Facilities Management UK: April 2024 Contents
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The April 2024 issue
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BCIS Forecasts Building Costs To Rise 15% In Five Years
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Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 17% over the same period, according to the latest five year building forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).CENTIEL’s Market Leading UPS Now Available In An IP54 Enclosure
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CENTIEL’s market leading true modular UPS are now available in an IP54 enclosure offering a sophisticated and robust power protection solution for semi-industrial and more environmentally challenging sites.Mitie Secures New Contract With HMRC
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Following a competitive procurement process, Mitie has secured a new contract with HMRC to provide security services across 40 sites nationwide, including 12 government hubs located across the UK from Glasgow to Belfast and Leeds to London. Coming into service in June 2024, the contract, valued at approximately £15 million a year, will run for five years with the option to extend up to a total of ten years.BAUX ♥︎ Tarkett: A Synchronised Colour Palette For Designing Healthier Interiors From Ceiling To Floor
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BAUX and Tarkett have launched a coordinated colour palette primed for creating healthier and more sustainable interiors where people can thrive. BAUX Acoustic Wood Wool tiles for ceilings and walls help absorb noise for clearer thinking, while Tarkett AirMaster® flooring technology specialises in reducing fine dust for easier breathing. The versatile colour palette ranges from grounding minerals to warming florals and lofty forest hues.Time To See The Light? – The RoHS Ban One Year On
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As we look towards the first anniversary of the RoHS ban on fluorescent lamps, Martin Huber, CEO and co‑Founder of 3D modelling platform, Amrax explains why there is scope for FMs to play a lead role in the transition to alternative lighting systems.TRILUX Illuminates Award‑Winning One Portwall Square With Cutting‑Edge Lighting Solutions
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In the heart of Bristol's bustling commercial district stands a beacon of innovation and sustainability: One Portwall Square. This groundbreaking office development, adjacent to Temple Meads Station, prioritises occupant wellbeing and environmental responsibility in a post‑COVID world. TRILUX, the renowned technical lighting expert, was pivotal in providing a comprehensive lighting solution for this award‑winning project.Fire Extinguishers – What You Need To Know About Servicing And Testing
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Fire extinguishers are a fundamental element of fire safety equipment and an important part of maintaining health and safety in the workplace. There are legal requirements that dictate fire safety for businesses - which state you must have the right fire extinguishers for your workplace and the hazards that exist there. As part of these laws, fire extinguisher testing is essential in non‑domestic premises in the UK.The Workplace Event 2024 – Where Innovation Meets Inspiration
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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting workplace cultures, and an increased focus on employee well-being, The Workplace Event (TWE) 2024 emerges as a beacon of insight, innovation, and inspiration. Taking place from April 30th - May 2nd, 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, TWE brings together over 5,000 workplace and facilities management professionals.
New EV Charging Provider V-Go Join Forces With Replenishh As Exclusive Launch Partner
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V-Go’s new home, workplace and commercial smart charging range will be available through our exclusive launch distributor Replenishh who will provide full trade facilities and online purchasing.How One Of Europe’s Top Universities Adopted Cutting‑Edge Asset Management To Preserve Its Heritage And Thrive
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In the pursuit of academic and research excellence, European universities often struggle with managing extensive campuses that combine modern and historical buildings.
Need To Outsource Your Calls?
Pick Lemon, The Contact Centre You Can Trust
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In the fast-paced, data driven facilities industry, compliance and quality assurance are a necessity, not a privilege. Both colleagues and customers demand the peace of mind that their data is being handled with the care and attention it deserves. Thankfully, FM companies working with Lemon Contact Centre can rest assured that they have the Integrated Management Systems in place and that data security is always of the highest priority.
PTSG And Virgin Atlantic
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Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has been working with Virgin Atlantic to deliver specialist fire solutions at the airline’s hangar at Heathrow – on behalf of main contractor CBRE.
Strengthening Security In Multi‑Occupancy Commercial Buildings
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Matthew Holliday, Director of Technical Services and Field Operations at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), describes how a forward‑looking partnership scheme protecting multi‑occupancy commercial buildings in the City of London can now provide similar benefits across the UK.Illuminating Smart Buildings
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James Huntington, controls and solutions manager at Tridonic, explains how lighting plays an integral part in smart buildings and how strides in technology are making luminaires more intelligent than ever before.Revolutionising Building Management With MyTAG’s Secure NFC And Data Insights
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In the fast‑moving world of facilities management, the use of technology to enhance operational efficiency is essential. MyTAG is leading this revolution by combining unclonable NFC technology with an all‑encompassing digital hub that features 22 distinct products.
Energy Saving Solutions With Hörmann Docking Before Opening
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With energy costs continuing to have a significant impact on UK business, the Hörmann Docking Before Opening system (DOBO) provides an energy saving solution for loading bay operations. The DOBO system has been designed to allow lorries to dock on a loading bay before their rear doors are opened, significantly reducing heat loss through the bay doors along with providing increased security and improved safety.
Video Showcases BIM Software Unlocking Door Specification Potential To Enable The Golden Thread
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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has launched a video showcasing the possibilities BIM software offers in creating and visualising openings for complete door, frame and hardware schedules and specifications, enabling the golden thread of information.InstallerSHOW 2024 – Prepare To Be Surprised
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If you’re responsible for meeting ambitious energy targets and reducing energy expenditure for your organisation, there is so much waiting for you at InstallerSHOW, taking place at NEC Birmingham from 25th‑27th June.
Ensuring Fire Safety In Commercial And Industrial Buildings: The Role Of Access Panels
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In the dynamic environment of commercial and industrial buildings, facilities managers are tasked with the responsibility of maintaining a safe environment for building occupants and crucial to that is minimising fire risks.How Certain Paints Can Help Companies Reach ESG Goals
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As more FM businesses strive to meet ambitious ESG goals, coatings that can help sequester CO2 and help to purify the ambient air could be an easy ‘win’ when seeking to reduce the wider carbon CO2(e) on projects.BS 476 To EN 1634‑1: What Does it Mean for Door Hardware?
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Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634‑1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass.Wastewater Pump Stations Take Flygt Across Heathrow
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Flygt Concertor intelligent pumps have become a standard design for Heathrow Airport’s wastewater management systems, following a successful trial, writes Synneve Henningson, senior product manager, Xylem UK and Ireland.New E‑Tech M Electric Heater From ACV UK Compliments Low‑Carbon Electric Heating Range
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Building on the success of its highly acclaimed electric boiler range, hot water and heating specialist ACV UK is pleased to announce the arrival of its new multifunctional E‑Tech M mobile heater, which offers a flexible new approach to mobile electric heating and helps keep disruption to a minimum.Knightsbridge’s SpektroLED EVO Takes Downlight Options Into The 100s
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The new SpektroLED EVO downlight from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – is an advanced evolution of the company’s hugely popular and innovative SpektroLED. Building on the versatility and flexibility of its predecessor, EVO offers selectable wattages, colour temperatures and six interchangeable bezel finishes and comes in three versions: fixed, tilt and smart.
