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IFMA:IFMA & Simplar Foundation Release FM Pulse Report—IFMA and the Simplar Foundation have collaborated to release a new report providing data-driven insights into the current state of the FM industry.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Industry Insights—Expert analysis and insights into the facility management landscape across the Middle East region.◆GlobalFM:The Global FM Impact Report 2023—This report provides critical insights into the global FM market, focusing on market trends, outsourcing capabilities, and industry growth.◆IFMA:IFMA Insider: January 2, 2026—A weekly digest of the latest global industry news and insights, reflecting on the past year of change and progress for FM.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Membership Updates—Information regarding new member organizations and partnership opportunities within the MEFMA network.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Training and Certification—Updates on the latest training programs and certification pathways available for FM professionals in the Middle East.◆IFMA:IFMA Unveils its Top Global FM Influencers—IFMA has released its list of the top global influencers who are shaping the future of the facility management profession.◆IWFM:New IWFM good practice guide supports smarter space planning—The IWFM published a new good practice guide, Space Planning and Management, enabling organisations with practical support to improve the workplace.◆IFMA:2026 Global Facility Management Trends & Insights—Explore IFMA research on the circular economy, regional divergence in EMEA and LATAM, and building resilience for the 2026 FM outlook.◆GlobalFM:Global FM: Home—Global FM highlights the latest leadership updates, including new chairs and directors, as they lead the global transformation of the FM industry.◆GlobalFM:Home Main—Recent articles and news updates from Global FM, including highlights from World FM Day and the Global FM Awards of Excellence.◆IWFM:Policy Primer W/E 21st August 2026 - Pride in UK FM and workplace strategy guidance—This policy update covers the latest developments in UK FM, including workplace strategy guidance and industry news.◆IWFM:IWFM Policy: Extreme heat, social value, and sector resilience—A policy primer discussing the impact of extreme heat on facilities and the importance of social value and resilience in the sector.◆IFMA:IFMA Announces 2026-27 Global Board of Directors—The International Facility Management Association has announced the member-elected executive committee and appointees to the global board for the 2026-27 fiscal year.◆IWFM:Why you need to book a seat at the IWFM Impact Awards 2026—The IWFM Impact Awards 2026 are approaching, and booking a seat is essential for those looking to celebrate excellence in the profession.◆GlobalFM:John Carrillo, CFM, IFMA Fellow begins term as Chairman of Global FM—John Carrillo takes on the role of Chairman of Global FM, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration in the FM industry.◆IWFM:Save the date: IWFM Strategic Asset Management Roadshow—IWFM has announced a roadshow focused on strategic asset management to help professionals enhance their operational capabilities.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Event Highlights—A summary of recent events and conferences hosted by MEFMA to foster knowledge sharing among FM professionals.◆GlobalFM:World FM Day – Making a Difference—A celebration of World FM Day, highlighting the essential contributions of facility managers to the built environment.◆MEFMA:MEFMA News & Blog—The latest news and blog updates from the Middle East Facility Management Association regarding regional industry developments.◆IFMA:IFMA & Simplar Foundation Release FM Pulse Report—IFMA and the Simplar Foundation have collaborated to release a new report providing data-driven insights into the current state of the FM industry.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Industry Insights—Expert analysis and insights into the facility management landscape across the Middle East region.◆GlobalFM:The Global FM Impact Report 2023—This report provides critical insights into the global FM market, focusing on market trends, outsourcing capabilities, and industry growth.◆IFMA:IFMA Insider: January 2, 2026—A weekly digest of the latest global industry news and insights, reflecting on the past year of change and progress for FM.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Membership Updates—Information regarding new member organizations and partnership opportunities within the MEFMA network.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Training and Certification—Updates on the latest training programs and certification pathways available for FM professionals in the Middle East.◆IFMA:IFMA Unveils its Top Global FM Influencers—IFMA has released its list of the top global influencers who are shaping the future of the facility management profession.◆IWFM:New IWFM good practice guide supports smarter space planning—The IWFM published a new good practice guide, Space Planning and Management, enabling organisations with practical support to improve the workplace.◆IFMA:2026 Global Facility Management Trends & Insights—Explore IFMA research on the circular economy, regional divergence in EMEA and LATAM, and building resilience for the 2026 FM outlook.◆GlobalFM:Global FM: Home—Global FM highlights the latest leadership updates, including new chairs and directors, as they lead the global transformation of the FM industry.◆GlobalFM:Home Main—Recent articles and news updates from Global FM, including highlights from World FM Day and the Global FM Awards of Excellence.◆IWFM:Policy Primer W/E 21st August 2026 - Pride in UK FM and workplace strategy guidance—This policy update covers the latest developments in UK FM, including workplace strategy guidance and industry news.◆IWFM:IWFM Policy: Extreme heat, social value, and sector resilience—A policy primer discussing the impact of extreme heat on facilities and the importance of social value and resilience in the sector.◆IFMA:IFMA Announces 2026-27 Global Board of Directors—The International Facility Management Association has announced the member-elected executive committee and appointees to the global board for the 2026-27 fiscal year.◆IWFM:Why you need to book a seat at the IWFM Impact Awards 2026—The IWFM Impact Awards 2026 are approaching, and booking a seat is essential for those looking to celebrate excellence in the profession.◆GlobalFM:John Carrillo, CFM, IFMA Fellow begins term as Chairman of Global FM—John Carrillo takes on the role of Chairman of Global FM, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration in the FM industry.◆IWFM:Save the date: IWFM Strategic Asset Management Roadshow—IWFM has announced a roadshow focused on strategic asset management to help professionals enhance their operational capabilities.◆MEFMA:MEFMA Event Highlights—A summary of recent events and conferences hosted by MEFMA to foster knowledge sharing among FM professionals.◆GlobalFM:World FM Day – Making a Difference—A celebration of World FM Day, highlighting the essential contributions of facility managers to the built environment.◆MEFMA:MEFMA News & Blog—The latest news and blog updates from the Middle East Facility Management Association regarding regional industry developments.◆

