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Top Tips for Environmental Sustainability in Business

Sustainability has so many definitions that it drives people a bit mad. What does it all mean? How do I make my business more sustainable? How do I know if I am successful in greening my business?

The answers are much simpler than people might think.

Raquel Noboa, Founder and CEO, fiftyshadesgreener shares tips on making businesses greener.

The Power of Data

Every webpage or app you visit seeks permission to collect information and user data under the pretext of understanding you better so that they can provide you with a better experience, going forward. Aware of the power of data, companies dedicate entire teams to collect, analyse, and garner insights that will power their growth strategies. The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.

63% Operators Expect a Major Shift towards Professionally Managed Shared Accommodation Facilities: CBRE- SAPFI Survey

Student Accommodation Providers Association of India (SAPFI) and CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm- today released the findings of its survey on Shared Accommodation – one of the growing segments of the real estate sector in the country. According to the survey titled “Re-starting the Engine - Wayforward for the Shared Accommodation Segment”, 63% operators are expecting a major shift towards professionally managed facilities.

Digital Transformation Of Facility Management Services

Technology has, without doubt, disrupted every industry and sector radically. Facilities management services in India are no different. The industry is using digital transformation for:

India Urban Logistics Spaces Expected to Cross 7 million sq. ft by 2022

Urban logistics is expected to expand significantly beyond 2022, as the increasing trend of faster goods distribution and e-commerce penetration increases nationwide.

ISSA Conference India Beckons Cleaning and Facility Management Professionals

October 21 & 22, 2021-Hotel Lalit, Mumbai, Time 10 to 17.00 hrs.

Informa Markets, the world’s largest event organisers and ISSA, the world wide Cleaning Association have entered into a strategic partnership to serve the Indian Cleaning and Facility Management Industry through the launch of the in-person ISSA Conference India scheduled for October 21-22, 2021 at Hotel Lalit in Mumbai.

The Value Of A Building Would Soon Be Estimated By How Smart It Is, Rather Than The Location And Size

Gaurav Burman, APAC President 75F in an interview shares about leveraging technology and the bespoke solutions his company creates, to ensure energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The company is presently managing more than 10 million square feet and Its list of happy clients are from verticals like Retail, Co-working & E-commerce. Excerpts from the interview.

Leadership has Shied Away from Linking Employee Motivation with Business Outcomes

Parthajeet Sarma, Senior Associate, Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) shares his views in an Interview with Padma Ramakrishnan.

Parthajeet Sarma, Senior Associate, Advanced Workplace Associates, represents the India business of Advanced Workplace Associates, London..

Five Key Facility Management Trends to Be Seen in 2021 & Beyond

Most of us can agree that 2020 was a year unlike any other, especially for facility management professionals. With new COVID-19 safety protocols and expectations in place, the landscape for coming years has drastically changed..

Future of work: How Should you Navigate Hybrid Workspace?

There are benefits to working remotely and in the office. Dr Shalini Lal, in part two of a two-part series on work before and after Covid-19, explains how identification, categorisation and possibly empathy from leaders..

BrainBox AI-solutions –The Gamechangers in HVAC Energy Saver

Rahul Kankariya, Director, ForTerra Solutions, Licensed Partner of BrainBox AI in an interview shares about AI solutions that optimize HVAC Systems in realtime..

The Facility Manager’s Eco-Friendly Operations Checklist

Facility managers know that saving money is an important part of staying within an available budget..

Impact of Electric Vehicle Ecosystem on Bengaluru’s Real Estate

In January 2021, Tesla entered the Indian market by registering its maiden office in Bengaluru. Their move veered the discussion towards electric vehicle..

2nd Facilities Show India Virtual Expo on Thursday, 29th July 2021

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa Markets in India, Facilities show India Virtual Expo is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry..

Informa Markets & ISSA Conference India scheduled for October 21-22, 2021 at the Westin Mumbai Garden City in Mumbai

ISSA and Informa Markets will serve the Indian global cleaning and facility management industry through the launch of the ISSA Conference India scheduled for October 21-22, 2021..

Using technology on large scale appears to be the new normal

We spoke to Architect Jit Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Chandigarh Chapter, Indian Green Building Council, who has more than half a century professional experience in Architecture..

Technology & Materials in Managing the Post-COVID Workplace

As we envision a safe return to workplace of the employees post CoVID, technology and materials will play a key role in success of this process..

Augmenting ventilation needs without having to make manual adjustments to each system

Transformative Wave, a provider of HVAC and building automation solutions, has just announced what it calls a breakthrough new feature to its award-winning eIQ Platform designed..

