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46 New product and service launches and
company news from the FM industry.
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In our case study; the BCO’s report on the
important role that wearable technology plays in
workers’ health and wellbeing includes evidence
from architecture firm PLP on how the tech can be
applied to create a healthier and more productive
environment. We discover how organisations must
adapt their catering facilities to meet new working
patterns; from the provision of vending solutions
to help meet variable demands to an increased
use of digital apps. We explore the specifications
to consider when choosing flooring in order to
meet a multitude of requirements throughout a
building and how floor layouts could help support
a reduction in formal desking areas in favour of
break out and collaborative zones. And we ask,
how do UK fire Safety regulations compare to
those of countries in the EU?
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sustainability at its centre says Sunil Shah of Acclaro
Advisory & SFMI.
FRONT OF HOUSE
34 Faced with so much disruption to
traditional working patterns, front of house
providers must explore new ways to welcome sta
and visitors back into the workplace.
PEST CONTROL
38 One of the biggest threats to commercial
buildings le unoccupied as a result of
pandemic lockdowns is the possibility of a serious
pest infestation, warns the British Pest Control
Association (BPCA).
INTERVIEW
42 Mark Caskey, JLL’s CEO, EMEA Corporate
Solutions has over 20 years of experience in
corporate real estate so he’s well placed to ponder
the direction of travel for the workplace.
HEALTH & SAFETY
45 Caroline Judd
of Turnkey Fire
Services looks at the
basics required when
carrying out a Fire
Risk Assessment (FRA)
and the range of fire
detection and warning systems available.
FEATURES
CASE STUDY
24 Community is at the core of The Fisheries,
a co-working space in London’s Hackney,
where founder Hugh Warner has applied his
background in launching a leading hospitality
brand, to create a convivial working atmosphere.
SUSTAINABILITY
28 The latest FM progress report on
sustainability demonstrates why the sector
must adopt a progressive business model with
PEOPLE
55 Find out who’s moving where in the facilities
management profession.
RECRUITMENT
56 Will Richards, Head of Workplace Experience
at ISS UK says research suggests a new
approach will be required to enrich the post-COVID
workplace experience.
TRAINING
57 ABM UK recently introduced an innovative
mental first aid training programme for
its front-line sta , and believes the rest of the FM
industry needs to follow suit.
CAREER LADDER
58 This month we hear from Terry Kemp,
Operations Manager, Covent Garden Estate
from Incentive Facilities Management.
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NEWS & ANALYSIS
FMJ NEWS
06 This month’s summary of everything that has
hit the headlines in the FM sector.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
08 The latest news and views from RICS-IFMA
and IWFM.
EVENT REPORT
10 Facilities Show Connect (8 -10 June) a orded
a virtual way to catch up with some of the
leading vendors and experts in FM.
ADVICE AND OPINION
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COMMENT
12 As lockdown restrictions li , interior
plants can help create a healthy, thriving
o ice in the post-COVID era.
COMPLIANCE
14 The Legionella Control Association (LCA)
o ers advice on the areas to consider
when interpreting and reporting positive
legionella results.
FAST FACTS
16 Refrigerant gas is one of the most
overlooked parts of any air conditioning
system, so if your HVAC is not working properly, it’s
most likely because your unit is leaking gas.
BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA
18 Andrea Temporiti, Head of Digital at ABB
Electrification says meeting sustainability
targets begins with analysing the data properly.
FM CLINIC
20 The need to maintain a low carbon
footprint remains a priority for FM. But
with months of lockdown making it di icult
to produce an accurate analysis of energy
management rates, how can organisations get
back on track in meeting carbon cutting targets
that help achieve sustainability goals?
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