Conor Logan, Technical Director at Colt explains why maintaining your smoke vents properly is so important Smoke vents are a crucial part of a building’s fire safety system and work in conjunction with other mechanisms such as smoke curtains and ...
Read More »COP26: How can the FM sector help tackle global warming?
The COP26 summit, which takes place in Glasgow next month [November] hopes to secure agreements to meet 2030 emissions reductions targets that align with reaching net zero by the middle of the century. With 21-22 per cent of the UK’s ...
Read More »Asbestos risks reviewed
Kate Gardner, Health and Safety Trainer at International Workplace on the inquiry launched by the Government into why asbestos related disease is still the UK’s biggest occupational killer More than 5,000 deaths a year are recorded from diseases such as ...
Read More »Safe solutions
James Allardyce, Director of Solution Sales at Chubb, explains how a range of security technologies can be employed to empower a new generation of safer and healthier buildings The pandemic was a catalyst for significant change within the work environment, ...
Read More »Lighting trends
Amanda Speight, National Business Development Manager at CFE Lighting reveals the latest commercial lighting trends Offices are being transformed into more collaborative spaces, with common areas and conference rooms being modified to allow more space per individual. There will no ...
Read More »CCTV upgrades
Research commissioned by security technology integrator NW Security Group reveals a host of benefits for FMs who invest in the CCTV upgrade revolution, but they may need some expert help advises NWSG MD Frank Crouwel Many organisation’s offices, manufacturing facilities ...
Read More »Changing landscape
Research by Idox, a leading provider of CAFM software, into how COVID-19 has impacted FMs working in the UK and across the world illustrates a shift in priorities for the profession Idox questioned FM professionals across a diverse range of ...
Read More »New age lighting
Lighting systems need to remain efficient, even in sporadically used buildings. Anthony Parkinson of Ansell Lighting explores the role of smart lighting Many businesses and their employees are opting for a more flexible, hybrid approach, splitting their hours between the ...
Read More »Truly agile tech
James Bradley, Director at The Churchill Group says applying an agile mind-set to tech can drive innovation and help achieve company objectives; from talent attraction and retention to the development of new ideas As computer science has become increasingly sophisticated, ...
Read More »Combating climate change
Given the urgent need for the world to address global warming, a group of technology specialists explain how CAFM can help FMs tackle climate change In anticipation of the COP26 summit taking place this November in Glasgow organisations are gearing ...
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