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Protecting power: Why grid capacity is becoming critical in logistics real estate

By Anne Brom (Savills Cross-border team) and Abe Jongbloed (Head of Property Management Netherlands)   In today’s European logistics market, access to power is no longer a given: it is a strategic asset. What was once a future challenge is ...

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Cleaning competence

Jade Collazo, HR Director at Cleanology argues that structured training can boost staff retention and improve performance in the cleaning sector To improve performance, hygiene and service quality the UK commercial cleaning sector must shed its ‘mop and bucket’ image ...

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From transactional to strategic: inspiring innovation and investment

By Adam Atkins Group CEO and Co-Founder of Coat Facilities Group Procurement of Facilities Management can often feel like a tick box exercise: is the tender affordable, does it encompass all the services needed, and will the provider achieve a ...

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Those who serve

Service, skills and careers in FM. Simon Porter, ISS UK Defence Commercial Lead describes the work of the services supplier in supporting the veteran community In a sector defined by complexity, scale and the pressure to deliver day in, day ...

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Are your staff at risk of the ‘office air’ effect? What facilities managers need to know

The viral theory that spending all day in an office is wrecking our skin and hair is all over TikTok. In fact, TikTok Creator Search Insights shows searches for ‘how to fix office air’ have surged in recent weeks, with ...

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How food can help draw people back into the workplace

By Dave Hawkes, Director, Houston & Hawkes What makes someone want to come into the office? This is a question facilities managers are increasingly having to answer as organisations continue to adapt to changing employee expectations. The ‘return to office’ ...

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Verified safely

The FM sector needs to move from a ‘static spreadsheet’ mentality to adopting a flexible, continuously compliant role says Nik Flytzanis, Growth Market Director at Once for All, home to Facilitiesline As the guardians of organisational competence, safety and risk ...

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Fire foundations

Paul Rankin, Director of Fire and Aviation at Securitas UK, explains why fire safety must be built into a business’ DNA and why facilities managers are central to achieving that Fire risk assessments often sit quietly in the background of ...

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Live updates

Paul Markey, Head of Sales and Accounts at Lolly on the growing role of digital signage in modern facilities management to enhance communications, workplace experience and operational efficiency Digital signage is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for facilities managers and ...

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Accelerating energy management solutions in the built environment for a sustainable future

Geopolitical instability and the oil crisis have accentuated the need for energy security and the role of renewable and low carbon energy. Yet according to the BSI, costs, capability gaps and a fragmented regulatory landscape are barriers. What can the ...

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