortnight receives a bottle of champagne. Please email your contribution to cathy@fm-world.co.uk

I want to send a press release to FM World, who shall I send it to?

Please send press releases to our news editor Louisa Roberts at Louisa@fm-world.co.uk or call 020 7880 8544. Please do not call to check that she has received your press releases as we will be unable to confirm that. We will contact you if we need any further information.

I have spotted a mistake in the magazine, who should I contact?

Please send any questions, corrections or clarifications to the editor at editorial@fm-world.co.uk

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