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World FM Day 2011 - Thursday 23 June

 

23 June 2011: World FM Day! Celebrating Facilities Management!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to watch the World FM Day video

Click here to watch the World FM Day video with English subtitles

Click here to watch the promotional video with Teena Shouse and Iain Murray

 

Check out which events took place on 23 June in the World FM Day Google Map

World FM Day 2011 - Overview of Events

Click here to see photos from the events listed below

ABRAFAC - Guided Tour of the Museum of Football - 100 participants

Event Description:

The museum is an insight into Brazil's recent history, no other country has embraced this sport in quite the same way. Some would say that not only has football become part of Brazilian culture, but Brazil has become part of football culture. Brazilian players, their flair, and amazing ball skills are known the world over. The museum is also an example of Brazilian creativity. Located in 6900m2 of unused space below the reinforced concrete stands of Pacaembu Stadium, this is an excellent example of retro fit techniques. Opened in 1940 the stadium was once the largest and most modern in Latin America, and it continues to be one of Sao Paulo's architectural landmarks playing host to pop stars and their extravagant events as well as football players.

The ABRAFAC event will consist of an extended guided tour covering the details and technical aspects of the installation, and the innovative solutions implemented. This will be followed later in the evening by a Happy Hour and networking opportunity for the estimated 60 professionals expected at the event.

Quote from ABRAFAC's Chair, Marcos Maran:

"Once again World FM Day has grown in stature, and is symbolic of the rising recognition that our profession is gaining, and deserves. Congratulations to all FM professionals on this important day, especially those who give their time voluntarily to one of the many associations affiliated with Global FM".

ARSEG - ARSEG World FM Day Event in Paris - 60 participants

Event Description:

This year, the World FM Day took place in the headquarters of Philips in Suresnes, near Paris. After a welcome cocktail, our 60 guests were invited to attend to a conference, followed by a fine cocktail party on the terrace of Philips with a gorgeous point of view of Paris. The conference started by a presentation of the World FM Day. Then Nicolas Cugier (Thalès), Yannick Annezo (VINCI Facilities), Jean-Jacques Bucher (Sodexo – Altys), Denis Szkobel (Exprimm / Sypemi) and François Delatouche (President of ARSEG) met for a discussion, animated by Joël Marias our host and member of the board of ARSEG, around the theme "The place of Facilities Management in the value chain of companies". After the debate, Delphine Sergent, member of the board of ARSEG and of the 2011 Global FM Awards Jury, unveiled the winners of the Global FM Awards of excellence in Facilities Management, in presence of Daniel Asathal, from Roche Diagnostics, whose project was shortlisted.

Quote from ARSEG's Director General, Lionel Cottin:

"It was a great pleasure for me to take part to the third edition of the World FM Day. The age we are going through, the world we are living in, remind us every day how much it’s important to keep connected to enrich each other at a national but also at an international level : many stakes clearly lie at a world level today. The event, organized in France, was very full and appreciated. It emphasized the awareness of our Facilities Managers about the importance of this international dimension. I’m glad of such an evolution that I regard as a good sign for the future. By learning from one another, by rewarding the best of the best worldwide, my firm conviction is that the working environment will more and more contribute to corporate performance! Long live World FM Day!"

BIFM - FM Quiz and BBQ in London, UK- 150 participants

Event Description:

FM Quiz and BBQ Hosted by BIFM FM of the the Year Julie Kortens at Channel 4 Television, London.

Quote from BIFM's CEO, Ian Fielder:

“On World FM Day it is great to see local FM communities coming together to celebrate a fantastic global event, which seems to grow in momentum every year. There are a host of BIFM events taking place across the UK, from regional and special interest group events, to our main BIFM event. I am absolutely delighted that BIFM members came first and second in this years Global FM Awards for Excellence in Facilities Management. This showcases the high standard and excellence of FM in the UK, and how we are valued by our peers across the globe”.

FMA Australia celebrated World FM Day in dofferent locations

Events Description:

FMA Australia Western Australia Branch
‘Recruitment, Retention and the impending skills gap’ – David Irvine - Hayes
Breakfast Seminar at Mercure Hotel, Perth
30 Attendees

FMA Australia Queensland Branch
‘FM in the Mining Sector’- Peter Schulz – Leighton Contractors
Luncheonat Stamford Plaza Hotel, Brisbane
30 Attendees

FMA Australia Australian Capital Territory Branch
‘Behind the Scenes at Equinox Park’
Site Visit to Equinox Park, Deakin, ACT
29 Attendees

FMA Australia Victorian Branch
‘Energy & your building – The price is not right’ Speaker Laurie Reeves- MeltFM
Luncheon and Suppliers Expo with 25 exhibitors at Zinc @ Fed Square, Melbourne
160 Attendees

HFMS Event at Kinnarps House in Budapest - 40 participants

Event Description:

This year, the World FM Day took place at Kinnarps House in Budapest! The KÖVET Association for Sustainable Economies organised an event to showcase local environmental-friendly products and services, including stationery, office furniture and cleaning supply products.
The winners of the Green Office Competition the ‘Green Office 2011’ and the ‘Best Green Improvement 2011’ were announced in three categories: large enterprises, SME and institution/non-profit.
Early in the afternoon the World FM Day was celebrated. The well attended event started with the World FM Day video, followed by the announcement of the winners of the 2011 Global FM Awards for Excellence in FM. After the video Rita Istvan from Kinnarps, whose project was short-listed, gave a presentation about all the short-listed submissions in the competition, which was followed by a presentation given by József Czerny, chairman HFMS.

