By Emma Thornton, Marketing Manager at 300 North Women make up around 21 per cent of the FM workforce according to an IFMA survey. An IWFM survey gives a more charitable estimate for the UK sector, with a 34/66 percentage ...

From planning to action, John Cooper, Operations Director at NG Bailey offers some proven strategies for successful M&E asset management Whether you’re managing a high footfall venue or a small office building, effective maintenance of M&E assets is essential to ...

The new Demand Flexibility Scheme incentivises businesses to reduce their energy consumption. It’s a game changer, says Aaron Lally, Managing Partner at VEST Energy While the public was focused on scare stories about potential blackouts this winter, the National Grid ...

As more standards are introduced across building operations Penny Brinsley, Account Director, Service Works Global discusses the current trends in compliance and risk assessment, and explains how a permit to work system can offer various benefits, especially when integrated within ...

The work being done by the estates team at the Environment Agency at the lock keeper houses on the River Thames is benefiting occupants and the environment. Sara Bean reports The Environment Agency (EA) plays a pivotal role in supporting ...

Workplace Futures 2024 focused on the symbiotic relationship between people and technology, which for FMs means delivering a quality workplace experience The meshing of the physical and digital worlds was a theme that ran through this year’s Workplace Futures conference. ...

The way we work has changed in an unprecedented way, making support for mental health in the workplace more important than ever, says Louise Fernand, Product Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing at the British Red Cross Companies routinely consider ...

Attracting talent is key to our growth plans says Richard Sykes, SVP and President of ABM UK and Ireland, and ABM’s engagement programme for young people plays a key part It was less than a decade ago when ABM didn’t ...

Facilities professionals have a long list of issues to deal with this year. This includes achieving sustainability and social value objectives, re-evaluating the role of the physical workplace, embracing new technologies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in a ...

By William Poole-Wilson, Founder and Managing Director, WILL+PARTNERS The 15-minute city is a revolutionary urban planning concept centred around creating self-sufficient neighbourhoods where residents can access their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes. This ...