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Facilities management outsourcing common procurement route today.


model in need of review Facilities management service delivery is at a turning point, as ‘historic’ models fail to meet customer needs, found research undertaken by Sheffield Hallam University and commissioned by Interserve.


In a drive to achieve innovation in service delivery within tight cost constraints, commercial organisations are planning to outsource more services through Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts in the future.


The research, which surveyed 130 facilities managers within the industry, found that companies are frustrated by the limitations of outsourcing on a lowest cost single service model - which is the most


The research questioned individuals around eleven different benefits they can achieve from outsourcing and their response was that an integrated or total facilities management model is the best route to achieve these goals. Benefits include: reduced cost, value for money, added value/ innovation, access to technical expertise, improved management information and ability to focus on core business.


The key findings from this extensive research study are available in a free report called “The changing shape of facilities management procurement” which can be downloaded at:


http://commercial.interserve.com/ knowledge-centre


Chance for employers to participate


in a new £250m training fund Asset Skills wants to hear from employers about the types of skills training they think could be improved with money from a new £250 million fund unveiled this week by the Prime Minister.


The Employer Ownership Pilot will allow businesses the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training they need.


It will route public investment directly


to employers - enabling them to invest in the training they need. This is a unique opportunity and potential projects could include:


• Developing and shaping apprenticeship frameworks to meet industry needs;


• Forming employer guilds;


• Gaining support for specific areas of training provision. This list is only a small sample of


News in Brief


Ambius appoints Trisha Haughey Ambius, the world leader in enhancing buildings through planting, scenting and artwork, has appointed Trisha Haughey as Managing Director for its operations


in the UK and Ireland. www.ambius.co.uk


Anabas aims to sparkle with Anglo American


Anabas has been awarded a three-year FM contract for Anglo American’s Corporate Head Office in


London. www.anabas.co.uk


BIFM and Barfour unite The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and Barbour EHS have announced that they have formally joined in partnership, to provide online information and resources for estates and facilities management (EFM) professionals; creating Barbour Estates and Facilities Management: The Official


BIFM Information Service Partner. www.bifm.org.uk


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project ideas that may gain support from the fund and we would like to hear from employers and/or groups of employers in facilities management, housing, property, planning, cleaning and parking about how best they think this investment could work for their industry.


Contact torton@assetskills.org or call 0845 678 2 888.


ThinkFM session to uncover ‘Opportunities in hard times’


Oliver Jones, Chief Executive of Chayora, will be inspiring budding entrepreneurs amongst the facilities management community at ThinkFM on 18th June, as he explores ‘Opportunities in Hard Times’; A session aptly taking place in the ‘Competitive Advantage: Driving Performance and Value’ hub.


There is no doubt that the UK 06


economy is challenging, however some of the most successful enterprises have been born in equally hard economic times. Jones will examine which sectors and services are likely to thrive over the next few years, and identify opportunities and highlight common mistakes.


“Tough times create valuable opportunities, as the political


barriers raised in more affluent times get swept aside. By focusing on business fundamentals: cash, value and a deep understanding of your customers’ needs, new niches can be found and significant ventures created”, observes Oliver Jones.


www.thinkfm.com


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