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FM DIARY INDUSTRY EVENTS 11 February | Workplace Futures 2014 – Making innovation work What can we learn from the leaders in innovation – those who have delivered lower costs, greater efficiency, improved employee wellbeing, reduced impact on the environment, or benefits measured in other value-adding ways? Join this opportunity to discuss, share and learn. Features case studies from Sodexo and triborough TFM. Venue: The Crystal, One Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1GB Contact: Call David Emanuel on 0208 850 9520 or visit www. workplace-futures.co.uk 4-6 March | Ecobuild 2014 – Championing a greener built environment This global sustainable construction event connects professionals to help them network, learn and discover new products and find innovative solutions. Ecobuild hosts the most comprehensive showcase of sustainable construction products in the world. Venue: ExCeL London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL Contact: Visit www.ecobuild.co.uk 11-13 March | Facilities Management 2014 A new facilities management show, organised by easyFairs UK. Seminars, learnShops, and the Lions’ Lair, where exhibitors will have four minutes to pitch their product to a panel of expert judges. Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham Contact: Visit www.tinyurl.com/ fmnec2013 18-19 March | IFMA Facility Fusion 2014 A high-level facilities management education, leadership training, industry-specific best practices and all-inclusive expo. Venue: Ottawa, Canada Contact: Visit www.facilityfusion. ifma.org/ottawa 7-10 April | Ergonomics and human factors 2014 Organised by the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors. Full programme to be confirmed. Venue: The Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton Contact: Visit www.ehf2014.org.uk 35 | 4 JULY www.fm-world.co.uk 2013 | FM WORLD

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13 May | ThinkFM 2014 The ThinkFM conference will be held at a new location, Kings Place, an award-winning events venue in London. Conference topics and speakers to be announced. Venue: Kings Place, London N1 9AG Contact: www.thinkfm.com 17-19 June | Facilities Show 2014 – 15 years at the heart of the FM industry Organised in association with the BIFM, Facilities Show has established itself as the leading meeting place for the industry. Opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues, see solutions from over 400 suppliers and gain insight from influential industry experts. Venue: ExCeL London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL Contact: Visit www.facilitiesshow.com 17-19 September| IFMA World Workplace IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is the largest, most long-standing and wellrespected annual conference and exposition for facility management and related professions. Each year offers a new experience, addressing challenges and strategies that are universal to every facility type, shape and size. Venue: New Orleans, LA, USA Contact: Visit www.ifma.org CHANNEL ISLANDS REGION 5 February | Energy management and efficiency Daikin Industries speak on energy management and efficiency. From 11.30am. Venue: Barclays Bank, Library Place St Helier Jersey Contact: Susan Leonard at susan.j.leonard@barclays.com LONDON REGION The BIFM London region holds its monthly CPD events on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact: www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/ groups/regions/london/events NORTH REGION 4 February | Merseyside network event – Liverpool ONE Hosted by Chris Grundy at Liverpool ONE, looking at the issues they face with PPM in the

retail and hospitality environment. Building fabric manager Chris Lee will be giving a presentation, followed by a workshop. Venue: 5 Wall St, Liverpool L1 8JQBusiness Park, Whiteley, Hants, PO15 7PA Contact: Don Searle at donsearle@ c22.co.uk or visit www.tinyurl. com/ococeh5

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26 February | Innovation in FM debate An evening of discussion on whether FM suppliers bring innovation to their clients through the life of the contract. Venue: EDF Energy, 329 Portland Rd, Hove, East Sussex BN3 5SU Contact: Email Ian Fielder at ian.r.fielder@gmail.com 26 March | Legionnaire health and safety Evolution Water Services is to run a portion of its course material that will be beneficial to BIFM members. Followed by a question and answer session with the speakers. Venue: Specsavers, Forum 6, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Hants, PO15 7PA Contact: Email Ian Fielder at ian.r.fielder@gmail.com 30 April | Benchmarking: tool or torture? A debate on benchmarking. Why do so few organisations use benchmarking tools? Venue: Chichester – TBA Contact: Email Ian Fielder at ian.r.fielder@gmail.com 18 June | Health and Safety – Electrical and mechanical non-intrusive testing Two of the UK’s leading company’s in non-intrusive testing. The benefits and risks are explained in this CPD event. Venue: Southampton – TBA Contact: Email Ian Fielder at ian.r.fielder@gmail.com or call 07795 181009 SCOTLAND REGION 20 February | Corporate members – meet the Scotland Region committee A chance to meet BIFM Scotland, with BIFM CEO Gareth Tancred. Venue: Glasgow, TBC. Contact: Jimmy Gilchrist at jimmy. gilchrist@gpplantscape.com

25 February | Dorset evening seminar From 6pm. Presentation from sponsors Waldmann Lighting, who will be discussing energyefficient office lighting, and Plastic Surgeon, who will be showing what can be done with assets to save them from being destroyed Venue: Executive Business Centre, Lansdowne Campus, 89 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8EB Contact: Email Nick Fox at foxer11@hotmail.co.uk or visit bit.ly/1bJnhMW 14 March | Quarterly training day – FM strategy The detailed programme still TBC. A number of speakers in the morning session, followed by an afternoon interactive workshop. Venue: Bristol Hilton Hotel, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 4JF Contact: Email Richard Greaves at richardgreaves@voomeroon.co.uk or visit www.tinyurl.com/pm6zlyn SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS 5 February | FM’s role in workplace productivity Information TBC. Venue: Cushman and Wakefield, London Contact: clairesellick@btinternet. com 28 February | Developing FM’s understanding of BIM and Soft Landings £25 per person. Presented by Steve Beadle, senior technical manager, FES FM. From 8.30 am, a discussion on the government’s 2016 mandatory intent for BIM. Venue: Hilton Strathclyde Hotel, Phoenix Crescent, Bellshill, Scotland ML4 3JQ Contact: Visit www. tinyurl.com/ q4lap9d 26 March | Legionnaire’s health and safety Evolution Water Services Limited is a City & Guilds accredited training centre and intend to run a portion of some of their course material on legal compliance and risk minimisation. Venue: Specsavers – Forum 6, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Hants PO15 7PA Contact: ian.r.fielder@gmail.com FM WORLD | 30 www.fm-world.co.uk JANUARY 2014 | 41

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