Guest Blog, Sarah Bentley: Skills โ our opportunity for recognition?

Itโs been a busy year politically; what with the referendum and Brexit, changes in party leadership, and the continuous questions about when we trigger Article 50. All this leading to endless speculation about what will or will not happen to UK PLC โ how will it affect business, trade, commerce and the supply and movement […]
Industry Spotlight – Adler & Allan: Riding out environmental forces…

The winter can be a particularly costly time for businesses, with risks such as flooding, snowfall and freezing temperatures potentially causing equipment breakdowns and closures. Henry Simpson, commercial director for leading FM support provider and disaster response experts, Adler & Allan, explains how to mitigate seasonal risks and deal with issues effectively, safely and with […]
Attending the Facilities Management Forum? Here are our top tips for industry networking!

If youโre coming to the next Facilities Management Forum (or if youโve been to one before) youโll know just how many opportunities there are to network with your industry peers. The networking areas are where, as industry suppliers or buyers, you can follow up on conversations youโve had during the one-to-one meetings that form the […]
Research places older workers at the forefront of OSH policiesโฆ

A pilot project hosted by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has presented some key findings as a result of a series of reports conducted on occupational safety and health (OSH) in the context ofย an ageing EU workforce. One report โThe ageing workforce: implications for occupational safety and healthโ demonstrates the […]
Workplace wellness โshifting up the boardroom agendaโโฆ

A recent White Paper published by the worldโs leading global real estate advisor, CBRE, has revealed the five key trends that are driving wellness in the workplace and pushing it higher up the corporate agenda. From allowing โgreater flexibilityโ to managing stress levels, the โWellness In The Workplace: Unlocking Future Performanceโ report claims these trends […]
Great Western Railway awards Servest with three-year contractโฆ

The facilities management company, Servest, will provide a comprehensive range of cleaning services to 150 trains and 102 stations for the Great Western Railway franchise after securing a three-year contract. Awarded after a โcompetitive tender processโ, Servest will implement its expertise in the disciplines required to deliver a bespoke, high-quality solution at train services across […]
Energy efficiency โgains groundโ despite lower energy pricesโฆ

A new report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) โ which focuses on worldwide government commitments on saving energy and reducing carbon emissions under the recently ratified Paris agreement โ has demonstrated the progress made by energy efficiency policies over the last 12 months; particularly in emerging economies such as China. The IEAโs Energy […]