Chrysalis. Unfold.

Unfolding the future of Facilities Management. From high-level strategy to ground-level operations, we share the knowledge you need to evolve. Have a perspective? We'd love to feature your piece, just email us with 'Chrysalis. Unfold.' as the subject matter.

19 Aug 2026Chrysalis FM

To 'AI' or Not to 'AI'? Why Facilities Management is Missing the Real Point.

The wave of 'AI' in FM isn't new — and it isn't 'Artificial.' It's Advanced Intelligence, and the real danger is treating it as a substitute for professional competence rather than a strategic tool.

AIAdvanced IntelligenceCrystalComplianceTechnologyEstates Management

23 Jul 2026Mike

OCS & Mitie: The Mega-Merger Fallacy.

Is Big better?..............OCS has just bought out Mitie at a whopping £3.1Bn. What does this actually mean? Is there danger of another Carillion? What about SMEs in the FM space? Is this a threat............. a slide toward further corporation designed Facilities Management?

OCSMitieSMEs

3 Jul 2026Mike

Working at height.

Tech use or a bucket? High risk or reduced risk? Some essential strategies for mitigating risks and ensuring safety when working at height in facilities management.

Health & SafetyComplianceRisk Managementworking at height

7 Jun 2026Mike

5 FM Compliance Mistakes That Keep Me Awake at Night

Having audited dozens of estates, I've seen the same compliance gaps repeatedly. These aren't minor oversights, they're multi-million pound liabilities. Here's what to watch for.

complianceFM riskfire safetyestate managementregulatory compliance

4 Jun 2026Mike

How to Reduce FM Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Cost reduction in FM often means cutting corners. It doesn't have to. I've delivered multi-million pound savings by challenging assumptions, not standards. Here's how.

cost reductionFM budgetprocurementmaintenance optimisationestate efficiency

1 Jun 2026Mike

Why I Built Chrysalis FM: A Different Approach to Facilities Management

After 26 years in the military and 13 years in commercial FM, I saw the same problem everywhere: estates teams drowning in corporate overhead while critical issues got deprioritised. Here's why I decided to build something different.

facilities managementFM consultancystrategic FMestate management