 Boundaries & ExteriorsThe exterior and grounds surrounding a building need to create the impression that reflects the core values of the building occupier and well maintained grounds, from gardens to car parks, are essential.  Building EnvelopeThe building envelope comprises doors, windows, roofing and other fixed building fittings such as lifts, sanitary fittings and disabled access areas. You should also visit this section if you''re looking for glaziers, glass suppliers and blast door manufacturers.  Building Systems, M&EClick here to find suppliers of plant, power, heat, water and air conditioning systems. This is the section for the mechanical and electrical components that sustain the productive, day to day operation of buildings.  Building User ServicesProviding staff with high quality staff facilities and services is essential if employees are to feel valued. Whatever provisions a company makes, from simple vending facilities, to fully equipped health clubs and staff restaurants, specifying, staffing and maintaining them falls within the FM role.  Furniture and InteriorsMany of us spend more than a third of our working day in an office and the design and fit-out of our workspace has a major influence on our health, wellbeing, job satisfaction and ultimately our job satisfaction and efficiency. Managing the planning, cost and lifecycle of office space is an important part of the FM remit.  Green IssuesFMs are in a superb position to introduce policies to manage and reduce their companies energy expenditure by looking at equipment lifecycles, building service maintenance, calibration of CAFM systems, specification of CHP, HVAC and lighting systems, usage hot-spots to develop long lasting strategies which have the least impact on the day to day activiy of their organisation.  Health & SafetyCompliance with ever more onerous regulations is an essential element
of the FM role. Needless to say, manufacturers follow changes in the law
and are quick to react with new product when necessary. So when it comes
to health and safety, you need to know what''s new and what you need to
meet all aspects of health and safety compliance; our H&S section helps you do just that.
 IT & CommunicationsOrganisations vary, but in the main you have an increasing level of control over your company''s IT systems. Here''s where you''ll find details of the kit itself together with data and document storage systems, conferencing and IP-based communications as well as specialist CAFM software.  SecurityThe provision of adequate security has never been optional; but today''s FM is obliged to deal with a barrage of legislation on everything from the provision of manned guards to the maintenance of effective CCTV systems. As technology advances the pace of change is unlikely to slacken, with the Government''s enthusiasm for ID cards just one piece of the security jigsaw.
 Services - ProfessionalAs the FM remit becomes more strategic, the role of the FM consultant has increased. Offering advice on everything from asset management to benchmarking and Service Level Agreements, FM consultants play a key role in many FM operations.  Soft ServicesCleaning, catering, security and general housekeeping services are at the centre of any facilities management department.  Supplies & ConsumablesAll companies have a requirement for the day to day management of their office and other supplies, from stationery and office equipment consumables, to washroom and mailroom equipment.
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