corporate membershandbook

2 Welcome to BIFM Membership

3 Corporate Membership Overview

4 Advantages of Corporate Membership

5 Raising Company Profile

6 Networking within the Industry

7 Staff Training & Professional Development

8 BIFM Benefits

9 Events

10 Website

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You are nowpart of 12,000 strong network of facilities professionals – the largest in Europe.Membership gives you access to practical helpwith your everydaywork and supports your ongoingprofessional development and career.

Whether you're an in-house FM, a service partner, contractor or consultant; working in the private,public or third sector - you'll find someone in the BIFMwho understands your challenges and canhelpyou solve your FMproblems.

During 2011 BIFMwill improve the profile of FMas a profession through an improvedmembershipstructure and a completely newsuite of nationally recognised qualifications.

We hope this guide will help you to get themost from yourmembership andwe look forward tomeeting you at a forthcoming BIFMevent.

Welcome to BIFM Membership

Ian Broadbent, Chairman

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Large Enterprise Corporate Membership

Designed for companies with 50 employees or more.This entitles the company to nominate a “Main Contact”member and up to 9 additional nominee members.All those on the corporate accountbecome the equivalent of Associate Members of BIFM where they will receive all the akey BIFM benefits.

Small Enterprise Corporate Membership

Designed for small or medium sized companies with 49 or less employees. This entitles the company tonominate a “MainContact”member and up to 4 additional nominee members. All those on the corporateaccount become the equivalent of Affiliate Members of BIFM where they will receive all the key BIFMbenefits.

For those in FMmanagement or FM provision,Corporate membership can play a vital role insupportingand developingFMstaff – througheducationandtraining,networking, access toknowledge andinformation andsharingbestpractice.For suppliers, it can be a valuable tool in staying aheadin a competitive industry.Being associated with the BIFM can raise a company’s profile and awareness within the FM industry,helping to increase long term networking and sales opportunities.Becoming a Corporate member means gaining association with the BIFM and our Corporate member logo can be used in marketing materials to reflect this.

Corporate membership can be taken out at two levels dependent on the number ofemployees within the organisation:

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

Corporate membership offers a range of benefits to all nominees on the account including:

• Fortnightly issues of the respected industry magazine FM World *

• Daily and weekly e-newsletters to keep ahead of the industry *

• Access to a wealth of Knowledge resources

• Free copies of Good Practice Guides

• 20% discount on BIFM Training courses

• Access to BIFM qualifications and CPD

• National and regional events across the country

• Access to the members only area of the website

* All those on the account can opt in to these and other preferences via the BIFM website, but will need toregister on the website first (see page 10). Opt in preferences can then be changed at any time byselecting “Update my Preferences” on the right hand side of the homepage.

In addition, organisations can benefit by:

Raising their company profile• Through association with BIFM• Use of the BIFM Corporate member logo• Entry into the Corporate Showcase on the BIFM website

Taking advantage of promotional opportunities• Discounts on advertising in FM World• Advertising opportunities on BIFM website and other promotional materials• Sponsorship opportunities at high profile events

Networking within the Industry• Through joining a Region,

Special Interest Group or Sector Forum• Hosting events

Investing in staff training anddevelopment• Bespoke in-house training• 20% discount on BIFM Training Courses• Longer term development through

examinations and CPD

For more information go to:www.bifm.org.uk/corporatemembership

ADVANTAGES OF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

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RAISING YOUR COMPANY PROFILE

ExposureThere are opportunities to attend and exhibit at BIFM regional and national events, exhibitions, seminars andconferences. The major exhibitions in the FM calendar are The Facilities Show and Total WorkplaceManagement. There is a discount on exhibition space for Corporate members at some events.

AdvertisingIn addition to the Corporate Showcase there are advertising opportunities at discounted rates in FM Worldmagazine which is sent to BIFM members every fortnight. Corporate members can also advertise on the BIFMwebsite and in the BIFM Good Practice Guides or take advantage of a free entry in the annual FM WorldBuyers Guide.

SponsorshipThe major sponsorship opportunities offered toCorporate members and the highlights in anyFM’s calendar are the Annual BIFM Awards Dinner and the BIFM Annual Conference. Other important sponsorshipopportunities include BIFM Regional Conferences,Good Practice Guides and the National Golf Finals.

FURTHER PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Corporate members have the opportunity to raise their profile, increase recognition and promote their business in a competitive industry. Membership of BIFM demonstrates a recognition of our mission to promote high standards and foster professionalism within the FM Industry.

