Following successful participation at the annual FM Expo in Dubai, Service Works Global is delighted to announce that the company will be strengthening its market presence in the UAE over the coming months. The 2008 exhibition provided an unrivalled opportunity to showcase the market leading Facilities and Performance Management software, QFM, to one of the world’s most sophisticated and fastest growing regional markets.

“The facilities management industry within the UAE is experiencing rapid growth, with significant investment being undertaken to effectively maintain and manage the built environment,”

Commented Gary Watkins, Managing Director of Service Works Global commented.

“At SWG, we are acutely aware of increasing demand from the local market for the integration of facilities management and technology, in order to deliver strategic facilities management tools.”

There is a growing industry consensus that the demand for facilities management will eventually surpass Dubai’s construction boom as organisations recognise the need to parallel commercial development with efficient asset and service management.

SWG is very conscious of Dubai’s intentions to be regarded as the foremost environmentally sustainable business hub; a change in political and social attitudes towards the environment which is fully aligned with Service Works Global’s product development plans. Gary Watkins explains:

“At SWG we strongly believe that the concept of ‘sustainable facilities management’ pertains not only to operational continuity and efficiency but to how a business impacts on its employees and the local environment. We are continuing to develop products that deliver not only operational streamlining and cost consolidation opportunities to our clients but also enable them to conform to tightening environmental legislation and attitudes.”

FM Expo provided Service Works Global with numerous networking opportunities and as a result, we are actively engaged in positive dialogue with individuals from some of Dubai’s most prominent and fastest growing businesses. Jonathan Tyler, Professional Services Director at SWG, delivered a keynote presentation focussing on the integration of technology within facilities management. The presentation also provided insight into how QFM software can streamline operations and generate sustainable reductions in operational costs for businesses.

“FM Expo rewarded us with solid exposure to the market and we received strong interest in our products. We are very keen to strengthen our ties with organisations based in the UAE and will be participating in future events in the region as we continue to pursue our international growth strategy.”

Concludes Gary Watkins.