Kean Jones, Chief Technology Officer at the Government Property Agency describes the work the team at the GPA have been doing on connectivity across the estate The dust is now settling on the great workplace disruption – hybrid models have ...
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CIBSE appointed new scheme administrator for NABERS UK
NABERS has appointed the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as its new NABERS UK scheme administrator, taking over the reins from The Building Research Establishment (BRE). NABERS UK is a leading building energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiative that ...
Read More »Navigating FM efforts to sustainability
As environmental protection demands unified action, transparency, and heightened awareness, Biological Preparations, a leading UK biotech company, has launched an initiative to catalyse sustainability efforts within the FM sector. In collaboration with FMJ, Biological Preparations has launched its largest survey ...
Read More »Equans extends partnership with Manchester City Council Housing Services
Equans has secured a three-year contract extension with Manchester City Council, which will see vital maintenance continue to be delivered to homes across the region. Equans has provided ongoing maintenance and repairs to 12,000 homes and carried out refurbishment and ...
Read More »BCIS FM forecast expects a ‘substantial fall’ in repair and maintenance output
According to the latest quarterly forecast for the FM sector from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), repair and maintenance output is expected to fall substantially in 2024, by 5.6 per cent compared with 2023. In 2025, the forecast cites ...
Read More »Enhancing energy efficiency: The benefits of window film
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, finding innovative solutions to conserve energy is imperative. Window film emerges as a subtle yet powerful tool in the quest for energy efficiency. By addressing issues such as heat gain, UV radiation, ...
Read More »Key leadership appointment within Bidvest Noonan’s Risk & Intelligence function
Bidvest Noonan has appointed Ian Martin to lead its Risk & Intelligence function. Joining the business as Director of Risk and Intelligence, Martin will develop and deploy innovative and progressive solutions to help customers stay ahead of threats. Focusing on ...
Read More »Reverse vending
The introduction of a recycling vending machine can contribute to fostering a greener, more sustainable corporate environment. Emilia Jacobs, innovation lead at Connect Vending explains Corporate sustainability goes beyond meeting regulatory requirements; it involves actively seeking ways to minimise environmental ...
Read More »Data-led decisions
FMJ in partnership with property operations platform Facilio brought together a group of FM thought leaders from both client and services-provider backgrounds to discuss whether taking a tech-centric approach can help organisations transition to data-led building operations and achieve their ...
Read More »Updated guidance calls for second staircases in all new high-rise residential buildings
The government has updated its guidance calling for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings over 18 metres from 30 September 2026. The change in guidance adds to a package of recent fire safety measures and reforms including the ...
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