BIFM Corporate Member LogoCorporate members can use the Corporate member logo, asshown opposite, to help with recognition and to associate withBIFM. The logo can be used on their company website,marketing material and literature.

Corporate Showcase on the BIFM websiteCorporate members can display a company logo,description and contact details on the BIFM website’s CorporateShowcase, highlighting contact details and product/serviceinformation. The Showcase is used by members and nonmembers when searching for FM products and services fromrespected Corporate members.

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Networking offers Corporate members the opportunity to meet other like minded professionals,share information and showcase products and services.

NETWORKING WITHIN THE INDUSTRY

RegionsMembers automatically join a region in which they are based or can change to a region which suits wherethey actually work if more practical. Some Corporate members host or give presentations at specific regionaleventswhich can be organised through the relevant regional committee.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)These are free to join and focus on the interests of specific FMdisciplines. There are fifteen SIGs and companiescan join those which best represent the relevant regional committee.

• Catering & Hospitality• Charities• Education• Health & Safety• International• People Management• Procurement• Retail• Rising FMs• Security & Business Continuity• Sustainability• Women in FM• Workplace

Online ForumsForums allow members to come together without therequirements of a SIG. The communication is via theforums on the BIFMwebsite which provide debate,advice and information sharing.

CommitteesMany of the BIFM’s activities are run throughcommittees which comprise both staff and volunteers.Members are welcomed and encouraged to get involvedwith committees.

Authors and speakersWe are always happy to hear from members who are experts in particular FMsubjects and wish to volunteerto be included on the BIFMAuthors and Speakers list.

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We have a range of education, training and development opportunities for members working inFM who are seeking long term career development or to become more proficient in their day today function. These can be undertaken on an individual level or can be applied to companieswishing to develop their FM teams.

20% discount on BIFM Training coursesThe BIFM Training programme comprises a selection of public training courses, seminars and workshopswhich focus on almost every aspect of building and building services management, property and estate services.

In-House Training and ConsultancyBIFM Training can also deliver in-house off-the-shelf or bespoke training programmes as well as accreditedcourses. Consultancy solutions can be provided for large scale projects tailored to a specific requirement for aparticular group of staff. Structured coaching and mentoring programmes can also be arranged to complementtraining activities.

BIFM QualificationsBIFM became recognised as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual in March 2008 and has since developedqualifications in facilities management at Levels 4, 5 and 6. The new qualifications are consistent with theregulatory requirements of the Qualifications and Credit Framework. All qualifications in the QCF are builtfrom small units of learning, with each unit and qualification having a credit value. This credit value representshow much time it takes to complete - 1 credit represents 10 hours of learning.

The level of the unit or qualification represents how difficult it is, and within each level there are three sizes of qualification:

• Award (1 to 12 credits)• Certificate (13 - 36 credits)• Diploma (37 or more credits)

The benefits of the new BIFM qualifications are:

• Increased flexibility and greater recognition of work based learning.• Designed to meet the needs of learners within the facilities management industry, according to their role within their organisation.• The opportunity to undertake specific units relevant to their work role and accumulate credits towards the achievement of an award, certificate or diploma.• Variety of assessment methods, particularly where learners and employers are keen to use the learning within the occupational role to count towards their evidence of achievement.• Learners can complete units at a pace to suit their individual needs.• Employers have the opportunity to have their in-house training programme recognised and also to have bespoke units developed to suit specific industry requirements.

For further information, please go to www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/qualification

Contact the Professional Standards & Education TeamTel: 0845 058 1355Email: qualifications@bifm.org.uk

STAFF TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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FM World MagazineFM World is the highly respected fortnightlymagazine of the BIFM. Each issue carriesnews from the Institute as well as industrynews, features, interviews, case studies andcomments, plus a large FM Appointments section. The latest issue can be viewed on the FM World website atwww.fm-world.co.uk which also contains an archive of previous issues and articles.

NewsOur fully indexed news database searches both BIFM News and Industry News provided by FM World.Members can opt in to receive the BIFM weekly e-news which also contains the job of the week. Please opt inby logging in to the BIFM website and selecting the “Update my Preferences” link on the right hand side ofthe homepage. As detailed on page 10 members can also opt in to receive daily industry news by email fromFM World.

