Yearly Archives
2022
uvex has launched a new collection of safety eyewear that offers protection for workers as well as the planet. The uvex i-range comprises three models that protect against a wide variety of workplace hazards. They all feature large, flat…
Check your weak spots
IoT expert Pippa Boothman VP Marketing & Communications at Norwegian tech company Disruptive Technologies, the developer of the world’s smallest wireless sensors and IoT infrastructure, explains how to address IoT security weak points…
Increase a roof’s longevity and reduce carbon
Undoubtedly, buildings’ sustainable management and maintenance are at the forefront of many minds, with a significant shift in how facilities managers view their long-term refurbishment and asset management programmes. With many…
MD promotion for Paul Goodchild at Platinum Facilities
The technology led hard FM service provider, has promoted Paul Goodchild to the role of Managing Director. Goodchild joined Platinum Facilities as Finance and Commercial Director in 2018. His promotion to MD recognises his “hard work…
Why is hybrid working becoming more desirable?
After the lockdown had finished more companies decided to keep flexible working and allowed employees to work from home some days during the week. This has resulted in hybrid working rising from 13% in early February 2022 to 24% in May…
World Mental Health Day: 5 ways to support mental health in the workplace
To coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October), Alex Minett, Head of Products and Markets at supply chain risk management expert, CHAS, offers five steps companies can take to make workplaces more inclusive for workers who have…
Checklist for drainage risks
Climate change means it has never been more important to assess site drainage risks and take steps to control them, says Kevin Moon, Managing Director of drainage and wastewater specialist Lanes Group plc Here in the UK we’re used to a…
Skanska UK announces occupational health and wellbeing appointment
Megan Taylor has been appointed Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing at Skanska UK. Taylor, an occupational health and safety professional, joins the business from British Transport Police where she was Deputy Director of Safety,…
Scottish hotel group switches to GreenTeck Global’s 100% natural cleaning system
A new distribution agreement between GreenTeck Global and Alliance Scotland has already inspired one Scottish hotel group to swap its cleaning products for a chemical-free alternative. Thanks to the partnership, Crieff Hydro Family of…
Eatock Design & Build on track to record £3m turnover
The office design and commercial fit-out specialist reports it is on track to record a £3 million turnover of office regenerations in its third year in business, despite the boom in homeworking. Founded by Paul Eatock in April 2020, Eatock…
MD appointment at J S Wright
Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical building services provider, J S Wright, has appointed Peter Grierson as its new Managing Director. Previously National Sales Director for Wolseley Pipe and Climate, he will take control of the…
Make performance metrics work for you
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are often thought of as mere metrics that demonstrate an organisation’s progress towards its goals. But they’re much more important than that, says Richard Davies, MD Evbex When considered strategically,…