Web Links
These downloads are for a range of purposes, all of which are relevant to Facilities Management. Please take note of any ‘Health warnings’ or copyright requirements attached to them.
Businessballs
http://www.businessballs.com/
A free learning and development resource for people and organizations, run by Alan Chapman, in Leicester. It is a excellent source of anything at all to do with management.
The Planning Portal
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/
A big window into the planning system, with access to news, planning regulations and on-line local plans and planning applications
The Historic Environment
http://www.helm.org.uk/index.php
A source of guidance and information relating to listed building management and maintenance
Epic: Evidence based practice in Infection Control
http://www.epic.tvu.ac.uk/
An infection control site managed by Thames Valley University
The American Institute of Architects, healthcare group
http://www.aia.org/aah_default
A lot of freely available information at the cutting edge of design.
The history of the NHS
http://www.nhshistory.net/
Geoffrey Rivett’s web site gives an insight into the development of healthcare which is essential reading for everyone interested in the NHS and its organisation.
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