A WORD FROM THE ORGANISER: EDUCATION ADDS VALUE TO LOCAL FM

A WORD FROM THE ORGANISER: EDUCATION ADDS VALUE TO LOCAL FM

Recent years have seen challenging times in the GCC facilities management industry as pressure increases for the built environment to perform better but at lower costs. In this climate, value creation through upskilled FM will go a long way towards improving the industry’s overall prospects in upcoming years.

There is no denying that the GCC facilities management industry has faced, and continues to face, challenges whilst the region as a whole combats a tough economic climate. However with challenge comes opportunity. Evolving digital capabilities and a busy property landscape offer a silver lining to stakeholders in the market – there are a great deal of new skills to be gained and a competitive advantage to be grasped.

Up until now this was easier said than done. Asset owners and managers, FM professionals, and facility maintenance experts in the Middle East have struggled to find knowledgeable and experienced thought leaders to keep themselves up to speed with industry advances. And where availability of training courses is present in the region, FM leaders often need to be convinced by the value of the extra investment for continued learning.

If skill acquisition at the lowest cost is what the market demands, then how about offering it for free? In response to the current climate, expanding the portfolio of free educational content at this year’s FM EXPO has been of paramount importance, and a leading focus for the event team. Where we promise an unmissable platform for all FM stakeholders, we feel it is our responsibility to provide exactly what the FM community – and what the market itself – is calling for.

Maximizing asset savings and end-user well-being, harnessing IoT and AI, and an update on the latest in blockchain technology are just a few of the trends covered in this year’s educational agenda – which is four times the size of the programme at last year’s event. Grouped into the FM Forum series, all 21 sessions will be free-to-attend and will offer CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certificates to attendees.

Acquiring new skills and knowledge is of critical importance in the local FM sector. Professionals here who can see the market maturing are eager to ensure that they keep pace with the latest global developments. We look forward to providing a place where insights can be shared, and progression can be made.

To that end, it gives me great pleasure to invite all forward-thinking professionals to this year’s edition of FM EXPO to join us in supporting an ever evolving facilities management industry in these exciting times. Register to attend free of charge on the FM Expo event website, and I look forward to meeting you there.

To learn more visit:

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To know more reach out to:

Elisha Dessurne
Elisha Dessurne Content and Public Relations Manager, dmg events

 

About The Big 5

The Big 5 is the construction event providing leading-edge innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities for industry players around the world to connect, grow, and succeed.

Taking place annually in Dubai since 1979, the event has launched hundreds of thousands of products boosting the expansion of emerging markets. It has facilitated partnerships, advanced knowledge and industry best practices, while serving as the gateway for international companies to access the Middle East, Africa and South Asia regions.

The Big 5 covers the full construction cycle; not only does it showcase products across dedicated sectors, it also runs alongside nine specialised events enabling industry professionals to source building solutions from around the globe for every stage of the construction projects: The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, The Big 5 Solar, Middle East Stone, the Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo.

The event includes high-level summits, practical seminars, CPD-certified workshops, and The Big 5 Impact Awards to foster collaboration, support best practices, and provide effective solutions to today’s industry challenges.

The Big 5 is organised by dmg events and is free to attend for all pre-registered visitors. 

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To know more, visit www.thebig5.ae


About dmg events

dmg events is a leading organiser of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines.

We aim to keep businesses informed and connect them with relevant communities to create vibrant marketplaces and to accelerate their business through face-to-face events.

dmg events organises more than 80 events across 25 countries, attracting over 425,000 attendees and delegates every year. The company’s portfolio of products includes many industry-leading events in the energy, construction, hospitality & design, coatings and transportation sectors. ADIPEC, The Big 5, Gastech, EGYPS, The Hotel Show and INDEX are the company’s flagship events. For more information visit www.dmgevents.com.

About DMGT

DMGT manages a portfolio of companies that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment. The Group takes a long-term approach to investment and has market-leading positions in consumer media, insurance risk, property information, education technology, energy information and events & exhibitions. In total, DMGT generates revenues of around £1 billion.