This guidance has been produced collaboratively, recognising that the facilities management sector is populated by a wide range of professionals from a variety of different backgrounds, many of whom have come to the profession with experience in the construction and servicing of buildings. It is hoped that this publication will assist in drawing together the facilities management ‘community’, which is already benefitting from a more holistic approach to many issues affecting the sector. In particular, the more integrated and collaborative approach to education and training is a considerable benefit to the sector in helping aspiring facilities managers to pick the most appropriate training route. The author, Alan D White, is a member of the RICS Corporate Occupier Group and the Public Sector Executive Group as well as being involved with commercial property and consultancy businesses and a number of academic institution