Facilities Management Awards 2017

2017 Facilities Management Awards Build 21 stablished in 1995, Larch supports clients in the public, commercial and charity sectors in the UK and EMEA. Members of the firm’s specialist technical and management team have been influential and active in the FM sector since it became established over thirty years ago. Lucy proudly discusses how far the firm has evolved over the years and the range of renowned clients it now supports. “Since inception everyone here at Larch has worked hard to build a reputation for intelligent, innovative work that has achieved successful outcomes for our clients, which is reflected in our long-standing working relationships with organisations and individuals often spanning many years. “Our support includes the development and delivery of facilities services for brand new buildings or developments– examples include the Design Museum, The BullRing, GLA City Hall, The Pearl of the Gulf (Qatar), Princess Nora Hospital (Saudi Arabia), and the National Museum of Oman. “As part of our service offering to these valued clients, we manage the FM tender process on behalf them. This year our illustrious clientele included, among others, Tate Galleries, Regent’s University, a wine distribution company and a secondary school. We also review, re-scope or troubleshoot FM contract arrangements (working with both client and service provider organisations).” With regards to the future, Lucy foresees many invigorating challenges for both the facilities management market and Larch, which she outlines in her concluding comments. “Looking ahead, FM is facing new challenges in the face of Brexit. Many of the major FM service providers operating in the UK are based in mainland Europe, and their forward business strategies will depend on the way the Brexit is handled. Around one-third of the operational FM workforce in the UK do not have British passports, so decisions about freedom of movement for workers will have a big impact. However, in times of turmoil and change, expert advice can help you plan the way forward so we expect our business to grow during this period as more people seek specialist support to help plan their future FM. “Overall, everyone at Larch is pleased and excited that our hard work and good reputation as FM experts has won us recognition once again.” Best Facilities Management Consultancy - UK Larch Consulting specialises in facilities management and business infrastructure. We caught up with Lucy Jeynes to find out more. E FM170015 Company: Larch Consulting Ltd Phone: 01926 314312 Email: [email protected] Website: www.larch.co.uk