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Beyond compliance: How technical training drives FM performance

In today’s fast-paced facilities management landscape, technical competence, safety, and compliance are essential. PPL Training specialises in delivering accredited courses that equip your team with practical skills and relevant regulatory knowledge to operate safely, efficiently, and confidently. Our training addresses ...

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Top five FM challenges from upcoming council devolution

The UK government is set to reorganise a number of local government structures, replacing two-tier systems with single-tier unitary authorities. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce duplication, but the merging may come with a new set of challenges, ...

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MARCH unveils Service+ Compliance Contract 

The critical engineering specialist has launched its new Service+ Compliance Contract, a structured solution designed to support regulatory risk management. From equipment safety to regulatory inspections and asset performance, MARCH says Service+ empowers organisations to take control of engineering compliance ...

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Why data is now key to fire safety compliance

By Mark Bone, Fire safety expert In facilities management, conversations about competence often focus on individuals’ skills and capabilities, emphasising professional shortcomings or a lack of knowledge. But fire safety compliance isn’t just about people – it’s also about the ...

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Waste management in commercial facilities

Kim Ormsby, Assistant Director of Anenta with advice on the effect of Government’s new processes to reduce waste and increase recycling rates on commercial premises As part of the 2021 Environment Act, everyone will be required to separate food waste ...

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Mitie completes its acquisition of Marlowe Plc

Mitie has completed its acquisition of Marlowe Plc, a specialist in Fire & Security and Environmental Services. This strategic move positions Mitie as the UK’s largest provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services across fire safety, security systems, water ...

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Out of sight

Mark Hazelwood, MD at Q3 Services warns of the dangers of overlooking compliance gaps in your workplace and why any oversights can increase the level of risk Walk into any modern office or facility and it’s easy to assume things ...

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New competence toolkit launched by BESA

The first in a planned series of practical guides to help the building services industry demonstrate its competence and ability to comply with increasingly stringent building safety legislation and standards has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) ...

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Fire & Rehire: how FM must prepare for a legal overhaul

The controversial employment practice commonly referred to as “Fire & Rehire” is nearing the end of its legal shelf life says James Twine, a Partner and Head of Business Services at Wolferstans Long associated with public backlash and industrial disputes, ...

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UK Government cracks down on air conditioning compliance: higher fines for rule breakers!

UK businesses could face significantly increased fines for failing to comply with TM44 air conditioning inspection regulations, potentially amounting to a collective cost of hundreds of millions of pounds. To help boost energy efficiency and tackle widespread non-compliance, the government ...

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