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Light controls

Paul Jones, Sales Director for UK & Ireland at lighting controls specialist B.E.G. explains why facilities managers should prioritise installing lighting controls this winter As facilities managers prepare their buildings for another long British winter, the to-do list is already ...

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Winners of the IWFM 2025 Impact Awards are announced

The workplace and facilities management industry came together last night to celebrate the winners of this year’s IWFM Impact Awards. Twenty-two winners have been recognised by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) for their outstanding contribution to workplace and ...

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World Mental Health Day: The current state of workplace wellbeing

A new report from workplace benefits platform, Heka, uncovers the hard-hitting truths about the state of workplace wellbeing – or lack thereof. While employees are battling mounting financial pressures, mental health struggles, and spiralling burnout, tick-box workplace benefits no longer ...

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The human side of security: Why mental health matters in FM

By Zoe Woodley, Founder and MD of MatchUp Recuitment.  In facilities management, security teams are often the visible face of an organisation’s operations – greeting staff, handling incidents, and maintaining safety day and night. Yet while their presence is constant, ...

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ESS launches customer service excellence programme

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has launched ImprESS, a colleague training programme specially developed to put clients and customers at the heart of its service delivery. Whether they are providing catering, retail, cleaning or one of multiple ...

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HubStar acquires Spica Technologies

HubStar, an industry leader in dynamic workplace solutions, has acquired Spica Technologies, a UK-based pioneer in workplace experience and IoT technology. As hybrid work volatility continues to reshape corporate real estate strategies, organisations are under pressure to build a robust ...

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Shield selects Sync Energy as it switches to electric

When specialist technical contractor, Shield committed to transforming its fleet of company cars to electrical – and knowing that the van fleet was also planned – it decided to install a comprehensive EV charging facility at its new head office ...

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Specialist safety

John Riley, Managing Director at Churchill Environmental Services, details how water hygiene compliance demands specialist expertise, where a generic technician may lack the necessary experience Total Facilities Management (TFM) models have gained appeal among customers seeking streamlined services under a ...

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Humanscale joins WORKTECH Academy

Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic solutions, and WORKTECH Academy, a global leading knowledge platform and membership club exploring the future of work, workplace, and innovation, have formed a new global partnership. Since September, Humanscale is now ...

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Mitie and Zestec drive renewable energy project at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

Mitie is installing a landmark solar PV carport at LEGOLAND® Windsor, developed and financed under Zestec Renewable Energy’s contract with Merlin Attractions Operations. The 1.2MW arrayed solar carport will generate over 1.1million kWh of clean electricity annually – enough to ...

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