FEATURE
SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT (SFM)
Through the application of Continuous Commissioning
SFM – WHAT IT IS
The concept of SFM is simple: it is FM
Jim Ure, Managing Director, ABS consulting
that makes a primary commitment and
contribution to sustainable development, doubling of energy prices, coupled with concern. This will often lead to
as defined by Bruntland in 1974: the substantial financial support from improved energy efficiency and greater
‘meeting the needs of present government to help organisations reduce occupant comfort.
generations without compromising the CO
2
emissions, makes this a good place Stage 2 – January 06 to March 06 –
ability of future generations to meet their to start. included forming and motivating the
own.’ Cleary, SFM must be compatible ABS consulting has developed and ConCom teams, Identifying projects and
with, and support progress to, sustainable implemented various innovative implementing in priority, determining
development. To that end, SFM is techniques that can reduce operating cost, financing options, providing workshops –
defined as: energy consumption, CO
2
emissions and knowledge and process transfer, reviewing
A Facilities Management process that
environmental impact while improving BMS strategies, monitoring, recording and
optimises financial, environmental and
social factors in support of the primary
occupant well being. A case history publishing savings – case study material.
purpose of the organisation.
illustrating what of ConCom and OLS can
deliver is summarised below: SAVINGS MADE TO DATE: 5000
While the realisation of SFM is not as TONNES OF CO2 SAVED BY:
easy to achieve as the concept might CASE STUDY: HAMMERSMITH • Lighting controls and replacement
suggest, those who rise to the challenge HOSPITALS NATIONAL TRUST, HHNT • Installation of 69 Variable
will reap substantial reward and deliver – AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT CONCOM Speed Drives (VSDs)
benefits to all stakeholders. The FM CAN DELIVER IN SUPPORT OF • Operational improvements
sector has a substantial responsibility in SUSTAINABLE FM via BMS
the delivery of sustainability for all Stage 1 – May to November 2005 – • Energy management and
stakeholders. FM training and career included surveys and validation, occupant staff awareness
development should therefore provide a feedback using Overall Liking Score
thorough understanding of the (OLS), Lighting control trials, ConCom PROJECTS YET TO BE IMPLEMENTED
implications of sustainable solutions motivational and technical workshops. THAT WILL SAVE 3100 TONNES OF CO:
and their impact on the supply and • Improved M&T
demand chain. THE OVERALL LIKING SCORE • More lighting and controls
FINGERPRINT FOR THE HHNT ESTATE • Commissioning of VSDs
WHERE TO START Overall Liking Score (OLS) is a
SFM has many components and in process by which occupant feedback on PROJECTS SCOPED FOR FURTHER
this short article it is not possible to their perception of the quality of the CONSIDERATION:
address them all. Perhaps the most working environment is obtained. This • CHP – 2000 tonnes of CO
2
topical at the moment are those that helps management to identify and • Steam replacement with MTHW –
reduce energy use and CO
2
emissions to prioritise improvements to locations and 1700 tonnes of CO
2
mitigate climate change. The recent systems that are causing occupant • Recommission HVAC – 1600
tonnes CO
The Overall Liking Score
2
Fingerprint for the HHNT Estate
WHY IMPLEMENT CONCOM?
• To reduce CO
2
emissions
• To slow down global warming
• To reduce environmental impact
• To be more socially responsible
and sustainable
• To save money
• To increase asset value
• To provide a better
working environment
For more information on ConCom,
OLS or motivational training visit
www.absconsulting.uk.com or contact
Jim Ure at: jwure@absconsulting.uk.com
Telephone - +44 (0) 20 7378 0006
A Chartered Electrical Engineer and Building Services Engineer, Jim formed ABS consulting in 1987. In addition to his role as MD, Jim has particular responsibilities for the firm’s, Facilities
Management, Carbon Management and Training business. He is founder and past Chairman of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Facilities Management
Group and the sustainability judge on the RICS Building Awards judging panel.
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