Mike Darby, CEO and Co-Founder of Demand Logic explains the advantages of using optimised Building Management Systems solutions to help reduce carbon emissions in buildings Currently, construction and operations in the built environment are responsible for 26 per cent of ...

By Sarah Hotchen, MD for NG Bailey’s Facilities Services division  Back in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. To achieve this, emissions must ...

Leveraging the right technologies to manage Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can mean better occupant wellbeing, energy savings, and increased ROI says Tyler A. Smith, Vice President, Healthy Buildings, Johnson Controls Temperature has often been the first thing people think about ...

Daniel Took, Head of Professional Marketing at Kärcher UK, shares best practice guidance on how estates teams can winter-proof their outdoor spaces section-by-section With the clocks changing next month (October), signalling the bend of summer for another year, winter-proofing gardens ...

Almost one year since workplace caterer BM appointed Co-Managing Directors Antony Prentice and Angus Brydon to lead the next phase of the company’s journey, they explain how they’ve restored the fortunes of the business post-COVID, and why catering is acting ...

Whether ceilings or walls, acoustics are a key factor in the design and management of offices to ensure a happy and productive workforce Acoustics are an element of a workplace that can’t be seen but if overlooked can detrimentally impact ...

HSE’s fatal injury statistics for 2022 to 2023 suggest that workplaces are no safer than in 2016, says Nick Wilson, Director of Health and Safety at WorkNest According to the most recent data from the HSE a total of 135 ...

Sunil Shah, MD of Acclaro Advisory and the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) explains why the SFMI Sustainability Benchmark has elevated wellbeing, biodiversity, and ED&I to help drive transformative change Sustainability is now undoubtedly a critical component of any organisational ...

With many commercial tenants now demanding top-flight amenities to help attract and retain the best talent, Hayley Blacker from workplace design and build company Interaction reveals today’s most sought-after office facilities The shifting power balance between commercial property owners and ...

With maintenance costs on the rise, Jill Wood, Managing Director at Signum FM, explains why neglecting maintenance tasks to save money in the short-term isn’t the solution It seems every day brings with it another new headline about rising costs ...