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IT Experts say COP26 Must Prioritise Global Electronic Waste
Ending the cycle of pushing new technology products should be a top target for the COP26 climate change conference, according to The Chartered Institute for...
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Chancellor Reveals Post-COVID Economy Plans in Autumn Budget
As Rishi Sunak sets out his departmental spending, new fiscal rules and public service plans – what are the main takeaways for the commercial property...
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Volvo and Lego Engineers Collaborate on Smart Construction Technology
Meet Volvo prototype LX03 – billed as the intelligent future of construction. LX03 is a fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction...
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Rachel Houghton Wins Transport & Logistics Businesswoman of the Year
Rachel Houghton, Managing Director at Business Moves Group (BMG), has been named Transport & Logistics Businesswoman of the Year at the...
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Heat & Buildings Strategy – The Industry Reacts
Following the Heat & Buildings Strategy publication, here are the latest reactions from the building services industry. The government is set to drive down the...
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UK’s Net-Zero Strategy Unveiled – What do FMs Need to Know?
The UK’s path to net-zero has been published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. The plans detail how the UK will secure...
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COVID-19
What Does the PM's COVID-19 Winter Plan Mean for Employers?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently laid out his COVID-19 winter response plan to the public, but how will it impact existing working policies? The winter...
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Managing Breakdowns in Buildings With Virtual Engineers
Managing mechanical failures in commercial buildings could be made easier for facilities managers by using a virtual engineer. To help FMs manage automatic...
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Contract Wins
Bouygues UK Appointed for Pentre Awel Development
Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed Bouygues UK to design and build Zone One of its prestigious Pentre Awel development. Pentre Awel is the first development...
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High Performing Buildings – October's Roundup
This month, we are focussing on high-performing warehouses and industrial spaces. The growth of e-commerce could drive demand for 92 million sq ft of warehouse space...
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Facilities Management
Nominate a Worthy Cause for Novus’ Build Back Better Challenge
Novus Property Solutions is offering support for a good cause, community project or charity. Throughout 2021, the construction contractor is choosing community...
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Schoolboy Designs Quiet Hand Dryer for Global Handwashing Day
A hand drying manufacturer has unveiled a new model inspired by the design of a 12-year old schoolboy. Zach Cosham, a budding engineer from Hove, approached Handy...
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Environment & Sustainability
Digital Twins to Help Achieve COP26 Goals
Experts and industry leaders want digital twin technology to be top of the agenda for this year's UK COP26 event. Digital twins are being named as a potential aid...
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Apprenticeships in FM – What’s Available?
As new research suggests ambitious job creation targets in the green and clean sector could transform prospects for young people - what apprenticeship opportunities are...
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Technology
Data-Based Platform Helps to Quantify ESG
ESG risk management provider Alcumus has launched a first of its kind, standards-based ESG product solution for businesses. This comes as the UK Chancellor sets new...
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Spider Rope Access – Industrial Abseiling for Maintenance
When it comes to maintaining tall buildings, whether it's leak investigation, exterior painting or pest control, professional industrial abseiling can be a great...
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Fleet & Transportation
Are Businesses Ready for Clean Air Zones?
On the eve of the extension of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on 25 October, new data suggests not all businesses are ready, or are even aware of all the...
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Survey Finds Lone Worker Injuries are Commonplace
The majority of companies, 68 per cent of the study group, have experienced an incident involving a lone worker in the past three years – a fifth of these incidents...
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People
New Appointments in Facilities Management – October 2021
ISS, Firenso and Corps Security are amongst the organisations that welcomed new appointments this October. Here are some of the latest staff changes...
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UK’s First Store Detective Qualification Launches
Mitie has launched the UK’s first specialist store detective qualification, equivalent to an A-Level. The five mandatory modules include gathering evidence and...
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Property
Building Awarded IMMUNE Certification
Navana has secured the world’s first certification for a residential building under the IMMUNE standard which supports the design and management of healthier...
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Contractor Concerns for Skills Shortage in Hard FM
Rising costs and a shortage of skilled people are giving building services contractors sleepless nights, according to a new business survey. Members of the Building...
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Energy Management
UK’s Largest Smart City Energy Regeneration Scheme
Plans for Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, to adopt a smart energy system have reached their halfway point. The Mayor of Peterborough,...
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Embracing Social Media in the Workplace
No matter your thoughts on social media, it’s here to stay and very much a part of business life. It’s often the bane of line and HR managers, trying to...
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