Quote from HFMS' Chair, József Czerny:

"On World FM Day we celebrated a fantastic global event, which shows the importance and recognition of our profession and of facilities management in general, as a business discipline. We are proud to be part of this global community".

 

IFMI - IFMI World FM Day at Bangalore - 25 participants

Event Description:

At our event in Bangalore, India there were 25 representatives from the FM industry. Most of them were Facility Management experts from the clients and Service Providers. The event was also attended by our FM Students who completed their MBA and Diploma Programs and have joined the FM Industry. It was an informal get-together over high tea where the event began with a presentation made by the Chairman of International Facility Management Institute (IFMI), Mr Paddy Menon on how the FM market has evolved over the past few decades. He also spoke about the immediacy of recognising the importance of FM as an integral part of any successful business venture. The Global FM and the awards video were also shared at the Institute. After the presentation, the participants discussed the feasibility of the latest technologies available and sustainability initiatives shared from various organisations. It was a great platform for networking.

Quote from IFMI's Chair, Paddy Menon:

“Facility Management has undergone a sea-change in India. Today, facility management is an integral part of any business initiative and this is reflected in the way the sector has chartered its growth. India poses a number of challenges to the facility manage and thus by creating awareness we are striving to bring recognition to a dynamic US $ 12.5 billion industry. We aim to further develop the FM landscape by bringing it at par with international standards”.

SAFMA - Events at Kwazulu Natal (66 participants) and at Johannesburg (50 participants)

Events Description:

Kwazulu Natal: Presentation on Moses Mabhida Stadium (World cup Soccer venue) followed by tour of the facility plus the official launch of the Kwazulu Natal Chapter of SAFMA.

Johannesburg: Presentation on the running of the Johannesburg Park Station followed by acknowledging our Corporate members by issuing of trophies and certificates. Drinks and snacks to end.

Quote from SAFMA's Chair, Keith Tomphson:

"A real pleasure to participate in World FM Day in this manner! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate World FM Day with you all".

MEFMA- MEFMA World FM Day at Dubai - 270 Participants

Event Description:

Networking event - lighthearted with a charity auction for the "make a wish foundation" and table quiz followed by a gala dinner for all guests. The event was sponsored by IMDAAD, Idama, Maximo E Solutions and MMG. and presented by Stephen Oehme, a local MC. We had some presentations first followed by the World FM Day video.

Quote from MEFMA's Chair, Jamal Abdulla Lootah:

"This was a first for us in the Middle East and we were so happy with the response. The FM industry in the Middle East continues to grow and MEFMA will support that growth by bringing the industry together with events like this. World FM Day is very special for us as we know that everywhere in the world others, just like us this evening, are celebrating to unite the profession. I would like to thank Global FM for its initiatives in helping us achieve this".

IFMA: 'TweetWorldFMDay' and many events worldwide - 65 participants in Houston

Event Description:

IFMA hosted its third edition of the TweetWorldFMDay event on Twitter. IFMA headquarters employees and members of the Houston Chapter of IFMA celebrated World FM Day with a BBQ luncheon hosted at the ConocoPhillips headquarters. After lunch, the approximately 65 guests were taken on a tour of the facilities. Other IFMA chapters organized different events from seminars and conferences to luncheons and happy hours all around the world.

 

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Global FM Headline Sponsors for World FM Day

 

 

 

 

 

VINCI Facilities is the European leader in facility management for multinational corporations seeking to significantly reduce costs and standardise their facilities services throughout their operations. VINCI Facilities offers its customers corporate governance, consolidated reporting tools, and consistent FM services in all Europe Middle East Africa.

VINCI Facilities manages all or a part of your services on one site only or across a large geographical scope through integrated services solutions, ranging from single facilities service lines to complex service solutions:

• Building & technical maintenance and energy performance
• Services to end-users
• Security and safety services
• Document Management
• Space Management

VINCI Facilities has self-performing teams in most service lines. It avoids the pileup of subcontractor margins and overhead costs; it allows benefiting from deep synergies between tasks. Moreover VINCI Facilities deploys high level strategic partnerships with other key industry players where they need complementary skills.

VINCI Facilities guarantees savings and process optimisation through:

• Single point of contact & contract management
• Process re-engineering and performance continuous improvement
• Actions & KPI follow-up through centralised reporting system
• Continuous innovation

VINCI Facilities realised in 2010 a turnover of 1.6 billion $. It employs 7.500 staff and manages over 8.000 sites representing 25 million m² and 1 million users

Global FM Yearly Sponsors in 2011