As 2021 draws to a close, Lee Fox, Director of Global Business Development and Key Accounts for Kleen-Tex, discusses the impact the pandemic has had on the facilities management industry, whilst looking ahead to the trends and opportunities 2022 presents. ...
Read More »IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect support student learning in Africa with donation
A charity that aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa with quality IT school resources, has received a donation of over 300 computer items from the UK’s leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect and its sister company, electrical supplier, ElectricalDirect. The ...
Read More »CEF reveals a new name and fresh look for its Wimbledon store
The CEF store based in the famous London postcode of SW19, is rebranding as CEF Wimbledon. Previously known as CEF’s Merton store, it’s one of 390 branches of the nationwide electrical distributor that stocks over 3,000 everyday essential electrical products. ...
Read More »Lights, camera, action: MediaCity premieres new security system
State-of-the-art and unobtrusive physical security solution from Axis Communications ensures 24/7 protection for tenants and visitors while retaining a vibrant atmosphere at UK’s largest media hub MediaCity, an international hub for technology, innovation and creativity in Greater Manchester, has greatly ...
Read More »Career Ladder talks to the MD at Cento
Q: What first attracted you to working in FM, did you have much awareness of the profession? When I was younger I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, I knew I was quite a practical person and after ...
Read More »Defining comfortable spaces with Forbo’s new Marmoleum Linear collection
Public buildings are beginning to move away from the traditional, institutionalised look and instead are adopting more ‘human centred’ designs to support the health, well-being and comfort of end users. In response to this, Forbo Flooring Systems has refreshed its ...
Read More »Environmental training
Nick Blake, Principal FM Consultant, BSRIA and CIRIA Co-Author and Trainer discusses the importance of environmental training to foster sustainable practice in FM No matter what industry we work in, we all know how important it is for businesses to ...
Read More »New Akuvox X915S touchscreen door intercom
CIE, a leading distributor of audiovisual and security brands, is pleased to announce the UK launch of the X915S from Akuvox, one of the most advanced door intercoms available on today’s market. The Akuvox X915S Touchscreen Door Intercom is an ...
Read More »Building recruits
Harvey Gretton, Managing Director at Blayze Group offers expert advice on meeting the challenges of recruiting within the built environment The UK construction industry is facing a serious skills shortage in both professional and practical roles, with young people, ethnic ...
Read More »Hultafors Tools’ NEW Chisels – A striking balance between precision, sharpness and durability
This newly extended award-winning range of HDC Chisels now has a superior ergonomic design and 11 different blade widths up to 40mm. HDC Chisels are designed for jobs on site that need strength and precision for accurate chiselling work. All ...
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