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Every Second Counts… How quickly can you access a defibrillator to save a life?

In front of millions, the importance of having quick access to a defibrillator was clearly demonstrated in the Euro’s Denmark vs Finland match. Never before has the world been made so aware that anyone can suffer a sudden cardiac arrest; ...

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Survey finds FMs lack knowledge on how smart technology can support them in their roles

A survey from property services specialist DMA Group has found that almost three quarters (73 per cent) of those working in the industry class themselves as tech-savvy. However, the same survey also found that 60 per cent still need additional ...

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New Government School of Property to boost skills in public sector

A new School of Government Property for all public sector workers employed in managing the government estate has been established. The school will allow civil servants who work in the field of managing government property to gain industry recognised accreditations, ...

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Farnek unveils new hotel management company

UAE-based facilities management company, Farnek, has developed its hospitality division into an all-embracing hotel management company under the leadership of UAE-based international hotelier Walter Knight. Knight was originally responsible for structuring and developing Farnek’s fledgling hospitality division earlier this year. ...

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Winter readiness

Whether it’s proactive maintenance of drains or grounds or readying your plan for snow and ice clearance, Brendan Aherne, Winter Services Director at OUTCO explains that now is the time to prepare for winter Estates management is ultimately all about ...

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The impact of Climate Change is here. Now. On the doorstep.

UhUb’s ‘Sustainability by Degrees’ philosophy helps businesses deliver against Business Sustainability Objectives. The cleaning sector is key in the Sustainability agenda and we are seeing more and more examples where sustainability is a deciding factor when service users throughout the ...

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Maxim FM appoints new finance director

Independent contract cleaning and facilities management firm, Maxim FM, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Richard Pattinson as its new Finance Director. Pattinson brings to the business two decades’ of commercial experience and will be responsible ...

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Boden Group wins contract at HM Naval Base Portsmouth

The facilities management specialist has been appointed by KBS Maritime as a strategic partner to provide FM and reactive maintenance services to Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth as part of the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). Under the terms ...

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Snickers Workwear will stretch your visibility

Certified Hi-Vis Working Clothes to deliver comfort, wellbeing and safety Instant recognition and continuous protection at work is a life-saver in hazardous conditions. That’s why Hi-Vis working clothes are an integral part of every man and woman’s PPE package – ...

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Strong demand continues to fuel growth in the FM sector

Workloads, profit margins and employment opportunities are set to continue to grow for the year ahead due to increasing demand for facilities management services, according to the latest RICS UK Facilities Management Market Survey. The Q3 2021 survey shows demand ...

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