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"It provides a very comprehensive evaluation of most of the major issues that any facilities manager is likely to face in the day–to–day management of property . . . Overall this is a very useful text for any practitioner in the property or facilities management field providing a ready reference to a wide range of property management practices. It is also a very useful reference for students studying facilities management and wanting a very comprehensive introduction to the field." (Property Management, 2011)
"As for students, this book may bridge a lot of the ‘gaps′ that they may have experienced between theory and practice, as it has been written to be more practical than theoretical. Therefore, this book is much easier to understand and it will provide them with the much needed clarity on the profession. This book is high on my list of recommendations and I think that Jane has done a fantastic job in putting it together. I hope that a lot of other people will give it the same amount of appreciation that I have, once they have read it." (Essential fm Report, September/October 2010)
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In the course of their work, the facilities manager will face a range of complex and often challenging tasks, sometimes concerned with a single business premises, often across an entire property portfolio. To help with those tasks, the Facilities Manager′s Desk Reference provides the facilities manager with an invaluable source of highly relevant, practical information on the all the principal facilities management services, as well as information on legal compliance issues, the development of strategic policies and tactical best practice information.
With a clear practitioner perspective the book covers both hard and soft facilities management issues and is presented in an easy to read, concise format. The Facilities Manager′s Desk Reference will be a first point of reference for all busy facilities managers and will save them time by providing access to the information needed to ensure the safe, effective and efficient running of any facilities function. It will also serve as a useful overview for students studying for their professional and academic qualifications in facilities management.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is a summary reference book covering a broad spectrum of strategic, legal, financial, engineering, health and safety, maintenance, security, IT and human-related issues in the United Kingdom, in as much as they apply to the Facilities Manager. As well as summarising the key issues, it provides checklists, metrics on expected costs, tolerances and other values, and explains the abbreviations and vocabulary that facilities managers are likely to come into contact with when interfacing with other departments and professions.
In just 535 pages which cover 38 separate subject areas, most broken down into twenty or thirty specific sections, this book does not provide in-depth coverage of any topic, although the sections on FM as a strategic and tactical discipline are more extensive and authoritative. However, it does bring together broad coverage of almost every topic that falls within FM's remit, referencing and summarising key legislation, and giving appropriately greater depth in areas where Facilities Managers are expected to take the lead.
As an example of this, the section on TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) Regulations is just 15 lines long: enough to introduce the subject, set out the key issues, and stipulate the requirement, which is entirely sufficient since Human Resources would normally be expected to lead on TUPE. On the other hand, Legionnaires' disease gets almost three pages, in recognition of the fact that the suppression and eradication of Legionella is primarily a facilities issue. Where the facilities manager is expected to bring technical expertise to bear, for example on the illumination required for various tasks, tables are provided setting out exact values and, where relevant, tolerances.
This book will be useful for three kinds of people. Its primary audience is working facilities managers who want a first port of call when reminding themselves of specific issues or preparing for a meeting with a specialist. Second, FM students will find it a useful resource as it sets out clear explanations of many terms, such as PRINCE2, that they will come across in other reading but not be expected to acquire expertise in. Third, directors in organisations which do not have a Board-level estates function, and who therefore collectively carry legal responsibility for compliance, will find it highly useful in informing them of their responsibilities, and also giving a sufficient grounding in the overall discipline to have intelligent and useful conversations with the FM team.
This is a useful guide, and will substantially enhance access to a broad range of knowledge which is not necessarily easy to come by in an authoritative form through online research.
In just 535 pages which cover 38 separate subject areas, most broken down into twenty or thirty specific sections, this book does not provide in-depth coverage of any topic, although the sections on FM as a strategic and tactical discipline are more extensive and authoritative. However, it does bring together broad coverage of almost every topic that falls within FM's remit, referencing and summarising key legislation, and giving appropriately greater depth in areas where Facilities Managers are expected to take the lead.
