Two bodies to share information services and join forces in lobying parliament

The ECA and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) have signed a formal partnership agreement.

The 鈥楶artners in FM Excellence鈥� agreement was signed by BIFM chief executive Ian Fielder, ECA president Allan Littler and David Pollock, ECA Group chief executive officer.

It follows several months of discussion about ways in which the two organisations can work together to deliver enhanced benefits to their members. The agreement will forge closer links between the ECA and the BIFM, particularly in the provision of information services to members.

It will also result in greater collaboration in influencing policy makers in government and on projects dealing with issues such as sustainability, accreditation schemes and other industry standards.

Fielder said: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to have reached this agreement with the ECA. The BIFM recognises that FM is, by its very nature, a collaborative enterprise.

鈥淥ur members will welcome the chance to access the expertise of the contracting community and to share best practice. This approach is increasingly important to reducing the environmental impact of building occupancy.鈥�

David Pollock said: 鈥淚n a rapidly changing marketplace we recognise the need to form strong alliances with other prestigious industry bodies with similar objectives. We welcome the opportunity offered by this partnership with the BIFM to share ideas and services and to promote our members鈥� mutual interests.鈥�

The agreement specifically commits both parties to work together to develop and promote excellent FM standards, to provide shared access to member benefits and services, and to collaborate on development issues.

One of the first practical benefits of the agreement will be that members of the two associations will have access to many of the protected features on each other鈥檚 websites.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor