Investment in the latest appliance testing technology is helping a specialist electrical contracting business to introduce dedicated company-wide testing protocols and standards as part of a nationwide expansion programme. Formerly known as South West PAT Test Ltd, the electrical contracting ...
Read More »United front
As workplaces reopen, front of house teams will play a huge role in guiding building users through adaptation to the ‘new normal’. Amanda Baber, Director of Business Development at Portico, addresses how this can be done in a way that ...
Read More »Optimise your strongest asset – your customer data!
Data insight is the foundation of successful marketing. From data cleansing to profiling, segmentation and management, we’ll help you to gain clear insight into your customer base. Accurate and reliable data enables you to understand your customers, their preferences and ...
Read More »The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know
The roll-out of a new data-sharing agreement between the Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for and specifying the scheme are greater than ever. CHAS, Managing Director Ian McKinnon explains more. What is the Common Assessment Standard? ...
Read More »Hultafors Group completes the acquisition of Fristads, Kansas and Leijona Workwear
They join Snickers Workwear in Europe’s market-leading portfolio of Protective Wear and PPE brands. The Hultafors Group has completed the acquisition of the Fristads, Kansas and Leijona protective wear brands following approval by the relevant competition authorities. Peter Dumigan, managing ...
Read More »Has COVID-19 permanently changed our view of the office?
The corridors are buzzing with rumours about what’s going to happen when offices reopen – or at least the virtual corridors are! Are employees going to accept returning to their old lives, including commuting on public transport and working in ...
Read More »Green goals
Andrew Sparrow, Head of Energy and Sustainability, Platinum Facilities on the way service providers can help clients reduce energy costs Energy is a top priority for FMs, not only to reduce carbon emissions but to operate buildings more efficiently and ...
Read More »Real estate revolution
Corporate Real Estate is going through something of a revolution at the moment as the impact of COVID-19 accelerates trends in health and wellbeing, hybrid working, and the use of technology to improve space utilisation. FMJ reports The long-term effects ...
Read More »Washroom Design Company Maxwood Washrooms launches industry-first cubicle door, an inward opening door with 8 second outward emergency access
Movana is an inward opening door that can be opened outwards in 8 seconds in an emergency, the first of its kind. Managing Director, Rolf McMullan said: “The issue of emergency access with inward opening doors has often been the ...
Read More »Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Post Lockdown – 5 Important things to consider
As we approach the thought of a release from lockdown it’s important to consider what may have changed in the dormant buildings whilst we have been away. Whilst the Alpine Service Team have remained 100% operational across the UK some ...
Read More »