James Dodgson, Commercial Director, SOCOTEC UK says an increasing number of clients are showing an interest in the approach to asbestos management in other more progressive countries, with a desire to not just meet but exceed their legal duties In ...

It’s estimated that two thirds of FM services are outsourced as it’s seen as the best way to increase efficiency and tap into expertise. However, there has been a recent trend towards the adoption of self-delivered solutions. How can FM’s ...

Roger Marks, MD of Aeromark explains why total cost to serve and asset uptime are key metrics for profitability Metrics like total cost to serve (TCS); asset uptime; total cost of ownership (TCO) mean time between failures (MTBF) first time ...

Scott Saunders, Technical Service Manager at Watco, discusses why a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs can help FMs create safer working environments in the winter months Keeping a well-maintained building plays a large role in creating a safer facility. ...

Adil Sheikh, MD of MuteBox on how flexible furniture and smart designed audio pods and booths can support collaboration and connection in the hybrid workplace The hybrid genie is not going back into its bottle. A study from real estate ...

Nadeem Ashraf, Head of Systems & Asset Management, JLL Integral UK on a data driven, smart asset management approach Despite the crucial nature of asset management, it remains a much-misunderstood discipline. The most common of these misconceptions is that the ...

Jason Instrell, Industry Lead at SFG20, the industry standard for facility maintenance specifications, offers valuable advice on strategies to help reduce your carbon footprint As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the construction industry has a significant ...

Micaela Abbott, Sales Director at Megaman looks at the existing and upcoming bans on the manufacture and sale of fluorescent lamps and describes some of the recommended alternatives The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) first came into force in ...

In line with the start of a new academic year, read on as Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems gives a quick lesson in education flooring design While schools, colleges and universities are welcoming ...

Bidvest Noonan Group CEO Declan Doyle highlights the significant, yet often underappreciated, role of the facilities management sector, as the growing FM services provider cements its leadership position in the UK market Bidvest Noonan has a long pedigree as a ...