The IAM Facilities Management Group (FMG)

Abstract

This month Facilities looks at the second of the recently‐formed facilities management groups, which, while broadly similar to the first in its objectives, has a very different flavour and structure. The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) is the umbrella organisation for a number of specific administrative disciplines, including office automation, telecommunications and office design. For a number of years the IAM has run the Office of the Year Award scheme which has helped focus attention on facilities management issues — in particular the importance of high‐quality design and good planning for new and existing buildings. About a year ago the institute's council members decided to take the next logical step and broaden the scope of the office design section to embrace the wide range of facilities management responsibilities. The Facilities Management Group (FMG) obviously has a key strengthening role to play within the institute because it strongly reflects the interests of the other specialist sections and offers a unique way of drawing together a diverse membership.

Citation

Bell, J. (1986), "The IAM Facilities Management Group (FMG)", Facilities, Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 14-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb006357