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80% of Landlords Want Stricter Energy Efficiency Rules 

Nearly four-fifths of landlords favour raising the minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) on rental properties, suggesting that the...

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Breaking the Sound Barrier – The Impact of Office Noise on the Working Day

Emma Hendry from JLL Consulting looks at how poor acoustics and a lack of privacy affects employee concentration. Emma is the People Experience...

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Bedbugs and the Implications on the Hospitality Sector

The hospitality sector is facing a silent yet formidable adversary in the form of bed bugs, says Brian Duffin, Head of Technical at Rokill. In this...

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The Building Safety Act – What FMs Need to Know Ahead of October 1

From 1 October 2023, a number of new regulations will come into force under the Building Safety Act 2022. Alex Minett, Head of Global New Markets at...

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When it's Time to Say Goodbye – A Perspective From the FM Sector

Founder of Westbury FM Sonia Murton outlines the importance of mutual core values in the client-contractor relationship, and when it’s time...

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‘Security Needs to be as Integral to Building Design as Plumbing and Power’

Paula Balmori, Global Director of Security Design and Systems Integration at Brivo, argues her case for why security considerations need to be...

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Tackling Global Challenges Through Facilities Management

Ross Abbate, Mace Operate’s Chief Executive, argues how facilities management is central to business performance and a vital contribution to the...

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Top Five Tips to Go Green in Facilities Management

Louis Rayner from Sunbelt Rentals gives his five top tips for “going green” in facilities management. Louis joined Sunbelt Rentals,...

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Why Chlorine-Based Cleaning Agents Need to be Eradicated in UK Workplaces

Victor Adendorff from Scientific Sanitation Solutions explores the dangers around chemical cleaning and disinfectant products and the specific risks...

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Regulator of Social Housing Reveals Increasing Focus on Stock Condition

Emma Mahy summarises the main findings of the final analysis of the Regulator of Social Housing’s report into damp and mould in social housing...

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Mecsia Group Acquires Artic Building Services

Mecsia has announced that Artic Building Services has joined its Group. Artic is the latest carefully chosen business...

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Cloud Computing in FM – Q&A With MRI Software

As consumers we take cloud-based computing for granted, but how can businesses leverage it to make cost savings? We joined MRI Software to discuss...

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Redefining the FM Engineering Skills Gap

Conrad Dean and Mike Bentman from CBRE consider the skills challenge that the FM industry is facing and explore how it can attract talent from diverse...

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Part L Regulations – Are You Ready for the Changes?

With the grace period for compliance with the updated Part L Building Regulations ending, Alex Minett, Head of Products and Markets at CHAS,...

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Delivering Decarbonisation – Building a Net-Zero Business Case for Senior Leaders

Mike Sewell, Plan Zero Director at Mitie, outlines five key tactics for presenting a persuasive decarbonisation strategy to senior leaders. Mike...

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Modern Slavery Rules Changing from 1 April 2023

Updated guidance on identifying and managing the risk of modern slavery in supply chains will soon apply. Alex Minett from CHAS looks at what’s...

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National Careers Week – Making FM Appeal to Young People

For National Careers Week, Michelle Connolly from 300 North shares her advice on how FM companies can make the sector more appealing to young...

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CBRE’s Facilities Management Trends for 2023

CBRE provides a snapshot of the current state of FM in the UK and what trends they are expecting in 2023.  Economic turbulence in the UK is...

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Guide to the Phase-Out of Fluorescent Lighting for FMs

With legislation making some fluorescent lighting obsolete, Lee Tupman from Whitecroft Lighting walks FM providers through the phase-out, and outlines...

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ISS’ Wellbeing Trends for Workplaces in 2023

Ulla Riber, Head of Group Workplace Management at ISS, looks at how physical and mental wellbeing, sustainability as well as diversity, inclusion and...

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