63% operators expect a major shift towards Professionally Managed Shared Accommodation Facilities: CBRE- SAPFI Survey

Student Accommodation Providers Association of India (SAPFI) and CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm- today released..

Facilio launches REbuild, a toolkit, to help real estate owners confidently restart property operations

Facilio Inc., an AI-driven property operations and maintenance platform, today announced the launch of REbuild..

Enhance Business Operations through Integrated Facilities Management

Trouble handling multiple vendors and numerous bills? Are vendor negotiations resulting in exponential follow-ups? Lack of coordination, experience, and expertise with local service providers resulting in a waste of time..

63% operators expect a major shift towards CoWorking Spaces: CBRE- SAPFI Survey

Student Accommodation Providers Association of India (SAPFI) and CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm- today released the findings of its survey on Shared Accommodation..

Grindwell Norton Forays into Automotive Detailing Segment with the launch of Norton Car Spa in Indore

Norton has been serving the Aftermarket customers in the collision repair segment through its complete range of high performance abrasives and non-paint consumables. It is very logical step to enter in the detailing business to expand the portfolio to serve customers through quality..

Industrial Water Cleaning & Sludge Removal Project

Since the company’s inception, BVG has always adopted ‘quality first’ and ‘innovation’ as its approach to work. In 1999, BVG was small company with a Rs 30 lakh turnover, and got an opportunity to showcase ..

WasteWater Management at Large Facilities

Water is a vital resource for the sustenance of human life and activities. Rapid urbanisation, climate changes and growing needs have put an ever increasing pressure on freshwater resources..

‘We help organisations effectively dealing with problems at the workplace thus enhancing the work climate’

We spoke to Kavita Mathur, Founder & Managing Director, Wellness Associates to understand their bouquet of employee wellbeing services offered to corporates, how organisations can benefit from a fitter and more productive workforce, the various fitness equipment..

Informa Markets & ISSA Conference India scheduled for October 21-22, 2021 at the Westin Mumbai Garden City in Mumbai

ISSA and Informa Markets will serve the Indian global cleaning and facility management industry through the launch of the ISSA Conference India scheduled for October 21-22, 2021 at the Westin Mumbai Garden City in Mumbai, India..

Digitising Facilities Management in Focus @ Facilities Show India from 25-26 November 2021 at Bombay Exhibition Centre

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa markets in India , Facilities show India is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry..

Three must-haves for a relevant post-COVID workplace

Google the term “post-COVID” and you’ll find 45 million results advising you on everything from the long-term health effects of the virus to its future impact on more nuanced topics like fashion and the arts..

IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2021 Conference and Expo will focus on synthesizing ideas and industries for a new world of work

COVID-19 has hastened dramatic changes in how and where people work. Solutions that were created out of necessity are now becoming preferred workplace strategies. As organizational priorities shift, preparing to lead in unfamiliar territory is crucial for every built environment professional..

‘The pandemic will continue to have disruptive and transformative consequences for both companies and the people they employ’

We spoke to Kapil Khera, Central Working Committee, GACS to understand his assessment about the current facilities management scenario in India and how it compares to global standards..

Facilities Show India Virtual Expo Showcases ‘The Future of Work’

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa Markets in India, Facilities show India Virtual Expo is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry..

To inform predictive maintenance and condition assessment, Autodesk’s platform channels BIM data from building projects

Multinational software creator Autodesk just announced the availability of the public beta of Autodesk Tandem, a digital replica solution. Autodesk Tandem brings project data together from its many sources..

Make your stairs, entrances and walkways safer with this durable anti-slip tape — indoors or out

Wooster Products’ Flex-Tred anti-slip tape collection was created to enhance safety on steps, walkways, docks, ramps, kitchens, showers, aisles, entrances, and other indoor and outdoor environments..

Cut down on open-plan noise in style, with these vertical acoustic products

Unika Vaev, a provider of fresh solutions for contract textile and acoustical needs, has just announced the addition of new acoustic products from Abstracta — Air-X and Scala XL. Unika Vaev extended..

Zep Assure Program helps reduce the risks of spreading infection

Zep, Inc. has launched the new Zep Assure Program, a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection management compliance system for segments such as commercial passenger transportation..

Facilities Show India Virtual Expo Showcases ‘The Future of Work’

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa Markets in India, Facilities show India Virtual Expo is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry..

‘With the help of IoT and Cloud Computing, 75F’s solutions can save up to 50% of the energy used for HVAC and Lighting’

We spoke to Gaurav Burman, APAC President, 75F to understand his organisation’s focus areas for the Indian Facilities Management space. Gaurav Burman is the APAC President of 75F Smart Innovations Ltd.

