Environment
News
| 17 Sep 2008 | Litter and graffiti report published The final part of a two year survey that will help local authorities manage issues such as litter, flyposting and graffiti has been published. |
| 8 Sep 2008 | Firms "ambivalent" to water management Less than half of organisations have a water reduction targets in place, despite most stating that water conservation technologies are worth investing in, according to the latest PHS Facilities Management Survey. |
| 4 Sep 2008 | Water scheme deadline approaching A scheme to help businesses save money by minimising their water usage is nearing its application deadline. |
| 3 Sep 2008 | Carbon project signs up public sector The Carbon Disclosure Project, a collaboration of 385 investors including Merrill Lynch and Barclays, has teamed up with eight public sector organisations to assess their greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 11 Aug 2008 | Government approves new wind farms Energy secretary John Hutton has announced the approval of the UK's fourth largest offshore wind farm, to be situated off the Norfolk coast. |
Events
| 25 - 27 Nov 2008 | The Professional FM Module 1 (Code 811PRFM1) |
| 26 - 27 Nov 2008 | Sustainability & Environmental Issues for FMs (Code 811SUST) |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Survival or Sustainability - Can 'Green' help avoid the 'Red'? |
| 2 - 4 Dec 2008 | Understanding FM Foundation course (Code 812UFMF) |
| 9 Dec 2008 | Climate Change Impacts for FM (Code 812CLIM) |
Documents
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| Event information Apr-08 |
The Green 500 Initiative and Workplace Travel Plans in conjunction with London First Information for this event |
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| Presentations and Papers Jan-07 |
BIFM Energy Position Paper Sets out the Institute's position on energy policy and how facilities management can help to deliver targets on energy efficiency and reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. |
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| Sponsor Profile Dec-06 |
EMS Support BIFM North Region Event as Sponsor for 2007 Established in 1986, ems is a leading UK expert for independent environmental workplace management consultancy. UKAS accreditation and consultants from a variety of scientific backgrounds combine technical excellence and knowledge of facilities management. |
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| Sponsor Profile Dec-06 |
Milliken Sponsor BIFM North Region Events for 2007 A privately owned company with many years' experience, Milliken & Co commits time and resources to the creation and development of innovative new products and processes. |
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| Presentations and Papers Nov-06 |
Re-Using for a Better World Notes of the presentation given at Kinnarps premises in Slough at BIFM Home Counties event in October 2006 |


