FSI are developers of the Concept™ FM range of Computer Aided Facilities
Management (CAFM) software. Functionality includes Help Desk, PPM and Asset
Management.
The typical CAFM system is an increasingly critical tool for the facilities department. This year, developments in the software are set to be far reaching as pressure for extended feature sets grows. Jemma Tipping talks to some of the sector’s leading names, including FSI.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited continue to provide solutions for single to multiple site operations, and for management and control of multiple FM services, with the launch of the latest version of Concept™.
BSRIA will be conducting a webinar on Benchmarking Best Practice for FMs, discussing the Facilities Cost Monitor, developed by Bernard Williams with FSI (FM Solutions) Limited.
Bernard Williams has launched his latest publishing ventures – books and CD-ROMs – in PFM’s new on-line bookshop. Here, Bernard talks to PFM about the venture, as well as the Facilities Cost Monitor benchmarking and cost prediction tool, developed in a joint venture with Concept CAFM specialists FSI.
FSI announce the launch of the Concept™ Regional Training facility. The programme offers an enhanced learning experience through flexible training programmes. Based at dedicated training centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester, the programme provides direct cost savings as travel time is minimised.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold Certified partners and developers of the multi award-winning Concept™ range of Facilities Management software, will showcase their Workflow solutions for business process automation, the Digital Dashboard solution, and FSI’s Concept™ Regional Training Programme, at MAINTEC and The Facilities Show.
William Thomson tells Becca Wilson how technology, in particular Concept CAFM from FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, plays a vital role in operating a multi-purpose venue like the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Rachel MacDonald, Director of Change Programmes at North East Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust, discusses with PFM magazine the impact of studying for the DBA.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold partners and developers of the multi award-winning Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) solutions, will exhibit at Total Workplace Management, part of Working Buildings Week, at London Olympia. The range of Concept™ software available to view includes the base systems, as well as additional functionality including Digital Dashboard, Workflow for Business Process Automation, and Property & Estates Management.
FSI’s latest Tune in to FM seminar, held at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday 11th July 2007, once again brought together impressive industry heavyweights, discussing such topics as service risk management, the importance of mobile solutions, and the streamlining of work processes for optimum performance.
FM processes are the key to delivering innovative services to the highest levels of excellence in the developing market in Dubai. PFM talks to John Moriarty, Managing Director of FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, CAFM developers and Microsoft Gold Partners, who explains how CAFM fits in to the new, front-of-house ethos that is now driving customer experience for a facility’s end-user.
Integration, mobile technology, environmental impact and raised board awareness are just some of the latest trends in Computer Aided FM, discovers Frank Booty for FMX.
The first two graduates from Sheffield Hallam University FMGC have achieved DBA degrees in Business Administration in FM, one of whom was sponsored by CAFM Developers FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, PFM explains.
Football Business reports on the use of Concept™ at West Ham United Football Club. Ron Pearce, Deputy Stadium Manager at Upton Park, discusses their need for a CAFM solution, and the process which led to the implementation of the multi award winning Concept™ solution from FSI.
FSI is delighted to welcome back the successful Tune in to FM seminar series, at the London Stock Exchange, on Wednesday 11th July 2007. The seminar series explores the science and processes that makes Facilities Management increasingly a bottom line benefit to end users. The London Stock Exchange will also host the next Concept™ User Group.
Compton Darlington, Business Development Director at FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold Partners and developers of the multi award-winning Concept range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) solutions, contributes to FM World's latest CAFM article.
FSI, developers of the multi award-winning Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) solutions, recently gave a selection of clients a rare glimpse inside Wembley Stadium.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold partners and developers of the Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software, have been invited to present at The Facilities Show, 22-24 May 2007, Birmingham NEC.
Visit FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold partners and developers of the Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management Software (CAFM), on stand C13 at The Facilities Show, 22-24 May 2007, Birmingham NEC, for a demonstration of Digital Dashboard.
Digital Dashboard from FSI provides a real-time,
easy-to-understand graphical representation of Key
Performance Indicators (KPI’s) defined and tailored according to your requirements.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited continue to provide solutions for single to multiple site operations, and for management and control of multiple FM services, with the launch of the latest version of Concept™.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold Certified partners and developers of the multi award-winning Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software, will showcase their Workflow solutions for business process automation, and the PFI Payment Mechanism Solution, at MAINTEC and The Facilities Show.
Compton Darlington, business development director at FSI, explains to FMJ how CAFM systems are playing a key role in the development of today’s PFI contracts.
