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Sustainability
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…
Triple CRE challenges
Simon Eastlake, Managing Director, Office Space in Town (OSiT) on how landlords that adapt to the triple whammy of rising interest rates, hybrid working and the net zero challenges can still keep their tenants happy A rising interest rate…
Training to save the planet
As the drive for sustainability in business grows, Ruth Williams of Astutis explains how environmental training can help organisations deliver an eco-blueprint to drive a more sustainable future Climate change is a hot topic. This summer’s…
Built environment must progress on decarbonisation as demand for green buildings continues to rise
Progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment on the drive to be more sustainable, according to RICS Sustainability Report 2022, however the rate of advancement needs to accelerate significantly and become more widespread.…
Scope 3 FM emissions
Kieran King, Sustainability Consultant for the SFMI & Acclaro Advisory on ways to help close the potential gap in building life-cycle emissions, where FM Scope 3 is currently excluded There has been a recent rise in companies beginning…
Adapting to climate change now top priority for specifiers
PlanRadar, a leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platform, has published a new report on emerging trends set to dominate the global specification community. The Architecture of the Future is the first in a…
Servo strikes gold for sustainability
The Leeds-based multi-service provider has received a Gold Sustainability verification from Alcumus. The Safe Contractor Gold verification, along with Servo’s ISO 14001 accreditation reinforces the commitment that has been made by the…
Sustainably refurbish pitched metal roofs to extend the life cycle of the roof
In order to help specifiers understand when and how to sustainably extend the life cycle of metal roofs, Sharmans have created a new CPD: The Life Cycle of a Metal Roof: A Specifiers Guide to Good Practice. Metal roof sheets are typically…
Carpet Recycling UK builds flooring sector momentum at Harrogate
Exhibiting on Stand A45 at the 2022 Harrogate Flooring Show, Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) is inviting the sector to build on collaborative momentum and act to reduce textile flooring waste and resource usage ahead of any potential changes to…
Senior appointments at Atalian Servest
Atalian Servest has announced two key senior appointments to strengthen the company’s position as a responsible, purpose-driven organisation with its people at its core. Laura Phillips joins the business as Head of Sustainability &…
Navigating the impact of inflation in the foodservice industry
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals that year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector hit 13.6 per cent in March 2022 and prices are unlikely to fall for the foreseeable future. Faced with soaring food and energy…
Amey steps up sustainability and social value delivery with new five-year strategy
Amey has committed to a step change in the way it works to achieve new levels of sustainability and social value across its operations. The infrastructure services and engineering company, has launched Bolder Steps Together, a five-year…