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Pandemic Mode for Buildings – The World's Safest Offices

Imagine an office where, in the event of a pandemic, an app will inform tenants that the air conditioning is running on fresh air only and...

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The Staff Shortage Crisis – Recruiting and Retaining Cleaning Staff

Amidst national staff shortages in the UK, cleaners and domestic staff are some of the most in-demand. In the week of 23-29 August, there were a...

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RICS Suppression Scandal an Accident Waiting to Happen, Says QC

The governance architecture of RICS has been described as harbouring "an accident waiting to happen" and of burying bad news until a...

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Spotlight Interview | SafetyCulture

SafetyCulture is the operational heartbeat of working teams around the world. Its mobile-first operations platform, including iAuditor and...

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What Is the Aim of COP26?

The UK will host COP26 in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. The summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards...

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In Pictures – JetBrains' St Petersburg Office

In 2019, two eight-story towers became the new office of JetBrains in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is now a best-in-class example of a...

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Biochar – The Latest Carbon-Friendly Material

Researchers and scientists are experimenting with Biochar, the carbon-rich soil, to examine its use within the built environment. Discovered via...

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The UK’s Hydrogen Economy – Industry Reactions

The UK’s first-ever hydrogen strategy launched this week, defining the energy source as critical in the country’s target of net-zero...

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Greater London’s Pioneering Passivhaus Leisure Centre

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Spelthorne Borough Council to deliver a Passivhaus leisure centre that aims to be one of the most advanced,...

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Summer River Boat Party 2021 – Video Highlights

Our guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening on the River Thames, to mark ThisWeekinFM's return to events in 2021. After a hiatus in our...

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High-Performing Buildings – August's Roundup

As building owners look to attract employees back to workplaces with enhanced amenities and flexible office space, there is renewed interest in...

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How Can You Make a Building More Like a Tree?

Sourced from pure carbon, Graphene is the strongest material now known to science. It's now being used to make carbon-absorbing paint for the...

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Spotlight Interview | Clenzair

Clenzair offers state of the art NPBI air purification. It has been proven to eliminate 99.9 per cent of COVID-19, viruses and bacteria as well...

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The Best Co-Working Spaces in the UK

As the UK awaits the final stage of lockdown easing, research suggests workers are keen to swap home working for a more conventional office...

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From Smart Tech to Sustainability – UK Building Standards

FMs and building managers must measure and demonstrate a building’s performance through various standards and accreditations – but where...

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Queering Public Space – Inclusive Design for the Built Environment

Following Pride Month, how can FMs and property managers create more inclusive spaces within the built environment? A 2019 survey showed that 50...

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Summer River Boat Party – On Board The Dixie Queen

Take a look inside The Dixie Queen, a replica 19th Century paddle steamer, the stunning setting for ThisWeekinFM's Annual Summer...

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Protecting Lone Workers with Smart Technology Tools

More FM responsibilities are being carried out as isolated activities in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. What tools are available...

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Pioneering Sustainable Design – Norway’s Eco School

A primary school in Norway is the latest example of a revolutionary technology that uses agricultural by-products and softwood to create sustainable...

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Health and Safety Breach Fines 142% Higher Than Compliance Costs

SMEs that defy health and safety regulations could face a fine 142 per cent higher than the yearly cost of complying with the...

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