Water risk is rising up the business agenda as two-thirds of organisations face disruption, with many unprepared for the oncoming wave of regulation. New research from Mitie reveals senior leaders at more than half of organisations (53 per cent) consider ...
Read More »Refrigerant tracking and compliance software: An overview for the European market
Under the F-Gas regulation, operators and manufacturers of equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) of 5 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent or more (exemptions apply), based on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the refrigerant used, must keep records for at ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Key trends and regulatory changes shaping the waste management sector in 2026
Regulatory reform, digital oversight, and growing expectations around sustainability are actively reshaping how waste is collected, treated, tracked, and reported in 2026. Graham Flynn, Managing Director of independent healthcare waste management company, Anenta, outlines the key trends for the waste ...
Read More »SMEs brace for legislation changes and talent shortages in 2026
SME businesses are concerned at their ability to adapt to employment legislation changes and the shortage of skilled applicants in 2026. New data from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, shows rising growing concerns among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as ...
Read More »Protech Group launches limited free HVAC compliance reviews for FMs
Bespoke energy solutions provider, Protech Group, is offering a limited run of free HVAC consultations to help facilities managers and operational leads stay compliant in a rapidly evolving legislative landscape. The complimentary virtual consultation – also open to compliance, procurement, and operations ...
Read More »UK Government cracks down on air conditioning compliance: higher fines for rule breakers!
UK businesses could face significantly increased fines for failing to comply with TM44 air conditioning inspection regulations, potentially amounting to a collective cost of hundreds of millions of pounds. To help boost energy efficiency and tackle widespread non-compliance, the government ...
Read More »New research reveals obstacles to environmental compliance in automotive industry
Automotive businesses feel unable to be more environmentally responsible due to the high costs associated with complying with regulations, as well as the increased pressure it puts on their resources. As facilities managers and property managers in the sector get ...
Read More »Building safety regulations in high-rise residential buildings
By Richard Ganeshmoorthy, Director Urban Studio In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 in West London, there was a significant shift in building safety regulations in the United Kingdom. The tragedy highlighted the urgent need for stringent ...
Read More »Industrial-strength cleaners: HB Trade helps professionals stay legally compliant
With tightening UK regulations on acid-based chemicals, HB Trade is helping cleaning professionals, facilities managers and the construction trade stay compliant while maintaining access to the powerful cleaning solutions they need. The latest changes under the Control of Explosives Precursors ...
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