New Pig's Safe School Guide

New Pig has released Safe School Guide that addresses the current challenge of turning guidelines on paper into an actionable plan that leaders can follow to create the cleanest, safest school environment possible.

FLIR Systems' Modified Thermal Cameras

New Pig has released Safe School Guide that addresses the current challenge of turning guidelines on paper into an actionable plan that leaders can follow to create the cleanest, safest school environment possible..

British Safety Council calls on government and HSE to strengthen and enforce Covid-secure workplace rules

The British Safety Council is calling on both Government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to strengthen and enforce Covid-secure workplace rules to protect workers..

Green investment is key for the post-COVID world

While the latest COVID lockdown may seem like a setback, the UK can still recover from this pandemic, but we need plan for a post-COVID world. So, despite the huge spending on the COVID response..

Wellbeing, coworking and digitisation key FM influencers in 2020

It’s always risky to make predictions for the coming year, but it seems pretty certain that at least some of the main influences on the FM sector over the past year; wellbeing, coworking, coping with the challenges..

Responsible FM - what have we learnt in the last two years?

One area that requires a change was the management of suppliers. In the past, suppliers were used as an extension of the balance sheet to delay or avoid payments should cash flow get into difficulty..

First Edition of Facilities Show India Virtual Expo Successfully Organised

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa Markets in India, Facilities show India Virtual Expo is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry..

The Facilities Manager wears multiple hats and it becomes imperative of him to ensure safety, comfort, functionality, professionalism coupled with compassion

We spoke to Mahender Singh.R, Director – IFMA, INDIA & South East Asia to understand new skills required by facilities managers to adjust to the new normal in facilities management, the role leaders..

CBRE India Eyes 20% Growth In Its Property And Facilities Management

Real estate consultant CBRE India is expecting at least 20 percent growth in its facilities and property management vertical this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic and is targeting residential complexes..

Increased Demand for Warehouse Space and Labor Created by COVID-19 Could be a Long-Term Trend

As non-essential businesses are forced to close doors, some retail and e-commerce firms are ramping up hiring and operations in order to meet a surge in demand for necessities and home deliveries..

Sodexo partners with Bureau Veritas to introduce a hygiene verification label designed to support business reopening

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, and Bureau Veritas, world leader in testing, inspection and certification, have joined forces to introduce a hygiene verification label for Sodexo procedures and services..

EPA approves first surface disinfectant products tested on the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to provide the American public with information about how to safely and effectively kill the novel coronavirus..

Energy efficiency is the future of global integrated facility management business

Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to provide the American public with information about how to safely and effectively kill the novel coronavirus..

FLIR Systems' Modified Thermal Cameras

As we get back to work, we are still at risk of continued interruption of operations due to the spread of infection and disease. Thermal imaging solutions from FLIR can help screen for elevated body/skin temperature – a possible sign of infection..

1st Edition of Facilities Show India Virtual Expo Successfully Conducted on 26-27 November 2020

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa Markets in India, Facilities show India Virtual Expo is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry..

Buildings account for almost 40% of global energy use therefore sustainability has become an important strategic issue

We spoke to Sameer Saxena, MRICS and Member, Central Working Committee, Global Association for Corporate Services (GACS) to understand his assessment about the current Facilities Management scenario in India..

Sodexo ranks amongst best for LGBTI inclusion in 2020 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, achieved its highest score to date on the 2020 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, measuring the LGBTI inclusion practices of internationally active employers..

How you can have COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting, plus get a LEED credit

The US Green Building Council has introduced a new pilot credit that meets the requirements for COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) from a Green perspective..

AVTECH Announces the Release of the New Room Alert 12S Proactive Environment Monitor

AVTECH Software (AVTECH) is proud to announce the introduction of the Room Alert 12S, the newest proactive environment monitor in their Room Alert PRO line. The new Room Alert 12S offers enhanced security features..

Harpic launches #TogetherLive, a unique live series of events to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis

AVTECH Software (AVTECH) is proud to announce the introduction of the Room Alert 12S, the newest proactive environment monitor in their Room Alert PRO line. The new Room Alert 12S offers enhanced security features..

Case Study: BVG India Transforms PCMC Moshi Kachara Project in Pune

The PCMC Moshi Kachara Depot located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune has a 45 acre land-fill and waste dumping site. Due to inadequate treatment and ineffective land usage, there was a lack of space and insanitary smells and conditions around the site..

