Transcript FM debate the motion Against

Is FM a Profession?
- Not Yet!
Martin Pickard CFM FBIFM
“FM is a
mixture of
trades which
leads to jack
of all trades
and master
of none”
Catering Mail
CSR Cleaning
Maintenance
PPM Security
Property Post
Reception
Facilities Management
People
Process &
Technology
Place
Facilities Management is
the integration of multidisciplinary activities
within the built
environment and the
management of their
impact upon people and
the workplace.
BIFM
The Vision
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Value recognition
 A role model for
other professions
 A thriving sector
 FM credibility
But …
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Poor Image
Lack of engagement
Mistrust in the supply
chain
FM is
under pressure
Issue 1 - Image
48.7 % of FMs said their
organisation did not value
their contribution
Rethinking FM 2004
“FM has no Standard
Occupational Classification,
no market listing and no
credibility in the Boardroom”
FM Market Report 2003
“Greedy & incompetent
outsourcing companies are
wrecking British Industry”
Mick Rix, ASLEF
FM has an image problem
The value argument
Added through provision of facility
aligned to business needs
Value
Destroyed through provision of facility
that is costly to operate and fails
business needs
Issue 2 - Engagement
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RICS FMG – 7000
BIFM – 8200
IFMA – 18000
FMA – 350,000
Asset Skills - 1.5m
Where is everyone?
Professionals?
A calling requiring
specialised
knowledge,
considerable
training and
academic study
Websters
•
Low % of
membership
• >1% FM qualified
• Low % of
involvement
• Low levels of
training
Issue 3 - Mistrust
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33% of FM Customers
believe that their supplier fails
to deliver best practice
i-fm Audit 2004
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24% of FM Customers have
already decided not to renew
with their current supplier
Freedman survey 2004
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82% of FMs cite reliability of
suppliers as their most
important current
performance issue
Rethinking FM 2004
Cowboys or Partners
Our supply chain today
Divided
Inefficient
Conflict
Cost
Failure
A Substantial Market
A £200bn Value Chain - 18% of GDP
12.3
107
80
Design
Construction
Operation
Source: DTI Sector Report 2003
Our challenge
To create a profession that truly adds value
to the organisations we serve and to UK
plc by
..reworking our image
..raising the standard
..full engagement across the sector
End of Term Report
Credibility
5/10
Professionalism 6/10
Relationships
Potential
Disappointing
Could do better
4/10 Must try harder
10/10 Could do well
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