Blog from Andrew Brown, Just Ride the Bike, Active Travel Consultancy In November, the UK hosts COP26 and the media channels will be full of debate about actions to be taken to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change. Two ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...