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Jordan Reynolds, CPO of EV-comply, discusses the growth and future of the EV charge point sector and addresses some anxieties around EVs.
Unsurprisingly, we have seen a huge influx of enquiries for EV charge point installations across…
‘Buy Social’ – helping to achieve your environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals
Blog from Mark Rogers, Executive Director at Corps Security
Ethical consumerism has become a big trend in recent years as consumers are becoming more concerned about where their money is going. And it’s not just individuals. Large…
Social life
By implementing employee social advocacy, Sodexo was able to transform its social strategy and strengthen its relationships with customers and clients alike, says Brayden Cohen, Social Marketing and Employee Advocacy Team Lead at Hootsuite…
Safe refuge
From pandemic response to Afghan aid, Jason Towse, MD of Business Services at Mitie, explains how the FM sector can play a leading role in helping the UK during times of crisis
It’s been almost four months since the agreement with the…
Emergency lighting: is BS 5266-1 effective enough? | Carvell Group
Christopher Carvell MIET MIFSM PCQI, MD and Principal Consultant at Carvell Group, discusses the effectiveness of BS 5266-1 and if the standard is effective in meeting its objective.
Although British Standards are not legislation, it is…
From BS to EN standards: British Gypsum puts safety first
Dave Robinson, Head of Technical Support at British Gypsum, discusses the urgent need for a change in culture around safety and testing in the construction industry.
It’s been over 20 years since the government suggested that the…
Methane reduction: How FMs can get ahead
COP26 saw more than 100 countries pledge to significantly cut emissions of methane – a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for around 30 per cent of global warming to date. Dr Stephen Wise, Chief Strategic Development Officer for…
Building a sustainable future
Amey Consulting’s Managing Director Alex Gilbert warns that the UK needs new skills and new thinking if it is to meet its net zero targets
The need to build a more sustainable future is not in doubt. Tackling climate change is the single…
IronmongeryDirect’s top safety tips whilst working in bad weather
Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or trades, causing delays which can increase both the cost and the timeframe for the completion of a project, whilst also making working on site potentially dangerous if…
ElectricalDirect reveal the possible challenges in 2022 according to UK electricians
Rising cost of materials will be the biggest challenge in 2022, say UK electricians. Other key challenges include getting hold of materials and struggling to recruit staff.
A fifth (20%) of UK electricians think 2022 will be a better year…
Trade body’s Japanese knotweed training launched in online format
Professionals in the invasive weeds sector can now tap into a popular...
Is it time you hired Re-Wired?
We put the questions to Dan McAdam, founder of Re-Wired, a firm that offers specialist support to electrical contractors to help free them from the burden of daily administration and business tasks.
Q. Where did the idea for Re-Wired come…