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Get I.T. coveredBringing CCTV, internet, phone, VoIP and security together under a single system how far off is true IT 'convergence'? 14 September 2012
Green dealCan the Green Deal be more successful than existing energy efficiency incentives aimed at businesses, or is it fatally flawed? Elisabeth Jeffries reports. 14 September 2012
Bring your ownSmart phones, tablets and the increasing use of employees' own IT in the office will have a profound effect on the shape of the future worplace. Kevin Stanley reports. 06 September 2012
To be continuedBusinesses across the country all felt the impact of the world's greatest sporting event coming to London in August. Allen Johnson considers what organisations should do to prepare themselves against the risk of a major incident. 05 September 2012
Taking a BIM viewIn the first of a series of features on the topic, Rob Farman and Martin Read explain the basics of building information modelling (BIM) and how it could affect FM. 05 September 2012
The trouble with energy benchmarkingMeasuring the energy usage of a building against other similar buildings is the essence of this emerging discipline. But, as Andrew Cooper explains, the results don't always tell the full story. 05 September 2012
Best intentionsIf FM is to evolve, can it rely on the 'accepted wisdom' on which decisions are based and projects managed? And if academic research can provide an objective source of knowledge, is this brain work being put into practice? Kevin Stanley reports . 16 August 2012
On the roadAll businesses need to run lean these day and those with skills-based mobile and field workforces are no exception, writes Lisa Norris. 15 August 2012
Waste, glorious wasteFood waste is one of the more difficult materials for FMs to dispose of. But finding a sustainable solution holds the key to many organisations' 'zero-waste' aspirations. Philip Simpson looks at how FMs can tackle food waste sustainably and cost-effectively. 15 August 2012
Pointing the way: History of FMJoanna Lloyd-Davies interviews architect-turned-artist TerryTrickett about his involvement in the early days of the facilities management profession. 01 August 2012
Five star treatmentThe role that FM should be playing in maintaining and protecting an organisation's brand values was the subject of a lively roundtable at FM World's offices in London. 19 July 2012
A new chapterDavid Arminas visits Canada Water Library, part of the ongoing Docklands rejuvenation. 13 July 2012
Offensive actionA partnership between Mitie's Waste & Environmental business and University College London has led to a dramatic shift in the way clinical waste is both categorised and processed. 13 July 2012
Rising Stars of FM: event videosWe asked our rising stars some questions at the Heron Tower. Here's what they had to say. 04 July 2012
The pension problemNew rules this Autumn will oblige organisations to enrol employees into pension schemes but with issues of staff turnover and fragmented employment contracts, FM service providers will be hit worse than most. These and other issues were the subject of debate at a recent roundtable, sponsored by The People's Pension 03 July 2012

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