by Chris | May 30, 2014 | Articles, Beyond the Workplace, FM futures, Future of Work, Smart Working, Workplace Strategy
On Wednesday I witnessed something quite special – a group of people with authentic commitment and passion underpinned by decisive leadership. I came away from the first British Institure of Facilities Management (BIFM) Chartered Institure of Personnel...
by Chris | May 21, 2014 | Articles, Creative Places, Design & construction, Future of Work, Place Making, sustainability, Workplace Strategy
As part of a recent fact finding trip to Dubai, I had the opportunity to visit the world’s tallest building – Burj Khalifa.. I wanted to build my understanding of place making in this part of the world. Looking out over this city from the 152nd...
by Chris | May 16, 2014 | Articles, Future of Work, Smart Working, Workplace Strategy
Tuesday was a red letter day for not only BIFM, but for me and for many people who passionately believe that we can – and must – do better when it comes to the workplace. While workplaces should be empowering and enabling spaces through which individuals...
by Chris | May 12, 2014 | Articles, Design & construction, FM futures, Future of Work, Smart Working, Uncategorized, Workplace Strategy
Enough is enough I said to myself on 24th October last year coming away from the Workplace Trends conference. We live in a world which is full of change, uncertainty and complexity; as people involved in workplaces we continue to debate rather than take action. Frank...
by Chris | May 1, 2014 | Articles, BBC Estate story, BBC Television Centre, Place Making
There is nothing more satisfying to me than seeing a plan really starting to take shape. This week, the BBC/Stanhope Smart Value Relationship saw another brick in the wall put in place with the announcement that a new Soho House members’ club and boutique...