As an example of this, the section on TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) Regulations is just 15 lines long: enough to introduce the subject, set out the key issues, and stipulate the requirement, which is entirely sufficient since Human Resources would normally be expected to lead on TUPE. On the other hand, Legionnaires' disease gets almost three pages, in recognition of the fact that the suppression and eradication of Legionella is primarily a facilities issue. Where the facilities manager is expected to bring technical expertise to bear, for example on the illumination required for various tasks, tables are provided setting out exact values and, where relevant, tolerances.
This book will be useful for three kinds of people. Its primary audience is working facilities managers who want a first port of call when reminding themselves of specific issues or preparing for a meeting with a specialist. Second, FM students will find it a useful resource as it sets out clear explanations of many terms, such as PRINCE2, that they will come across in other reading but not be expected to acquire expertise in. Third, directors in organisations which do not have a Board-level estates function, and who therefore collectively carry legal responsibility for compliance, will find it highly useful in informing them of their responsibilities, and also giving a sufficient grounding in the overall discipline to have intelligent and useful conversations with the FM team.
This is a useful guide, and will substantially enhance access to a broad range of knowledge which is not necessarily easy to come by in an authoritative form through online research.
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I have spent several years in Facilities Management both in the public and private sector and have seen many changes in legislation and the use of technology and of course in recent times squeezing maximum utilisation out of all your assets.
This book is one of the most complete I have read aimed at helping a FM keep his/her head above water with all the red tape and regulations you now have to worry about.
The book is 528 pages long and is divided into 38 major chapters covering all major topics including Outsourcing, Financial Management, Project Management, Space Management, Legislation, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Grounds and External Areas and Water Supplies and Water Safety.
I cannot guarantee the book will cover every aspect of your role in FM but I would say as a reference source it is very good and worth having on your bookshelf.
This book is one of the most complete I have read aimed at helping a FM keep his/her head above water with all the red tape and regulations you now have to worry about.
The book is 528 pages long and is divided into 38 major chapters covering all major topics including Outsourcing, Financial Management, Project Management, Space Management, Legislation, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Grounds and External Areas and Water Supplies and Water Safety.
I cannot guarantee the book will cover every aspect of your role in FM but I would say as a reference source it is very good and worth having on your bookshelf.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent reference book which is apporporiate for all managers, not just those involved in Facilities Management.
I have used the book as a reference in our medium sized businedss and my only concern is that in the volatile world in which we now work, hard copy, bound reference books cannot cope with the pace of change, particularly in regards to certain elements of law and practice. Why then 5 stars? Basically it is easy to read and more importantly, is easy to understand.
My role covers all elements of the business and I have an overview of many aspects of our business and with that in mind, I found this book an excellent point of reference and am sufficiently impressed to have purchased a second copy for our refernece library so that colleagues can access it.
I have used the book as a reference in our medium sized businedss and my only concern is that in the volatile world in which we now work, hard copy, bound reference books cannot cope with the pace of change, particularly in regards to certain elements of law and practice. Why then 5 stars? Basically it is easy to read and more importantly, is easy to understand.
My role covers all elements of the business and I have an overview of many aspects of our business and with that in mind, I found this book an excellent point of reference and am sufficiently impressed to have purchased a second copy for our refernece library so that colleagues can access it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good reference book
I got this for my boyfriend who woks in the faclities department of a hoospital (NHS). I thought it would be really useful in his career progression. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Reader
A very good book !
This is a seriously good handbook on the subject or perhaps rather the dozens of subjects that make up this field. I have only one criticism and/or suggestion to the writer. Read more
Published 19 months ago by fivestarfrankie
Sufficient depth on most areas.
This is a great little book for any serious facilities manager who wants to go deeper and become more effective at managing estates and buildings. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Peter Roxburgh
If you look after properties, this reference is invaluable
If you were say the head of a large law firm, employing lots of lawyers sited in an impressive office building, you would want to concentrate on the practice of law. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ross Boardman
Useful
Very useful book, easy index to find relevant information. A handbook not to be ignored, with useful information on a wide range of topics necessary for any manager of facilites.
Published 20 months ago by Val Birbeck
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