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Electric theatre

Milton Keynes University Hospital has recently refurbished and renewed its theatre suite. C&B Electrical Contractors provided a resilient and compliant infrastructure designed to support clinical teams and patients in high-pressure emergency settings for years to come Milton Keynes University Hospital ...

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Awaab’s law: expert shares guidance for landlords and tenants on how to manage black mould

Jason Instrell, Industry Lead at SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, shares his insights on growing concerns around black mould in rental properties and guidance for landlords and tenants on how to manage mould growth.  Damp is often caused ...

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Training for the future

How AI and immersive digital learning is transforming indoor environmental quality education to empower professionals with future-proof skills. By Andy Lord, Founder & CEO, OpenRain With growing expectations within the built environment to meet regulatory, environmental and wellbeing standards, the ...

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IFMA’s Top Global FM Influencers shaping the future of facilities management

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) inaugural Top Global FM Influencers list recognises leading professionals shaping the future of facility management through innovation, leadership and measurable impact. What qualities does IFMA believe these individuals offer which inspire positive change and ...

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Scenic route to success

Lucy Hayes, HR Director, Q3 Services explains why non-traditional routes into FM can be the most rewarding When people ask me how I ended up in FM, I often joke that I took the scenic route. Starting in HR straight ...

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Facilities management and flex offices: What makes good service?

By Peter Hall (pictured left), Co-Head of Workthere UK, and Alex Reynolds (pictured right), Head of FM UK (FM+) The rise of flexible workspace, including serviced offices, co-working hubs and fully managed offices, has seen companies embrace agility and rethink ...

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Reducing risk of e-bike fires

Brenig Moore, Technical Direct for Astutis offers advice on the safe storage of e-bikes in workplace premises Lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters are escalating rapidly, placing communal and workplace environments at serious risk. Between 2022 and 2024, lithium-ion ...

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Beyond the switch

Martin Heaward, UK Head of Sales at Gewiss, explores why the industry must shift its focus beyond the fixture and towards holistic, future-ready solutions Whether in commercial offices, educational campuses, industrial facilities, or public sector estates, lighting decisions directly shape ...

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Firm foundations

Nadeem Ashraf, Head of Asset Management & Systems, Integral UK warns of the hidden dangers of bad data and siloed software and how it’s important to build foundations for AI-driven FM The FM sector talks a lot about smart buildings, ...

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Complete record

Rob Norton, UK Director at PlanRadar argues that traditional recordkeeping practices in construction are causing FMs operational headaches Around the world, the construction industry is haemorrhaging money. RIBA’s comprehensive review highlights the shocking reality that every year billions of dollars ...

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