Facilities Management
Facilities Manager Jobs: Key Responsibilities and Career Growth Opportunities
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Facilities manager jobs could be just what you’re seeking. These roles ensure that buildings and environments are safe, efficient and well-maintained. There are positions available if you want to manage corporate buildings, healthcare facilities, or public sector properties. A facilities manager’s responsibilities typically include overseeing building maintenance,…
Read MoreThe basics of HVAC systems and their components
Over the last decade, HVAC systems have evolved significantly, driven mainly by technological advances and changes in building design and construction. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscored the importance of indoor air quality and ventilation in reducing the spread of airborne pathogens. In this article, we’ll look at the essential components of HVAC systems, how they’ve…
Read MoreFacilities Management Talent Shortages: What’s the Latest?
“It’s a candidate-driven market”, according to Glenn Steed, Associate Director and CBRE Account Director. Recent figures seem to confirm this statement, with Facilities Management recruitment on the rise – April to June 2022 was 1,294,000, according to the ONS, and the number of people in full-time employment is at an all-time high. But what…
Read MoreMeet The CBRE Team
In 2023, the estimated value of the UK commercial real estate market was approximately £54 billion. This figure indicates a stable performance, though market dynamics such as rising interest rates and inflation have influenced overall activity and yields. The average prime yield for UK commercial properties was 5.98% by the end of October 2023,…
Read MoreThe basics of critical systems such as fire protection, security, and emergency power systems
Critical systems are essential components of any building or facility that aims to provide a safe and secure environment for its occupants. These systems often work alongside each other, or other systems such as Building Management Systems (BMS), to protect the building, its occupants, and its assets from a variety of threats; ranging from natural…
Read MoreThe role of facilities management in maintaining and improving building performance
As a facilities management professional, it may not always be at the top of your agenda to improve building performance as well as maintaining it, but this is now a crucial factor for organisations looking to make their buildings greener and more sustainable. Here, we look at how facilities managers are responsible for both maintaining…
Read MoreWhy sales roles are prevalent in facilities management
The global facility management market size is currently projected to hit over US$ 1.9 trillion by 2030, and expand further at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2022 to 2030. In addition to these mind blowing figures, North America is the fastest growing region in the facility management market overall, with the number of US facilities…
Read MoreFacilities management: where are we now, and what does the future hold?
The facilities management industry mid-2022 looks significantly different to the sector a mere two or three years ago. FM roles and responsibilities were progressing and transforming in the lead up to 2020, but following the pandemic and the Great Resignation, the sector is now awash with new roles, new vacancies, new employees and new challenges.…
Read MoreSustainability continues to be a key driver for FM
The past two years have presented fresh challenges and opportunities for the UK facilities management (FM) sector. The early days of the pandemic saw FM take on the role of crisis manager, with its position evolving into more of a strategic planner in 2021. FM teams have undoubtedly been critical in helping businesses make sense…
Read MoreThe Modern Office: Priorities for FMs in 2022
The pandemic has fundamentally changed our expectations regarding the workplace. Following months of home-working, people are now ready to return to the office or embrace a hybrid set-up. A survey from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) revealed that office attendance is expected to recover in 2022, with 60% of respondents saying they…
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