Is Climate Change Affecting Our Buildings?

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In 2014, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that the impacts of climate change, presented a major hazard on buildings. As temperatures change, so must the way in which constructions are designed. This shift has also had a huge effect on energy efficiency within buildings. Therefore, it is no surprise that the most common complaint […]


The Challenges Covid-19 Has Presented on Our Buildings

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It goes without saying, the pandemic has impacted how we use buildings and is likely to affect how they are designed and operated in the future. Where office life and close proximity to colleagues was once the norm, Covid-19 has emphasised the drawbacks to this. Many areas of the working environment are now being questioned, […]


Outdoor Safety Hazards & the Importance of Grounds Maintenance

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There are plenty of safety hazards for facility managers to control and mitigate the risk of, and these includes those that are outdoors. In the colder months these can be greater, with the additional risk of snow, ice and rain. From business car parks to outdoor gardens and pavements there are a number of places […]


Can facilities management impact on employee productivity?

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Good and efficient facilities management has a number of benefits, as you’re sure to know. Many of these benefits are obvious – such as improved health and safety, longevity of equipment, lower risk of shutdown and better cost effectiveness. However, beyond these are other less obvious benefits – such as employee and productivity benefits. A […]


FM Considerations in Higher Education

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When people think of higher education and all the things which help keep universities running, facilities management may not be high on that list. However, there are so many aspects of facilities management which are actually crucial in the running of higher education facilities. Not only does facilities management ensure higher education buildings are in […]


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