Aerial Work Platforms: Maintenance Strategies That Deliver Reliability and Safety

The PCMC Moshi Kachara Depot located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune has a 45 acre land-fill and waste dumping site. Due to inadequate treatment and ineffective land usage, there was a lack of space and insanitary smells and conditions around the site..

‘HelixSense provides organizations with the actionable data they need to reduce hidden costs’

We spoke to Sanjeev Bhandari, EVP – Strategy and Solution, HelixSense to understand the various activities and objectives of his organization, key challenges confronting facilities managers in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, how IoT can assist facilities managers in improving asset management..

63% operators expect a major shift towards Professionally Managed Shared Accommodation Facilities: CBRE- SAPFI Survey

Student Accommodation Providers Association of India (SAPFI) and CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm- today released the findings of its survey on Shared Accommodation..

Mallcom’s PPE for Workplaces

Greetings from Mallcom (India) Limited! We are glad to introduce ourselves. We Mallcom (India) Ltd. is a Government of India recognized Star Trading House. We have been engaged in the manufacturing, export and distribution of a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) since 1983. ..

Facilio launches REbuild, a powerful new toolkit, to help real estate owners confidently restart property operations

Facilio Inc., an AI-driven property operations and maintenance platform, today announced the launch of REbuild, a ready-to-deploy operations toolkit that helps real estate owners respond to the operational challenges posed in the post pandemic recovery phase..

Looking to enhance business operations through next-gen facility management solutions?

Trouble handling multiple vendors and numerous bills? Are vendor negotiations resulting in exponential follow-ups? Lack of coordination, experience, and expertise with local service providers..

Indian real estate sector likely to register USD 4.8 bn institutional flow of funds in 2020: JLL

India’s real estate market attracted USD 235 mn in capital in the third quarter of 2020 (Q3,2020), growing by 52% quarter-on-quarter (QOQ), according to JLL’s ‘India Capital Markets..

IFMA’s World Workplace 2020 Conference and Expo will be presented virtually this Dec. 9-10

With worldwide travel bans, mandatory quarantines and corporate travel restrictions still in place, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has decided to present its annual World Workplace Conference and Expo virtually, Dec. 9-10, 2020. IFMA plans to provide an affordable, full conference experience in a format that’s not only familiar..

Thermal Imaging: Identifying The Best Use Cases In A Smart Building

Thermal imaging technologies are gaining increasing visibility in the facilities management sector as firms explore new initiatives to ready workplaces for reopening. Facility managers are exploring whether thermal imaging – which measures a person’s temperature based on infrared radiation..

The core of FM service can extend to include sophisticated requirements spanning Integrated Facilities Management, specialised engineering services and soft services

We spoke to Rahul Lal, FRICS and Member, Central Working Committee, Global Association for Corporate Services (GACS) to understand his assessment about the current Facilities Management scenario in India and how it compares to global standards, key challenges related to implementing Facilities Management solutions within a large organisation in India, some of the new products and technologies that are revolutionising the Facilities Management space and his plans to further improve Facilities Management within his organisation.

Communication with FMs can be key to fire safety

Fire safety may not fall directly under the purview of a facilities manager, but knowledge of fire safety is essential for anyone involved in running a building. This need came into sharp focus in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, reminding everyone of the interconnectivity of fire safety and building management

FLIR Systems New Exx-Series Handheld Thermal Imaging Cameras

FLIR Systems, Inc., has added four new cameras to its Exx-Series: the E96, E86, E76 and E54. Compared to predecessor Exx-Series cameras, the new cameras offer enhanced thermal resolution for more vibrant, easy-to-read images and on-camera routing capability to improve field survey efficiency.

Efficient HVAC Management For Schools With Mitsubishi Electric's Building Connect+

This year has brought new challenges to facility managers operating K-12 schools and higher-ed facilities. Whether students are attending class in-person, virtually or a hybrid of both, building staff are relying on mechanical systems that prioritize both cost savings and energy efficiency.

ANSUL's Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems

Johnson Controls introduces ANSUL® Restaurant Electric Detection (RED) Technology, delivering next-generation commercial kitchen fire protection with industry-leading centralized monitoring and real-time status of up to 16 hazard zones.

Potter Electric Signal's Fire Alarm Systems with IntelliView TM Dashboard

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri USA, has integrated the Potter fire alarm systems with the IntelliView TM Dashboard. The web-based dashboard allows the user to monitor their Potter fire alarm control panels in addition to the IntelliGen TM nitrogen generators from anywhere in the world. A mobile app is also available in the iOS and Google Play stores and provides increased functionality.

Facilities Management - New Vistas, New Frontiers

We spoke to Architect Jit Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Chandigarh Chapter, Indian Green Building Council, who has more than half a century professional experience in Architecture, Urban planning and Architectural Education. In this interview he brings out several important facets of Facilities Management and its pivotal role in maintaining built environments, nurturing workplaces, creating employee experience and helping organisations grow.

Technology & Materials in Managing the Post-COVID Workplace

As we envision a safe return to workplace of the employees post CoVID, technology and materials will play a key role in success of this process. As an immediate response to the pandemic, communication technology has emerged as the topmost technology driver.

Meet COVID-19 ventilation needs without having to make manual adjustments to each system

Transformative Wave, a provider of HVAC and building automation solutions, has just announced what it calls a breakthrough new feature to its award-winning eIQ Platform designed to enable facilities managers (FMs) to automate ventilation adjustments to comply with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minimize crowds and enhance security at your elevators with this touchless solution

braXos, a developer of building security and connectivity solutions, has just launched LiftOff, a touchless solution for elevators designed to enable safe, secure and convenient vertical transportation in residential and commercial buildings. LiftOff works with destination dispatch elevator systems from nearly all major manufacturers and does not require users to scan a device or card at the elevator kiosk, minimizing the crowds that can congregate in front of elevators during peak periods.

Use augmented reality tech to troubleshoot smart building equipment at a distance

Artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) company Resonai recently launched the Vera AR computer vision platform, which CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, is now using to enable remote operation and maintenance of communications infrastructure to reduce physical exposure to smart building equipment and other individuals during the COVID-19 shutdowns and as buildings begin to reopen.

CommScope partners with Resonai to enhance AR for smart buildings

CommScope is working with Resonai to explore building an application based on Resonai’s Vera platform to leverage the benefits of AR for installation, operation and maintenance of communications infrastructure in a building or campus environment. This expands CommScope’s focus on automated infrastructure management to include Vera’s AR cloud technology along with several CommScope in-building connectivity products.

ASHRAE’s HVAC checklists to reduce airborne transmission of coronavirus

Global building technology society ASHRAE just announced that the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has developed guidance on the operation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems to help mitigate the airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 as education facilities prepare to reopen in the fall for the academic year.

Update mechanical, lighting and building envelope energy efficiency standards from ANSI/ASHRAE’s new release

Global building technology society ASHRAE has released an expanded, revised version of a well-known energy standard. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, contains more than 100 changes from the 2016 version, including numerous energy-saving measures.

Facilities Show India Virtual Expo in Association with IFMA from 26-27 November 2020

Set up by the world’s largest exhibitions’ organizer, Informa markets in India, Facilities show India Virtual Expo is a premier expo and conference for the facilities management supplier industry. The show offers the ideal opportunities for suppliers to showcase their products & services virtually and to network, and connect with key decision makers from every level of a wide range of sectors.

Facilities Show India and IFMA join hands

For 40 years, International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) mission has been to advance the professional discipline of facility management (FM) worldwide through credentialing programs, educational courses, networking, research and knowledge sharing. IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting more than 23,000 members in more than 100 countries.

Flexible working has become a widespread practice in modern workplaces

Mr. Ashish Podar, Executive Director, Facility Management, CBRE talks about his organization and areas it specializes in, shares his views on changing trends in new-age workplaces, the kind of facilities solutions that are gaining importance and his advice to Facilities Managers to ensure safety and hygiene for employees and also on how to ensure safety and hygiene in transport of goods and services for the employees involved.

Comply with COVID-19 safety needs with wellness kiosk and digital signs

As businesses around the country reopen amid the ongoing pandemic, LG Business Solutions USA has expanded its suite of Health Protocol Solutions, introducing new digital signage packages that give businesses eye-catching platforms to provide information, guidance, wayfinding and interactive experiences. Digital signage display provider LG partnered with other technology providers to offer an array of new options including wellness kiosks, occupancy management systems, portable battery-operated solutions, and even contactless interactive digital signage displays.

Reopening buildings safely, with LEED guidance, and tools and analytics from Arc

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) and affiliate Arc released LEED credits and software tools in recent weeks to help buildings reopen safely and sustainably from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic shutdowns, and continue to operate safely in the long term.

Aramark’s new reopening platform can help you prioritize safety in 5 critical areas

To assist operators with their safe reopening and continued operation, Aramark, a global provider of food, facilities management (FM), and uniforms, and Jefferson Health, an expert in public health, have just announced the launch of EverSafe OS, a workplace safety digital product that offers a suite of simple, streamlined tools and resources for businesses and organizations, to empower employees and customers with confidence in their safety.

