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A model of safety

BIM and laser scanning meet a critical need for accurate, data-driven solutions that enable the integration of fire safety systems at every stage of a building’s lifecycle, says Ryan Donoghue, Head of Digital Engineering at AJ Digital The Grenfell Tower ...

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EV transition

As the UK accelerates towards a greener future, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial step towards achieving net zero. Graham Paul, Service Delivery Director at TEAM Energy explores some effective ways employers can support their staff in ...

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Water warnings

Oliver Silcock, Chief Operating Officer at Water Direct warns of the growing threat of water supply interruptions and how facilities managers should respond Unplanned water outages are increasing across the UK. Ageing infrastructure, rising demand, and the effects of climate ...

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Together better

Daniel Dickson, CEO UK & Ireland at OCS, on what the rebranding of FES FM and FES Support Services under the OCS name means for the business, colleagues, and customers Global M&A (mergers & acquisitions) activity is in decline, yet ...

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How construction firms can manage heat stress on site

By Lee Mills (pictured above), Service Director, Citation With the UK having experienced one of the hottest summers on record, and temperatures rising year-on-year, it’s vital that construction firms build this into their long-term plans and proactively manage heat-related risks ...

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Frost proof

Facilities managers face increased risk and liability during winter months, but proper planning now can prevent disruption, injury, and financial loss, says Nik Tozer, Managing Director of winter gritting at Nurture Group Don’t wait for the first frost, winter readiness ...

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Circles UK & Ireland listed on four of the UK Best Workplaces lists

Circles UK & Ireland, Sodexo’s employee concierge and workplace experience services business, has been recognised in four of this year’s prestigious UK’s Best Workplaces lists, securing a ranking for the second year in three of the categories – ‘Women’, ‘Wellbeing’ ...

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Supporting the supply chain

Hannah Dales of Churchill Group explains the critical role that FM firms have to play in supporting their supply chain with reducing emissions, from education to providing helpful templates and tools As the drive for sustainability accelerates, one of the ...

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Challenge accepted

With the continued popularity of hybrid working and co-working, serviced office specialists Landmark Property Solutions is making its mark in the Milton Keynes business community with the major refurbishment of its flagship location Challenge House Challenge House, a three-storey business ...

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AI on the map

The public owns a huge portfolio of legacy assets. Tom Jennings, BRE’s research lead for the Innovate UK BuildAudIt project, outlines how AI is transforming the way these large asset portfolios are mapped There is increasing recognition that AI should ...

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