Facilities: Volume 16 Issue 1/2

Fire protection ‐ adapting to changes in EU standards in the UK

The European Union is currently undergoing a programme of new legislation relating to health and safety. Changes in fire safety legislation and standards, though much publicised…

Using portable data files in facilities management

This paper presents the findings of a one‐year study concerned with the development and testing of an information storage tool designed to empower maintenance operatives on…

The virtual office ‐ putting management ahead of facilities

Flexible working practices are now firmly established in many organisations. Cottaging, hot desking and hotelling using the technology of the 1990s can free up office space…

Value management and post‐occupancy evaluation: closing the loop

This paper considers the relationship between value management and facilities management. The findings are particularly relevant to large client organisations which procure new…

Factors influencing design development time of commercial properties in Singapore

The fundamental principles of project management governing time, cost and quality should be closely adhered to right from the conceptual design stage in property development to…

Diary

Security receives little attention but financial priority

Common learning outcomes for construction professionals

Editorial

Hospital trusts turn to outsourcing

Survey of Facilities Managers' Responsibilities

Customer requirements for their workplace

Escape route lighting guidance

Cleanability awards recognise user-friendly buildings

Avoiding interference

CRISP construction research database

Electronic security systems

BMI Special Reports

Internet editorial