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Learning in 2023

Kelly Mansfield of International Workplace presents some of the key findings in International Workplace’s guide for managers, Learning in 2023: Key issues and trends “The pandemic caused shockwaves, including talent disruption, inflation, skills shortages, and global tension,” advised LinkedIn in ...

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FMs of the future

James Deeley, Senior Business Manager at Boden Group discusses the importance of employers and recruitment experts acting together to address an FM talent shortage and help secure the future of the sector The Facilities Management industry is set to grow ...

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Taking a whole-life approach to asset management

It’s been well documented that a whole life asset management approach to a building’s maintenance and management can build value, reduce liabilities, and reduce costs. What initiatives and innovations can the built environment take to support a more strategic approach ...

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We must engage and support property users to create the property estates of the future

By Craig McGilvray, Amey Managing Director of FM Business Successful decarbonisation of the UK’s building stock is central to meeting the nation’s goal to become a net zero carbon emitter by 2050. According to recent estimates by the National Infrastructure ...

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Three’s company

Global FM provider CBRE has partnered with Axil Integrated Services to deliver best-in-class waste management to Cummins to help them meet their ESG goals Cummins, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of engines, generators, and related technologies, ...

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Taking signage seriously

Changes to wayfinding signage regulations are a step towards taking H&S signage more seriously says John Davies, Managing Director at FASTSIGNS UK In 2018, it was revealed that ‘poor signage’ hindered rescue efforts at the Grenfell Tower fire in North ...

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Living and breathing

Richard Sabin, Managing Director of living wall company Biotecture looks at why facilities management companies and developers such as the Canary Wharf Group are introducing living walls into their developments, to encourage people to return in larger numbers In today’s ...

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Understanding assets

Rachel Houghton, Managing Director Business Moves Group explains why asset management is a key part of a business relocation project and it can enable the better use of resources and create the best outcomes for businesses As the workplace continues ...

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Lifts in high-rise buildings

From January 23, 2023 all firefighter and evacuation lifts in high-rise residential buildings are now subject to an additional new monthly check. Lee Dean Director of lift consulting engineers, LECS UK looks at the implications and the new responsibilities for ...

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Social net worth

As an intrinsic part of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) demonstrating Social Value is increasingly a prerequisite in winning FM contracts. Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal explains what a successful tender should look like Facilities Management is on the ...

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