Following the extended Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) phase 3 deadlines, there remain critical actions to be taken by businesses to remain compliant, warn Lead Assessors Matt Chadbourn and Sophie Sibley of Synergie Environ Although the ESOS submission deadline has ...
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The hype around AI is so intense that there is a risk it will fail to capitalise on the opportunities it affords. Nowhere is this more salient, argues David Sharp CEO of learning provider International Workplace, than in training and ...
Read More »Unlocking commercial benefits through social value initiatives
By Sunil Shah, MD of Acclaro Advisory & The SFMI The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI)’s latest report, ‘FM leaders reach the point where sustainability really pays’, highlights the growing commercial benefits of sustainability in the FM sector. Notably, there ...
Read More »Reaping the benefits
Jobs benefits not only enhance employee satisfaction but also drive the overall success and growth of an organisation, says Coleen Cloherty, Director of CPC Consulting It’s been a few years since I spent any significant amount of time discussing the ...
Read More »Data and decarbonisation
Claire Robinson, Sales Director at IAconnects reviews the range of regulations in place regarding carbon reporting and explains why sound data is the key to ensuring compliance According to the UK Green Building Council, commercial buildings represent 23 per cent ...
Read More »Grenfell recommendations
Peter Doyle, Head of Health and Safety at Citation discusses the key findings of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report and what it means for the future of building regulations and fire safety The publication last September of the final ...
Read More »Navigating rising cost challenges in the foodservice and hospitality sectors
According to the latest Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ and Bidfood, changes to employer NIC contributions which are due to rise this April could intensify cost challenges. How is the foodservice and hospitality sector preparing to meet these ...
Read More »Holistic view
In this Q&A, Tom Garrigan, Technical Director at BSRIA offers his thoughts on taking a holistic approach to IEQ in the drive to net zero In the UK, people spend roughly 90 per cent of their time indoors. This makes ...
Read More »Navigating AI in FM
Steve McGregor, Group Managing Director for DMA, discusses AI’s positives and pitfalls, advocating a cohesive approach between human and machine to benefit FM companies and their customers We did our own research in 2021 that revealed many tech firms lag ...
Read More »Making an entrance
Donna Hannaway, Forbo’s Head of Marketing UK and Ireland says the right entrance matting can help maintain a clean, welcoming and safe environment During the wet winter months, it can become increasingly challenging to keep floors dry and clean, whether ...
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