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Summer pest problems

BPCA’s Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, outlines some common pest problems that can be encountered during the summer months Rising temperatures herald the start of insect season and as spring drifts into summer, insect activity can intensify and cause potential problems ...

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Getting to the core

Mike Hook, Executive Director at LMG explains why Master Systems Integrators (MSI) play a core role in delivering smart buildings that are energy and environmentally efficient There is no doubt that the potential of smart buildings has caught the imagination ...

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Front and centre

Front of House providers explain to FMJ how reception and guest services have evolved to support fluctuating occupancy levels while helping to create a sense of community in the workplace According to research by Moneypenny, 82 per cent of FMs ...

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Modular approach

Chris Coxon, Head of Marketing at Algeco, outlines how the latest Smart technology is delivering flexible, energy-efficient, lower carbon, temporary modular buildings Research shows that the built environment is responsible for up to 40 per cent of all carbon emissions, ...

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Celebrating creativity

Anna King with the highlights of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023: A celebration of creativity from around the world As Clerkenwell Design Week came to a close this year, it was time to reflect on what had been three days showcasing ...

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Future forces

David Brewer, Chief Operating Officer, MOD’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation brings Sara Bean up to date on how the first of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s £1.6 billion Built Estate contracts is driving improvements The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), which is responsible ...

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Feelings for facilities

Patrick Ames, Design Director at Claremont, shares insights from Claremont’s research report – aptly titled The Workplace Oooh which sets out the feeling’s employees are searching for from their workplace and offers practical tips on how this can be achieved ...

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Smart and social

Sara Bean and Craig Peters report from the London Unworking Conference which over two days explored the future of work, real estate, technology and innovation In day one’s focus on Smart Technology and its impact on how we work and ...

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The right route

Steve McGregor, Group Managing Director, DMA Group argues why apprenticeships are the best route to upskilling the workforce As a sector, we are facing a two-pronged human resourcing challenge. First is a matter of raw numbers. The facilities management and ...

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Attention to retention

John Nugent, Chief Executive, Green & Fortune discusses promoting a career in the service sector and why attention to retention matters The hospitality sector has faced significant challenges in recent years, with up to 200,000 people leaving the industry or ...

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