The North’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to seven landmark office buildings across the region. Held on 9 May at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower, the BCO’s annual Northern Awards recognised projects ...
Read More »BSIA releases updated cyber exposure mitigation code of practice
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with a cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK legislation. ‘Manufacturers of safety ...
Read More »Keeping your grounds afloat
Karl Cundill, Joint Managing Director at LitmusFM, looks at proactive maintenance plans that can be implemented to reduce the risk of grounds flooding The UK is experiencing increased rainfall, with the past 18 months being the wettest England has seen ...
Read More »Sodexo on a mission to support school cooks in the Gambia
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Food Innovation & Sustainability Director, Schools & Universities, David Mulcahy, recently returned from a week-long Stop Hunger YEAH! Mission in the Gambia. This skills-based volunteering mission, organised in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme ...
Read More »BESA elects new IAQ group chair
The CEO of ARM Environments, Adam Taylor, has been elected as chair of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) group of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Taylor takes over the role from Nathan Wood, MD of Farmwood M&E Services, who served ...
Read More »OCS lands contract extension with British Airways
British Airways has extended its long-term partnership with OCS for the provision of soft FM and laundry services. Since 2013, OCS has been entrusted by British Airways to handle its soft service needs, while providing laundry services to the UK’s ...
Read More »A more comfortable working environment
Facilities Managers, upgrade your spaces with window film for a transformative blend of efficiency and comfort. Experience reduced energy costs through solar control, mitigated UV damage to furnishings, and enhanced privacy without sacrificing natural light. Say goodbye to glare-induced ...
Read More »Equans awarded new contract with Birmingham City Council
Energy, services and regeneration specialist, Equans, has extended its partnership with Birmingham City Council following the award of a new housing repairs contract. The new deal will see Equans continue to provide a planned and responsive repairs, maintenance and refurbishment ...
Read More »Are you responsible for managing building maintenance?
Ensure the work you are responsible for is compliant and contributes to a safe, healthy, and efficient indoor environment. TR19® Air Specification for Internal Cleanliness and Hygiene Management of Ventilation Systems requirements have changed. So, it’s important for you and ...
Read More »Retail automation and the new office
David Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Vending & Automated Retail Association (the AVA), discusses the rise in automated vending across the workplace and how it supports the hybrid workplace With hybrid working now common practice within most businesses, facilities managers ...
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