FMX talks to Noel Clancy, growth director for Alfred McAlpine, about the organisation’s groundbreaking new contract with the Bank of Ireland, including the use of Concept CAFM from FSI.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold Certified partners and developers of the multi award-winning Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software, is delighted to announce the launch of the FSI User Forum.
Greater plant and asset longevity, reduced downtime and improved workforce optimisation are often cited as some of the benefits reputable Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM) offer the end user. Such advantages can understandably make for a more profitable and pain-free maintenance regime as well as contribute towards overall operational best practice.
Some 80 per cent to 90 per cent of all business dealings involve the use of contracts. And in FM, contract management has never been more important. For instance, at global real estate organisation Cushman and Wakefield, head of FM Doug John says: “We want to work with our clients and supplier partners to deliver a seamless service. We represent our clients in front of their customers, as do our supplier partners, so it’s in everyone’s interest for it to be a success. Managing performance is key, and fundamental to demonstrating value and innovation.
Drinks, nibbles, passionate speakers – the Facilities Management Association’s Young Managers Forum – should have no problem tempting people into the industry, says Becca Wilson.
Client workshops at FSI (FM Solutions) have been a long tradition. However, FSI discovered its location was a hindrance for many of its contacts, which was a disappointment. Consequently, FSI took a different approach to communicating information, by launching in 2004 their own regionally held seminar series: Tune in to FM.
Children don’t even want to be train drivers anymore – let alone FM’s. And adults are often confused as to what the job actually is. The industry is facing a recruitment crisis, say FSI (FM Solutions) Limited managing director John Moriarty and Facilities Recruitment Ltd (FRL) managing director John Davis
Supporting facilities in industrial and technology environments requires a high level of integration of facilities data to support critical production processes. As ABB Germany has found, its CAFM choices are strategically vital in the demanding engineering and automotive sectors.
The influence of the standardisation drive is being felt across Europe, bringing the business issues surrounding integrated communications to the heart of FM strategy. Adrian Jarvis explains how CAFM can create the framework that will enable this shift to take place.
Landflex was launched in 2003 by one of the UK’s leading blue chip property companies Land Securities, in a bid to capitalise on the growing trend for outsourcing cost-effective, prestige offices for a portfolio covering startups to multinationals.
The Ministry of Defence’s headquarters in London has undergone an extensive refurbishment under a massive PFI project that also includes a 30-year service contract. Here, FMJ looks at the IT solution that is helping deliver these support services.
ISS Mediclean is the healthcare facilities management division of the international ISS Group’s UK operation. With a turnover in excess of £180million and over 13,000 employees nationwide, the division is now the country’s leading hospital support services supplier.
The latest in the series of Tune in to FM seminars hosted by FSI took place at the Natural History Museum, focussing on UK and Global FM, as well as past, present and future career trends in the industry. FMJ reports.
FSI’s 3rd Golf Invitational took place in June 2006, in perfect golfing weather! Set against the backdrop of Warley Park Golf Club in Essex, the players kicked off with the texas scramble team event. The winning team comprised of Richard Nichols (GSL UK Limited), Martin White (OCS Engineering) and FSI’s own Irenee Van Den Ende.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, developers of the Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software since 1990, is delighted to announce it has been awarded Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.
03 October 2005: Cognito, the UK’s most successful provider of managed mobile data services for field workforce management, and FSI, a market leader in Computer Aided Facilities Management, announce that Inviron, a major provider of Facilities Management and Building Services maintenance, has chosen Cognito to supply a fully managed mobile workflow solution to mobile engineers operating throughout the UK.
FSI bravely participated in a charity five a-side football tournament at Arsenal Football Club in June 2006, the last event to be held at the stadium before the team move to their new home: Emirates stadium.
FSI’s latest Tune in to FM seminar, held at Harrods on Thursday 27th April, once again brought together impressive industry heavyweights, discussing such matters as Hard and Soft FM, Facilities Management and the Media, and Young People in Facilities Management.
FSI’s latest Tune in to FM seminar, held at the Bank of England on Friday 24th February, brought together a mix of industry heavyweights, to discuss business beneficial systems integration.
FSI (FM Solutions) Limited, Microsoft Gold Certified partners and developers of the multi award-winning Concept™ range of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software, announce their exhibition schedule for Autumn 2006.
Rachel McDonald has been selected to receive the FSI Concept Scholarship worth £15,000 to study for the DBA (Facilities and Property Management) at Sheffield Hallam University.
