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Interview with KEY CEO, Stan Mitchell about his 'sell-out' workshop on the new ISO standards for FM at MEFMA Confex Dubai 2018. (MEFMA is the Middle East Facility Management Association)....
read moreFM Standard Gets Green Light
KEY CEO, Stan Mitchell discusses the recent approval of the ISO 41001 Management Systems Standard for Facility Management.
read moreBringing CAFM into the Board Room
This article looks at how simple reporting can bring CAFM into the Board Room. While the benefits of Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) for operational and tactical FM are well established, its capacity to enable Upper Management remains a largely overlooked...
read moreHow ProFM Improves The Core Competencies of Facility Management
KEY's CEO, Stan Mitchell is interviewed by Facilitiesnet (USA) about the five cross-functional competencies ProFMI have identified as underpinning superior organisational performance, and their applications to international facility management.
read more10 Top Tips for building a strong Environmental Health and Safety Culture across emerging markets
In February 2018, KEY’s International Facility Management (FM) team convened to share learnings on how to build a strong Environmental Health and Safety Culture in organisations and countries new to the concept. Informed by considerable experience at facilitating...
read moreState-of-the-art Archiving Facility managed by KEY is opened officially by HRH Princess Anne
On March 19th 2018, Nucleus -a KEY-managed archiving facility in Wick, Scotland- is opened officially by HRH Princess Anne.
read moreProfile of Megha Joshi: EHS Specialist for KEY FM International
This week we're in Dubai to profile Megha Joshi, KEY's EHS Specialist for a major multinational. Our aim is to learn how Megha came to the role, and about her experience facilitating a new EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) System across countries which typically...
read moreHow Facilities Management can embrace the digital age
In KEY's guest blog for CENSIS -Scotland's Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems- we set out how Facilities Management (FM) can embrace the digital age. This piece outlines our takeaways and learnings from speakers at CENSIS's 4th Tech Summit from the...
read moreFacility managed by KEY features in Scottish Award for Quality in Planning 2017
Nucleus, the Nuclear and Caithness Archives, has featured in a prestigious Scottish Government awards event as Highland Council won a prize in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2017. KEY has provided ongoing facilities management services for Nucleus since...
read moreProfile of Jorge Diniz: KEY Portugal Facilities Manager
Continuing this month’s Portuguese focus, we’re in sunny Lisbon for a conversation with Jim Yorston, KEY’s Chief Operations Officer, and our Portugal Facilities Manager: Jorge Diniz. Our aim is to learn more about Jorge, who is a cornerstone of the country's...
read moreFinal Countdown to ISO 41001: Malaysia Update
In the last week of September, the final plenary meeting was held in the countdown to ISO 41001. ISO 41001 is shortly to become the world’s first international management systems standard for Facilities Management (FM). The new ISO standards are a response to the...
read moreInternational Standardization and Professionalization of Facility Management
A US interview with Stan Mitchell, KEY's CEO, on the international standardization and professionalization of facility management. The interview was for Kayrell Connections' series of podcasts with global FM Innovators. Interviewer, Mike Petrusky, asks Stan about...
read moreRisk Aversion: Barrier to and Driver of Smart FM
This article argues that the inherent risk aversion of the Facilities Management (FM) profession, which to-date has been a barrier to the adoption of smart FM technologies, in 2017-18 is becoming one driver of a sea change. The Smart Revolution: so what's the holdup?...
read moreSmart Technologies for Risk Management in Facilities Management
A podcast interview with Gordon Mitchell, KEY's Chief Information Officer, regarding his views on and experience with the application of smart technologies for risk management in Facilities Management. The conversation takes a particular focus on the use of the smart...
read moreThe new ISO International Standards for Facility Management (Video)
A keynote presentation on the new ISO international standards for facility management, and their implications for global business. The presentation was recorded at the Scotland Works 2017 Exhibition at SEC, Glasgow (apologies for some background noise!). The...
read moreThe first International Facility Management Standards: An Overview
2017-18 will go down as historic years for the global Facility Management (FM) sector! Things kicked off on Friday 31st March '17 when the ISO 267 Facility Management committee published its first two international facility management standards. A third followed on...
read moreCultural Awareness in International Facilities Management
Why is cultural awareness important? In mature markets, a one-size-fits-all approach to Facilities Management can lead to frustrations and inefficiencies. In developing markets with a different cultural context, it’s often a deal breaker. This article explores some...
read moreInternational Facilities Management Solution for CAF’s Riyadh to Dammam Train Service
Below is video presentation about KEY's International Facilities Management solution for CAF Saudi Arabia's core Riyadh to Dammam train service. This is the second in our 'True International Facilities Management' themed posts for July '17. The presentation was made...
read moreBringing the Benefits of True FM to the Highland and Islands Region
One of KEY's 2017 objectives is the significantly expansion of our operations in the Highlands and Islands region. Our aim is to bring the benefits of our home-grown True FM to local businesses and organisations. “We’re the longest running FM company in the UK. ...
read moreKey CEO receives BSI Leadership Award for contribution to global Facilities Management
We are proud to announce that our CEO, Stan Mitchell, has received a prestigious BSI Leadership Award from the British Standards Institution (BSI). The accolade was for “strong and visionary” leadership, and Stan’s outstanding contribution to raising the status and...
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