Facilities Management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.

Fully supported by the South African Facilities Management Association, FM Africa 2006 will be positioned as the definitive meeting place for all those involved in facilities management, workplace management, fire, health and safety, policing and security. 

Explains Bette McNaugton, event director of Fair Consultants: “Facilities Management Africa 2006 is a new broad-reaching exhibition – 6 in 1 – aimed at all those who contribute to making the workplace deliver – from the boardroom to the shop floor, in both the public and private sectors.

With GDP growth moving above 5% per annum, the changing nature of the Southern African workplace has created the need for an integrated forum where the facilities management and business services sectors can be put on show and advance its future. FM Africa aims to do just that!”

With facilities management being one of the fastest growing industries globally, the exhibition will create a vital link for decision makers with suppliers and service providers at a time when management costs for new developments in the Middle East alone have been estimated at US$144 billion.  FM Africa 2006 will draw on regional and worldwide expertise to give visitors an insight into the different aspects of facilities management.

An emerging concept in Africa, facilities management advocates an integrated approach in order to manage the built environment effectively. In the past, management of real estate projects,Commercial buildings and other developments was handled by landlords, owners and appointed managers without much emphasis on effective integrated facilities management.  

But effective facilities management is now believed to be fundamental to the success of any organisation and contributes to the delivery of its strategic and operational objectives.

McNaughton believes that FM Africa 2006 will fill a gap in the market.  “FM Africa 2006 is an ideal platform for suppliers build mutually beneficial relationships.  Participants will be able to meet face to face with people to discuss their challenges and offer tailored solutions to suit their individual requirements.”

A number of events will run in tandem with the exhibition, including a conference and seminars that will attract quality delegates.  These activities will take place in a purpose-built facility in the Expo Hall allowing exhibitors maximum exposure.

Expo visitors and participants will consist of a wide range of key decision makers, including architects, property developers, building maintenance managers and managing directors.

Exhibitor Profile

General Categories:  Access Control ~ Architecture ~ Asset Management & Tracking Catering ~ Capital Equipment Financing ~ Cleaning ~ Construction & sub-contracting ~ Disabled Facilities Disaster Management ~ Document Management ~ Energy Management ~ Environmental ~ ERPS & Supply Chain Systems Facilities Management ~ FM Software Health & Safety ~ Health & Fitness Centres ~ ICT Systems & Management ~ Insourcing & Consultants Interior Design ~ Landscaping ~ Project Management.

Property Management ~ Publications ~ Quality Management Systems (ISO) ~ Risk Management Reception Services & Mailroom ~ Recruitment & staff supply ~ Relocation ~ Security ~ Sports & Fitness Equipment Stationery & Supplies ~ Storage ~ Training & AV Equipment ~ Vending ~ Waste Management & Recycling & all other suppliers to government & parastatal institutions (airlines ~ airports ~ government departments & buildings ~ hospitals ~ military ~ municipalities ~ ports ~ prisons ~ railways ~ schools ~ sports facilities ~ universities)

HR ~ Personnel & Workforce: Human Resources (HR) ~ Health Insurance ~ Healthcare Services ~ Labour Relations ~ Life Insurance ~ Pensions

Infrastructure: Air Treatment & Anti-Pollution ~ Building Core Maintenance Services ~ Building Management ~ Cleaning ~ Eco & Environmental Consultants (EIA's) ~ Engineering ~ Fire Control ~ Hard Services ~ Health & Safety ~ Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) ~ Lighting Systems ~ Noise Treatment ~ Parking Administration ~ Pest Control ~ Refurbishment & Upgrades ~  Safety Products ~ Security Products & Services.

Office Services & Environment: Back Office Technology & Support ~ Communications' Equipment ~ Computer Equipment & Services ~ Computer Software ~ CRM Software ~ Energy Saving & Environmental Design ~ Estate Management Services ~ Systems & Software ~ ICT ~ Insurance ~ Inter & Intra-office Systems ~ Law Office Technology & Software ~ Logistics ~ Removals ~ Rigging & Relocation ~ Office & Workstation Planning & Design & Ergonomics.

Office Equipment ~ Office Furniture ~ Office Management & Administration Products & Services ~ Power Backup ~ Management & Saving ~ Space Planning~ Telecommuting ~ VOIP/Least Cost Routing ~ Web Design & Management ~ Workplace Design & Lighting

Outsourcing & Out-tasking: Call Centres ~ PPP & PFI Partners ~ Government & Parastatal Procurement ~ Management Consulting ~ Sales & Telemarketing ~ Training & SETA Services ~ Vehicle Finance & FML Services

Professional Services:  Accountants ~ Architects ~ Attorneys ~ Banking ~ Engineers & Consultants ~ Financial Services

So Who are the Visitors? These include a national ‘target market’ of Architects ~ Asset Managers ~ Building Inspectors ~ Buyers ~ Consultants ~ Estate Directors ~ Designers ~ Facilities Managers ~ H&S professionals ~ HR Professionals ~ Installers ~ Integrators ~ Procurement Personnel ~ Property Managers ~ Security Managers ~ Specifiers.

Town Planners and all management decision makers such as Office Managers & GM’s, CEOs, MDs and FD’s, Workplace & Project Managers & Specialists
From : Airports ~ Corporate SA ~ Correction Facilities.

Education Departments ~ Fire Services ~ FM Organisations ~  Health Facilities & Hospitals ~  Hotels ~ Government ~ Military ~ Municipal Procurement Personnel ~  Police ~ Property Owners ~ Ports & Harbours ~ Professionals from industry ~ Parastatals ~ Public Works ~ Railways ~ Regional Government ~ Transport Dept ~ Shopping Centres.