Value The Planet - RICS Urges Industry To Be Accountable
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have launched a ‘Value the Planet’ campaign, promoting the preservation of the planet through the adoption of the...
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1.2 million sq.ft Of Waterloo Workspace Gets Go-ahead
Lambeth Council’s Planning Applications Committee has unanimously voted in favour of a proposals for the redevelopment of Elizabeth House in Waterloo. The...
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City Dial-A-Drug Users Sent Message Offering Support
Following the arrest of a crew that offered a dial-a-drug service to City workers, police have sent a text to numbers found on phones offering help and support to the...
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Posties Deliver Strike Decision
The Communication Workers Union has announced that its members have voted in favour of a national strike - meaning there is a real prospect of the first UK-wide walkout...
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2019 Best Cities For Generation Z
Co-working spaces have helped London become the No.1 destination for Generation Z workers according to the 2019 Generation Z city index. London scored a perfect...
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XR Closes Tube On Thursday - Arrest Rate Still Rising
The arrest rate of Extinction Rebellion protestors continues to rise despite a London-wide ban on their activities. The Rebels and associated groups plan to close down...
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Search On For 2020 Young Manager Award Winner
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers has opened nominations for its annual Young Manager Award to find a talented young FM deserving of the training and development...
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Advantages Of Smart In Commercial Buildings
As the UK Government pledges to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the urge for sustainable buildings is stronger than ever, according to LSH's Frankie...
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Automation Driving Upskilling Desire - Opportunities Limited
Over half of UK adults say that they are ready to learn new skills or completely retrain in order to improve future employability - only 11% say they are not. Yet...
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AI To Predict And Control Buildings' Energy Demands
BP has expanded its digital energy portfolio by investing in energy management platform, Grid Edge - AI technology predicts, optimises and controls a building’s...
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Birmingham Airport - Major Waste & Recycling Contract
UKWSL have been awarded a contract worth several hundred thousand pounds by OCS Group to provide a wide range of waste management services at Birmingham...
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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Time To Dress To Impress
We've got a guide to snazzing-up uniforms during the festive season with a little help from corporate uniform experts Dimensions. Yes, winter might still be a fair...
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New Royal Wharf Pier Arrives In London
London’s longest pier opened for business in October having been positioned in place in September. It was carried on a 65m x 60m boat and pontoon, brought in by the...
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Technology Convergence - How Far Will We Go?
Julian Synett says building security for the commercial residential property marketplace is rapidly changing with the convergence of technology. Many security...
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AJ Products UK Turns 20
In 1999, AJ Products opened its doors in the United Kingdom to share its Scandinavian outlook on how to improve the workplace with British businesses from all...
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Gas-Fired Water Delivered Efficiently
Rinnai’s ErP A-rated Infinity 1600 range of continuous flow condensing gas fired units are designed to deliver both energy efficiency and cost competitive hot water...
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Hotel All At Sea Over Asbestos
Two companies have been fined. RJW Building Solutions, a contractor carrying out refurbishment work at the Sea Hotel in South Shields, and Hotel 52, the client, were...
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Top Tips To Avoid Car-Jacking
Since the summer when two Arsenal footballers were the subject of an attempted car-jacking, there has continued to be a rise in car thefts using the method...
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Queensgate Buys Freehand Hotels For £330 Million
Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group for circa $400 million (£330...
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Military Awards Reviewed
In a week (ending October 18) when the IWFM Awards' winners were announced, it seemed a good moment to look back at September's Worshipful Company of...
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