May 16, 2013
Latest issue of Insight is now available to view online
The latest issue of the Insight weekly newsletter which goes to over 5000 confirmed subscribers is now available to view online. We’re always on the lookout for stories and voices other than our own so if you’d like to contribute please get in touch. Contributors in this issue include the inestimable Simon Heath, blogger, illustrator, good egg and former facilities manager who offers some thoughts on the proposed merger between the UK’s major FM trade associations. In addition Ros Pomeroy of SpaceLab comments on the firm’s survey of attitudes towards desk ownership, there’s a briefing on key technology trends sponsored by Condeco along with all the usual news, comment, pricking of balloons and the obligatory (if sideways) mentions for BIM, the environment and Generation Y.
May 17, 2013
CBRE WorkShop concept is interesting, but is it workable?
by Simon Heath • Comment, Property, Technology, Workplace, Workplace design
I’d like to deal in this article with the arrival yesterday of the long-awaited white paper from CBRE’s thought leadership exercise, The CBRE Workshop. However, I should declare an interest for the sake of transparency. Until June 2012 I was employed by CBRE and reported directly to a couple of the people who are heavily involved in The Workshop idea. I would reassure readers that I am not a disgruntled former employee. I have a huge amount of respect and warm regard towards my erstwhile colleagues and nobody will be happier than me to see them do well.
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