Touchless check-in solution for Offices

To use Safe Site Check In, employees and visitors point their smartphone at a unique QR code posted at the job site and answer coronavirus health-related questions required by local health directives — no download required. They are denied or approved access to the construction or job site and receive a daily digital entry badge.

ABM UK establishes advisory council to support Covid-19 response

Facilities management services provider, ABM UK, has established an Expert Advisory Council, composed of external leading experts in infectious disease and industrial hygiene. The Expert Advisory Council will advise on many aspects of ABM’s business, including ABM’s proprietary EnhancedClean™ programme – a three-step approach that delivers healthy spaces with a certified disinfection process.

Cloudfm secures win with Tructyre ATS

Cloudfm has won a three-year hard FM services contract with Tructyre ATS, the UK’s only national commercial fleet tyre management provider which is part of the Michelin group. The partnership which officially commences on 17 August, will see Cloudfm maintaining Tructyre ATS’s 60 plus sites across the UK, which includes a mix of distribution warehouses, offices and depots.

Introducing Facilities eConnect: The One-Stop Resource for Latest News, Updates and Products for Facilities Managers

Informa Markets in India (formerly UBM India) is excited to launch Facilities Show India — UK’s Largest Facilities Show in India from 26-27 November 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre. This show shall be co-located with OSH India, South Asia's largest safety & health expo and conference being organised in Mumbai since 2012.

‘Buildings account for almost 40% of global energy use therefore sustainability has become an important strategic issue'

We spoke to Sameer Saxena, MRICS and Member, Central Working Committee, Global Association for Corporate Services (GACS) to understand his assessment about the current Facilities Management scenario in India and how it compares to global standards, key challenges related to implementing Facilities Management solutions within a large organisation in India, some of the new products and technologies that are revolutionising the Facilities Management space and his plans to further improve Facilities Management within his organisation.

Benefits of Waterless Bio-Toilet – A Sustainable Sanitation Solution

Plenty of people probably use toilets multiple times in a day. A large amount of precious water is flushed down the drain turning it into waste. According to a statistic provided by Conserve H2O, a Water Providers Consortium, 1.6 litres of water is wasted per flush. Depending on the toilet cistern parts, toilets can use ever more water.

Increased Demand for Warehouse Space and Labor Created by COVID-19 Could be a Long-Term Trend

As non-essential businesses are forced to close doors, some retail and e-commerce firms are ramping up hiring and operations in order to meet a surge in demand for necessities and home deliveries. “There’s certainly good news and bad news happening in retail right now. We know that the bulking goods, the discount warehouses, the dollar stores, grocery stores are all doing very well.

Sodexo partners with Bureau Veritas to introduce a hygiene verification label designed to support business reopening

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, and Bureau Veritas, world leader in testing, inspection and certification, have joined forces to introduce a hygiene verification label for Sodexo procedures and services. This label forms part of Sodexo’s global endeavors to help clients and consumers resume work in complete confidence.

EPA approves first surface disinfectant products tested on the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to provide the American public with information about how to safely and effectively kill the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, on surfaces. Last week, EPA approved two products, Lysol Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. 777-99)

Energy efficiency is the future of global integrated facility management business

Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to provide the American public with information about how to safely and effectively kill the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, on surfaces. Last week, EPA approved two products, Lysol Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. 777-99)

BVG Continues Strong On Mission Corona Eradication

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently announced a 21-day lock-down to arrest the spread of corona virus. BVG India Limited is continuing its work steadfastly hand in hand with the government on corona eradication mission throughout India. BVG India Limited is providing cleaning, sanitisation and sterilization services at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, AIIMS in Delhi and Raipur, as well as the two corona-care designated hospital in in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune

Facilities India Expo Booth@OSH India Virtual Expo 2020

Facilities Show India is a premier expo and conference by the world’s largest exhibitions organizer, Informa markets in India, for the facilities management supplier industry. The show offers ideal opportunities for suppliers to showcase their products & services, and connect with key decision makers from every level of the facilities management domain.

Connecting Humans: The Future of Interior Design

Ms. Swati Sethi, Principal Architect, Dreamspace Indiabriefly describes the importance of sustainability in interior design and the work of an architect in sustainabledesign and imbibing technology in modern architecture. Excerpts from the Interview

3M Striding Ahead in its Mission to Protect Lives through Innovative Products and Technologies across Industries

3M early recognized the challenge of COVID-19 and ramped up production of N95 respirators and other products critical for health care workers and emergency responders around the world. Given these efforts, the company is now able to meet health care needs while supporting the broader re-opening of the economy.

