Press Releases

All BIFM press releases from 2004 onwards are available here.

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	Type Date	Title
	Press releases Nov-08	BIFM renews Partners in FM Excellence Agreement with FMA Australia The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and FMA Australia renewed their Partners in FM Excellence agreement on the 15 October 2008 at World Workplace in Dallas, Texas.
	Press releases Nov-08	BIFM renews Partners in FM Excellence Agreement with IFMA The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) renewed their Partners in FM Excellence agreement on the 15th October 2008 at World Workplace in Dallas, Texas.
	Press releases Oct-08	BIFM in strategic partnership with BAR The British Association of Removers (BAR) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) announced a strategic partnership at the Total Workplace Management exhibition on 9th October.
	Press releases Oct-08	BIFM Invests in Excellence at Awards 2008 Achievements in facilities management were celebrated at the 8th annual BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards on the 13th October.
	Press releases Sep-08	Join the BIFM at Total Workplace Management 2008 Summary of BIFM activities at Total Workplace Management 2008, taking place 8-9 October at London Olympia.
	Press releases Jul-08	New BIFM Chair gives double support to charities BIFM chairman Iain Murray has pledged the Institute’s support for Macmillan Cancer Support and Dogs for the Disabled to benefit from the ‘Chairman’s Charity’ initiative.
	Press releases Jul-08	New BIFM mission to advance profession The BIFM has adopted a new mission statement, following a review by the Institute’s Members’ Council. The new wording was recommended by the Executive and endorsed by the BIFM Board on 28th February 2008.
	Press releases Jul-08	Successful BIFM Members’ Day event and AGM The BIFM welcomed over 100 members to the prestigious British Library Conference Centre at St Pancras, London this week for what proved to be an insightful and enjoyable event
	Press releases May-08	BIFM Sustainable FM KTP Survey BIFM is leading a project with the University of Reading’s School of Construction Management & Engineering to pull together existing best practice and innovation in sustainable FM.
	Press releases May-08	Facilities Show in association with BIFM The Facilities Show, in association with the BIFM, takes place for the 9th year running on 13-15 May 2008 at the NEC in Birmingham. This is a must-attend event for all facilities professionals.
	Press releases Apr-08	BIFM achieves Awarding Body status The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has recognised the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) as an awarding body.
	Press releases Apr-08	BIFM leads the way on sustainability..... BIFM’s 2008 annual conference – ‘Sustainable FM – meeting the challenge took place on 18th-19th March 08.
	Press releases Mar-08	BIFM and BSA agree strategic partnership The British Institute of Facilities Management and the BSA - Business Services Association have agreed a strategic partnership. The agreement will see the two organisations working together in areas of mutual interest.
	Press releases Feb-08	Iain Murray elected BIFM chair Iain Murray has been elected as the new chairman of the BIFM at a meeting of the Institute’s Members’ Council on 21st February.
	Press releases Jan-08	BIFM invites Award winners to become judges BIFM would like to invite fellows and former winners of BIFM “FM of the Year” to become judges for the BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards 2008.
	Press releases Jan-08	BIFM Medium Term Strategy & Business Plan 2008 - 2012 The British Institute of Facilities Management has agreed a new strategic plan for the medium-term.
	Press releases Oct-07	BIFM Rising FMs special interest group launched New BIFM SIG launched for Rising FMs
	Press releases Oct-07	FM excellence celebrated at BIFM Awards 2007 Review of BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards held on Monday 8 October 2007
	Press releases Oct-07	BIFM Total Workplace Management 2007 activities Summary of BIFM activities at Total Workplace Management 2007, taking place 10-11 October at London Olympia
	Press releases Sep-07	BIFM Annual General Meeting 2007 report Report of BIFM AGM held 24th September 2007
	Press releases Aug-07	BIFM Annual General Meeting 2007 BIFM is holding its AGM on Monday 24th September 2007
	Press releases Aug-07	BIFM Annual Scotland Region Conference & Exhibition Reducing FM's Carbon Footprint: Making a real difference to planet, profit and people Friday 31st August 2007 - 8:30am until 3:30pm
	Press releases Jun-07	BIFM hosts Employer Engagement Forum BIFM & ILM to develop new FM units for QCA Level 2 & 3 qualifications. BIFM to seek QCA accreditation
	Press releases Jun-07	Key role for facilities managers in business continuity and sustainability Largest ever survey of FM views reveals profession and industry responding to changing economic and social pressures
	Press releases May-07	Global FM develops its business plan and makes progress on the International Hot Topics for the FM profession Global FM - held its fourth Board meeting on May 8, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
	Press releases May-07	Take part in BIFM sustainability survey BIFM has launched a survey to find out what tools and information facilities managers need to ensure their organisations become more sustainable and raise employee awareness.
