Enjoyed my time today on the Latin American Facility Management Conference Summit where I shared a platform with the Minister of Trade and Industry Ramon Martinez De La Guardia. Great that some Governments see FM as an enabler in their economic planning.

I have been incredibly privileged to be part of the ISO TC 267 Facility Management Committee over the past 10 years. A record 65 attendees on the virtual call today which demonstrates what we have managed to achieve in raising the profile of FM cross all continents in the world.

It has been a true privilege to Chair ISO TC 267 Facility Management over past 9 years, I stand down 31st December 2020. Sincere thanks to all that have voluntarily invested their time and effort to date. Final few words as Chair here bit.ly/3aDjgzf

Facilities Manager opportunity within Key Facilities Management base in Wick, Scotland. Unique award winning facility in beautiful Caithness. If interested please contact [email protected] with your CV.

Congratulations to Jim Yorston and the Key Facilities Management International management team. New global food manufacturing client mobilised 1 March across Kenya, Lithuania, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Very well done to all involved, great team effort.

A warm welcome to Simone Dobson who has now joined Key Facilities Management. Simone joins Jim Yorston as an Account Director for a new client across 4 countries supporting our continued growth across an ever increasing portfolio of international clients.

Excellent virtual plenary meeting today, on World FM Day, of ISO TC 267 Facility Management with 60 attendees representing 52 Countries. If you are not already involved and engaged in development of international standards in Facilities Management, you can be, get in touch!

Very best wishes to all our friends and colleagues who are celebrating Eid.

Very pleased to announce that Jim Yorston of Key Facilities Management International is a finalist in the Ex-Forces in Business Awards. Jim has done a fantastic job and as a result the business is currently undergoing significant growth Internationally from our base in Scotland.

Will COP26 in my home town Glasgow be the turning point for the mismanagement of our planet? If you listen to only one voice this is the one youtube.com/watch?v=qjq4VW… We have a responsibility in a Facilities Management context to not just contribute but lead what needs to be done!

Interested in long-term work in Saudi Arabia? Vacancies for Senior FMs + team of 18 (Engineers, Assets, Maintenance, Hard/Soft FMs, Auditors, CAFM (Maximo), Help Desk specialists. If 8+ years experience send CV to [email protected], reference: 0122 in the ‘subject’ field.

Happy World FM Day to all my friends and colleagues around the world. Today is the special day that we should recognise our people for the value that they help us bring to the organisations that we serve and support. #WorldFMDay2022, #Facman, #TrueFM, #FacilitiesManagement

Congratulations to the Management, Players and the hard working Support Team of Doune Castle AFC who are now League Champions of the Caledonian League 1st division sponsored by Key Facilities Management. Scottish Amateur FA CaledonianLeague Doune Castle AFC

The Only Sport East of Scotland Amateur Cup Final 2022-23 Friday 31 March: Falkirk Stadium - Kick Off: 7.00 pm Doune Castle v Alva Entry: £5 Under 12: £2 Only Sport LTD Scottish Amateur FA S&D AFAofficial CaledonianLeague Central Scottish AFL LEAFA Official Only Sport East of Scotland Amateur Cup Doune Castle AFC Alva AFC

Congratulations to Doune Castle AFC, East of Scotland Amatuer Cup Final winners. Fantastic achievement, well done to the players, Management Team and especially the Backroom Team who support the club tirelessly.

Facilities Management ISO Standards Free Workshop The American University in Cairo (AUC) is pleased to host a workshop on Facility Management ISO Standards on May 29, 2023. The workshop will be led by Stan Mitchell CEO Key Facilities Management & founder…lnkd.in/dxiEADfh

Did you know 54% of FM managers and staff have left or have considered leaving their job in the past year? And what are the top priorities for FM managers in 2023? Explore these and other findings in the 2023 FM Training Outlook Survey: okt.to/Nk7EXf

ISO 41001 Facility Management Leading the review of #ISO41001 MSS for FM with colleagues next week. Looking for input from Academia, Organisations that have achieved compliance, and those who have not! Working to improve it and to ensure it reflects the ever-changing face of FM!