Sustainable Practice for the Facilities Manager

sectors including offices, retail and manufacturing. It explains the facilities manager’s role in incorporating sustainability into the whole life-cycle of a building – from initial briefing to final disposal.<br /> <p>The book takes a structured approach:<br /> • masterplanning and real estate (acquisitions and disposals)<br /> • design<br /> • construction and commissioning<br /> • refurbishment, fit-out and project management<br /> • maintenance<br /> • operation<br /> • occupant satisfaction.<br /> </p> <p>Sustainable Practice for the Facilities Manager fills a the gap between the policy-level sustainability books and the detailed technical documents by focusing on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of planning and implementing sound environmental management practices in the context of FM operations.<br /> </p> <p>It covers policy and trends on global, European and UK levels affecting businesses; compliance requirements for organisations – including some sector-specific areas; and best practice, with good and bad case studies showing the business benefits of incorporating sustainable practice into day-to-day activities.<br /> </p> <p>The book is for:<br /> • facilities management professionals<br /> • public and private organisations owning properties<br /> • property companies<br /> • institutional investors<br /> • building services or supplier organisations<br /> and will help you deliver an improved operationally performing facility.<br /> </p> <p><br /> Sunil Shah – Technical Director and Head of Sustainability, Jacobs<br /> Sunil has over eight years consultancy experience within the built environment, reviewing lifecycle environmental and social impacts from facilities. He has experience in a number of sectors, providing strategic consultancy support for clients including GlaxoSmithKline, BP, BAA, HM Prison Service, Pfizer and London Fire Brigade.<br /> </p> <p>Sunil has most recently been involved in supporting the inclusion of facilities management within the DTI’s Sustainable Construction Strategy.</p>