Maxwell Cfm International Sdn Bhd (MCfm) is a Malaysian-based Facilities Management consultancy providing support within Asia, with origins tracing back to the early development of the FM industry in the UK.
MCfm is a dynamic Anglo-Malaysian company delivering tailored Facilities Management (FM) solutions across Asia. Our core expertise spans Advisory, Consultancy, Training, Research, Special Projects and FM Technology, each designed to meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele.
At MCfm, quality and integrity are non-negotiable. Our systems and methodologies are living frameworks — constantly reviewed and refined to reflect the latest industry standards, ensuring our clients receive forward-thinking, relevant and professional services at all times.
We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients across the Private, Public and Voluntary sectors, delivering value through a strategic mix of in-house capabilities and our exclusive “Blue Ocean Strategy Systems” (BOSS) — a collaborative network of trusted associates and partner companies.
Maxwell Cfm's origins go back to England and the early development of the Facilities Management industry in the UK. Our sister organisation was an early member of the FM industry.
Founded by Arivagara Pavithran and Norman Abrahamsen in Kuala Lumpur, bringing decades of hands-on UK experience, maturity and proven results into a new regional practice.
MCfm's CEO becomes integral to the ISO/TC267 technical committee, inspiring support for and involvement in the creation of the ISO 41000 Facility Management Standard series.
A globally recognised name in Facilities Management, supported by a network of over 30 associate consultants worldwide through the BOSS network.
Alongside our Petaling Jaya headquarters, MCfm maintains a branch presence in Kuching, Sarawak — extending our advisory, training and technology services to clients across Malaysia and beyond.
Our mission is delivered through seven clear commitments:
At MCfm we take guidance from various ISO standards and industry best practice in every assignment, implementing methodologies that are fit for purpose for each of our clients.
We believe in and pledge to the highest integrity in our business practices — transparent, ethical, and accountable in every engagement.
Mother Earth is the life-giver to all living creatures on this planet. We are responsible for taking good care of her, just as we would our own mother — embedding sustainability into every FM strategy.
MCfm promotes social responsibility through the MyEFM Initiative, educating the FM community and general public to be sensitive towards the wellbeing of people and the environment.
We believe in and practise providing more than what our clients subscribe for, delivering outcomes that exceed expectations at optimal cost — because you are part of the MyEFM community.
We believe in developing the future generation. MCfm invests in young talent through engagements with learning institutions from around the world.
Our systems and methodologies are living frameworks — constantly reviewed and refined to reflect the latest industry standards and embrace innovation, learning and agility.
We take guidance from ISO standards and industry best practice, implementing methodologies fit for purpose for every client, setting benchmarks in FM consultancy, training and leadership.
Co-author of the ISO 41001 Facility Management System Standard, integral to ISO/TC267 since its earliest days. Leads MCfm's consultancy, standards and training practice.
A leading figure in developing PPP/PFI Facility Management contracts in the UK, and an advisor internationally, bringing decades of hands-on FM heritage into MCfm.
Provides deep engineering and technical governance across MCfm's asset management, building condition and engineering data analysis assignments.
Leads MCfm's HVAC energy efficiency solutions, guiding clients toward measurable energy savings and carbon reduction outcomes.
The services provided by MCfm are delivered by utilising both internal provision and associates within our “Blue Ocean Strategy Systems” (BOSS) — a collaborative network of trusted consultants and partner companies that extends our reach across Asia and beyond, without compromising the quality and consistency our clients expect.
MCfm operates under a registered Training Provider certification and a formal Data Protection Policy.