Beyond cameras and fences, grounds security isn’t just about preventing intruders, it starts with making the outdoor environment safe, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer, OUTCO When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to ...
Read More »Institutional change
At Facilities & Estates Management Live, Wayne Young chaired a session that brought together leaders from the three main institutes that represent FM and the built environment. The panel discussed the key role played by the IWFM, RICS and CIBSE ...
Read More »Food for thought
The close partnership between Regent’s University London and its caterer Houston & Hawkes reflects their shared goals to provide nutritious, sustainable and high-quality food and drink to students and staff. FMJ had a taste In December 2024, B Corp certified ...
Read More »Rethink & Rework
WORKTECH London returned on the 18-19 November with the aim to push the boundaries of how we think about work, workplace, and workforce transformation This year’s event took place across two days, the 17th being a series of tours and ...
Read More »2026 Trends: Data discipline, smart AI, and the death of the spreadsheet
By Rob Gilbert, Managing Director – Commercial & Infrastructure, Totalmobile 2025 has been a year of fast change, and most organisations across the commercial and infrastructure sectors are now well into their digitisation journey. But 2026 won’t be about adding ...
Read More »What accessibility truly means in the washroom
Jamie Woodhall, Technical & Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene A significant proportion of the population lives with disabilities or health conditions, many of them hidden, yet most workplaces do not reflect the full range of needs people bring with ...
Read More »Interview techniques
Every year, the facilities management sector experiences a seasonal uptick in recruitment. Here, Michelle Bruce, Buckles Solicitors offers advice on getting interviews right for seasonal and temporary staff As the colder months set in, demand rises for additional staff to ...
Read More »Development debate
At a keynote panel at Facilities & Estates Management Live, David Sharp, CEO of specialist learning and development provider International Workplace chaired a discussion on recruitment and training in FM The panel comprised Valerie Miller, Chief Customer Officer for DMA ...
Read More »Heat pump revolution
Steve Molloy, Sustainability & Commercial Solutions Manager at Daikin explains how heat pump technology can be used to meet the climate control needs of commercial buildings Non-domestic buildings currently account for 23 per cent of built environment carbon emissions and ...
Read More »Why inclusive leadership matters, encouraging more women into FM’s senior roles
By Kat Nunes, Impact Director, Kanso FM Facilities management touches every workplace, every sector and every community. Yet despite its reach, FM leadership still doesn’t fully reflect the diversity of the people it serves. Women make up around 25–30 per ...
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