
Transparent glass often requires drawing blinds for large parts of the day.
With energy efficiency and user comfort at the forefront of FM concerns, glass cladding in the Middle East needs to be reconsidered.
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After months of build up, the facilities management Middle East Awards went off with a bang. Becca Wilson reports on the night's proceedings.
Outdoor furniture suppliers were out in full force at last month's Hotel Show in Dubai.
Spiralling energy costs are focussing the attention of organisations on every aspect of their facilities management function. And nowhere is this more important than in the new generation of data centres, says George Bailey.
Nabil Bou Ali, marketing coordinator, 3M, explains what to look out for when purchasing environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Products installed in bathrooms can help reduce energy and water consumption. Facilities management Middle East profiles just some of the products available in the market.
What challenges do the region's landscaping maintenance companies face? Are they going green? And is irrigation really that important? FM Middle East finds out.
In its third year, the FM Expo hits Dubai International Exhibition Centre with a brand new conference programme and supplier zone. Project manager Agata Pawlik, outlines the show's highlights.
In the UAE, where there is an abundance of marble flooring, a high incidence of slips and trips is likely.
With only five weeks to go until the facilities management industry is rewarded and recognised for its hard work, five more companies show their support for the first facilities management Middle East Awards.
As the region's waste hits an all time high, Budoor Hunnoon, corporate communications manager, Metito discusses waste management strategies, waste water and public private partnerships (PPPs).
Kurt Parry looks to the future and discusses energy saving lighting alternatives.
Septech's approach shot landed straight in the hole with a contract to construct the first Ernie Els' first golf course in the Middle East.
Environmental issues are a top priority for the newest hotel the hit the Sheikh Zayed Road strip in Dubai, The Monarch. Facilities Management Middle East speaks to director of engineering, Ben Bahadori.
Within three months from 1 April 2008, developers will be required to setup a new owners association or modify an existing community association.