PRESS RELEASE: Major Workplace & Facilities Event Marks Change
Tina Calder
PRESS RELEASE
Major Workplace & Facilities Event Marks Change
A major Northern Ireland event on November 23 will be held to mark the British Institute of Facilities Management’s (BIFM) transition to the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management IWFM).
A host of speakers will explain what the change will mean, its ambitions and how IWFM will be an organisation reflecting the new dynamics in facilities management.
At the event at the Crowne Plaza, Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast, delegates will also hear from industry experts on ISO 41001 FM – Management Systems, the latest in a new series of international standards for facilities management.
Marie Katherine Mayers, the Institute’s Ireland Northern Region Chair said that the name change reflected new, important global developments.
“The standards that are required in workplace and facilities management are becoming, rightly, more stringent,” she said, adding: “We are delighted that at this event we can explain what they are, why they are in place and why we are changing the name.
“New international standards for facilities management mean delivering professional recognition and compliance in smoke ventilation and design and maintenance to ensure nothing is overlooked to create a safe, reliable and complaint systems.”
Neil Everitt, the Institute’s International Business Development Manager will discuss the market leading research that underpins the decision by members in July this year to change BIFM’s name to the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and the opportunities the move is likely to bring.
This launch event is aimed at professionals involved in all aspects of facilities management, property management, surveying, building services, engineering and health and safety.
Speakers will include Ms Mayers, Jonathan Grimshaw (Director, Advanced Ventilation Solutions NI), Neil Everitt (International Business Development Manager, BIFM) and Stephen Monaghan (QA Manager H&J Martin, Asset Management)
The event is generously sponsored by leading facilities management provider, H&J Martin Asset Management Services. It is also the first BIFM/IWFM event organised in collaboration with CIBSE.
“Stephen Monaghan of H&J Martin Asset Management Services said: “We welcome the name change for the Institute at this time as new systems and new standards come into place.
“We support organisations and businesses, across the private and public sectors, with maximum efficiency, safety and comfort and know the importance of being aware of adhering to internationally recognised standards.”
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Notes to Editors
About IWFM
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), until Monday 19 November, trading as the British Institute of Facilites Management, is the professional body for workplace and facilities practitioners. We exist to promote excellence among a worldwide community of over 17,000 and to demonstrate the value and contribution of workplace and facilities management more widely.
We empower professionals to upskill and reach their potential for a rewarding, impactful career. We do this by advancing professional standards, offering guidance and training, developing new insights and sharing best practice. It is our vision to see workplace and facilities management as a distinct profession – recognised beyond the built environment for its ability to enable people to transform organisations and their performance.
The IWFM was established in 2018. It builds on the proud heritage of 25 years of the British Institute of Facilities Management. Find out more at www.iwfm.org.uk
THE SPEAKERS
Neil Everitt
Neil is International Business Development Manager at BIFM / IWFM looking after its activities outside UK. He previously held international procurement, sales and strategy roles across the world.
He will talk about the research that underpins the decision by BIFM members to change its name and the opportunities that the changing face of workplace and facilities is likely to bring.
Jonathan Grimshaw
An experienced Chartered Engineer, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers and current Regional Vice-Chairman, also a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers with over 20 years invaluable experience of successfully overseeing and completing projects from inception to completion. Having a proven ability to improve efficiency by finding solutions to varying complex customer problems, all to tight work schedules.
Specialising in Life Safety Ventilation including Natural and Mechanical Smoke Extract, Stairwell Ventilation, Pressurisation and Underground Car Park Ventilation, and is part of Advanced Ventilation Solutions NI Ltd
Jonathan will discuss Smoke Ventilation Compliance and critical factors to enable the provision and installation of a smoke ventilation system which is legally compliant. Jonathan is an experienced Chartered Engineer, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers and current Regional Vice-Chairman, also a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers specialising in Life Safety Ventilation including Natural and Mechanical Smoke Extract, Stairwell Ventilation, Pressurisation and Underground Car Park Ventilation.
Stephen Monaghan
Quality Manager within H&J Martin, Stephen has responsibility for Quality & Environmental obligations, in what is a dynamic area of operations. Stephen holds responsibility for supporting all contracts across a variety of clients ranging from Parliament Buildings Stormont, Northern Ireland Civil Service, Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust.
Overseeing quality performance and service delivery by both internal resource and external service delivery partners, Stephen ensures that all aspects of each contract are delivered to levels that exceed client expectations, measured by contractual KPIs and SLA’s with continuous feedback to client senior management.
About the sponsor
H&J Martin Asset Management Services delivers minor works, planned and reactive maintenance and facilities management services.
We support organisations and businesses, across the private and public sectors, with maximum efficiency, safety and comfort. Our extensive client list means we can implement best practice techniques and use latest technology to manage critical environments. We have a well proven approach to facilities management utilising effective Helpdesk operations, innovative use of leading edge IT, mobile working and document management systems, which keep us at the forefront of our competitors.
We utilise directly employed staff and have the ability to self-perform a wide range of specialist disciplines. We operate in various markets, with a strong focus on building, mechanical and electrical services, as well as self-delivery of specialist activities such as fire & security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and door & gate automation
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