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Sara Bean visited HMP Onley near Rugby to discover the particular challenges for Amey’s onsite Facilities Management team in maintaining a men’s prison According to figures published by the Parliamentary Justice Committee – as of 8th September 2023, there were ...

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Mental health in security: Are we doing enough?

This October, Corps Security hosted an event designed to transform mental health in the FM and security sector. Jo Sutherland from Magenta Associates reports Evidence suggests that mental health affects a high percentage of security professionals. According to a University ...

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People matters

Jo Sutherland, MD, Magenta Associates summarises the views of built environment specialists on how to address the talent shortage in FM Hybrid working has changed the way people collaborate, interact, and socialise with colleagues. That is why Magenta launched its ...

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Green skills

Why facilities management needs to lead the charge in upskilling the nation ahead of 2050 says Alexandra Gates, Managing Director of Expedient Training The UK is headed for a roadblock. According to the 2023 Progress Report issued by the Climate ...

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Poor mental health can have serious consequences on health and safety within the construction sector

By Chris Handley, Construction Director at Concert Thank goodness we’re beyond the days where poor mental health was deemed to be a weakness or flaw. However, we still have a way to go in order to recognise suffering in others. ...

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Supporting ‘Hidden Workers’ within FM

A recent report from the Living Wage Foundation found 6.1 million workers experience low pay and insecure hours. The research echoes that of Working Well: Delivering Better Outcomes for Hidden Workers by L&G which found many FM related staff such ...

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Lighting Lab

Jack Adams, Laboratory Manager at the LIA, shares how the LIA Laboratory testing is there to support facilities managers to help meet lighting safety requirements and prevent disasters from occurring In lighting safety, the Part B approved guidance document of ...

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Office reset

The world of work may be changing but the physical office is here to stay, it’s up to us how we use it, writes Sam Addison, Head of Project Management at Colliers real estate The global pandemic necessitated, and accelerated, ...

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Furniture futures

Rachel Houghton MD, Business Moves Group discusses ways to rethink the disposal of office furniture or furnishings to ensure they’re not gone to waste Waste management is a large part of any relocation service, with many projects including assets that ...

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Communal effect

Toby Steel, Head of Client Services at Insite Energy, shares some tips for optimising communal heating systems Heat networks offer big carbon and cost savings in residential properties, and growth in the sector is booming thanks to strong Government backing. ...

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