World of Opportunity for Indian Start-ups&Fintechs in Facility Management

Indian start-ups are at the forefront of a new wave of innovations. Many start-ups, founded over the last few years, have developed India centric solutions using local innovations and applications, with significant use cases for the Facility management operations. These will definitely impact the overall FM sector significantly explains Avishek Banerjee, Founder Upcide.com in an exclusive article.

Majority of Asia Pacific Employees Unaware of Employers' Sustainability Commitments

Employees across Asia Pacific want greater representation in their companies' sustainability initiatives, with the majority feeling disengaged from their employers' environmental and social agenda

Decarbonizing the Built Environment is Critical for Reaching Net-zero Emissions

On October 26, The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 'Green Building Principles: The Action Plan for Net-Zero Carbon' recommending a set of principles to help companies deliver net-zero emissions

Facility Management and the Education Sector: Collaborative Partners

Schools and universities are much more than passive structures which provide education. Rather, they are important elements of the learning process for students. The quality of the physical environment within which a child studies is of paramount importance and dictates so much of their experience, along with the teaching staff and other community members

The Necessity of IFM Services in Indian Residential Buildings

With facets like safety, hygiene and protocol becoming crucial in societies, communities and buildings, IFMS for buildings and societies is the need of the hour. The role an IFM company can play in keeping everyone safe, healthy and happy is undeniable

GIS Mapping a Powerful Tool to Take Your Business Forward

Rajesh C. Mathur, Senior Advisor, ESRI India Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the Indian arm of ESRIInc, world’s largest provider of GIS software,in an exclusive interactiondescribes the key role of GIS mapping for the real estate sector and facility management companies. Excerpts from the interview

Informa Markets India and IFMA team up to host in-person Facilities Conference at Bengaluru

Informa Markets India, leading exhibition organisers and International Facility Management Association (IFMA) once again come together to host a premier Confex for the facilities management industry. The conference with the theme ‘Business Resilience and Forward Looking in FM” will be an in-person event at Bengaluru

Four Ways New COP26 Commitments Impact Real Estate

Tech and innovation were central themes at COP26 where the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda was launched, focusing on dramatically scaling up clean tech and reducing costs. The built environment in particular saw commitments around ConcreteZero and SteelZero, highlighting the desire to push the net zero carbon conversation beyond operations

Office Occupiers Believe that a Business Recovery is Underway in India

The rapid increase in vaccination rates and the reopening of offices across cities has started to strengthen corporate confidence. However, the unpredictability of infection rates, new variants (such as Omicron) and yet-to-come approvals for the booster shot may continue to weigh on the pace of this recovery in the foreseeable future.

How COVID-19 Enhanced the Role of Facility Managers

Indian facility managers face a firm shift in their roles and responsibilities as more and more businesses transform to the digital or return to the office. These new shifts bring attention to the new standards required for the employees’ safe return to work. Following are some of the ways how facility managers’ roles have changed post-COVID-19.

What Will it Mean for Banks to Maintain Physical Outlets in the New World Order

The upcoming trend in banking system would focus on a two- fold experience creation, one on the offline branches in smaller cities, towns and rural areas and on the other hand it will need to create an online experience for its metro/large city clientele.

Improving Facilities Management Services Whilst Reducing Cost

The implementation of the Nuvolo solution brought improvements. It was easier to configure, provided robust reporting and analytics capabilities, and offered an intuitive mobile platform. The integration enabled to synchronize performance data in real time directly into Chevron’s Omni platform for a comprehensive view of real estate activities on a global scale.

A Not to Miss Opportunity - Informa Markets India and IFMA’s In-Person Conference at Bengaluru

In-person Facility Management Conferences are back!. Facilities management conferences and expos are a great way to stay on top of the latest developments, trends and products in the industry. They are a must for gaining knowledge from industry thought leaders to propel your organization into the future.

Can a Four-day Workweek Revitalise Working Life?

If businesses give back a day of the workweek to employees, this can add significant value for current and future talent and help to revitalise the post-pandemic workplace.

Women's Voice - Women Led Development, Not Women's Development

To commemorate Women's day we invited HR Professional Swapnalekha Basak, Founder CEO - plugH to share her thoughts.

Disruptive Technology Trends in Facility Management 2022

Smart sensors, cloud technology and data analytics can efficiently give you a detailed overview of all the assets and environmental parameters within your buildings through sensor-basedmonitoring, which also saves the cost of deployment of manpower.

