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a sustainable, fit-for-purpose and future- proof work environment. Mark will take a non-techical look at technology and will demonstrate how Cisco is using technology in its own offices. Yvonne Taylor, head of cleaning at OCS


will discuss one of the UK’s hottest topics in her session Reducing single-use plastics in cleaning and catering on Wednesday 10th April. The fight on single use plastic is well documents and OCS is sharply focused on how it can limit the impact of its operations on the environment. In this session, Yvonne will talk about the commitments the business has made, working with suppliers to ensure that improvements are made holistically, and making sustainable changes that will have a positive impact. Also on Wednesday, Mike Boxall, managing director, Sitemark, the de facto standard for good buildings, explores what benchmarking and challenge the common misconception around what it means in his session Benchmarking: it’s not all about cost. Don’t miss the event’s Thursday lunchtime


panel debate What does the Pret allergy scandal mean for workplace catering? Three allergen-related deaths have appeared in the news last autumn, bringing the topic of labelling to the forefront of caterers and FMs’ minds. Four industry experts will analyse what will mean for the FM community. One of the final sessions of the


programme, The invisible danger – how FMs can protect building occupants from bad air will be hosted by Peer Dyment, IAQexpert, Camfil. With the Government’s Clean Air Strategy putting air quality both outside and insider under scrutiny, and FMs understanding of the effect of ‘bad air’ under the spotlight. Peter will explain the potential dangers within our buildings and give FMs practical suggestions on what FMs can do to protect occupants to ensure their buildings become ‘safe-havens’.


IFMA announce support for 2019


New for 2019, The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) UK chapter has embarked on a partnership with The Facilities Event. IFMA is made from the support of over


24,000 members across 100 countries and is widely recognised as the world’s largest international association for facility management professionals. The IFMA UK chapter was formed in Spring 2018 to offer FM professionals direct localised support that taps into the global industry in ways not currently available in the UK market. At The Facilities Event 2019, the IFMA


UK chapter will have its own stand to showcase the opportunities and resources available to members. The chapter will also be running networking events during the show. Members of the IFMA UK chapter will be invited to take part in the event’s CPD professional seminar programme details of which are due to be announced imminently. Dave Wilson, one of the IFMA UK chapter


directors, stated “The Facilities Event is the UK’s leading exhibition within the FM industry, and one we were eager to support. We look forward to seeing our members there.”


One free badge, four great events Those attending The Facilities Event 2019


will also get free access to its co-located events The Fire Safety Event, The Health & Safety Event and the brand-new The Security Event. Each event features its own professional seminar programme and a host of global brands demonstrating their technology and services. From legislative trends in Health & Safety


to essential fire safety and security updates, the four events provide the ultimate opportunity for FMs at every level to update themselves on essential business knowledge. Godfrey explains “We know that in today’s


busy world, FMs time is extremely precious. That’s why our focus for the 2019 edition of The Facilities Event to provide real value for the industry. We guarantee that those who attend will learn skills, experience and touch innovative technology and meet new industry colleagues.” Free visitor registration is now open, visit


www.facilitiesevents.com to claim your free badge. Interested in exhibiting? Contact Rachel Godfrey on 01342 333714 or email rgodfrey@western-be.co.uk.


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