Overview
Join this webinar to explore the recently launched UK Information Management Initiative, focusing on the workplace and facilities management (WFM) and operation phase of the built environment. This initiative aims to unlock the potential of ESG (environmental, social and governance) outcomes and enhance operational performance through effective information management. Our expert panel will delve into key topics, providing awareness and guidance for how WFM can embrace this new era.
Discover how strategic information management can lead to significant improvements in sustainability, efficiency and overall operational excellence. Learn about innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions and understand the pivotal role WFM plays in driving positive, lasting change.
Key topics to be discussed include:
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The impact of information management on life cycle value in facility operations.
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Organisational investments in information management technologies and practices.
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Strategies for leveraging data to enhance operational performance and sustainability.
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The role of facilities management in achieving ESG goals and compliance.
Secure your spot for the webinar and gain actionable insights on leveraging information management to begin or accelerate your journey towards enhanced performance and operational efficiency in WFM.
Speakers
Sofie Hooper
Sofie Hooper leads on the IWFM’s wider policy and public affairs work, helping to raise the voice of the Institute, its members and the wider workplace and facilities management sector. She engages with stakeholders to ensure best practice is taken on board and concerns affecting workplace and facilities professionals are mitigated.
Covering a wide range of activities and areas, sustainability, workplace and building safety form the core agenda. Sofie has been leading on IWFM’s Building Safety Manager work programme, feeding into the legislative process towards the Building Safety Bill. She provided the Secretariat for the Competence Steering Group’s Working Group 8, which developed the Building Safety Managers competence framework.
In addition to being the co-author of the Group’s report, Safer people, safer homes: Building Safety Management, she is a regular contributor to Facilitate. Building on WG8’s recommendations, Sofie is a part of the Interim Executive of the Building Safety Alliance, a cross sector collaboration which is working to improve holistic building safety competence across the occupation phase. She is also a part of the Steering Committee for the DLUCH sponsored PAS 8673, which is setting the competence specification for Building Safety Managers.
Pål Janson
With over 20 years’ experience in delivering FM technology solutions, Pål is passionate about maximising the value of information management throughout the lifecycle of the built environment. He has worked with organisations in the Nordic and UK markets to advise on and implement digital transformation solutions, including the specification and collection of building data, the integration of building information into FM systems and operational processes. Pal has in-depth knowledge of managing IM workflows and processes from the early stages of the building lifecycle to handover and operational management.
Gordon Mitchell
Gordon has been heavily involved in the international movement towards sustainable and digitally intelligent whole life asset and building stock whilst pioneering environmental and socially responsible places and spaces. Gordon is convener with ISO across a 52 country membership for Technologies in Facilities Management with ISOTC267 – WG6 as well as chairing the British Standards Institute mirror panel. He also has roles with buildingSMART International, CEN348, ISO TC59 SC13 (ISO 19650 FM liaison) and is the Chair for the IWFM technology special interest group (SIG).
