European
News
| 22 Sep 2008 | WorkTech questions flexible working wisdom The latest WorkTech conference, held in Amsterdam, questioned the thinking behind flexible working and asked: do we need a physical workspace to remain motivated and productive? |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Forum welcomes directive opt-out The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has given a cautious welcome to the decision to allow the UK to opt out of the EU’s Working Time Directive. |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Carbon Trust backs ETS changes A report by the Carbon Trust is supporting amendments to the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) proposed by the European Commission. |
| 14 Jun 2007 | UK health and safety challenge upheld The European Court of Justice has upheld one of the key elements of British health and safety law - the use of the key phrase "so far as is reasonably practicable". |
| 14 May 2007 | Europe reduces SME food safety checks The European Commission is to exempt small businesses that serve food and drink from strict food safety checks, in an effort to unburden them from expensive and time-consuming administration tasks. |
Documents
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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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| Presentations and Papers Nov-05 |
European Standard Draft Facility Management Agreements (prEN15222) Draft European standard on facility management agreements |
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| Presentations and Papers Nov-05 |
European Standard Draft Terms and Definitions (prEN15222) European Standards |
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| Reports Apr-05 |
Update on establishment of European Standards in Facilities Management Provides an update regarding progress to date and future time plan for the establishment of European Standards in facilities management. |

