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Good air quality in modern buildings is important in preventing the damaging effects that Sick Building Syndrome can have on a workforce's health and productivity. Simon Skentelbery reports on some of the problems which can affect the working environment. |
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What we need, argues Roderic Bunn, is a fresh scope of service that closes the credibility gap between what building designers intend to happen and what happens in practice. |
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The FM market presently is dominated by the large groups, with smaller firms clustered in niches. So do these large players make better suppliers? Peter Black reports. |
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Ken West of Fluke explains the benefits of using thermal imagers and power loggers |
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The seemingly simple economics of purchasing bathroom tissuemay not be as strightforward as you thought. Jonathan Hooper, of Kruger Tissue, explains some of the hidden complexities and how to maximise your budget. |
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The construction industry is unique by virtue of the fact that buildings costing many millions of pounds and still often have very little in the way of a structured handover to the people who will use and manage them. Marcus Hill explains what is being done about that. |
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The 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations came into effect this year. Neil Harrison of RS Components explains why getting up-to-date with the new requirements will be more than worth the effort for those working in the electrical or building services industries. |
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Ready access to comprehensive, up-to-date information is crucial for both client and provider in a mechanical and electrical (M&E) outsourcing partnership. Lorne Stewart looks at the role played by information management systems in making this partnership a success. |
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Owners of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment face serious penalties if they don't comply with a whole series of new regulations. But don't worry, you can turn this situation to your advantage, says Graeme Fox of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association. |
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One of the most important changes in the FM landscape for 2008 was the introduction of measures under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. David Bleicher explains what is involved. |
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Following the implementation of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order in 2006, fire protection has become a crucial consideration during a refurbishment project. Joanne Gualda of Bagnalls outlines the legislation, and describes how the use of a flame-retardant paint system can help to ensure the highest level of fire protection. |
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Ken West, UK Regional Marketing Manager - Industrial Tools of Fluke (UK) Ltd, explains how infrared temperature measuring can help to locate problems lurking behind the scenes of buildings. |
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With the ever increasing pressures we all seem to be working under, the last thing most of us need is the prospect of having to install, commission and train the team on a new IT system, writes Charles Johnston. |
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Ron Newport and Austin Dunne of the Institute of Infrared Thermography explain how the energy efficiency of a building can be assessed with greater precision using infrared thermography, locating problems that were previously difficult to find using standard methods. |
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Building services contractors have been quicker than most to recognise and tackle the practical aspects of the often misunderstood sustainability agenda, according to Mike McCloskey. |
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Nigel Fitzhenry of Romec Ltd Facilities Management discusses the advantages of switching to mobile data systems and how the latest technology enables facilities managers to operate far more efficiently than before. |
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Integration of property services is the way forward for big corporates looking for global solutions, says Rick Bertasi. But will real estate and FM ever speak the same language? |
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The opportunities now open to maintenance service providers and customers alike are enormous. But is the maintenance industry properly focused on customers and service? And what can property and plant owners reasonably expect of the industry?
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Just as it's imperative for the retailer to understand their customer, the FM provider has to understand the retailer in order to meet the demands of this fast-moving sector. |
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All contracts come to an end, whether planned or unplanned. The time to think carefully about expectations and obligations is before you sign. |
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