Shah, S, 2007. Sustainable Practice for the Facilities Manager This book explains the facilities manager’s role in incorporating sustainability into the whole life-cycle of a building – from initial briefing to final disposal. It focuses on offices, retail and manufacturing sectors.
Atkin, B, 2009. Total Facilities Management This third edition continues in a highly relevant style, providing an accessible text bridging the gap between the theory of FM and its implementation. There are new chapters on facilities planning, building intelligence and information systems management.
TRAINING THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT If you are new to FM and considering it as a possible career, the BIFM is the place to start. Get professional recognition and access to networking opportunities and knowledge resources in addition to many other advantages. www.bifm.org.uk networkwithbifm.org.uk
INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT The ILM is the UK’s largest management body, combining industry leading qualifications and specialist member services. Since 2007, it has worked with the BIFM on co-branded FM units for QCA Level 2 and 3 vocational qualifications. www.i-l-m.com
FM WORLD GUIDES Duffy, F, 1997. The New Office An essential reference for architects, interior designers and FMs. It gives readers insight into the future of office architecture by combining the author’s training in architecture and knowledge of new organisational design. The book covers 20 reallife case studies of companies in the US, Europe and Japan.
Becker, F and Steele, F, 1995. Workplace by Design An expert analysis from 1995 of how facilities design can be used as part of a broader FM strategy to support organisational goals. The book shows how team environments, non-territorial offices and other strategies can support business objectives.
THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS) RICS is the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property and construction. Graduates with degrees approved by RICS and who have relevant employment experience can become chartered surveyors within the facilities management faculty by completing the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). This work-based training scheme usually lasts for two years. www.rics.org/
The FM World salary survey identifies trends in salaries, benefits, training and qualifications in the sector, while giving an insight into how FM professionals feel about their industry.
The FM World Buyer’s Guide is a source of suppliers to the industry. www.fm-world.co.uk/resources/ buyersguide
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