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FM supply chain is missing out on BIM benefitsPotential building occupiers and FM providers are not taking full advantage of how building information modelling (BIM) can improve an asset's running costs, according to a new report. 24/05/2013
BBC completes northern move under budgetThe final cost of the BBC's controversial move from London to Salford should be £9 million below the £233 million budget approved by the BBC Trust. 15/05/2013
FM World hosts roundtable debateFM World and its sister title Supply Management are seeking participants for a roundtable discussion on the common issues faced by facilities managers and procurement professionals. 14/05/2013
Workplace Law FM survey closes May 20thThose considering taking part in the joint BIFM / Workplace Law survey on leadership in FM have until May 20th to add their voice. 14/05/2013
New CIBSE president calls for urgent rethinkBuilding service engineers have an urgent responsibility to help reduce energy consumption and to adapt buildings to respond to the challenges of climate change. 13/05/2013
BIFM sets up Channel Islands branchThe BIFM has opened a branch in the Channel Islands, after research showed a high level of interest for a way to sere FMs on the Islands. 26/04/2013
Construction sector faces further fallCommercial construction is set to fall by 6.6 per cent this year, according to a report. 25/04/2013
London student housing set to surgeThe quantity of student accommodation in London is set to increase substantially in the next three years, according to real estate services firm CBRE. 22/04/2013
BIM4FM asks FMs for feedback on BIMA recently formed group championing the FM sector's involvement with building information modelling is asking FMs to complete a survey on the topic. 18/04/2013
Peabody picks Vinci for £150m dealVinci Facilities has agreed a £150 million, ten-year refurbishment contract with property management firm Peabody Partnership. 17/04/2013
Property investors set for higher returnsInvestors are to enjoy greater returns on commercial property this year, according to predictions from Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL). 05/04/2013
Green building costs tumbleDesign and construction costs associated with green building are falling, according to a report from the World Green Building Council. 05/04/2013
Public sector financingUnlocking capital for portfolio  investment is the secret to revitalising public sector estates, which otherwise have a tough time finding money, says Finbarr Murray 21/03/2013
All for one and one for allMuch has been written about what makes a successful project or high-quality service. Roger Amos believes FM has not put sufficient emphasis on reliable team work. 11/03/2013
Alpine adventuresDespite taking a well-earned break from work, Simon Francis finds he can't get away from FM. A busy time lies ahead for his team at the University of the Arts in London. 21/02/2013
The times they are a changin'There seems to be a tectonic shift taking place in what end-users require from FM. John Bowen argues the industry must embrace change, rather than play catch up, writes John Bowen. 08/02/2013
Lincolnshire looks to secure new dealsLincolnshire County Council is set to move from a single all-encompassing FM contract to several smaller deals. 07/02/2013
Mitie goes Green with NLAThe National Landlords Association (NLA) has chosen services provider Mitie as its Green Deal installer. 06/02/2013
Northcroft appointed to Bath University projectConstruction consultants Northcroft, part of Capita Symonds, has been appointed by the University of Bath to provide cost management services on a £26m new build project. 05/02/2013
Dealing with winter peak demandFinbarr Murray finds that when seasonal flu and norovirus is added NHS come under enormous pressure. 28/01/2013

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