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Tackle energy efficiency with ElectricalDirect

With gas and electricity prices rising, it is more important than ever to optimise energy efficiency in the workplace where possible. Specialist online retailer ElectricalDirect has continued to add to its growing range of economical heating, lighting and hand dryers ...

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Innovative performance

The key to meeting rising equipment costs is innovation to improve efficiency and maximise building performance, says Tom Harmswoth, Managing Director of WeMaintain Last year, the curator of an exhibition on rubbish at the Design Museum in London argued that ...

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How autonomous solutions can mitigate staff shortages

Myles Johnson, Autonomous Specialist, Nilfisk Labour shortages in the cleaning sector are well documented and worsening in the post-Brexit environment. Cleaning roles are often poorly paid and have little prestige. Meanwhile, logistics and warehousing facilities are often located in remote ...

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Effective hygiene

The cleaning and hygiene sector needs to be recognised as a key, frontline service, found a cross party report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during COVID. We spoke to some key stakeholders for their views on ...

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Get hands on with Makita’s impressive cordless cleaning solutions

Makita is inviting professionals to enjoy free trial and evaluation sessions on its ranges of cordless cleaning tools with a new product demonstration service. The free on-site appointment visits will provide expert guidance on tool and accessory selection, as well ...

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Tough talk

“Get up, get to it, do a good job.” Ten experts on how FM can build resilience in times of crisis. By Jo Sutherland, MD, Magenta Associates In January 2023, the UK enjoyed headlines such as – “The UK recession ...

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How NEC4 Facilities Management Contract users benefit from continuing support and training

The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) combines facilities management (FM) terminology with NEC best-practice procurement principles. This also means FMC users benefit from NEC’s global support and training services, plus continuing evolution of the contract to meet their changing needs. ...

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Truvox International’s machines accelerate growth of Manchester-based cleaning company

Greater Manchester-based Niz Cleaning Solutions is a small cleaning business providing office cleaning, end-of-tenancy and domestic deep cleaning plus specialist cleaning services in difficult environments such as automotive detailing. Established just 4 years ago by entrepreneur Nizam Patel, the business ...

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Dulux Academy champions ‘Skills for Life’ this National Apprenticeship Week with its Apprentice Season Ticket

Since launching in 2016, Dulux Academy has been committed to supporting apprentices, not only during National Apprenticeship Week (6th – 12th February 2023), but all year round. A promise that is synonymous with the message of this year’s National Apprenticeship ...

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Automatic advancement

David Llewellyn, the Chief Executive of the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) explains why the vending and automated retail sector has not only survived the disruption of the pandemic but now looks set to thrive In 2021, the Automatic Vending Association ...

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