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Space matters

  While FMs grapple with the realities of dealing with COVID and how to help their workplaces evolve as lockdown eases, the importance of organisational agility has been thrust firmly into the spotlight. Jon Wilson, Senior Workplace Consultant at office ...

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wilko confirms nationwide rollout of new environmentally-friendly smart electric motor system for all HVAC units

wilko, one of the UK’s largest family owned DIY, homeware and garden retailers, has confirmed it will start rolling out a nationwide upgrade programme for all the electric motors that drive HVAC air conditioning systems in its stores. Following an ...

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UK manufactured bins with antimicrobial protection

Leafield Environmental are pleased to announce that an antimicrobial protection can be added to their internal and external bins to inhibit the growth of microbes by up to 99.9%*. Leafield Environmental joined forces with Biomaster, the recognised leader of antimicrobial ...

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Hide and seek

With many commercial buildings standing empty for weeks on end, there is growing evidence that rodent problems could escalate. Pest control specialists outline the problem and describe how the latest digital solutions could provide a solution PAUL BLACKHURST, HEAD OF ...

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Take these three steps to post-Covid-19 business success

Bus operators, brick manufacturers and banks – they are all benefiting from a Covid-19 disinfection and testing service from SafeGroup designed to get businesses back to work safely and smoothly. The emergency soft FM specialist has combined its expertise in ...

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Hunter Douglas Topline ceiling chosen for Southbank Place development

A Hunter Douglas Architectural ceiling system that combines an attractive finish with superior acoustic comfort has been installed at a landmark London office and residential development. Southbank Place, a joint project between Qatari Diar and Canary Wharf Group, is one ...

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Caring CAFM

Idox’s Oliver Spires, Product Manager for CAFM Explorer , discusses the importance for businesses in ensuring staff can return to work safely, and specifically, how tech can automate the processes required to keep workspaces clean and infection-free It’s an undisputed ...

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Ely hospital opts for an EcoCooling fresh air solution to help prevent the spread of Covid-19

The Princess of Wales hospital chose EcoCooling’s evaporative cooling solution to address the high temperatures in both clinical and staff areas. The units work as part of a mechanical ventilation system that provides fresh air and will operate at a ...

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Military provision

Sara Bean talks to David Brewer, COO of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), who explains the huge benefits of a recent overhaul to the procurement of MoD training estate, built estate and accommodation contracts, worth around £3 billion per annum ...

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Tips for managing the safe return to work

As all industries from trade to office workers begin to return to their normal working environments, it is key to make employees feel safe in the knowledge that they are protected at all times in their working environment; this is ...

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