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In his introduction to the government’s Facilities Maintenance Strategy for 2022-2030, Alex Chisholm said, “There is a direct link between the quality of workplaces and the services provided from them.” This strategy outlines how the government plans to use facilities

Time To Look At Sustainability Through Facilities Maintenance  This year’s COP27 summit marked the 30th anniversary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. COP is always an opportunity to gauge the progress of climate change adaptations and provide important

Tips For Agile Businesses In The Face Of Skyrocketing Costs and Potential Blackouts The energy crisis in the UK is a perfect storm of circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic created pressures around supply and demand, with wholesale gas and power prices

How Facilities Maintenance Optimises Water Management – And Why It’s Important While there is a strong focus on strategic and evolving energy management, the same cannot always be said for commercial water. It is a challenging time in history for

Don’t Be Floored By Regulation Changes The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 are coming into force on 23 January 2023. As the name suggests, this means updated fire safety compliance requirements for building owners, managers, and maintenance personnel. While the

Quick Tips on Energy Savings in 2022 and Beyond From Facilities Maintenance Experts Energy security is on the minds of many business owners in the UK. As winter approaches, the wise will brace for rising energy prices and the knock-on

Building The Future With Building Information Modelling Building Information Modelling (BIM) is not a new concept in the construction industry, but it is certainly not being used to full effect. It has the potential to be used for a wide

What You Need To Know About The Future Of Fire Safety Regulations  The Grenfell Tower fire was a watershed moment for fire safety in Britain. The 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower saw 72 people lose their lives and the ensuing

Using Energy Management to Combat Costs and Meet Sustainability Goals   Energy management has long been a focal point for change within facilities. In recent years, costs savings and the move towards legislated greener business energy practices have inspired mindfulness

Study Shows Outdated FM Results in Millions of Pounds in Losses for the Hospitality Industry  A recent study has shown that outdated facilities maintenance practices in the UK hospitality industry amounts to £736 million in lost savings every year. The