Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA)

The FM Industry Awards for Excellence night is the industry’s most notable annual event held at the Savoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt, Melbourne on 28 November 2024. Opportunities are now open to become a proud sponsor of the event. Giving you an optimal chance to advertise to a celebratory and relevant crowd on the night, sponsorships also include strong promotion in the lead up to the event, with newsletter, website, and social media prominence in the weeks proceeding. To view the sponsorship prospectus and to purchase your tickets for FM's marquee night, go to the FMA website: https://lnkd.in/gH97znKn Thanks to Principal Awards Sponsor AustralianSuper, Awards Partners Aruma and SGR Roofing National, Catering Partner Melbourne Building Management- Improving Liveability, Media Wall Partners Colorcorp and Woolworths Group, and Galaxy Partners A.G. Coombs, Durban Landscaping Company, FRM Flood Restoration Melbourne, GJK Facility Services, and MA Services Group. The Awards also support The Kids' Cancer Project. Bryon Price Sharon Pollard Irena Bakulic Caroline Fitzwater CCEO (prov) Joanne Teagle David Chokolich Walter Rafin Jane Frewen Jodi Whelan Pav Rai Rogier Roelvink John Gerschwitz Mathuran Marianayagam David Gilmore Paul Sor Nick Grice Nick Suthers Clint Francis Lesley Vallance Lisa Nolan Kristy Megaw Mark O'Connell Nicholas Burt Nicole Arnold Sandy Gregg Isabella Mee #FMAAust #facilitiesmanagement

Announcing FMA Sponsor 2020 Fire Protection. Fire Protection becomes really important milliseconds after the worst occurs. 2020 Fire Protection work with strata managers, property managers, facility managers, schools, jails, infrastructure and fitout companies to create safe places for people. Find out more and request a free compliance check on their website: https://lnkd.in/dB_YfJW Rob Broadhead Klarissa Broadhead Clare Dixon #lessheadaches #FMAAust #facilitiesmanegement

The South Australian Corporate Golf Day was held last Friday (1 November). Great weather greeted 80-plus players from across the facility management field. Hosted at North Adelaide Golf Course, it was a chance for professionals to engage with their teams and one another in a convivially competitive environment. Played in good spirits, plenty of connections were established and camaraderie built across the 18-holes and into the evening's dinner and networking session. The day was also held in support of longtime FMA charity ally The Kids' Cancer Project with the day contributing a significant contribution from the day's teams and sponsors. We would like to thank Putting Green Sponsor CMA Electrical and Data, Refreshment Cart Sponsor ServiceFM, 19th Hole Beverage Sponsor AWB Co, and Hole Sponsors Air Con Serve, Roadside Services and Solutions, and Zip Water for their support. If you were unable to get to the golf day or did attend and would like another opportunity to engage with the local FM community, FMA will be hosting an afternoon round of lawn bowls on Friday 6 December. This session will follow the annual, state General Meeting. To get an overview of the achievements of the industry at national and state level, and the outcomes of Association, while getting a chance to play some bowls, register for tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gGvQ4AGk John Gerschwitz Jordan Charles Nicola Cowie Steve Elston Melanie Field Mathias Gaugg Steven Panozzo Benjamin Pursche Lisa-Renee Robertson Alan Short Rob Trimboli Nick Suthers #FMAAus #facilitiesmanagement

FMA's Professional Development Sessions are an ongoing series of online seminars delivering training and knowledge to facility management professionals. The next set of webinars are taking place throughout November. Looking at the topics most relevant to the current FM landscape, these sessions give professionals of all levels an in-depth and comprehensible understanding of sometimes complex issues, delivering information that is tailored, relevant, and usable. This month, experts will deliver on: –– General liability issues. –– An updated and tailored version of the established Risk & Compliance full course. –– Essential safety measures and emergency management. –– WHS/OHS updates and outcomes across FM. –– Identifying of hazardous materials and respective safeguarding. –– A two-part look into lesser discussed, but equally important fields of technical obstacles, including confined spaces, electrical safety, energy source safety, underground storage, cooling systems, radio frequency radiation, and noise management. –– Contractor management. To register for one, many, or all events, head to: https://lnkd.in/dqyZuMK7 Ensure you and your team join FMA for our online sessions, accessible to staff across the country, delivered by heavily experienced and highly trained experts. Bryon Price Sharon Pollard Irena Bakulic Joanne Teagle David Chokolich Walter Rafin Jane Frewen Jodi Whelan Pav Rai Rogier Roelvink John Gerschwitz Mathuran Marianayagam David Gilmore Paul Sor Nick Grice Nick Suthers Clint Francis Lesley Vallance Lisa Nolan Kristy Megaw Mark O'Connell Nicholas Burt Nicole Arnold Sandy Gregg Isabella Mee #FMAAust #facilitiesmanagement

The Energy Efficiency Council's Buildings Energy Performance Summit takes place Tuesday 19 November in Melbourne. FMA is a proud partner of the event, joining EEC in its dedication to buildings that operate sustainably and to their potential. Early bird registrations closes tomorrow. The Association encourages those within the industry of facility management to attend. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghjCG5jm #FMAAust #facilitiesmanagement

