JustHeat Pro brings first-of-its-kind graphene-enabled heating technology into commercial use, helping estates reduce reliance on gas-linked heating as falling UK production and rising import exposure increase pressure on energy costs, supply resilience and net zero delivery. UK businesses are operating ...
Read More »Maintenance and cleaning costs are set to rise
According to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise by 15.7 per cent over the five years to 1Q2031. BCIS’ updated ...
Read More »BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards
The Government has announced that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the ...
Read More »Dalkia UK appointed to GLA’s RE:FIT 5 Framework
Dalkia UK has been awarded a place on the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) RE:FIT 5 Framework. The RE:FIT programme is the Mayor of London’s flagship energy performance contracting initiative, designed to support public sector organisations in reducing carbon emissions while ...
Read More »The FM Guide to Carbon Reporting and the Journey to Net Zero
Free White Paper: The FM Guide to Carbon Reporting and the Journey to Net Zero Carbon reporting and net zero are no longer future issues for facilities management. They’re already shaping procurement, client expectations, stakeholder confidence, and commercial credibility. This ...
Read More »Mitie secures contracts with Elgin to deliver clean energy to local communities
Mitie has secured a new partnership with Elgin to deliver grid connections for three solar PV farms, helping bring clean energy to local communities. The projects include connecting two solar farms, Maes Mawr in South Wales and Aston Flamville in ...
Read More »UK construction sector is facing mounting pressure over Iran conflict warns BCIS
One hundred days after the outbreak of conflict in Iran, the UK construction sector is facing mounting pressure from rising energy costs, persistent inflation and weakening demand, according to analysis by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). While the conflict ...
Read More »Sunbelt Rentals and GeoPura team up in partnership to bring hydrogen power to the equipment rental market
Collaboration marks a major step in scaling hydrogen power by providing a practical, reliable, alternative to fossil fuels. GeoPura and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland have announced a trade partner agreement to make clean hydrogen power widely available to Sunbelt Rentals ...
Read More »Earth Day reality check: The dilution of energy accountability in shared workspaces
As coworking occupancy rises sharply alongside the return-to-office push, with flexible office space now accounting for around 20 per cent of all leasing activity in major UK cities, a growing share of workplace demand is being absorbed into landlord-controlled, multi-tenant ...
Read More »Read the signals
We’re facing a global energy crisis. Here, Alisha Kalam, Head of Data-Led Maintenance & Systems Analytics, Platinum Facilities looks at ways of identifying energy waste in your building For many facilities managers, energy data can feel overwhelming – there’s no ...
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