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Major barriers to AI adoption in public estates revealed in Bellrock survey

According to new research, only 1 per cent of estates leaders across local government and healthcare believe the current facilities management model is fit for purpose. And while AI is still expected to play a big part in FM’s future, ...

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Modular building fix for England’s deteriorating school estate

An FOI (Freedom of Information) dataset analysed by Portakabin, gathered from local authorities, suggests that schools throughout England are operating with thousands of elements that are deteriorating, energy inefficient or no longer aligned with modern teaching needs. With more than ...

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Clerkenwell calling

Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 is just around the corner and boasts a programme full of specially curated events for its fifteenth anniversary. Madeleine Ford presents a preview of what’s to come The 19-21 of May 2026 marks the 15th anniversary ...

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A third of businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health 

Businesses may be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, according to new data from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists WorkNest. The research found that while over ...

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Foodbuy Group launches Future Farm Framework

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement division, Foodbuy Group, has launched a new initiative designed to support suppliers, projects and practices transitioning towards more regenerative agriculture. Foodbuy’s Future Farm Framework will both enable and support regenerative practices and British agriculture ...

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Sodexo takes home Employer of the Year award

Sodexo UK & Ireland was crowned Employer of the Year at the British Business Awards ceremony held on 30 April in Edinburgh. The awards, which celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across UK industry, brought together leading entrepreneurs, innovators and executives ...

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Daikin Applied expands R-290 chiller and heat pump portfolio for commercial and industrial HVAC

New propane-based systems combine scalable capacity, integrated safety and ultra-low GWP refrigerant technology. Daikin Applied (UK) has expanded its portfolio of R-290 (propane) chillers and heat pumps, introducing a new generation of systems designed to support decarbonisation across commercial, industrial ...

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The energy visibility gap

Businesses must rethink energy management to achieve economic growth, says energy network provider E.ON. Energy performance starts with visibility. Without it, reducing costs, cutting carbon, and improving operational control becomes guesswork. But do you really understand how your business uses energy? ...

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Setting the tone

Soundscaping is transforming workplace wellbeing and performance at CBRE’s Singapore office, helping to shape the workplace experience As the role of the office has evolved over the past decade, organisations are rethinking how workplaces can support wellbeing and performance and ...

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Blueprint for better

The Sustainable Design Forum examined how collaboration, authentic design and circular thinking are shaping greener, healthier spaces for the future. Madeleine Ford reports Marking its fourth year, the Sustainable Design Forum took place 23 April at Crypt on the Green ...

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