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The last 10% problem

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I had a very interesting discussion with an experience project manager this morning. He voiced an endemic problem in the industry which he dubbed 'the last 10% problem'. This is being experienced at the extreme end of the industry on the biggest scheme of recent years, Terminal 5 - the team are in a bit of a panic to hit the March 2008 deadline according to Building. The problem is pretty simple - project teams lose enthusiasm near the end of the project, just when the need for effort and focus is at its greatest.

Sign of things to come

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News reaches me via email of a tie-up over the in the States between the US Green Building Council and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). They have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on training and co-sponsoring events. Just the kind of joined-up thinking needed to get different sectors talking to each other. For too long FM has been a bit part player in sustainable discussions. Hopefully there are moves to follow this lead in the UK.