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  • Snagging and its Importance in Property Handover

    Welcome to an all-new episode of Breakfast Bytes by CM today Magazine. Today, we discuss snagging and its importance in the property handover process.

    What is considered a snag? What level of quality is considered a snag? 

    Listen to what the experts at Land Sterling — Hamza Betraoui, Managing Director, and Matthew Young, Manager for Snagging and Handover Management Services — have to say about these to our host, Namitha Madhu, editor for CM today.

    This podcast is sponsored by Land Sterling, a leading real estate consultancy based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.

    9 min
  • The Importance of Rethinking FM Technology

    Today it’s essential we rethink the importance of Facilities Management Technology. In this new-age service delivery, the focus is shifting towards innovation that keeps customers at the centre and empowers Facilities Managers with the free reign to create an elevated, always-on experience.

    However, despite the investments in multiple software, FMs continue to operate at sub-optimal levels. Making it essential for one to truly rethink how to maximise one’s performance. Senior Editor Megha S Anthony spoke to Mr Arshad Ahmed, the Head of Building and Facilities Consultancy of the Land Sterling Group, to get more insight into this. 

    10 min
  • Impact of Proptech on Middle East's Real Estate sector

    Welcome to another brand new episode of Breakfast Bytes. In the last few years, ‘PropTech’ has been a buzz word and one cannot deny the important role it plays in the built environment. However, there is still a lot left to be explored on the impact it has had over these last few years, not just in the UAE but in other parts of the region as well. Shedding light on this and more is the guest speaker, Hamza Betraoui, who is the co-founder and managing director of the Land Sterling Group. 

    11 min
  • Enhancing Employee Experience

    Welcome to another brand new episode of Breakfast Bytes. In this episode CM today opens the discussion about the importance of employee experience at a workplace. Giving key insight into the measures and resources Initial Saudi has taken to improve their employee experience is Mr Nader Ibrahim, the IFM Regional Manager in Central Region, Initial Saudi Group.

    9 min
  • Insight into the rapid growth of FM in the Kingdom

    CM today recently started a campaign focusing on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which sheds light on the many verticals of the built environment and how they have evolved in the region.

    In this episode of Breakfast Bytes sponsored by Land Sterling, our editor Megha Anthony spoke to Mr Youcef Betraoui, the CEO of Land Sterling about the milestones they have achieved in the Kingdom.

    Let's listen in….

    13 min
  • New developments in KSA will have a positive impact on IFM services

    The current pandemic and the new economic conditions in the Kingdom have prompted renewed focus in Saudi Arabia’s FM sector. However, among the growing sector Initial Saudi, a KSA-based company, has proven to be an industry leader despite the challenges. Having always been at the forefront of the market, the company has big plans for the future. In this episode of BreakfastBytes, John Nolan, the CEO of Initial Saudi gives an insight into how the company has grown over the years and the changes it has incorporated to adapt to the new normal.

    11 min
  • Breaking Barriers in the Kingdom
    In these pressing times, if there is one thing that brings us courage and hope is learning about the way another peer has handled their challenges and risen to the top. On the occasion of Women's Day Megha S Anthony, the editor of CM today Magazine, spoke to Rekha Patel, who is the FAST Consortium Commercial & Legal Director at Alstom, which is responsible for the major transportation infrastructure project, the Riyadh Metro, about her journey into the built environment.
    6 min
  • Using probiotics in cleaning - Yay or Nay?
    Are Probiotics the Future of Cleaning? In Conversation with Joe Flanagan of Ingenious ProbioticsWhat this episode covers:- What are probiotic cleaners?- Are probiotics the future of cleaning products?- What are the pros and cons of using probiotics for cleaning?- How effective are probiotic cleaners against viruses and bacteria?Tune in to the episode!
    18 min
  • 2021: Uncertain or Hopeful?
    We’ve turned over the 2020 page (and thankfully so). It’s time for the cleaning and hygiene industry to brace for 2021. But amidst new strains of COVID-19 emerging, will the new year be uncertain or hopeful?In this episode of Breakfast Bytes, Tatjana Ahmed, Housekeeping Manager and Functional Specialist at Grand Hyatt shares some interesting insights about what lies ahead for the industry - Tune in to hear the full podcast!
    10 min
  • An Introspective Into KSA’s Built Environment
    The pandemic has left a strong after taste on the built environment across the region. But have you wondered what impact it left on the facilities management or the property management sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)?   In this special episode of ‘Breakfast Bytes’, we explore how KSA has been coping at a time when it is at its peak to achieve strong deliveries and milestones.  Talking about how the built environment in the Kingdom has changed in the last year, and the challenges they are facing is Michael Moore, Chief Executive Officer – Saudi Arabia, Cushman & Wakefield. Tune in to find out more about the potential of the market and the trends to watch out for!
    14 min

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Presenting this new weekly series from Media Fusion publishing company, covering the latest news & insights from the facilities management and built environment sectors from the Middle East and…