Automotive businesses feel unable to be more environmentally responsible due to the high costs associated with complying with regulations, as well as the increased pressure it puts on their resources. As facilities managers and property managers in the sector get ...
Read More »Building safety regulations in high-rise residential buildings
By Richard Ganeshmoorthy, Director Urban Studio In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 in West London, there was a significant shift in building safety regulations in the United Kingdom. The tragedy highlighted the urgent need for stringent ...
Read More »Industrial-strength cleaners: HB Trade helps professionals stay legally compliant
With tightening UK regulations on acid-based chemicals, HB Trade is helping cleaning professionals, facilities managers and the construction trade stay compliant while maintaining access to the powerful cleaning solutions they need. The latest changes under the Control of Explosives Precursors ...
Read More »Manchester tops the league table in EPC ratings
New research has revealed that 83 per cent of commercial buildings in seven major cities have an EPC below B. The analysis of commercial real estate in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle, carried out by the British ...
Read More »Three in four UK fit-out firms unprepared for evolving regulations
A recent survey by PlanRadar, a leading digital platform for documentation, communication and reporting in construction, facility management and real estate, reveals a fit-out sector grappling with compressed timelines, rising regulatory demands, and a growing need for digital solutions to ...
Read More »Miller Knight to lead first Building Safety Forum at Villa Park
Multi-discipline principal contractor, Miller Knight, is set to host its first annual Building Safety Forum on 6 November at Villa Park, home to Aston Villa football club. The event will centre on some of the major challenges the construction and ...
Read More »Asbestos: UK businesses take responsible action in lieu of revised regulations
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 ...
Read More »Compliance is the most significant problem for majority of building maintenance professionals
Seventy per cent of maintenance professionals state that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their business, according to a recent poll by SFG20. Of those surveyed, just over half report that meeting safety standards is their biggest priority ...
Read More »The evolving landscape of legislation and regulations impacting FM
The last few years have seen notable changes in legislation and regulations within the FM space such as the Fire Safety Act 2021, The Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022, to name a few. These ...
Read More »Reconomy publishes guide to assist Welsh firms with incoming workplace recycling regulations
‘Separated waste collections for workplaces: Reconomy guide’ has been published by the international circular economy specialist to support Welsh businesses as they prepare for workplace waste management reforms which come into force on 6 April 2024. The regulations require all ...
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