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As organisations prepare for the widescale reopening of buildings, the need to maintain a low carbon footprint remains a priority. But with lockdown making it difficult to even produce an accurate analysis of energy management rates over the past year ...

Blog from Andrea Temporiti, Head of Digital for ABB Electrification Demand for electrical energy is rising, with urbanisation and industrialisation driving an expected increase of 33 per cent by 2040. These alarming upwards trajectories are spurring governments all over the ...

Caroline Judd, Director, Turnkey Fire Services looks at the basics required when carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and the range of fire detection and warning systems available to help protect your premises A fire risk assessment covers all ...

The LCA requires its members to have in place management procedures and appropriately competent staff, that give them the capability of responding appropriately to positive legionella results. Positive legionella results following sampling are one area where it’s possible to misinterpret ...

During the pandemic, JLL has taken regular readings on office workers attitudes to where and how they work. Mark Caskey, CEO, EMEA Corporate Solutions at JLL tells Sara Bean it’s the creation of a satisfying workplace experience that counts In ...

Despite its huge benefits, refrigerant gas used in HVAC does come with inherent risks. Shaun Evers, Managing Director of Stonegate Instruments, discusses possible leak causes, what to look out for and the clear benefits associated with the latest technology Refrigerant ...

Dee Ward-Thompson from the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) explains to FMJ why the trade body is urging FMs to focus on pest control as they bring workplaces back into use One of the biggest threats to commercial buildings that ...

Matt Monckton, Regional Manager from Nurture Landscapes explains how interior plants can help create a healthy, thriving office in the post-COVID era As COVID-19 restrictions lift, many businesses are starting to consider welcoming staff back into the office. These workers ...

Faced with so much disruption to traditional working patterns, what provisions can front of house specialists make to support new ways of welcoming people into the workplace? FMJ reports Front of house has long been seen as reflecting the brand ...

Sunil Shah, Director at Acclaro Advisory & SFMI says the latest FM progress report on sustainability illustrates why the sector must adopt a progressive business model with sustainability at its centre The sudden, catastrophic emergence of COVID-19 generated the most ...