WHAT’S NEW? BIFM London Conference
Reveals Programme Tickets are now available for the BIFM London annual conference, which takes place on 5th March 2018 at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in Savoy Place, London.
Mike Gillespie from Advent IM will kick off the technology and innovation-themed event with a presentation looking at how the FM is now at the forefront of the fight against cyber-crime thanks to hackers increasingly targeting organisations through their BMS and other FM-related technologies. He will explain the risks and how to counteract them.
The Internet of Things (IOT) is fast becoming a reality but what does all the terminology mean and how does it benefit FM? All will be explained by Mark Davenport, CEO of Smart Buildings. Meanwhile Colin Mooney, head of health, safety and facilities at The Crown Estate will talk about the innovative approach the organisation took when it moved to its new home at St James Market, together with a look at the technology which supports the facility.
Other speakers include Lucy Jeynes from Larch Consulting asking what cost do you put on innovation in your FM service delivery; and Mark Catchlove from Herman Miller on his research looking at creating an environment for innovation. Tech guru Greg Williams, Editor-in-Chief of WIRED Magazine, will close the day by talking about the future of technology and its impact on the built environment.
Join your fellow London FMs and take home advice and ideas that you can implement in your organisations the following day.
www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/events/view/4557 www.bifm.org.uk
Tickets cost just £75+VAT for members, £105+VAT for non-members and £62.50+VAT for students.
14 | TOMORROW’S FM
twitter.com/TomorrowsFM The Quarr Group Agree
Management Buy-Out The founders of The Quarr Group have agreed a Management Buy- Out (MBO) with the directors of its three subsidiaries: Mountjoy, Nviro and Pabulum. The companies specialise in building maintenance and construction, contract cleaning and contract catering respectively.
Operating for over 25 years, The Quarr Group provides first-class services for a range of clients, including schools, academies, colleges, universities, local authorities, healthcare bodies, social housing providers and commercial businesses.
The MBO was supported by a finance facility agreed with long-term banking partners, HSBC.
Anthony Reed, HSBC’s Area Director for Hampshire and Dorset, said: “We have been a banking partner of The Quarr Group for more than 10 years and in that time, we’ve seen the business go from strength to strength. We look forward to continuing our valued, long-term relationship with The Quarr Group as they move forward with this exciting new phase of growth.”
The MBO team involves all the executive directors from the subsidiary companies and was led by the three Managing Directors; Brian Warren, Managing Director of Nviro, Nelson William, Managing Director of Pabulum and Simon Ingram, Managing Director of Mountjoy.
Commenting on behalf of the MBO team a spokesperson said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have acquired The Quarr Group. We believe with the right investment in our people we can further develop our already excellent proposition. Mountjoy, Nviro and Pabulum’s shared desire is to enhance the customer experience and be recognised as leading partners in our respective industries. Working with our great people we aim to deliver sustainable growth over the coming years whilst maintaining the high standards of service delivery our clients have come to expect.”
There will be no change to the existing staffing or management structure of the group which has an annual turnover in excess of £70m and employs over 3,000 staff across London and the south of England.
www.thequarrgroup.co.uk
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