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On the road to net zero, science-based targets lead the way

By Sarah Hotchen, MD for NG Bailey’s Facilities Services division  Back in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. To achieve this, emissions must ...

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CCF is on the road to lower carbon deliveries with HVO fuel

As part of its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its business operations, leading insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has invested in a new sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its delivery fleet. CCF has ...

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It takes longer to make a cup of tea than to evacuate a fire

In order for a fire evacuation to be safe, everyone should ideally be out within 2 minutes of the alarm ringing or the fire starting. This short span of time is crucial – and can be all that stands between ...

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Why indoor air quality matters

Leveraging the right technologies to manage Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can mean better occupant wellbeing, energy savings, and increased ROI says Tyler A. Smith, Vice President, Healthy Buildings, Johnson Controls Temperature has often been the first thing people think about ...

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PlanRadar publishes new ESG research white paper

PlanRadar, a leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, has launched its latest whitepaper, ESG in the real estate industry. Primarily, it explores how ESG strategies are helping to drive investment within the construction industry across Europe and ...

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Bennett Hay grows operations team

The independent hospitality services provider has increased its operations team with two new hires. Rossy Shateva and Richard Price join Bennett Hay as the organisation strengthens its position with a series of new contract wins and extensions in reception services ...

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Mitie takes off with contract extensions at four UK airports

Mitie has extended its relationships with four UK airports – Manchester, East Midlands, London Stansted and Belfast City Airport – until March 2025, underpinning its sector expertise in the Aviation sector. The three contracts will see Mitie colleagues deliver essential ...

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OWA UK’s ceiling baffles are the sound choice for new healthcare building

Leading acoustic ceiling solutions manufacturer OWA UK has supplied its high-performance Cloud acoustic baffles to create a calm and creative working space in the new Paterson Building at The Christie, a leading specialist NHS cancer care centre in Manchester. The ...

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Pareto awarded TFM deal with Office of Rail and Road

Facilities services provider, Pareto, has secured a long-term contract with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The contract will see Pareto deliver all associated total facilities management (TFM) services to the ORR’s corporate head offices in 25 Cabot Square, ...

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Winter-proofing outdoor spaces

Daniel Took, Head of Professional Marketing at Kärcher UK, shares best practice guidance on how estates teams can winter-proof their outdoor spaces section-by-section With the clocks changing next month (October), signalling the bend of summer for another year, winter-proofing gardens ...

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