Tendra Technical Services has further grown its group portfolio with its acquisition of multi-disciplinary facilities management provider, FMS Integrated Building Services Ltd (FMS). Backed by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II, Tendra is quickly evolving into a leading UK technical ...
Read More »Building workplace resilience to rising temperatures
A series of recommendations by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) includes calls for a national maximum temperature for workplaces to protect workers’ safety and incentivise the deployment of cooling. How can this and other measures help FMs respond to rising UK temperatures? ...
Read More »Preparing for summer shutdowns
Ahead of summer shutdowns, Dean Skerratt, Business Development Director for Climate Centre, considers some of the key checks and maintenance tasks that FMs and building managers should schedule to maintain reliability and efficiency of air conditioning and climate control systems ...
Read More »KoolDuct installed on net zero carbon office – Island, Manchester
Phenolic ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System has been installed as part of Island, a 100,000 sq ft. office development in central Manchester, which has been designed to leading standards, including NABERS 5* and BREEAM ‘Excellent’, and to achieve ...
Read More »Heat pump manufacturer, Clade Engineering Systems, strengthens leadership team with appointment of new Sales Director
Clade Engineering Systems, the UK’s leading manufacturer of natural refrigerant air source heat pumps for commercial & industrial use, has appointed Tom Wilson as its new Sales Director, reinforcing the company’s strategic growth ambitions as it prepares for full integration ...
Read More »Haydale launches JustHeat Pro to cut commercial heating reliance on volatile energy sources
JustHeat Pro brings first-of-its-kind graphene-enabled heating technology into commercial use, helping estates reduce reliance on gas-linked heating as falling UK production and rising import exposure increase pressure on energy costs, supply resilience and net zero delivery. UK businesses are operating ...
Read More »Heat pumps create cool retreat for Chester Zoo’s snow leopards
Mitsubishi Electric air-to-air heat pumps are now providing cooling to the critically endangered snow leopards at Chester Zoo, supporting their comfort while also helping the zoo reduce energy use across its estate. The project forms part of Chester Zoo’s wider ...
Read More »Are your staff at risk of the ‘office air’ effect? What facilities managers need to know
The viral theory that spending all day in an office is wrecking our skin and hair is all over TikTok. In fact, TikTok Creator Search Insights shows searches for ‘how to fix office air’ have surged in recent weeks, with ...
Read More »UKCG awarded multi-country European HVAC services contract
UK Commercial Group Ltd (UKCG) has expanded into mainland Europe after securing a major contract to deliver specialist HVAC maintenance, compliance and cleaning services across 10 countries. The contract, which begins in January 2027, will see the UK-based facilities support ...
Read More »Shakespeare North Playhouse casts Kimpton for PPM deal
Kimpton has been awarded the contract to deliver a comprehensive programme of maintenance at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot. The new contract involves maintenance of the venue’s heating system and associated mechanical plant, ventilation handling units, air conditioning systems ...
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