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Water safe

Paul Millard, Technical Manager at Water Regs UK, explains the importance of making sure washrooms comply with the water fittings regulations and byelaws In properties across the country, facility managers are responsible for ensuring that washrooms comply with the Water ...

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Skilled to succeed

In the latest in our series which celebrates the careers of front-line FM workers, we hear from Kerrie Carrott, Trainee Fire and Security Engineer, EMCOR UK A couple of years ago, Kerrie Carrott was the person who organised an engineer’s ...

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Taking charge of batteries

The trend for cordless products is triggering a dangerous increase in battery incidents. James Nash, Commercial Manager at Valpak, explains how free waste battery collections can help prevent fires and other hazards How many electrical items is your business responsible ...

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Toilet technology

Technology now plays a major role in washroom service and maintenance, says Stuart Hands from Tork manufacturer Essity. Plus some expert tips from Kärcher UK on deep cleaning washrooms The use of technology has boomed during the pandemic. People who ...

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Green Goals

From contaminated chemical industry land to a world-class 80-acre training complex, Manchester City’s Etihad Campus has now become a major biodiversity success story thanks to its partnership with landscape and grounds maintenance specialists idverde Built on a former chemical plant, ...

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Clear advantage

Alistair Scott, Founder and Operations Director at IEM explains to Sara Bean why clarity is crucial in simplifying the complexity of estate management Back before the pandemic hit, one of the biggest talking points within the FM sector was addressing ...

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Automated solutions

As workplaces open up this Autumn, Paul Hearne, Managing Director, Selecta UK & Ireland offers an up-to-date guide on the technology transforming workplace catering In a world dominated by smart technology, the Internet of Things and automation, it’s not surprising ...

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Visibly clean

The hygiene of premises remains a top priority with building occupants demanding more visible cleaning procedures. FMs are relying on the cleaning sector to help maintain these high performance standards reports FMJ Visitors and occupants have never been more conscious ...

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Home to office

Rebecca Fairfield, Head of Key Accounts at BRITA VIVREAU shares some of the key findings of recent research on the return to the office, including top tips for boosting staff morale and wellbeing As we enter the Autumn, the majority ...

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Winter readiness

Whether it’s proactive maintenance of drains or grounds or readying your plan for snow and ice clearance, Brendan Aherne, Winter Services Director at OUTCO explains that now is the time to prepare for winter Estates management is ultimately all about ...

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