	Press releases May-07	Resignation of BIFM board member Michael Glass has resigned from the BIFM Board, effective immediately.
	Press releases Apr-07	BIFM Members' Council updates its mission and elects new Deputy Chair At the BIFM Members' Council meeting on Thursday (19th) those present agreed to accept an updated mission statement and elected Dave Wilson as Deputy Chair of BIFM.
	Press releases Apr-07	Global FM Board Meeting and International Workshop The Global Facility Management Association (Global FM) held its 2nd Board meeting in Oxford, UK on 25 March 2007.
	Press releases Mar-07	BIFM helps FMs shape the future Summary of BIFM Annual Conference 2007 held at Keble College, Oxford on 27-28th March.
	Press releases Mar-07	Press launch - Shaping the future - Sustainable FM Press invited to attend launch of BIFM Sustainable FM Knowledge Transfer Partnership project being held on 27th March at BIFM Conference, Keble College, Oxford
	Press releases Mar-07	FMs head for Oxford debates Oxford becomes the hub of UK facilities management when the BIFM's Annual Conference takes over Keble College for two days next week.
	Press releases Mar-07	BIFM Awards entry deadline extended BIFM Awards deadline extended - entries must be submitted by Monday 16th April 2007.
	Press releases Mar-07	BIFM Board member suspended BIFM Board member suspended
	Press releases Mar-07	BIFM Awards final call for judges BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards organisers call for judges for the 2007 event.
	Press releases Feb-07	What are the key FM issues for 2007? BIFM & BDO launch joint survey looking at key FM issues in 2007
	Press releases Jan-07	BIFM issues Energy Position Paper BIFM Energy Position Paper calls for greater FM involvement in design, construction and management of buildings
	Press releases Jan-07	BIFM Annual Conference 2007 Conference programme published
	Press releases Dec-06	BIFM Board new members elected New BIFM Board members
	Press releases Dec-06	BIFM Board statement re: complaint BIFM Board statement re: complaint
	Press releases Dec-06	New BIFM Chairman's message to members Peter Cordy's webcast - message to members
	Press releases Oct-06	National Trust triumphs in BIFM Awards Winners and highly commended entries in the 2006 BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards
	Press releases Oct-06	BIFM AGM 2006 report Report on BIFM AGM held on 5 October 2006.
	Press releases Aug-06	BIFM 2006 Annual Review published Publication of BIFM's 2006 Annual Review - a concise account of activities and a financial summary
	Press releases Aug-06	New sustainable FM report launched Launch of new BIFM sustainability report.
	Press releases Jul-06	BIFM Conference Call for Papers for Conference 2007 Call for papers for 2007 BIFM Annual Conference issued.
	Press releases Jun-06	BIFM Training introduce The FM Learning Zone BIFM Training offers learning opportunities at TWM 2006
	Press releases Mar-06	Members' Council elections for Chair and Deputies Members' Council elections for Chair and Deputies
	Press releases Jan-06	BIFM and HVCA sign agreement BIFM and HVCA's Service and Facilities Group sign Partners in FM Excellence Agreement. Clockwise from top left: Ian Fielder, CEO BIFM; Robert Higgs, HVCA Director; Malcolm Linsley, Chairman HVCA Service and Facilities Group; Mick Dalton, Chairman BIFM.
	Press releases Jan-06	BIFM and HVCA sign Partners in FM Excellence agreement BIFM and the Service and Facilities Group of the HVCA sign Partners in FM Excellence agreement.
