World Water Day: Why collaboration is key for better water management

World Water Day: Why collaboration is key for better water management

Efficient water management has become increasingly more important in the UK, particularly in commercial settings, with the Environment Agency warning of potential water shortages in England by 2050 This World Water Day (22 March), Angela Nilsson, Divisional Managing Director (Service) at Stuart Turner Group, is discussing why a comprehensive approach, which includes strategic planning, enhanced…

Improving your spring irrigation

Improving your spring irrigation

Spring weather is right around the corner and many maintenance managers are looking to optimize their seasonal water usage with a more efficient irrigation plan. Whether saving water is a part of your company’s ESG goals, contributing to cost-effective strategies, or you just want to get more eco-friendly, smart irrigation is one way to achieve…

Back to Basics: Ergonomic Hazards and Workplace Solutions

Back to Basics: Ergonomic Hazards and Workplace Solutions

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). MSDs affect the muscles, nerves,…

How Building Owners Can Guard Against Growing Cyber Risks

How Building Owners Can Guard Against Growing Cyber Risks

Reliance on technology is growing, but many construction firms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. For years, the construction industry has been viewed as something of a dinosaur when it comes to leveraging technology. While others used emerging technological capabilities to transform, construction didn’t. It has paid the price in flagging productivity growth (floundering at 1 percent…

How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration

How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration

EV charging represents a significant investment, making it essential to carefully plan how charging stations can be incorporated. To successfully integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging into a healthcare facility’s infrastructure, facility managers must take a forward-thinking approach. EV charging represents a significant investment of both time and resources, making it essential to carefully plan how…