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Sustainability: Why changing the world means changing behaviours

By Siobhan Riordan, Head of Sustainability – ISS UK & Ireland The world is at a critical moment, facing unprecedented global environmental challenges and societal change. We’ve just seen the hottest-ever recorded temperature on earth, while this summer and 2020 ...

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Taking a stand

Richard O’Connor from First Mats explains why standing too long causes more than just sore feet, and how Anti-Fatigue Mats work to alleviate the problem If you’re one of the 11 million people in the UK(i) who spend most of their ...

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Highly charged

Electrifying the fleet is high on the agenda for most FMs. But what do you do if your sites can’t support the new charging infrastructure needed? Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy, explains some of the options available Facilities managers ...

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Riding the heatwave

It is not only buildings that require air conditioning; other spaces must also be cooled. One example is underground trains and the facilities within which they operate. Anthony O’Connor, factory manager at LH-plc, explains Many people point to 1976 as ...

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How do you know your PPE and safety equipment is compliant?

With high volumes of substandard PPE and safety equipment on the market, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) CEO Alan Murray explains how specifiers and users can ensure their products are fit for purpose Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to ...

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Future of floors

Flooring maintenance and upkeep often requires a labour-intensive approach. Stefano Bensi, General Manager SoftBank Robotics EMEA explains how floors can be kept clean and in good condition through the use of collaborative robotics An under-appreciated but crucial aspect of facilities ...

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PeoplePlus

Emma Grigson, Partnership and Social Value Solutions Director of PeoplePlus explains how social recruitment positively impacts the labour market and one of the founder members of the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, G4S HR Director Bridget Brookfield, outlines what this means ...

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FM and the Metaverse

Web3.0 and the open Metaverse could transform how facilities are designed, managed, maintained, optimised and experienced. Andy Charalambous, Co-Founder of Renovi speaks to Piers Zangana of Susa Comms With the workplace experience at the absolute forefront in a competitive labour ...

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An electrifying journey

Heidi Thompson, Group Fleet Manager describes how Mitie is accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicles in its bid to go fully electric by the end of 2025 For many organisations striving for net zero, electric vehicles (EVs) are an essential ...

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Broader reach

  Craig McGilvray, Managing Director, Amey Complex Facilities explains to Sara Bean how a change of ownership offers the asset and FM services provider the opportunity to broaden its reach It’s been an eventful few years since Craig McGilvray became ...

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