South Region Conference & AGM 13 th June 2003 “BIFM Research & Knowledge” Peter Cordy, Chairman of the BIFM Research, Information & Knowledge Committee {RIKCo}

Definition of Facilities Management “Facilities Management is the integration of multi-disciplinary activities within the built environment and the management of their impact upon people and the workplace.”

Research, Information & Knowledge Committee {RIKCo} Our Aims To promote and communicate Research, Information and Knowledge that is relevant to the interests of BIFM Members.

Research, Information & Knowledge Committee {RIKCo} Our Aims To raise the profile of the Institute with other Professional Bodies and achieve recognition and influence as the ‘gatekeeper’ of FM Research, Information & Knowledge.

Our aim is to give our Members as much support as possible, Always remembering FMs’ are on the ‘front-line’.

The Facilities Manager – “In the front-line”

Our Strategic Themes

Research, Information & Knowledge Committee {RIKCo} Strategic Themes K nowledge I nnovation R esearch B enchmarking

By sharing Information & Knowledge and promoting Research that is of interest and value to members

We ‘aim’ to be best placed to ensure that we meet the needs of future generations of building users

We seek to identify examples of innovation and ways of applying it successfully

Our Agenda

Agenda Identify opportunities for extending the influence of BIFM through research activity. Achieve national recognition as the principal source for authoritative information on matters of FM research / knowledge.

Agenda Identify gaps in research knowledge and support / commission original research. Influence funders of research by championing individual research proposals

Agenda Develop a programme of targeted research to support current and future needs. Establish and maintain a knowledge network and database – survey of members’ areas of activity, interests, skills, sector etc.

Agenda Co-ordinate and Quality Assure Special Interest Groups’ and Sector Forums’ contributions to the knowledge base. Support them by undertaking / commissioning original research in their areas of interest.

Work in Progress : Product Development Members / Stakeholders’ Survey – to determine Research priorities for the business plan Research Directory and Register of Projects Annual Conference 2004 & 2005 – review of PII and CBPP Demonstration Projects’ outputs Editorial Advisory Group Local Authorities FM Sector Forum Collaborations with Barbour Index and Butterworths on FM Knowledge BIFM Website – Development of a ‘Knowledge Portal’

Sector Forums Aims & objectives To improve the opportunities for members to network and exchange knowledge on an Employment Sector basis. Establish Forums initially for education; health; local authorities; armed services; hospitality and retail.

BIFM Web Portal – ‘The Knowledge Wall’ CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY & INDEX LINKS TO OTHER SITES KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS DIRECTORY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REQUESTS FOR HELP OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE KNOWLEDGE PAPERS GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES CASE STUDIES INNOVATION FORUM PARTNERS IN INNOVATION RESEARCH PROJECT MARKET BENCHMARKING CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS PRESENTATION MATERIAL INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

Work in Progress : Research Projects ‘Re-thinking FM’, BIFM/BRE ‘Premises of FM Innovation’, Reading University ‘Triggers for Intervention’, Taylor Woodrow ‘Clients Guide to Manageable Building Services’, BSRIA ‘Curing overheating in buildings’, The Carbon Trust Establishing “World Class Facilities Services”, Richard Davies’ - MSc dissertation to establish benchmarks for cost and quality

To support these initiatives we are looking to:- Engage Corporates and Regions to participate and Build a resource at ‘Head Office’ to support the work of RIKCo.

Support to Regions

Support the development of regional networks {‘hubs’} to share information, knowledge and benchmark performance Offer briefings on research in progress Maintain a register of research projects Publicise the outputs of original research and its application to members Support SIGs and Sector Forums on a regional basis Share information on the work of RIKCo by and the web

Summary

Develop networks to share information, knowledge and benchmark performance Demonstrate ‘leading edge’ performance Learn from others Develop partnerships across the public and private sectors, with Government and other agencies Develop Strategic Alliances with selected ‘key’ players

We must ensure that we can maintain the enthusiasm, momentum and commitment of our volunteers

By sharing information and knowledge we should help avoid nasty surprises

BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Research, Information & Knowledge Committee and Regional Committees “Working Together for FM Excellence”

Thank You