In this topic the facility manager has to deal with economic, ecological, risk-based and quality-based targets.

Normally these responsibilities rest with the facility manager, who has provided cost effective resource and environmental control as part of the basic services necessary for the company to function.

He invited facility managers from major corporations to come together, and he asked them what problems they faced.

While job titles vary, the responsibilities of a facility manager can range from high-level strategic planning and management to operational and technical issues such as repairs, maintenance, cleaning and security.

The 32-year-old took a job as a supermarket 'facilities manager' - and only later realised it meant cleaning the khazi.