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Citation
(2002), "A new Web information resource for facility managers, consultants, contractors and architects", Facilities, Vol. 20 No. 3/4. https://doi.org/10.1108/f.2002.06920cab.008
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
A new Web information resource for facility managers, consultants, contractors and architects
A new Web information resource for facility managers, consultants, contractors and architectsKeywords: Facilities managers, Information services, Building industry
Myserviceandsolutions.co.uk is a comprehensive new Web-based news and information resource for facilities managers, consultants, contractors and architects in the UK. Consultants are especially catered for through an significant sub-site: consultancy.Xchange
Starting with the theme "building intelligence", the site provides a wealth of industry news, case studies and detailed resource papers. They are a valuable resource for professionals looking to improve productivity and profitability within safer and more comfortable working environments.
The news section is updated every five minutes with details of newly-awarded contracts, planning consents and other construction industry news. Although managed by Enterprise Service Solutions, the "buildings intelligence" division of Honeywell's Home and Building Control business, the information content of the site is non-promotional.
Feature articles on Myserviceandsolutions.co.uk include such subjects as:
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the climate change levy;
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the carbon emissions trading scheme;
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optimum maintenance strategies;
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intelligent buildings; and
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structured cabling.
Case studies refer to premises including:
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commercial buildings;
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retail centres;
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health care;
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heritage sites; and
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leisure and sports facilities.
Specialist subjects include:
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refrigeration;
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IT networks;
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fire and security solutions;
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energy optimisation; and
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facilities management services.
Honeywell is a US$25 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with:
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aerospace products and services;
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control technologies for buildings, homes and industry;
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automotive products;
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power generation systems;
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speciality/chemicals;
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fibres;
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plastics; and
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electronic and advanced materials.
Honeywell employs approximately 120,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com
For further information contact: Enterprise service Solutions, Honeywell Home & Building Control, Honeywell House, Arlington Business Park, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1EB, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1344 656000; Fax: +44 (0)1344 656240. E-mail: uk.infocentre@honeywell.com; Web site: www.myserviceandsolutions.co.uk