{
  "id": 1485912,
  "title": "Facility Managers pilot project: bringing support closer to CERN building users",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/facility-managers-pilot-project-bringing-support-closer-to-cern",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:35:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CERN",
    "slug": "cern",
    "url": "https://home.cern/facility-managers-pilot-project-bringing-support-closer-to-cern-building-users/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CERN Facility Managers have embarked on a pilot project aimed at enhancing the working environment in various CERN buildings. This initiative involves the appointment of two dedicated Facility Managers who will serve as local points of contact for individuals utilizing the buildings. Their primary roles will include ensuring safety and operational efficiency, as well as providing prompt solutions to any issues that may arise.\n\nThe pilot, set to run from August 17, 2026, to March 2027, will focus on two clusters of buildings. Cluster 1 includes Buildings 33, 4, and 5, while Cluster 2 encompasses the Main Building, housing Buildings 500, 501, 503, 60, 61, 62, 63, and 64. These selected buildings represent a diverse range of office spaces, auditoriums, service areas, and public spaces across CERN sites.\n\nFacility Managers will be on-site throughout the day and can be reached via email, telephone, or in-person visits. For Cluster 1, contact them at facility.manager.building.4.5.33@cern.ch or +41754119739. In-person support is available from 11:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday, at the CERN Community Support Centre in Building 33/R-015. Similarly, for Cluster 2, you can reach the Facility Managers at facility.manager.main.building@cern.ch or +41754119740. Their in-person support will be accessible at the CERN Community Support Centre in Building 62/R-001, also from 11:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday.\n\nFeedback from CERN community members is crucial in evaluating the success of the pilot project. Occupants of the selected buildings will be invited to participate in surveys during the pilot period. These surveys aim to assess the quality of service, pinpoint areas for improvement, and evaluate the potential for expanding the Facility Manager model to other CERN buildings in the future. For additional information regarding this project, refer to the dedicated page on the SCE Department website.",
  "summary": "The Site Operations Sector is running a Facility Managers pilot project to improve the working environment in selected CERN buildings. The pilot introduces two dedicated Facility Managers to serve as local points of contact for people working in and using the buildings. By being regularly on site and proactively monitoring facilities, they help improve safety […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}