FMA's Maintenance Management Summit for 2024 is underway. Held in Sydney at Flex Space by ISPT, the all-day event includes esteemed industry renowned speakers, a suite of FM-relevant exhibitors are also on hand to promote tools and technologies that elevate performance and outcomes for your space. This morning's session focused on 'What is the Now?' as it investigated proactivity's role in maintenance, the trend and impact and best use of digitisation, and the increase of regulation. Speaking this morning was David Chokolich General Manager – Engineering Services HFM, Glenn Talbot Managing Director Verified, Dennis Doty Founding Director siteXcell (Total Site Solutions Pty Ltd), and Duncan Waddell Managing Director FM Intelligence. As we head into the afternoon, the focus will shift to the future: 'What is the Next?' will look into ESG, electrification and impacts on life cycle management, 'build to rent,' and and the forecast of lifecycle costing in delivering tangible outcomes. The afternoon's speakers are Andrew Bagnall Technical Advice A.G. Coombs and Bree O'Connell Special Counsel Clayton Utz. Thanks to our Half Session Partner & Exhibitor Beaver Williams Pty Ltd, as well as our exhibitors Abco | Commercial Cleaning Products, Equipment & Solutions, Australian Essential Services Compliance (AESC), Arrow Facilities Management Pty Ltd, Clevertronics ANZ, Core Vision, FMClarity, Height Safety Engineers, Independent Roof Inspections Pty Ltd, SpyderTech, and Watertight Group. #FMAAust #facilitiesmanagement

Active threats are an unlikely event but the need to for extensive planning around them is essential. On Thursday 14 November, FMA will be hosting the Active Armed Offender Response Session in Sydney. This session will give insights into the signposts of a potential threat and the common forms of intrusion, weaponry, and temperaments of dangerous individuals and scenarios. Join expert speakers Brian Turkington Senior Manager RiskLogic and Travis Evans Safety and Technical Manager First 5 Minutes Pty Ltd, with moderation from Irena Bakulic Head of Property Allianz Australia. Register now as places are limited: https://lnkd.in/gqAQXhXv Key discussion points will include: — Case studies and proven best approaches. — Signals and signposts of potential threatening encounters. — Assessment of current gaps common within the built environment and ways of narrowing potential for threats. — Safeguarding clients, customers, and the general public and differences in management of staff and teams. — The importance of support, and manners of access, and management of distress and other post-event traumas and reactions. Highly relevant to all individuals regardless of worksite, title, and role, this session will give attendees the confidence to equip their workplace with structures that support employees and site visitors to manage tense situations in the most calm and safe manner possible. With proven insight into the the best systems for identifying and ultimately managing threats, the lessons of the seminar are transferable across all industries, giving individuals at all levels appropriate mechanisms to quickly adapt to an unfamiliar, tense confrontations. Put safety and asset protection first. Join us in Sydney for a session that's outcomes will stay with you. Irena Bakulic Brad Charlwood Uj (Ujwal) Lakra Neil Mullaney Chris Poullaos Wissam Salama Steve Waggon Benjamin Tracey Pav Rai Nicole Carbone Lila Thompson Nicole Arnold Sandy Gregg #FMAust #facilitiesmanegement

A message from our sponsor Schneider Electric. By utilising AI, the built environment will evolve into a dynamic and intelligent ecosystem, defined by optimised performance, enhanced sustainability, and new user experiences. Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/g-t9cwkq Schneider Electric Gavin McClelland Jenana Roper #AI #energymanagement #sustainability #buildingmaintenaince #digitalisation #FMAAust #facilitymanagement

FMA's Annual General Meetings are set to be held throughout December. Hosted across each state, join CEO Nicholas Burt as he outlines key Association accomplishments and outcomes as well as industry performance. As well as a full reporting, Nicholas will also announce each state and territory's committee for 2025. AGMs attendance is open and free to all, ensuring all across the industry have an opportunity to understand the current state of FM, its recent milestones, and identified scopes for 2025. Following the AGMs will be end of year networking events. From golf days to cocktail evenings, they offer a chance for industry participants to acknowledge the year's achievements with new and established peers. The full list of dates with associated details can be found below: — ACT, held in Canberra on Tuesday 3 December: https://lnkd.in/gteSPZaV — QLD, held in Brisbane on Wednesday 4 December: https://lnkd.in/gx4_yuMf — VIC, held in Melbourne on Thursday 5 December: https://lnkd.in/gem2Tm4E — SA, held in Adelaide on Friday 6 September: https://lnkd.in/gGvQ4AGk — NSW, held in Sydney on Tuesday 10 December: https://lnkd.in/gGvQ4AGk — WA, held in Perth on Thursday 12 December: https://lnkd.in/gQ9SKBAj Make sure you join us at your local event. #FMAAust #facilitiesmanagement

The latest iteration of FMAs trusted Risk & Compliance course will run again throughout November. Across seven sessions, each seminar runs online, enabling all to participate and ensure their understanding of legislative requirements are in line with the most recent implementations, ensuring the safety of your team and site users. To see the full details on times, dates, and pricing, visit the FMA website: https://lnkd.in/gSXmr-hC Session insights will focus in on specific strands, enabling full insight into each area. Areas of impact and understanding include: — Facility & General Liability — Essential Safety Measures & Emergency Management — WHS/OHS Legislation impacting on FM — Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Chemicals — Part A: Technical & Specific Issues — Part B: Technical & Specific Issues — Contractor Management A long-running staple of FMA's professional development courses, its practical and theoretical approaches cater to the full scope of risk and compliance while also ensuring that all learning types can engage these essential topics. Bryon Price Sharon Pollard Irena Bakulic Joanne Teagle David Chokolich Walter Rafin Jane Frewen Jodi Whelan Pav Rai Rogier Roelvink John Gerschwitz Mathuran Marianayagam David Gilmore Paul Sor Nick Grice Nick Suthers Lesley Vallance Lisa Nolan Kristy Megaw Mark O'Connell Nicholas Burt Nicole Arnold Sandy Gregg #FMAAust #facilitiesmanagement