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Challenges for FM in meeting ESG standards

The announcement in the Spring budget that the Government intends to introduce regulations for the providers of Environmental, Social, and Governance ratings illustrates an increased focus on managing environmental and social risks and building strong governance. With research suggesting the ...

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Making the most of data to build a sustainable workplace

By Karl Breeze, CEO at Matrix Booking As the UK’s deadline for the Net Zero 2030 targets draws nearer, the push for companies to lower their emissions and tackle climate change has intensified. With the shift towards flexible work arrangements—always-in, ...

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Automated gates on site are they safe?

Automated gates are a regular feature on commercial properties. However, these gates are legally defined as machines, and as such, if the appropriate safety protocol is not adopted, they are capable of inflicting serious injury and ultimately can cause a ...

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Solid solution

As waste disposal costs increase, Lee Knott, the Chief Executive of biotechnology business Advetec explains the benefits of turning non-recyclable waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) Faced with the onerous responsibility of Scope 3 emissions reporting and an ever-increasing need ...

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Appliance of science

Dominic Folliss of Churchill describes a science-led approach that explores best practice hygiene processes, something of particular relevance for flexible workspaces It seems that every week there is a new report about the future of the workplace, veering from a ...

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Future now

Think AI is the future of FM? The reality is it’s already here says Regan Sparks, Operations Director at Integrated FM Services Provider, 14forty While headlines often portray AI as a technology of tomorrow, the truth is it is already ...

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CAFM cornerstone

With an overwhelming choice of technology options now available, Esther Coleman, Product Manager at Idox, believes a CAFM system still provides the robust foundations required to manage facilities and maximise the benefits of innovative solutions in the future The pace ...

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Future of cleaning

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) have announced an initiative in partnership with the University of Surrey to explore innovation in the cleaning industry. FMJ reports In January, a joint initiative ...

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Keeping your grounds afloat

Karl Cundill, Joint Managing Director at LitmusFM, looks at proactive maintenance plans that can be implemented to reduce the risk of grounds flooding The UK is experiencing increased rainfall, with the past 18 months being the wettest England has seen ...

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Retail automation and the new office

David Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Vending & Automated Retail Association (the AVA), discusses the rise in automated vending across the workplace and how it supports the hybrid workplace With hybrid working now common practice within most businesses, facilities managers ...

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