British Institute of Facilities Management
London, United Kingdom
http://www.bifm-training.co.uk

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

This course explains the key aspects of the CDM Regulations including the legal duties and roles of everyone involved in a construction project. It will help ensure that projects are properly planned and safely completed, to specification, on time and to budget whilst minimising disruption. • An overview of the CDM Regulations and when they apply • The principles behind th......
 

Is your organisation fully compliant with the new fire regulations which came into effect in October 2006 in England and Wales? These radically change the way fire safety has to be managed. The new legislation, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 affects all workplaces, making organisations and companies responsible for their own legislation compliance and fire safety regime. Scotlan......
 

FMs are increasingly being held to account for breaches of H&S legislation committed by their contractors. When contracting out you cannot outsource your H&S responsibilities ¨C both parties have duties under H&S law. This course provides up-to-date guidance for anyone responsible for bringing a contractor on to their premises. • Who counts as a contractor? • Legal obli......
 

This course is particularly suitable for anyone with responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order 2005, either as the designated ¡°responsible¡± or ¡°competent¡± person. This is a necessary addition to the knowledge base of any fire risk assessor and those who are actively working on access improvements to their facilities and services. Before attending this course, attendees should ideally unde......
 

This course is delivered by System Concepts Limited, an IOSH approved course provider. Managing risk is a key issue for all directors and senior managers. One key risk area is the health and safety of an organisation¡¯s workers and others (including members of the public). The objective of this one day course is to provide senior executives with an understanding of their roles and respon......
 

The world¡¯s climate is changing and will change further in the coming decades as a result of increasing concentration of greenhouse gases. These changes will result in droughts, floods, erosion and damage to buildings and roads leading to a range of impacts affecting properties and for the FM to manage. So what can the FM do to adapt to the changing climate and mitigate the risk? This course......
 

The requirements of the energy performance of buildings directive will place new requirements on facilities managers. Building regulations part L, the new climate change bill in 2007, the planning rules PPS22, the drive towards CHP and micro generation, renewables and the move to have an energy label on all buildings are just some of the regulations that will affect the FM. Facilities Manage......
 

Energy costs are still rising and the threat of global warming means the spotlight is on energy use in buildings. The Facilities Manager plays a central role in implementing energy policies to provide sustainable solutions to workplace management. Running costs can be reduced and environmental targets met through good management of energy consumption. This course examines how good practice......
 

This course explains how Corporate Responsibility (CR) and environmental management issues affect organisations, and gives practical measures and tools for FMs to deal with the challenges. Rising costs to dispose of waste and increasing energy unit rates together with tangible risks to business and property performance are raising this issue to the top of the corporate agenda. Against that back......
 

This course is specifically designed for those with overall responsibility for catering within their organisation. Whether a full seated staff or customer restaurant, or a hospitality, banqueting and fine dining service, there are key financial and operational requirements which contribute towards the successful management of a contract. Emphasis is on minimising the subsidy, avoiding be......
 

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are at the heart of a client-focused service and when implemented properly they will help you manage contracts more successfully. The day will show you how to use SLAs to change and improve your FM services, and achieve the goal of satisfied customers. It will take you through how to evaluate customer requirements, and then how to structure and write SL......
 

All contracts involve negotiations between customer and service provider. How can the Facilities Manager maximise the opportunities presented, minimise the risk to which his/her organisation is exposed and effectively manage negotiations against highly experienced opponents? This course describes proven negotiation techniques and will show you how and when to apply them in reaching a success......
 

Objectives, targets and performance levels set out in a Contract or SLA must be met in practice. Promised benefits must be delivered and improved quality of service sustained throughout the contract life cycle. Change must be managed, day-to-day service problems resolved and budgets met. This intensive but practical course is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and techniques t......
 

Too many contracts fail to meet customer expectations due to poor specification, inadequate pre-qualification and tendering procedures. This course will give delegates an effective, systematic and professional approach to tendering the appointment of contractors through the use of good specification and process management. And lead, in turn to setting up a successful value-for-money contract. ......
 

This course provides delegates with a good understanding and overview of all aspects of Security Management. It gives detailed information and advice on the effective management of security, and explains how security issues and potential threats can be managed proactively to safeguard the overall business operations. A practical security survey exercise and related workshops underpin the practi......
 

No organisation is immune to severe disruption of its activities from unforeseen incidents that may develop into disasters. Terrorist attacks are well publicised but floods, fires, computer and power failures and other incidents affecting both physical assets and workforces are surprisingly commonplace. No responsible manager can afford to ignore the danger to employees, the loss of essenti......
 

FMs have to manage projects of all sizes, from a small internal office move to substantial refurbishment or relocation. This course will provide you with a solid grounding in the knowledge, skills and techniques of project management, and give you the confidence to put them into practice. The subject is brought to life with three case histories: an interior project in a hi-tech financial servi......
 

Utilising new ways of working can improve productivity, and in some cases potentially free up space which can contribute large savings to the bottom line. One-to-one workspace provision and cellular offices are a small part of workplace solutions, and FMs can utilise new working arrangements including: hot desking, hotelling, free address, space-time, just-in-time, non-territorial, virtua......
 

This popular and enjoyable course traces the space planning process from the initial development of the client brief all the way through to production of layouts. Delegates who attend this immensely practical course will not only learn the techniques required to carry out these steps but will also - working in teams - put them into practice in a stimulating series of workshops. For ad......
 

The planning and reorganising of workspace forms a major part of the Facilities Manager¡¯s job. In view of the impact on occupancy costs, morale and efficient working, it is important to get the layout right, whether it is a full-scale relocation or a partial reorganisation. This intensive two-day course combines detailed guidance on space planning practice with case studies and practical exe......
 

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