Sustainability

Articles on sustainability

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
Survey highlights sustainability prioritiesResponsibility for the cost of specialist expertise needed on sustainability initiatives has emerged as a key theme in a survey conducted recently by the 2050 Group. 07/05/2013
Bottling it upThe case for plumbed-in vs. delivered bottles of drinking water has moved on a step with refillable water bottles that can be branded, as Paul Proctor explains. 03/05/2013
The burning issueHas the FM sector realised the true energy potential of biomass? Mark Harrison asks whether a wood-burning system can really be an alternative for energy buyers. 03/05/2013
Vat navFor VAT-exempt organisations, the decision to outsource services can add a tax liability that is difficult to justify. Here, Nick Martindale looks at why some organisations are revisiting the issue. 03/05/2013
CarillionEnterprise targets £3m DIO savingsCarillionEnterprise (C-E) is aiming to deliver cost savings for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) of more than £3 million over three years. 01/05/2013
In Focus: Socially mindedThe Issue: The growth in development of 'social value' business models by facilities management contractors The Interviewee: Tony Cahill, chief executive, Vivark 22/04/2013
BIFM launches sustainability in FM surveyBIFM is seeking respondents to its annual survey on sustainability in the facilities management sector. 11/04/2013
Mitie launches first security apprenticeship schemeOutsourcing firm Mitie has launched the security sector's first full-time apprenticeship scheme. 08/04/2013
Cofely powers ahead at Dow CorningTechnical facilities and energy services contractor Cofely has won a contract to operate and maintain the combined heat and power (CHP) energy centre at Dow Corning's facility in Barry, South Wales. 08/04/2013
Europa secures TFM deal with RSAEuropa has won a three-year contract, providing building maintenence and soft FM services to global insurer RSA. 08/04/2013
Mitie rebrands cleaning businessMitie has changed the name of its cleaning and environmental business to Mitie Environmental +. 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
In Focus: Sustaining a new strategyThe Issue: The measurement and scope of sustainability is of increasing importance to clients and contractors alike The Interviewee: Tim Haywood, group finance director and head of sustainability, Interserve 04/04/2013
Light workOn average, 25 per cent of an organisation's electricity costs come from lighting. Simon Fisher explains how FMs are switching on to LEDs and finding significant cost-reductions 04/04/2013
Handle with careIn recent months, two major FM providers have acquired businesses in the social care sector. Nick Martindale explores the potentially profound effects on the public's wider appreciation of FM. 02/04/2013
Managing fit-outs commonplace for today's FMAn overwhelming number of respondents said that they had experience in one or more such projects, and furthermore, were involved in its management. 25/03/2013
Going to wasteTaking a firm grip on your waste management policy means being realistic about your goals, especially if you want to achieve 'zero waste to landfill'. Martin Read reports. 25/03/2013

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