	Press releases Jan-06	Entries invited for 2006 BIFM Awards First announcement of 2006 BIFM Awards programme
	Press releases Dec-05	BIFM Board approves business plan BIFM Board approves Institute's 2006/7 business plan
	Press releases Oct-05	2005 BIFM Awards The winners of the 2005 BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards
	Press releases Jun-05	BIFM chief executive to chair Asset Skills Council Ian Fielder, chief executive of the British Institute of Facilities Management, has been confirmed as chairman of the Council of Asset Skills.
	Press releases Jun-05	BIFM Conference moves to Oxford After several years in Cambridge the BIFM’s annual conference will be in Oxford next year. Delegates will swap light blue for dark blue and punting on the Cam for strolling by the Isis as the event moves to Keble College Oxford (27th – 29th March 2006).
	Press releases May-05	International FM Cooperation Representatives from the three parties that make up the IMOU met last week, prior to the BIFM Conference for an in-depth, structured meeting.
	Press releases Feb-05	BIFM Training is launched in Italy with Villa FM BIFM Training and Villa FM have signed an agreement to deliver international facilities management training to the continental European market. From March this year up to 14 courses will be delivered at the European Centre for FM near Rome, Italy.
	Press releases Feb-05	2005 conference "will be best yet" The programme for this year’s BIFM annual conference offers something for everyone. Delegates can choose from 35 plenary and parallel sessions, a Conference Fringe (including building visits), networking receptions plus formal and informal dinners.
	Press releases Dec-04	BIFM and CIBSE sign Partners in FM Excellence Agreement The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) join forces to develop and promote excellence in facilities management practice.
	Press releases Dec-04	BIFM and CIBSE to work as Partners in FM Excellence The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) are joining forces to develop and promote excellence in facilities management practice.
	Press releases Dec-04	BIFM appoints knowledge director The British Institute of Facilities Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Bennett to the newly created post of Knowledge Director.
	Press releases Nov-04	BIFM 2005 Conference programme announced The BIFM has finalised the programme for its 12th annual conference, the second under the FM Excellence banner.
	Press releases Oct-04	Rethinking FM - First findings of major research project First findings of major research project show facilities managers in positive mood and keen for career development
	Press releases Oct-04	Award winners applauded at BIFM Gala Dinner Over 1,000 members of the FM community gathered at London’s Grosvenor House hotel last night to celebrate the winners of the BIFM’s International Investors in FM Excellence Awards programme
	Press releases Oct-04	BIFM and IFMA UK join forces The British Institute of Facilities Management and the UK Chapter of the International Facility Management Association have reached an agreement which will see IFMA UK brought within the BIFM structure.
	Press releases Oct-04	BIFM members back restructuring plan Members of the British Institute of Facilities Management have given their backing to proposals to reform the structure and governance of the Institute.
	Press releases Aug-04	BIFM selects new chairman The Council of the British Institute of Facilities Management approved the selection of its new Chairman yesterday.
	Press releases Aug-04	BIFM to restructure for the future The British Institute of Facilities Management is planning significant changes to the way it is structured and managed.
	Press releases Jul-04	BIFM hosts first Women in FM event The British Institute of Facilities Management is hosting the first event to look seriously at roles and opportunities for women in the facilities management profession.
	Press releases Apr-04	BIFM launches Rethinking FM survey BIFM has launched two questionnaires for facilities managers and their clients to analyse how FM adds value today and how FM is likely to change over the next five years.
	Press releases Apr-04	New online peformance register for facilities management BIFM and Ark e-Management have launched an online register of key performance indicators for facilities management.
	Press releases Apr-04	What DTI 'Partners in Innovation' has to offer Facilities Management What DTI 'Partners in Innovation' has to offer Facilities Management – The 'FM Top 10'
	Press releases Apr-04	BIFM and IFMA sign Partners in FM Excellence Agreement Press release following the signing of the Partners in FM Excellence agreement between BIFM and IFMA at the BIFM Conference in April 2004
	Press releases Apr-04	International Memorandum of Understanding signed IFMA, BIFM and FMA Australia sign an International Memorandum of Understanding to promote international collaboration.
	Press releases Mar-04	Retail sector forum Facilities managers from many high street stores attended to discuss issues relating to this large contributing sector of the British economy.