As part of his IWFM Leader of the Year award, David Carr hosted a thought leadership debate with his fellow experts in the industry. The conclusions of the debate have been collated into a report. 

“One of the main challenges the UK faces is the need for improved productivity”

'While the UK’s economic performance has an obvious impact upon market demand and growth, the recent Facilities Management Outsourcing Market Report states that the UK FM industry has demonstrated itself to be capable of growth in both lean and buoyant times. As an economist, I find this productivity puzzle fascinating and I strongly believe it is an exciting time for FM and Workplace organisations to play an active role in helping the UK economy tackle this productivity challenge. Our ability to embrace technology and innovation, to integrate, visualise and monitor data will be key enablers to ensure we can respond quickly to an everchanging environment. They will also drive continuous improvement and develop strategic value which will positively impact our industry. In May 2019, as part of my role as IWFM Leader of the Year 2018, I created and chaired a debate with eighteen industry thoughtleaders who shared their views on how FM and Workplace organisations can drive corporate performance and productivity. I am pleased to share the result of these discussions in the following document.' David Carr, Chief Executive, Bouygues Energies & Services UK. 

Read the full report here: