With an estimated worth in Ireland of €1.2bn, the facilities management sector has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years, and with annual global growth forecast of 11 per cent, it’s an industry that is showing no signs of slowing down.
The Facilities Management Awards return to celebrate another successful 12 months for Irish companies, small and large, who have been excelling. The talent on this year’s shortlist is indicative of the progress that is being made within the sector, as technological advances lead us into a new and sustainable landscape.
Hygiene company Tork confirmed as headline sponsor
This will be the first time that professional hygiene company, Tork, has been the headline sponsor. “We have supported the Irish FM Awards many times in the past and we now feel the time is right to step up as headline sponsor,” says Tork sales director Ireland, Liam Smith. “Our products and systems are an ideal fit with the FM sector, and we’re delighted to be aligning ourselves with this prestigious event.”
Essity offers professional hygiene products and services to hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, offices, schools, retail centres and other facilities under the Tork brand. Sold in more than 80 countries, Tork products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins and industrial and kitchen wipers.
Tork EasyCube was recently named Technological Innovation of the Year at the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2018, held in Berlin in November.
2019 shortlist and sponsorships
The Facilities Management Awards is the largest gathering of key senior decision-makers from within the industry. The night provides an opportunity for peers and industry leaders to network and catch up to reflect on their contribution to Irish facilities management.
Lily Ellis, EMEA account director within JLL, leads this year’s judging panel and she was hugely complimentary of those who have been nominated: “The calibre of entries is truly reflective of the exceptional work FM professionals complete on projects ranging from the National Development Plan, to residential and global technology clients. The level of competition increases annually and demonstrates that Irish FM’s are setting the highest standards and adding considerable value at a c-suite level.”
Leading the way in nominations, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions was enthusiastic about their presence on the shortlist. Their managing director, Darren Rennie, says:“CBRE are thrilled to be shortlisted in five categories at the FM Awards, and look forward to the opportunity to network, collaborate and celebrate with the best of the FM Industry in Ireland.”
Shortlisted in the FM Professional of the Year and FM Professional of the Year categories, Aramark Workplace Solutions is also one of the proud sponsors of this year’s event. Paul Guy, their head of marketing, said, “The Facilities Management Awards is the premier awards programme for benchmarking excellence within Ireland's FM industry and I am delighted that Aramark has been recognised and Ray Taylor has been shortlisted for FM Professional of the Year. The awards recognise those that have made a positive contribution to the knowledge, practical application and communication of strategies to improve the sustainable performance of their premises, while adding to the core value of their clients’ business.”
Fellow Facilities Management Awards 2019 sponsor Synergy Security Solutions see the awards as a means of further developing their business and networking. "Synergy Security Solutions are delighted to sponsor the Facility Management awards, allowing us to build deeper strategic relationships in FM, pioneering innovation and offering our customers optimum levels of service, quality and cost. We wish all nominees the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating industry success,” Synergy Security Solutions’ co-owner and managing director Ken O'Reilly said.
The Facilities Management Awards 2019 is run by Business River. The full shortlist is available below and to read about other Business River events visit their news hub.
Overall Excellence in Facilities Management
Sponsored by Tork
- The winner of this award will be announced on the awards night.
Facilities Management Leader 2019
Sponsored by Fluke
- The recipient of this award will be announced on the awards night.
Total FM Service Provider of the Year
Sponsored by Tork
- Aramark Workplace Solutions
- BAM FM Ireland
- CBRE
Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year
- Aircon Mech
- Kennedy Security
- Taskforce Security
Cleaning Service Provider of the Year
Sponsored by Kärcher
- AFM Ireland
- Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
- Mount Charles
- Ryans Cleaning
Property Management Company of the Year
Sponsored by Synergy Security Solutions
- Hibernia REIT
- O'Dwyer Real Estate Management
- Winters Property
- Wyse
Client and Service Provider Partnership of the Year
- Kennedy Security & JLL
- LinkedIn & JLL
- The Bridge Centre & Winters Property
- Titanic Belfast & Mount Charles
FM Project of the Year - Office
- Ostomy Office Project - Hollister
- Scalable CMMS Project - OCS One Complete Solution
- Vodafone Project - Mitie
FM Project of the Year - Health & Education
- Garda College Project - Office of Government Procurement
- Kare Project - Trackplan Software
- PICU Project - Temple Street Children's University Hospital
- RCSI Smurfit Education & Research Centre - RCSI Estate & Support Services Projects Team
FM Project of the Year - Public Sector
Sponsored by Mitie Facilities Management
- Courts Bundle PPP Project - BAM FM Ireland
- National Waste Management Services Framework - Office of Government Procurement
- PICU Project - Temple Street Children's University Hospital
- Sustainability Project - An Post
FM Team of the Year - In-house
Sponsored by Aramark
- Accent Solutions Energy Team
- Smartbox Group
- Sodexo Ireland Team at Shell
- Temple Street Children's University Hospital
- The Croke Park Hotel
Property Management Team of the Year
- AIB Property & Security
- Hibernia REIT
- Wyse
FM Professional of the Year
Sponsored by CallPageboy Call Centre
- Ibon Ibarrola Armendariz - CLH Aviation Ireland
- Tatiana Crompton - Accent Solutions
- Michael Duhig - OCS One Complete Solution
- Cormac Garton - Mitie
- Pierce McAllorum - JLL at LinkedIn
- Shane Mulligan - Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
- Erin Quinn - CBRE
- Ray Taylor - Aramark Workplace Solutions
Innovation in Technology and Systems
Sponsored by Fluke
- Elephant Smart Business
- Lumnia - Rentokil Initial
- mySUPPLIER - CBRE
- OneLook Systems
- PLACEengage - Property District
- Winters Property
Excellence in Health & Safety
- Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road-Dalata Hotel Group
- Electronic Contractor Work Authorisation System - OCS One Complete Solution
- Hazard Reporting Initiative - CBRE
- Road Safety Initiatives - Thermodial
Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by Tork
- An Garda Síochána
- An Post
- Apleon HSG
- Dell EMC
- ISS
- Office of Government Procurement
- Thermodial
Best People Development in Facilities Management
- CBRE
- Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