Decoding the Real Estate Approval Process in India - SILA

Being a diverse country, the list of approvals required for a real estate development project in India may vary slightly in different states and cities within each state. The various real-estate approvals necessary can be summarized into three broad categories: Pre-Construction, Construction and Post-Construction approvals.

The ISSA Show & Conference India

The ISSA Show & Conference India marks the third year of the event which is dedicated to serving the Indian commercial cleaning industry. This year, the event will pivot from a high-end Executive Conference.

Facility Management Post - Covid

The pandemic has changed the world as we know it. The year gone by has had a substantial impact on businesses all over the world. From banking to hospitals, media to IT, industries have had to adapt to the new normal. As these industries evolve, so does their facility management.

A Glimpse into Trends and Functions in Current Facility Management Industry

Integrated Facility Management (IFM) is a concept that has been gaining popularity in the last few years. The idea is to merge the services of facilities management and property management under a single company. It is a concept that provides a holistic approach to the management of facilities and processes. This allows facilities managers and owners to make the best use of their available resources and increase efficiency in seamless operations.

Creating Zero Discharge Communities (ZDC), the Prerequisite to Sustainable Development

Creating Zero Discharge Communities reduces pollution of the ecosystem by 85%, with recovery of new resources from waste by 65%. Thus the cost for waste management in the form of collection,transportation and land for dumping gets reduced, leading to exponential economic benefits explains Dr Francin Pinto in an exclusive article for Facilities e-Connect

IFMA Global India 2022 - Your Destination to Connect, Learn and Grow

IFMA India and India’s leading B2B event’s organizer, Informa Markets in India bring to you the much awaited IFMA Global India 2022 in-person conference on May 27, 2022 at the Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Bengaluru, India.

DataDriven model In Facility Management Puts you in the Driver’s Seat

A data-driven facilities management model starts by making sense of all the information on offer with the help of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software or an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS). These tools help take the right decisions, enhance employee experience and improve operational efficiency.

Why Should You Have Facility Management in Hospitals?

It is a known fact that hospitals need to maintain a clean environment that is free from germs and sterilized for their patients. The management of a hospital can take care of this aspect by employing a professional specialist. The facilities management in hospitals is the process of managing the building, its environment and equipment so as to maintain maximum hygiene and safety standards.

Why More Women are Looking to the Industrial Sector

The changing of the status quo isn’t necessarily translating into leadership positions for women. The challenge of how to retain top talent remains critical for long-term success.

Fire Safety Audit : The First Step to Prevent Fire

One of the major disasters that man has been fighting for the longest time is fire. Often times, by the time one can smell the noxious gases and detect something wrong, it is already past the time where one can contain it.A fire safety audit in a building needs to be in strict adherence with the National Building Code of India that lays emphasis on fire prevention, fire protection and life safety measures

Data Centers: The New Pillar of Infrastructure

What e-commerce did to the warehousing space demand in India and around the world, digital explosion is doing to the prospects of data centers. Very economical internet charges and availability of cheaper smartphones have made India amongst the highest consumers of data in the world

IFMA Global India 2022 Conference a Great Success

The conference saw a galaxy of eminent speakers from leading organisations to include Charu Thapar, Executive Director - Property & Asset Management, APAC at JLL, Arul Kumar, Director - Workplace Services (REW) VMware,India, Jayaram Shivanasandra Govindaiah

Data centres in India: 2021 overview and three-year outlook

India’s data centre (DC) space has been witnessing unprecedented growth in recent years, with 2021 recording a strong absorption of 116 MW. Cloud, DC and telecom players are seen adopting various strategies to capture a pie of India’s digital growth.

Facility Management Enhances the Occupant Experience.

With the advent of the global pandemic, safety is the priority. The facility management services at your premises must ensure the implementation of health and hygiene practices. Promoting a safe work culture will provide the occupants with a sense of security and is critical in ensuring the continuity of your business.

A New World of Work

Companies are transforming offices and amending workplace policies based on the changing behaviour of employees towards work. As companies were gearing up to call their employees back to the office in 2022, the world discovered the Omicron variant.

How can NABERS Sustainability Rating Benefit Occupiers?

NABERS real-world data offers meaningful benchmarks for building efficiency that can help inform leasing decisions. NABERS is an internationally-recognised rating tool that has been used to measure the efficiency of buildings.

Relevance of Virtual Power Plants in Indian Real Estate

The present picture of the real estate sector consists of evolving customer needs, a drive to incorporate the latest technology that can act as a unique selling point (USP), and an effort to go smart and sustainable while complying with environment-centric regulations