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Could the PSTN switch-off become your next LOLER compliance risk?

By Phil Laws (left), Telecommunications Consultant, Cambridge Management Consulting, and John Jackson (right), Country Sales Manager, Northern Europe, AVIRE The UK’s analogue telephone network is entering its final phase. By 31 January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will ...

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Historic Whitby Abbey facilities benefit from lift modernisation

One of England’s most famous historic monasteries, Grade I Whitby Abbey, has invested in a lift modernisation by Stannah to offer reliable step-free access to visitors. Originally founded in AD 657 and occupied by the Anglian community, Whitby Abbey was ...

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Stannah streamlines lift offering

Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service has introduced a new structure designed to deliver a simpler, more seamless experience for customers across its full lift portfolio. The £100 million division, with over 150 years of expertise and a 6th generation family‑owned ...

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Close the gap

Andrew Dennehy, Founder and CEO, PEW Electrical on why it’s incumbent on FMs to close the compliance gap to strengthen lift fire safety Lifts have always been a critical part of building operation and accessibility, but their role within fire ...

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Focus on public facing facilities in the May issue of FMJ

In this month’s issue we focus on the challenges of servicing and managing customer centric physical spaces – including shopping centres, gyms, cinemas, and stadiums with an interview with the MD of Atlas Retail. We also look at security in ...

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Acquisition elevates Complii’s building compliance offering 

Complii, a leading provider of building safety and regulatory compliance services in the UK has further strengthened its offering following its acquisition of Classic Lifts (Scotland) Limited. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Complii’s growth journey, introducing Lifts and ...

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Compliance uncertainty leaves lift fire safety exposed in FM sector, finds research

New research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, indicates that widespread uncertainty and fragmented record-keeping could be undermining lift fire safety compliance, weakening building fire strategies. Last month, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) became a standalone public body, separating from the Health and ...

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Stannah reappointed to CHIC’s Lifts & Mobility Aids Framework

Leading lift specialist, Stannah, has been reappointed to CHIC’s (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium) Lifts & Mobility Aids Framework for a second consecutive term. This achievement, says Stannah, reinforces its commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality access solutions across the ...

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Stannah secures lift maintenance deal with Test Valley Borough Council

Test Valley Borough Council has appointed Stannah Lifts to deliver comprehensive lift maintenance services across its full property portfolio, covering six sites in Hampshire. The council selected Stannah Lifts based on its extensive engineer coverage across the region and a ...

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New research reveals competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators

Lift industry leaders are calling for action as new research has found widespread competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators, with many struggling to keep pace with safety and compliance demands. Skills gaps and competency shortfalls are leaving ...

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