Facilities Management UK: March 2024 Contents
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The March 2024 issue
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The Cleaner, The Better: Effective Strategies For Workplace Hygiene
As workplace wellbeing is paramount, maintaining a high standard of hygiene has become more crucial than ever, and effective strategies for enhancing workplace hygiene, underlining the importance of sustainable practices are vital. |
CHSA Members Excelled In 2023
Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) members achieved high levels of compliance to the relevant Accreditation Scheme standard in 2023. |
Reckitt Pro Solutions Are Proud To Be The Official Hygiene Partner For The 2024 Manchester Cleaning Show
Reckitt Pro Solutions are the official hygiene partner for the 2024 Manchester Cleaning Show and will be bringing their portfolio of cleaning and hygiene brands to stand D15. |
Waste Not Want Not: Tork Study Analyses Motion And Inventory Waste In Manufacturing Sites
With hygiene and waste management processes in the spotlight following the COVID‑19 pandemic, Tork® is exploring how data can help us to optimise worker performance through making operators’ use of time more efficient for both employers, and for them. |
Cleaning Industry Optimistic And Committed To Sustainability In 2024, New Data Reveals
Just one third of cleaning businesses (34%) are forecasting price increases in 2024, a significant turnaround from the 90% who predicted increases in 2023, new research from cleaning manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has revealed. |
Maximising Efficiency: The Benefits Of Integrated Workplace Services By phs
Introducing the A1400 automatic sliding door range marks a significant stride into the future of automated entrance systems. The A1400 is not just another door; it is a revolutionary leap that sets it apart from its counterparts, delivering a blend of innovation, energy efficiency, and versatility. |
The Workplace Event 2024 – Where Innovation Meets Inspiration
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting workplace cultures, and an increased focus on employee well-being, The Workplace Event (TWE) 2024 emerges as a beacon of insight, innovation, and inspiration. Taking place from April 30th - May 2nd, 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, TWE brings together over 5,000 workplace and facilities management professionals. |
Powering Progress:
How Facilities Professionals Can Future‑Proof The UK’s Buildings
The efficiency of the built environment is integral to the UK's journey towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Currently, 40% of the nation's carbon emissions are tied to the built environment, making it a pivotal arena for sustainable transformation. |
Smart Buildings Need Smart Lighting
Enabling buildings to operate more efficiently, sustainably, and intelligently than traditional structures, smart technology is enhancing the way we interact and manage our built environments. |
PTSG And Longhurst Homes
Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), via constituent company Electrical Compliance and Safety Ltd (ECS), has been working nationwide in the social housing sector for over 15 years. Its team has delivered over 200,000 Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) to date at social housing dwellings in throughout the UK. |
Next Generation Investors Invest In Themselves
Telemos Capital is a private equity investment firm funded by family capital in 2017. They are headquartered in the prestigious Mayfair region of London. They make €50‑200 million equity investments as control or majority shareholder in companies within healthcare services, consumer, and business services across Europe. |
2024 Trends For The Cleaning Industry
The last few years has seen a keen increase in the interest of sustainable and “green” products. With ESG being an increasing focus across the board, there is far greater awareness of goals and expectations from contractors and customers alike which extends to their supply chains, manufacturers and distributors. |
How HxGN EAM Keeps The World's Largest Machine Running Smoothly
No doubt everyone has heard about the value of electronic compliance software for ensuring regular, accurate reporting of facilities management activities. Here, ECAT CEO Francis Lyons talks about some of the additional, lesser‑known benefits that are catapulting facilities management into the future. |
The Next Generation Of UK Commercial Office Space –
Creating Spaces Fit For The Future
The post‑Covid ‘work wherever it works’ revolution is driving a fundamental rethink of the design and purpose of the modern office, as employers compete to offer attractive, productive and sustainable workplaces. |
Union Industries Completes Warehouse Upgrade For Deep Sea Electronics
Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has assisted Deep Sea Electronics with improving access and traffic flow through the installation of its High Speed Matadoor. |
Anticipate London Launches For A Safer, Smarter Future
