ENERGY MANAGEMENT MONTH: What FMs should look for in their next partnership

The right energy management platform does more than track kilowatt-hours: it provides a centralised, intelligent system that supports sustainability goals, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Selecting the right platform requires a careful evaluation of functionality, integration, scalability, and return on investment. Here’s what FMs should prioritise when procuring an energy management solution in today’s data-driven environment, […]

PCA urges FMs to act over invasive plants

With spring in full swing, invasive plant species such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan balsam are beginning to grow – prompting a call for action to Facilities Managers from the Property Care Association (PCA). Experts at the national trade body are advising FMs to assess outside areas of sites in a bid to ensure early […]

Painting, Decorating & Sustainability: How we’re taking accountability

Despite various environmental initiatives within the painting industry to help recycle plastic and metal paint packaging, a high percentage of plastic waste is still incinerated rather than recycled – this process also causes problems, releasing dangerous greenhouse gases. Environmental activist group, Greenpeace UK, estimates that incinerating a single tonne of plastic releases over two tonnes of […]