What Is Workplace and Facilities Management?

Workplace and Facilities Management plays a critical role in how organisations operate, perform, and support the people who use their buildings every day. According to the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), facilities management is about integrating people, place, and process to improve the quality of life at work and the productivity of organisations. You can read IWFM’s full definition and overview here:
👉 https://www.iwfm.org.uk/about/what-is-workplace-and-facilities-management.html

The Role of Facilities Management in Modern Buildings

At its core, workplace and facilities management covers the coordination of services that ensure buildings are safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose. This includes planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, health and safety oversight, space management, and the smooth operation of day to day environments. When delivered effectively, facilities management reduces risk, improves asset performance, and supports long term operational resilience.

Aligning with IWFM Best Practice

Barry Turner & Son Ltd has built its facilities management offering around these principles. By aligning service delivery with IWFM guidance, the business focuses on proactive maintenance planning, transparent reporting, and clear communication with clients. This approach ensures that facilities are not only maintained, but actively managed to support occupants, reduce disruption, and extend the life cycle of building assets.

IWFM Award Recognition

This commitment to best practice has been formally recognised through Barry Turner & Son Ltd winning an IWFM award, highlighting the company’s professional standards, structured processes, and contribution to high quality workplace and facilities management. IWFM awards recognise organisations that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable impact across facilities management services, reinforcing the importance of professionalism within the sector.

Delivering an Integrated Facilities Management Service

By combining experienced in house teams with trusted specialist partners, Barry Turner & Son Ltd delivers a coordinated facilities management service that reflects IWFM’s integrated model of people, place, and process. This ensures compliance requirements are met, environments remain operational, and clients benefit from a consistent and accountable service.

Learn More

To learn more about Barry Turner & Son Ltd’s facilities management services, visit:
👉 https://www.barryturnerandson.co.uk

For further insight into the role and value of workplace and facilities management, the IWFM resource remains a leading reference point for organisations seeking to understand and improve how their environments are managed.