Informa PLC, the world’s largest exhibition organiser, have announced that the co‑located exhibitions; Facilities Show, FIREX, IFSEC and Safety & Health Expo will now become part of newly launched Anticipate London, taking place from the 2nd to the 4th December 2024 at ExCeL London. |
Building Safety Act: Implications For FMs As Construction Clients
The 6th April 2024 sees the end of the transitional period for building control applications and the introduction of a new regime which has far reaching implications for those who commission, design and construction all buildings in England where Building Regulations apply. |
Overcoming The Challenges Affecting FMs To Ensure A Smooth Running Workplace
Scott Saunders, technical service manager at Watco, the UK’s leading industrial paint and repair products specialist, discusses the findings from the company’s latest FM research. |
What’s In A Name? Data Is The Key To ESG
Rome wasn’t built in a day! Max Boon, Commercial Director at IBG, talks about how ESG is going to take time to work properly, and that reliable data is the key to that success. |
Designer Contracts Opens The Doors To Wembley‑Sized Warehouse
Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, starts 2024 with an open invitation to customers and suppliers to visit its 109,000 sq ft centrally located distribution facility in Kettering. It holds more than £3.5 million worth of stock. |
Zentia Expands Horizons With The Grand Opening Of Its Gateshead Innovation Centre
Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Innovation Centre in Gateshead, created to contribute to the growing vibrancy of the North East as a national hub for architects and specifiers seeking inspiration and industry networking. |
Nuaire BPS‑ECO‑HP Air Handling Unit Comes With Integrated Heat Pump Charged With R32 Refrigerant
Nuaire has expanded its Boxed Packaged Solution (BPS) range of Air Handling Units (AHUs) with the BPS‑ECO‑HP; a unit with integrated heat pump charged with R32 refrigerant. |
Sunderland Council Specify Heat Pump System For Stansfield Business Centre
As part of its commitment to tackling global climate change, Sunderland Council is now benefiting from reduced carbon emissions and energy consumption thanks to a new Hamworthy Tyneham heat pump system set up in a hybrid installation at its offices in Stansfield Business Centre. |
Join The Net Zero Journey With Ideal Heating Commercial’s New Information Hub
Ideal Heating Commercial Products has introduced a new net zero information hub on its website where visitors can regularly return to read up‑to‑date information on the UK’s drive to decarbonise commercial heating, paving the way to net zero in 2050. Created as part of Ideal Heating’s Join the Net Zero Journey strategy, aimed at providing customers with low carbon commercial heating solutions. |
Bespoke Loading Platform For Hills Prospect LWC
Doncaster based Hörmann Transdek have recently completed the installation of a bespoke loading platform for leading drinks distributor Hills Prospect LWC. Having been initially contacted regarding one of their standard loading bay products, Hörmann Transdek worked with the company to design and develop a unique solution to their very specific loading requirements. |
Union Industries Improves Efficiency With Double Eiger Door Installation At Taj Foods
Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has helped food importer and distributer, Taj Foods, improve efficiency through the installation of high‑speed freezer doors – the Eiger Door. Taj Foods, specialists in frozen exotic food and prepared meals, was established in 1980 and recently expanded its cold storage at its Sheffield warehouse to meet growing demand. The project undertaken by EJM refrigeration, involved improving its energy efficiency and carbon footprint with the installation of a new CO2 refrigeration system. |
Carl Kammerling Launches 2024 ‘Fusion’ Promotion Across Full Brand Portfolio
Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the home of C.K Tools, has launched its popular Fusion promotion for 2024, offering more deals than ever before. Live from 1st February until 31st May 2024, the Fusion promotion will run across independent and chain wholesalers across the country, ensuring customers have access to the best tools for the job, at a fantastic price. |
InstallerSHOW Has So Much To Offer Anyone Working In Facilities Management. Prepare To Be Surprised!
InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest event focusing on the sustainable delivery of heat, water, air and energy – is back and bigger than ever, returning to the NEC, Birmingham from 25th‑27th June 2024! |
Knightsbridge’s Bumper Book Reveals Over 400 New Products
Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories and lighting, has just published its 2024 catalogue, available to the trade from February 1st. The handy A5‑sized, full colour publication – which runs to nearly 500 pages – is rammed with over 3000 products, including over 400 new ones, featuring the latest innovations in wiring accessories and lighting. |