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CIBSE introduces mandatory CPD on building safety and sustainability

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has introduced mandatory CPD topics for its members. From January 2024, in addition to their existing CPD requirements, members must undertake and reflect on at least two CPD activities, one on sustainability ...

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How building maintenance enhances aspiration and quality of life

The role buildings play in supporting local communities and wider society can often be forgotten when there is so much pressure to cut costs and environmental impact, but maintenance plans should never ignore the “human factor”, says Paul Bullard. At a ...

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Alpine Fire launches campaign to reduce four billion litres of drinking water wasted every year by UK businesses in mandatory fire tests

 UK fire regulations demand businesses test sprinkler systems every week without being required to capture or reuse this water Two litres of clean water are lost every second during weekly testing Alpine Fire partners with London School of Architecture to ...

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Equans uses volunteering time to make a positive impact in Manchester

North Manchester-based charity, NEPHRA Good Neighbours, was recently visited by regeneration specialists Equans who provided a number of business mentoring sessions, workshops and activities to support the organisation on its sustainability journey. NEPHRA Good Neighbours is a charity that works ...

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Employee wellbeing and retention are a clear focus for FM industry

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) 2023 assessments have uncovered significant trends shaping the future of the FM industry. For example, while short term risks to the industry, including staffing and skills shortages, are being managed through a focus on ...

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Sodexo Live! helping to feed football fans more sustainably

Brighton & Hove Albion fans are being fed a lot more sustainably, as food waste from the American Express Stadium has started to be sent to a regenerative farm in West Sussex that the club’s venue partner, Sodexo Live! works ...

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New Guide launched to help facilities managers establish a successful returnable cup scheme

A new report has been launched which provides a blueprint for introducing and scaling circular systems for hot drinks in the UK. The guide, published by the pioneers of circular design Circular&Co and environmental organisation City to Sea, outlines a ...

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Valuable waste

Nathan Gray, Head of Sustainability at Reconomy believes leadership is key for facilities managers waste management strategies When we speak to facility managers and employers running workplace recycling and sustainability schemes on their sites, we hear the same grumbles time ...

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Northwood on course to plant 1000 trees by end of 2023

With National Tree Week about to take place from 25 November to 2 December, Northwood Hygiene Products is delighted to announce that it has planted more than 800 trees this year in UK towns and cities this year. Northwood teamed ...

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Planon Real Estate Management for SAP S/4HANA now Premium Certified as SAP endorsed app as part of SAP’s industry cloud portfolio

~ The solution helps improve decision making, operational agility, and sustainability for the corporate real estate and commercial real estate industries ~ Planon has announced that its Planon Real Estate Management solution for SAP S/4HANA® is now an SAP endorsed ...

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