CONTENTS
CONTENTS WHAT’S IN THIS MONTH...
COVER STORY 18
Talking Technology Gary Watkins, Director at
Service Works Group, runs through the company’s extensive guidance on how to apply technology to FM.
NEWS
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This just in... The latest industry news.
REGULARS
Neighbourhood Watch Why has the BPF slammed
George Osborne’s new proposals for relief from property rates?
The Water Cooler Which building or FM project
has inspired you most? Our panel reveal their favourites.
LinkedIn or Out? In this month’s HR Focus, we
look at the latest digital recruitment methods and why employers are shying away from LinkedIn.
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Ten Questions with... Mark Whittaker
Integral’s Mark Whittaker explains why he used to get elbow-deep in tripe as a teenager.
FEATURES
Angel of the North Tim Wood visits the Co-
operative Group’s new HQ in Manchester to find out why it’s the UK’s most sustainable office development.
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‘Tear Down This Wall!’ Amidst the ever-lasting battle
between FM and procurement, Office Depot’s Matthew Smith gives the view from procurement’s side of the fence.
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RWM 2013 We take a look at what’s on at
the UK’s premier waste and recycling exhibition this year.
CAFM & IT
24 26
All About Agility With future releases set for
the second half of this year, SoftSols’ CAFM software, Agility, is now in its fifth edition.
The Church of Assetology: Part 1
In the first of a two-part series, iSite’s Martin Ward explains why asset data is king for today’s FM.
DATA MANAGEMENT
28 30
Info On Tap The President of the Mobile
Data Association explores how apps like Bump can be deployed by FMs.
Wiser With Age We analyse the latest data
security research, which suggests that businesses should learn from their elders.
LEISURE & HOSPITALITY FACILITIES
34 36
Paddling Profit Energy savings can be made
anywhere, even your swimming pool, which was just the case recently at Tonbridge Swimming Pool.
Grandstand Viewing On the back of Andy
Murray’s success at Wimbledon and Queen’s, Tim Wood discovers what goes into putting on Britain’s showcase tennis events.
FLOORING 44 48
Down to the Wire Despite the continuous move
towards wireless technologies, trailing cables are still a common problem in our offices. D-Line showcase their solution.
Träffik’s New Direction Tim Wood sits down with
Träffik’s new Managing Director to find out about recent changes at the flooring refurbishment specialist.
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