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FM SPECIAL

Cleaning is now a science—but we only
remember it when disaster strikes. FM

deserves continuous investment, not
momentary applause.”

Amber Chandratre

FM professionals deserve more justify investments, you must show Need for Formal
recognition. “FM departments are returns — not only financially, but
noticed only when something goes also through improved hygiene, Education
wrong. But the truth is, cleaning staff morale and operational Nilesh Gokhale, Regional FM
is a science. Many technological efficiency. FM professionals will Lead-Central AEMA, Mondelez
partners are investing in it. We become increasingly vital as India Foods Pvt. Ltd, reflected
recognised its value during workplaces embrace technology.” on the industry’s gaps. “We
COVID — but those memories are Chandratre advocated for have adapted and grown, but
fading. We must continue to invest smarter, more adaptable tools. formal education in FM remains
in FM.” “Why can we not have machines insufficient. Around 70% of
He also emphasised the need to that do multiple tasks with stakeholders still think FM jobs
embed business thinking into FM. interchangeable tools — just like are meant for those unfit for
“You are part of the business. To other industries?” anything else. That is not true. FM

We turned wasted steam into clean

energy — saving costs, reducing boilers
and earning a 5-star rating. That is FM
with business intelligence.”

Nilesh Gokhale

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