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Greater dataManagers of data centres are under increasing pressure to make them more energy efficient. Here, Unite Technologies' Simon Terry looks at the management systems that can help optimise a data centre's power and energy efficiency. 03 December 2012
Hot propertyEnergy certificates are starting to have a big  impact on property value, finds Andrew Cooper. 12 November 2012
A warm reception?Designing the right welcome area is a fine art, one that mixes design, ergonomics, heat management and security, writes Simon Wicks 12 November 2012
Wire transferThe UK's first urban cable car system, the Emirates Air Line, is a new transport hub and tourist attraction for London with all aspects of its operation managed by the FM service provider. Martin Read reports. 09 November 2012
Golden opportunityWhen Sarah Hodge volunteered for London 2012, her experience as an operational FM and facilities project manager proved invaluable in a crucial role within the Olympic Stadium. Martin Read reports. 06 November 2012
Change agentThe new Facilities Manager of the Year has been recognised for her track record of implementing innovative major change projects, as Martin Read discovers. 25 October 2012
Theatre of operationsG3 Systems was honoured with a Judges Special Award at the BIFM Awards last month. David Arminas finds out what it takes to provide FM in a war zone. 25 October 2012
Five-star reviewBespoke hospitality business Bennett Hay is attempting to import the ethos of the international hotel sector into UK facilities management and training is a key element. 25 October 2012
The negotiatorBeverley Vara, FM World's regular legal contributor, explains why mediation over contract disputes is favourable to litigation and how FMs can approach it. 15 October 2012
Plan beeWhen Worcester County Council realised that an old city-centre library building was not fit for purpose, it opted to pursue a unique collaboration with the University of Worcester. Martin Read reports on a striking new community facility that brings together what might once have seemed competing services under a distinctive new roof. 15 October 2012
The view from the chair - Ismena CloutThe BIFM itself has changed considerably since 2004. Here, chairman Ismena Clout looks at how the role of the institute has developed, and the achievements it has had along the way. 28 September 2012
20:20 visionOver 200 editions, we have charted the development of facilities management through its practitioners and representatives. So how much has the sector changed since we first published? We asked specialists to look back at the last eight years and ahead by eight more to 2020 28 September 2012
Changing of the GuardFrom a major once-in-a-generation cleaning project to the erection of a once-in-a-lifetime 15,000 capacity beach volleyball stadium, 2012 has been anything but dull for the facilities team at Horse Guards Parade. 28 September 2012
Tweet harmonyWe asked our Twitter followers what changes they'd seen 28 September 2012
Contract killersIn an uncertain economic climate, nervy companies are using indemnities to cut their risk. But Nick Martindale finds the customer-supplier relationship is often the first casualty. 27 September 2012

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