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10 QUESTIONS WITH...


In each issue we ask an FM professional the Tomorrow’s FM 10 Questions. This month we spoke to Phil Bryant, Strategic Accounts Manager at Amthal Fire & Security.


10 QUESTIONS WITH… Q4


SINCE YOU STARTED IN FM WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST


CHANGE THE INDUSTRY HAS SEEN/YOU


HAVE OBSERVED? Personally, it’s been ensuring we stay up to date with the changing regulations within our industry. In 2010 the tragic deaths of two young children in separate incidents, less than a week apart highlighted safety shortcomings with gate automation systems in the UK.


Managing agents and their contractors have a duty of care to ensure every child and person’s protection, we must aim to meet and exceed today’s changing regulations.


Also, from a fire perspective we are still very much coming to terms with the after effects of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. We are still in the realms of understanding the key recommendations and requirements of enquiries such as the Hackitt Review and its implications and realities involved for high rise and multiple occupancy buildings. Here, the next few years will be critical.


Q1 Q2


Q3


WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? My first ever job was in Burton Menswear as


a sales assistant. It wasn’t my dream job as a 16 year old although the staff discount did mean that me and my friends were dressed well.


HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY?


Working in service contract sales for Amthal, I received an opportunity to work with a large block management company, supporting their complete fire and security portfolio. Five years later, this ongoing partnership alongside others with leading sector specialists has changed my company focus to heading up a dedicated ‘block and facilities management’ team. We now manage and maintain fire and security requirements on a portfolio of over 1,000 blocks.


HOW DO YOU CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO?


From a fire and security perspective, I think as a contractor we are at an advantage of seeing the FM sector from the ‘outside inwards.’ We are a very service focused company and believe in the power of relationships and use dedicated account managers and regular service review meetings to ensure we are supporting our clients on a one-to-one basis. I think personally, this has been key to our success.


64 | TOMORROW’S FM twitter.com/TomorrowsFM Q5


WHO, IN ANY OTHER INDUSTRY, DO YOU MOST ADMIRE?


Jordan Peterson, as a clinical psychologist and philosopher, the author of ‘12 Rules for Life’, which is a best seller all around the world. His videos and interviews almost always go viral online. His style of debating and outspoken views on the role of men and women in society has sparked huge debate, but it’s his ability to captivate an audience that keeps me intrigued and inspired.


Jordan Peterson


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