Knowledge ResourcesPart of BIFM’s role is to disseminate FM knowledge. The Knowledge team contributes to the BIFM onlinelibrary and bookshop, KPI Register and surveys into FM and is responsible for the annual BIFM Conference.TheKnowledge team also works with universities and other professional bodies who carry out research into FM.As a member you can access the online reference and information resources via the BIFM website as well asfree Good Practice Guides in key FM subject areas.For more information on knowledge resources pleasecontact knowledge@bifm.org.uk or visit the Knowledge section of the BIFM website.

BIFM BENEFITS

STAFF TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)From an organisational perspective it can improve staff motivation, assist succession planning anddemonstrate the organisation’s commitment to excellence and lifelong learning. CPD helps staff keep abreastof industry developments and new legislation and deal with new challenges and organisational change. It alsoshapes career aims and aspirations, building on strengths and identifying areas for development. Staff cankeep an outline record of activities which can be used for appraisals and interviews using the CPD section ofthe BIFM website.

RecruitmentThere are recruitment sections on theBIFM website and in FM Worldmagazine where members can advertise.

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EVENTS

Annual ConferenceThe BIFM Annual Conference held each year is a driving force in generating debate, discussion andnetworking between FM professionals. Each year the conference features speakers from all aspects of the FMIndustry and provides an unrivalled opportunity for members to meet one another and participate in thecutting edge of FM development. Look out for Th!nkFM 2012.

AwardsAchievements in facilities management are celebrated each year at the BIFM Awards. The Awards GalaDinner is widely recognised as the biggest and most prestigious FM event of the year. Those that have enjoyed the spectacular dinner and entertainment previously know that it is not only an inspired way toreward teams but also an excellent opportunity to network with friends and contemporaries.

ExhibitionsThe BIFM officially supports the two major FM events in the exhibition calendar – The Facilities Show at theNEC, Birmingham in the spring and Total Workplace Management at Olympia, London in the autumn. This isan opportunity for BIFM to sign up new members and to offer networking and learning opportunities to ourcurrent members.

Social EventsNetworking at social events is one of the many benefits of being a BIFM member. Throughout the year socialevents with fantastic entertainment and informative seminars are held across the country.

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The website is the exclusive gateway to managing membership and a wealth of usefulinformation including a fully indexed document library, information about BIFM regions, FMevents and key diary dates. The online job section is updated regularly and can be searched bykeyword, region or salary.

REMEMBER TO REGISTERAll BIFMmembers need to register to access the members only areas of the website. If you haven’t registeredyou are missing out on an important member benefit. To register you will need your membership number.Once you have registered you will be able to choose a password for future logins.Please email support@bifm.org.uk if you need any assistance with the website.

Online ForumsThe website forums are lively and well utilised by members who are keen to ask questions and shareknowledge. As well as general discussion there are forums for each Region, Special Interest Group, mainCommittee and Network.

CPDBIFMmembers have the opportunity to record their continuing professional development (CPD) online.Members who attend BIFM events and short courses, which are identified as CPD events, are also able torecord their attendance on their online CPD record. The system can be used to record employment historyand learning ‘experiences’. A simple questionnaire allows you to rate yourself on the 20 BIFM competencesand a plan shows areas where you might wish to improve your knowledge by undertaking further CPD.

News, webcasts and blogsThe BIFM homepage contains BIFM news, industry news and analysis provided by FMWorld and also businessnews focusing on key areas of facilities management. The website includes a fully indexed news databasewhich searches both Institute and industry news. Members can also view webcasts and respond online to theChairman’s blog.

BIFM OffersBIFMOffers has been developed to give members discounts on a wide range of products and services.These offers are regularly updated and are available on the website. As well as travel and leisure discounts,members can benefit from an exclusive scheme for Professional Indemnity Insurance and also discounts onoffice supplies. For more information go to www.bifmo�ers.org.uk

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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP TEAM(Corporate membership, advertising and sponsorship)

Tel: 0845 058 1358Email: corporatemembership@bifm.org.uk

FM WORLD(Submission of articles, enquiries and advertising)

Tel: 020 7880 6200Email: editorial@fm-world.co.uk

(Editorial)Email: sales@fm-world.co.uk

(Advertising)

BIFM TRAINING(Short courses)

Tel: 020 7404 4440Email: info@bifm-training.co.ukWebsite: www.bifm-training.com

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS& EDUCATION TEAM(Qualifications and Career development)

Tel: 0845 058 1355Email: qualifications@bifm.org.uk

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM(Press enquiries, website and sponsorship)

Tel: 0845 058 1356Email: communications@bifm.org.uk

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For a Corporate Membership application form,please visit www.bifm.org.uk or telephone 0845 058 1358