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Aspirations for apprentices

FMJ reports on the role of apprenticeships in shaping the future of FM with a focus on Integral’s apprenticeship programme In the 2024 Autumn Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to apprenticeships in the UK. Key updates included the introduction ...

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Better together

Matt Bailey, workplace analytics specialist at Matrix Booking explains why flexible working means FM can’t go it alone. Collaboration across multiple departments is key to delivering a successful workplace The rise of flexible working has reshaped the way businesses operate, ...

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How technology will drive the next phase of decarbonisation

By Katrina Christopoulos, Head of ESG at Cloud Buildings contribute significantly to carbon emissions from their construction and ongoing operations. As pressure mounts to reduce the carbon footprint of real estate assets, technology is emerging as a vital solution, with ...

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Waste crime in the UK: Are you compliant?

Waste-related legislation around recycling and food waste will make waste management a key business priority in early 2025 says Martin Dallison, Supply Chain Coordinator at Everflow Waste crime has become a growing concern in the UK and has significant environmental, ...

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Zero waste

Amy Carter, Customer Marketing Manager, Washroom & Sustainability, Kimberly-Clark on the innovations which are driving the washroom towards zero waste Reducing waste and promoting sustainability is increasingly vital for organisations, particularly in high-use areas like washrooms. This means facilities managers, ...

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The digital switchover

The UK’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing its biggest change in decades, the digital switchover. Carla Sousa, Marketing Director at Chubb Fire and Security provides some practical advice for those who have yet to start the switchover process The Public Switched ...

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Washroom revolution

Simon Wisdom, VP of Sales EMEA, SoftBank Robotics EMEA on the innovations in washroom technology that are revolutionising this most forward-facing area of FM The washroom is a litmus test for the workplace or guest experience. It’s a high-traffic area ...

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Air and water

Cliff Jones, Head of Applied at Daikin explains the efficiencies of air-to-water inverter heat pumps for large buildings The recent UN climate summit COP29 held in Azerbaijan ended 33 hours late and with no country getting what they wanted, according ...

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Fraud prevention

Rachel Tiffen, Director of Public Sector & Learning at fraud prevention service Cifas, lists the four main fraud trends impacting the FM industry and how to combat them The daily life of a facilities manager comes with huge responsibilities. Whether ...

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One for all

Mike Smelt, UK Non-Residential Product Manager at Ideal Standard International offers advice on the key considerations when specifying gender neutral washrooms Gender neutral washrooms have arguably had more mainstream attention than any other part of a commercial construction project. This ...

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