Educational Sessions
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
8:00AM - 9:00AM
1.3 Australian FM Action Agenda Conclusions
Stephen Ballesty CCE, FAIQS, MRICS, Rider Levett Bucknall, Sydney, Australia
Track: Global Outlook
Knowledge Level: Advanced
Presented by FMA
Learn about the journey of the Australian FM Action Agenda-from government, industry and research consultation and collaboration, to the published award-winning report. This historic initiative addresses a range of FM industry reforms, and has increased the recognition of "FM as a business enabler." This historic initiative addresses a range of FM industry reforms, and has increased the recognition of FM as the foremost contributor to a more sustainable and productive built environment.
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0.10 CEU; 1.00 LU
Thursday, October 16, 2008
9:30AM - 11:00AM
2.4 Global Facility Planning: Prepare for Success
Peter Winters AIA, CFM, CFMJ, HOK Advance Strategies, Dallas, TX, USA | Ellen Matson AIA, National Instruments, Austin, TX, USA | Shannon Schiermann NCIDQ, Symantec Corporation, Austin, TX, USA
Track: Global Outlook
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Case studies and examples illustrate the successes and failures of implementing global processes and standards for facility planning. Learn how to approach the subject of standardization within different cultures and business environments. Regulatory constraints that are imposed by different countries will be explained. Large-scale issues such as building circulation and occupancy issues will be discussed; and smaller scale planning considerations such as furniture components will be covered. Acquire a matrix of global facility planning issues that can be used as a checklist for your future projects.
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0.15 CEU; 1.50 LU
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Peter Winters |
Thursday, October 16, 2008
2:30PM - 3:30PM
3.6 Strategies for Global Facilities Management: An International Outlook
Maxcene Crowe, MCFM Consultancy Ltd, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Track: Global Outlook
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
For a company to truly have an international outlook, it must understand differences across multi- cultural environments and how these differences can affect successful service delivery. The company must consider aspects such as: in-country legislation and the impact local regulations can have on the decision making process; and it must consider how FM applications and best practices will be adapted to ensure successful operations and continued company growth. This session will provide facility professionals with strategies to deliver FM in a global marketplace. Acquire specific tools to gain leverage and support the organization’s global strategy.
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0.10 CEU; 1.00 LU
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
4:00PM - 5:00PM
4.4 The Beginning of Facility Management Outbreak in Macau, China.
Oscar Chan Ph.D., CFM, F.HKIFM, Macau Institute of Management, Hong Kong, China
Track: Global Outlook
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Macau, one of the Special Administrative regions of China, is known to many as the "Oriental Las Vegas." With brand-name hotels and resorts like the Venetian, Sands, MGM, Crown and many others, international investors are moving in to build. Suddenly, facility management has become an auspicious profession for individuals seeking employment with multi-national corporations. Discover how FM is leveraging Macau’s booming economy, as well as bringing wider recognition to IFMA's education and credentialing programs. Based on its success in Macau, facility management education and practices have the potential to positively influence the future of China.
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0.10 CEU; 1.00 LU
Friday, October 17, 2008
10:15AM - 11:15AM
5.5 Facility Management in Nigeria: An Emerging Market
Samson Opaluwah B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D., MBIFM, Abuja Property Development Co. Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria | Collins Osayamwen MBIFM, MBA, H.ND, SheltercareFM Consult, Abuja, Nigeria | Mahmud Ajeigbe B.Sc, M.Sc, FMP, Nineties Ventures Limited, Kaduna, Nigeria
Track: Global Outlook
Knowledge Level: Basic
Facility management is an emerging service area that is growing into a sizeable and influential industry sector in Nigeria, with Abuja the new Federal Capital Territory as the pilot project for the other 36 states of the nation. FM is an important contributor to the Nigerian economy and the wider community. The challenge is that FM is yet to be recognized for its strategic contributions to the nation and business productivity, profitability, and occupants’ health and safety. Investors and FM professionals must actively participate in order to harness the potential in Nigeria, resulting in better living conditions and stability in the nation politically, socially and economically. Review the development of FM in Nigeria and the factors likely to influence future growth and opportunities.
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0.10 CEU; 1.00 LU
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Friday, October 17, 2008
2:00PM - 3:00PM
6.5 Herding Cats: Managing Facilities in Many Countries
Brent Anderson, Pathway Consulting, Orem, UT, USA
Track: Global Outlook
Knowledge Level: Advanced
In a 2007 research project conducted by the Brigham Young University Facilities Management program, Fortune 500 firms with operations in more than one country were surveyed. Few respondents manage international facilities from a central point. This interactive session will present results from the survey. Discussion points include: identifying and applying best practices in diverse countries and cultures; standardizing operations and reducing the total cost of global facility operations; and gauging interest in participating in a collaborative study on global facility management.
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0.10 CEU; 1.00 LU