HVAC Upgrades: Data-Driven Decisions

HVAC Upgrades: Data-Driven Decisions

Technology advances have gathered vast amounts of data, enabling facility executives to plan successful projects. HVAC system upgrades are among the most complex and expensive projects in institutional and commercial facilities. The systems provide essential cooling and heating that is designed to keep occupants and visitors comfortable during their time indoors. And as the COVID-19…

Rethinking your company’s clean-power strategy

Rethinking your company’s clean-power strategy

Businesses increasingly want to buy clean electricity—especially as the fast expansion of data centers powering artificial intelligence pushes technology companies’ power demands to new heights. Unchecked, these increased power demands further threaten the world’s ability to meet climate targets. Whether to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, cut costs, or hedge volatility, more companies are…

GPA’s First Street hub in Manchester reaches practical completion of Cat A fit-out

GPA’s First Street hub in Manchester reaches practical completion of Cat A fit-out

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has confirmed it has accepted the handover of its new hub in First Street after the building reached practical completion of its Category A (Cat A) fit-out and lease commencement. Works were completed by BAM Construct UK appointed by developer Ask Real Estate. This latest milestone continues the countdown to…

Chartwells partners with NARF to promote allergen education in schools

Chartwells partners with NARF to promote allergen education in schools

The school and education catering company has partnered with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF) to launch the charity’s new educational programme, Allergy School. With recent research revealing that the number of people in England with a food allergy more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, the free educational resources include films, lesson plans, and…

Break Down Silos for Visibility Into Enterprise Risk

Break Down Silos for Visibility Into Enterprise Risk

Risk management in many organizations is hampered by disparate teams that don’t collaborate or share technology. A. Richard Allen/theispot.com Companies today must manage an increasingly complex array of risks, including cybersecurity threats, the impact of geopolitical tensions and major weather events on supply chains, and economic volatility — among others. Many businesses are challenged to…

Space and signage

Clara Mathey, Head of Marketing at Comeen explores how meeting room management and digital signage tools are reshaping modern facilities to connect people and optimise spaces Managing hybrid work environments, optimising space utilisation, and fostering seamless communication are top priorities for FMs. This means that solutions that streamline operations and enhance collaboration are no longer…