22 Feb 2017

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By: Ukeme Peters One of the major areas of contention between Facilities Management Companies and their customers is the demonstration of value. At one time or another in the course of their career, most Facilities Managers have had to prove value to their organisations or customers because in the first place; both parties did not align as to what value would be. At another level, FM cus...
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22 Feb 2017

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In different forms, every business – either Blue Chip Multinational or Small and Medium Scale Enterprise – has some form of Real Estate and Facilities Management (REFLM) objectives. For some, it might be saving cost through strategic management, while for others it might be expanding their asset for high employee/occupant productivity, etc. While some, particularly the Blue Chip Organisa...
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13 Feb 2017

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With Real Estate supply outgrowing demand, increasing cost of building materials, and the attendant low building occupancy rate as a result of current economic recession; it is becoming increasingly important for landlords to devise better tenant retention plan. This is very important, giving that good location, quality of construction and better facility condition are no longer enough t...
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13 Feb 2017

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With increasing spate of insecurity and organized crime in today’s environment, ensuring that buildings – home, offices, etc – are well secured is a task that requires constant monitoring of all necessary components that make up the security system. The level of competence and decision-making required to carry out these tasks successfully has redefined the role of the Facilities Managers...
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