FM TV Pilot Premiers at Industry Showcase

FM TV Pilot Premiers at Industry Showcase

LONDON, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



At this year's annual conference ThinkFM celebrated the achievements and milestones
within the Facilities Management sector, the British Institute of Facilities Management
(BIFM) showcased FM TV, in partnership with television heavyweights ITN Productions. The
successful premier accompanied by a drinks reception that took place at Kings Place in the
heart of London's Kings Cross. The event, which attracted over 350 delegates, explored the
theme of 'workplace' through a series of sessions and guest speakers.



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During the conference, BBC Commercial Projects CEO, Chris Kane welcomed the
collaboration between BIFM and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
(CIPD), to focus on a number of research and insights projects.



Employment Minister, Esther McVey MP gives her thoughts on the role that FM can play
in tackling youth unemployment, social mobility and developing career pathways.



Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, CIPD, spoke to ITN Productions on how the workplace
impacts on the workforce and why it is vital that those tasked with managing these key
resources need to work together to maximise the value of its employees.



Julie Kortens, Head of Corporate Services at Channel 4 and Chairman of the BIFM shared
the creative thinking and cultural importance behind the transformation of Channel 4's
head quarters.



Roy Lilley, Health Writer and Commentator also contributed to the FM TV programme by
urging the NHS to stand alongside facilities managers as the service braces itself for
further reform.



FM TV, hosted by ITN Productions' Natasha Kaplinsky combines FM stories from leading
businesses such as Bellrock, EIC Ltd, Interserve, ITConsilium, RBS, Xenon Group, Asure
Software and Daikin as well as interviews with BIFM Chairman, Julie Kortens and CEO Gareth
Tancred on the latest innovations and best practices contributing to facilities
management.



To see the full programme, more ITN interviews from BIFM's annual conference and
specialised content from industry professionals and experts within the FM sector, please
visitITN Productions [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/All ] or follow
the reports from leaders in the field below:




- Bellrock
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/171270/bellrock-stands-in-its-customers-shoes-to-understand-their-goals-and-change-facilities-management ]
stands in its customers shoes to understand their
goals and change facilities management
- Gareth Tancred and Julie Kortens discuss how BIFM is striving to raise
standards within FM [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Thought

Leadership/171271/the-bifm-is-striving-to-raise-standards-within-the-profession-as-gar eth-tancred-and-julie-kortens ]
- EIC Ltd lends its engineering expertise to The NIA, Birmingham for its latest
refurbishment project
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Innovation/171272/eic-lends-its-engineering-expertise-to-the-nia--birmingham-for-its-latest-reburbishment-project ]
- Interserve
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Innovation/171273/interserve-understands-the-importance-of-its-people-in-looking-after-services-for-a-range-of-firms ]
understands the importance of its people
in looking after services for a range of firms
- Esther McVey MP shares her thoughts on supporting those in FM
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/ThoughtLeadership/171299/esther-mcvey-mp-shares-her-thoughts-on-supporting-those-in-fm-with-training-and-work-experience ]
with training and work experience
- ITConsilium's 'Permit to Work' system is leading the way of pragmatic
solutions to global problems
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Innovation/171274/itconsiliums-permit-to-work-system-is-leading-the-way-of-pragmatic-solutions-to-global-problems ]
- Julie Kortens, Chairman of the BIFM discusses how the injection of creativity
can transform spaces [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Thought

Leadership/171275/julie-kortens---chairman-of-the-bifm-discusses-how-the-injection-of- creativity-can-transform-spaces ]
- McFarlane Telfer
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Innovation/171276/mcfarlane-telfer-mix-industry-experience-and-global-standards-to-prevent-breakdowns ]
mix industry experience and global standards to prevent
breakdowns
- Deborah Rowland, FM of the Year 2013 [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities
Management/Thought















































Leadership/171298/deborah-rowland--fm-of-the-year-2013-tells-us-how-she-feels-about-wi
nning-this-award ] tells us how she feels about winning this award
- RBS shares
how the Successful Inclusion Programme can help recruit and retain talent
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities
Management/Innovation/171277/rbs-shares-how-the-successful-inclusion-programme-can-hel
p-recruit-and-retain-talent ]
- Roy Lilley [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities
Management/Innovation/171302/roy-lilley--health-writer-and-commentator-urges-the-nhs-t
o-stand-alongside-fm-in-their-restructure ], Health Writer and Commentator urges the NHS to
stand alongside FM in their restructure
- Xenon Group
[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Best
Practice/171278/xenon-group-specialises-in-teaching-qualifications-to-fm-professions-a
nd-those-starting-out ] specialises in teaching qualifications to FM professions and those
starting out
- Asure Software is leading the market with agile working solutions to
maximise productivity [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities
Management/Innovation/171279/asure-software-is-leading-the-market-with-agile-working-s
olutions-to-maximise-productivity ]
- Chris Kane, BBC Commercial Projects and Peter
Cheese, CIPD discuss the new collaboration with BIFM






[http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/All/171290/chris-kane--bbc-commercial-projects-and-peter
-cheese--cipd-discuss-the-new-collaboration-with-bifm ]
- David Howorth, Managing Director of Mitie Client Sevices discusses talent acquisition [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Thought Leadership/171297/david-howorth--managing-director-of-mitie-client-sevices-discusses-t alent-acquisition ]
- Liz Kentish, Deputy Chairman of BIFM explains why qualifications are key [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Thought Leadership/171300/liz-kentish--deputy-chairman-of-bifm-explains-why-qualifications-are
-key-within-the-fm-sector ] within the Facilities Management sector
- Max Farrell, Partner at Farrells Architect Planners shares the key findings from the Farrell Review [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Thought Leadership/171301/max-farrell--partner-at-farrells-architect-planners-shares-the-key-f indings-from-the-farrell-review ]
- Simon Ashworth, Research Associate at ZHAW shares the research undertaken within the FM sector [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Best Practice/171303/simon-ashworth--research-associate-at-zhaw-shares-the-research-underta ken-within-the-fm-sector ]
- Tim Oldman, Chief Executive at Leesman Index shares the impact FM has on organisation productivity [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Innovation/171305/tim-oldman--chief-executive-at-leesman-index-shares-the-i mpact-fm-has-on-organisation-productivity ]
- President & CEO of IFMA Tony Keane shares the impact of FM on productivity and revenue [http://businessnews.itn.co.uk/Facilities Management/Thought Leadership/171304/tony-keane--president-and-ceo-of-ifma-shares-the-impact-of-fm-on-pro ductivity-and-revenue ]
About ITN Productions: ITN Productions is ITN's central creative hub producing content for major global brands in the broadcast, online, mobile and corporate sectors.
About the BIFM: The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is the professional body for facilities management (FM). Founded in 1993, we promote excellence in facilities management for the benefit of practitioners, the economy and society. Supporting and representing over 14,000 members around the world, both individual FM professionals and organisations, and thousands more through qualifications and training.
To become a member of the BIFM please visit: http://www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/membership
For more information visit http://www.bifm.org.uk or telephone +44(0)1279-712-620
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full programme onto your site please get in touch: ITN Productions enquiries: Karen Weeks Communications Executive BIFM Tel: +44(0)1279-712-662 Email: karen.weeks@bifm.org.uk



For media enquiries about the BIFM conference please contact:


Nomsa Sibanda


Marketing Executive


British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)


Telephone: +44(0)1279-712-624


Email: nomsa.sibanda@bifm.org.uk






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