Cleo Cosens of Pulse Systems and Antonio Carvalho from EFT explain why technology is evolving in the life safety industry, by leveraging the power of automation All too often visibility and control is lacking in life safety. Engineers attend sites ...
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Sustainably refurbish pitched metal roofs to extend the life cycle of the roof
In order to help specifiers understand when and how to sustainably extend the life cycle of metal roofs, Sharmans have created a new CPD: The Life Cycle of a Metal Roof: A Specifiers Guide to Good Practice. Metal roof sheets ...
Read More »ESG + FM = outstanding school assets
Schools are not just about academic success, they play a much broader role in our society. It’s why FM, within the context of the ESG principles – Environmental, Social and Governance, has never been as important as it is today, ...
Read More »Toshiba’s new generation R-32 VRF air conditioning system helps decarbonise offices and reduce running costs
The latest version of Toshiba’s flagship Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air conditioning system, SHRM Advance, operates on lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) R-32 refrigerant. The combination of R-32’s lower GWP and reduced refrigerant charge enables SHRM Advance to deliver a ...
Read More »The circle of life
From a resource efficiency perspective we all need to go beyond the three-step ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ maxim and embrace the 10 R’s explains Rachel Houghton, Managing Director at Business Moves Group We’re all familiar with the maxim ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’. However, ...
Read More »Resient Labs launches Europe’s 1st antimicrobial floor polish incorporating novel styrene-free polymer technology
UK based resin specialist, Resient Labs launches Europe’s 1st Antimicrobial Floor Polish that combats harmful microbes like E.coli, MRSA and Salmonella for the lifetime of the polish. And even more satisfying to note is that there is no leaching of ...
Read More »Health and efficiency
The drive to return to the office amidst growing environmental concerns means air quality and energy management have never been more important. Ross Baxter, Partner Sales Leader at Trend, explains how a modern BEMS can offer potential solutions As we ...
Read More »Water and wellbeing
Healthy workplaces start with healthy people and it is an FM’s responsibility to ensure that hydration plays a part in promoting the wellbeing of a building’s users. The healthiest form of hydration is water. It is calorie free, free from ...
Read More »Lost opportunities
Missed appointments not only lead to frustration on the part of customers and mobile operatives but also add extra costs for FMs as a recent poll Localz carried out with FMJ reveals An average missed appointment costs between £50 – ...
Read More »Fire door ironmongery and access control for FM
At Door Controls Direct we are continually applying our expert knowledge, quality products, and exceptional value to provide product solutions to the FM and building industry to keep people safe and secure. As a company, we have been trading online ...
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