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Carbon Credits Explained – Biochar, DAC and BECCS

Demand for high-quality carbon credits continues to outstrip supply, driving growth in carbon dioxide removal technologies – but what are the...

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Revolutionising HVAC – Reducing Emissions for a Sustainable Future

Luke Gorman from ABM explores the impact of HVAC on the environment and how facilities management now functions as a strategic ESG partner. Luke...

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Culture Beats Dysfunction – Recruitment in FM

FM recruitment continues to evolve amidst labour shortages, digital transformation and the industry skills gap. Lynsey Storm from Platinum Facilities...

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Championing Employee Wellbeing – Why People Come First

John Conry Jr. from JPC by Samsic shares how he and his team are creating a wellbeing-led cleaning business. John is the Managing Director of...

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Are We Finally Seeing Data-Driven FM Coming to Fruition?

Getting genuine value from data has historically been tough, but is the FM sector now putting data front and centre? David Leslie, Head of...

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The Impact of Global Decisions on Discrimination in the FM Workplace

EDI consultant Emma McLaughlin-Edwards examines how the rollback of inclusion initiatives in the US might affect FM workplaces in the UK. Emma...

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Six Considerations for Property Owners – A Facilities Management Perspective

Andrew Harper, CEO at Anchor Group Services, outlines the top things every property owner should consider to ensure they’re maximising the value...

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The Complexities of UK Energy Procurement

Chris Goggin from Rinnai observes how the UK procures its energy and the complexity in which it is then distributed and reacquired. As the UK...

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What Does the Procurement Act 2023 Mean for Social Value?

Ahead of the Procurement Act going live in February 2025, Ian McKinnon from Veriforce CHAS looks at where social value fits in relation to the...

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Switching the FM Workforce Training Focus to Empower Supervisors

Many FM training initiatives focus heavily on frontline staff, driven by immediate client demands, while supervisors are left to learn on the job....

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The Top 7 Issues Shaping Construction in 2025

The construction industry faces a year of regulatory change, technological advancements and government initiatives – what are the...

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Introducing Circularity in the Workplace

Learn how to tackle the most common challenges associated with creating a circular workplace. Eleanor Holmes, Senior Sustainability Consultant at...

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Outsourcing FM – Is it Cost-Effective?

Scott Fortune explores the facilities management outsourcing model and the potential hidden costs. Scott Fortune is an Interim Facilities Director...

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Separating Fact From Fiction in Hybrid Work

Karl Breeze from Matrix Booking discusses how to strike the right balance between in-office and remote work in a business. Karl joined Matrix...

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What is COP29 and Why Does it Matter for Business?

ThisWeekinFM Partner Planet Mark explores the expectations and potential outcomes from COP29. From November 11–22, 2024, in Baku,...

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The Rise of Impersonation Attacks – How Businesses Can Safeguard Their Emails

The cyber threat landscape is evolving at an alarming rate, and there's a new player in town that's causing mayhem in inboxes: impersonation...

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Five Ways Businesses and Venues Can Prepare for Martyn’s Law

Andy Robbins, Director of Security, Risk, and Resilience for OCS, outlines how businesses can prepare for Martyn’s Law ahead of the bill...

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Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements for Small Sites

Tara Garraty, Biodiversity Specialist and Sustainability Scientist at Tunley Environmental, outlines why Biodiversity Net Gain matters for small...

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Fire Door Safety Week – Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Kirk Smith from Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings and why being more proactive with fire...

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