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Researchers develop a ‘green’ office to understand how nature improves workers’ health

A team of biophilia experts at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed a ‘green’ office with more than 20 plants and a green wall in order to monitor whether, and in what ways, people working among greenery develop improved health. ...

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ECA helps shape new electrical safety guidance

Members of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) have been instrumental in new guidance that has been published by the Energy Networks Association (ENA). The guidance, about how to ensure safety with secondary low-voltage electrical supplies could play a major role ...

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High voltage

Danny Power, Operations Director at phs Compliance explains the correct procedures for effective electrical inspection and testing to ensure a safe and functional working environment As the complexity of modern buildings increase, ensuring that all electrical equipment and electrical installations ...

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BSRIA extends UKAS accreditation for heat pump testing standard

BSRIA, the leading independent provider of building services testing, intelligence, and research, is raising the bar for heat pump and AC efficiency having extended its UKAS-accredited testing capabilities to include the EN 14825:2022 standard following a comprehensive ISO 17025 audit ...

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Liberty renews contract with Fareham Borough Council

Liberty has been awarded a five-year contract, valued at over £3.5 million, to deliver gas servicing and maintenance for Fareham Borough Council (FBC). The property services business, which has been delivering these works under a previous contract since 2018, will ...

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Corps Monitoring appoints business development manager

Paul Bidwell has been appointed to the role of Business Development Manager at social enterprise security specialist, Corps Monitoring. Bidwell, who joined the team in April, is tasked with developing new business opportunities in security monitoring and supporting ongoing customers ...

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Property Connect Networking: building FM communities across the UK

What began as a solution to a closed networking venue near London Bridge has evolved into the UK’s premier network for authentic professional relationships in facilities management. Property Connect Networking is expanding nationwide, bringing its distinctive approach to FM professionals ...

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Aster appoints WPS for £20m decarbonisation programme

Housing association, Aster Group, has appointed WPS, the property services division of Wates, to improve the energy efficiency of more than 750 properties across the South of England and London. The £20 million three-year programme of works will support Aster’s ...

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Bidvest Noonan expands long-term partnership with Translink 

Bidvest Noonan has expanded its long-standing partnership with Translink, Northern Ireland’s public transport provider in a multi-service contract win. As a leading provider of FM services to the transport sector, Bidvest Noonan has retained its cleaning services contract and added ...

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The cold chain

David Bostock, Divisional Director for cooling technologies at Integral explains the cold chain and why it matters Every facilities manager understands the critical role cooling systems play in their buildings or across their operations, from the air conditioning units keeping ...

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