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The apprenticeship opportunity

Linda Hausmanis, IWFM CEO says levy-funded apprenticeships allow employers to invest in their workforce by combining education, work-based learning and ongoing development Facilities management is at a pivotal moment in its relatively short history. Having grown exponentially over the last ...

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Grade II Devonshire Campus’ office space unveiled

Case Study – Lara Bean reports on the transformation of office space at the historic Devonshire Square campus.  London’s historic Devonshire Square campus which was once part of a warehouse for the East India Trading Company has been refurbished. Asset ...

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No jab, No job?

More than 30 per cent of large UK firms have signalled that staff may be asked for proof of vaccination before they can physically return to work. Karen Holden, CEO of A City Law Firm looks at the legal issues ...

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Ripping up the rulebook

Blog from Joe Saisi, Operations Director at The Churchill Group September is shaping up to be the unofficial ‘return to the office’ month. We’re fully out of COVID restrictions, summer holidays are over, and kids are back at school. Plenty ...

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Water safe

Paul Millard, Technical Manager at Water Regs UK, explains the importance of making sure washrooms comply with the water fittings regulations and byelaws In properties across the country, facility managers are responsible for ensuring that washrooms comply with the Water ...

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Skilled to succeed

In the latest in our series which celebrates the careers of front-line FM workers, we hear from Kerrie Carrott, Trainee Fire and Security Engineer, EMCOR UK A couple of years ago, Kerrie Carrott was the person who organised an engineer’s ...

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Taking charge of batteries

The trend for cordless products is triggering a dangerous increase in battery incidents. James Nash, Commercial Manager at Valpak, explains how free waste battery collections can help prevent fires and other hazards How many electrical items is your business responsible ...

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Toilet technology

Technology now plays a major role in washroom service and maintenance, says Stuart Hands from Tork manufacturer Essity. Plus some expert tips from Kärcher UK on deep cleaning washrooms The use of technology has boomed during the pandemic. People who ...

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Green Goals

From contaminated chemical industry land to a world-class 80-acre training complex, Manchester City’s Etihad Campus has now become a major biodiversity success story thanks to its partnership with landscape and grounds maintenance specialists idverde Built on a former chemical plant, ...

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Clear advantage

Alistair Scott, Founder and Operations Director at IEM explains to Sara Bean why clarity is crucial in simplifying the complexity of estate management Back before the pandemic hit, one of the biggest talking points within the FM sector was addressing ...

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