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 ...
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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 »Rubbermaid Commercial Products ‘Changing Workplaces’ programme investigates Covid’s impact across Europe
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has launched Changing Workplaces: an in-depth research programme to investigate the complex changes the coronavirus pandemic has spurred in workplaces and facilities across Europe. Hand hygiene, cleaning and waste management now hold a permanent place in ...
Read More »Career Ladder talks to James Bradley a director at Churchill
Q: What first attracted you to working in FM, did you have much awareness of the profession? I wasn’t particularly familiar with FM until University when I started researching graduate leadership schemes, and I heard about a scheme with a ...
Read More »EMMA Safety Footwear will improve your carbon footprint
Safety Footwear that’s a step ahead in taking the environment seriously. EMMA is a socially responsible brand that delivers a 100% circular footwear offering that is set to change the way we buy and use safety footwear. Businesses from all ...
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