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Turn Regulatory Changes Into Opportunity As of September 2023, fluorescent lights are being phased out in the UK. This comes as a result of 2022 amendments to the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. What do you

Neglecting Facilities Maintenance in Vacant Buildings Comes at a Cost Many people erroneously believe that vacant buildings require no facilities maintenance. Even if the windows are boarded up and the doors are locked, the need for consistent maintenance continues. In

Using Facilities Maintenance for Lightning Conductor Compliance Lightning protection compliance is primarily important for the ensured safety of your buildings and their occupants. However, working with compliance professionals has some additional benefits, it also has the potential to affect your

Compliance in Embassies Made Simple Through Facilities Maintenance Statutory compliance presented multifaceted challenges for embassies. Adhering to statutory requirements relies on an understanding of the myriad different regulations and the practical application of these standards to embassy buildings, ancillary buildings,

Your Emergency Lighting Responsibilities – and the FM Solution Non-domestic properties have a statutory responsibility to supply, test, and maintain emergency lighting systems. The reason for the regulations is to promote safety should the power supply go down for any

How the Right Facilities Maintenance Partners Help Embassies Achieve Sustainable Objectives Sustainable changes within the built environment are imperative in addressing climate change concerns. As representatives of their nations, embassies should lead by example by implementing a strategy for reduced

What Health & Safety Accreditations to Look For in an FM Partner In facilities maintenance – and across all industries – there is no greater priority than health and safety. This is an ethical and compliance imperative. Accreditations are evidence of

The critical functions of embassies rely on their facilities being in good working order. The challenges of maintaining buildings, building management systems, and equipment are often underestimated. The results of insufficient maintenance skills and standards being met within these facilities

How Innovation Optimises Condition-Based Maintenance Everything technology touches stands to be transformed. The scope of condition-based maintenance to optimise operations across business and industry is innovation in action for facilities maintenance providers.  At Voltix Services, our IoT innovations give our

Spotlight on the Hitachi Chiller Project at London’s Caledonian Club The Caledonian Club is a members’ club for the Scottish community of London – a high-end home-from-home for Scots in the city. Voltix Services had the pleasure of upgrading their