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Leading teams in a hybrid work environment is still a relatively new science — and presents many types of challenges. Hybrid team leaders need to identify the best team norms around communication, refine the workplace culture to foster collaboration and community, decide on smart ways to manage accountability, and more. However, hybrid work also presents…

The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and global challenges. These factors are creating both obstacles and opportunities for growth. Ian McKinnon, Managing Director, Veriforce CHAS, highlights seven critical issues that will define the sector in 2025 and outlines how industry players can…

The UK’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing its biggest change in decades, the digital switchover. Carla Sousa, Marketing Director at Chubb Fire and Security provides some practical advice for those who have yet to start the switchover process The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has been a cornerstone of UK communications for generations, enabling businesses and…

Covering everything from maintenance and security to technology and construction, 2025 predictions abound in the facilities management industry. But what do facilities managers, themselves, hope to accomplish in the new year? The start of every year represents an opportunity for new beginnings or ambitious goals. Given how demanding and all-encompassing facilities management can be, even…

New research of more than 2,000 UK consumers has revealed that over half (56 per cent) believe that businesses need to step up their sustainability efforts to help achieve the country’s net zero targets. The research, conducted by Wattstor, a leader in the design and delivery of onsite renewable energy systems, also showed that a…

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been appointed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as the lead training provider for a scheme to improve the performance of the UK’s heat network industry. BESA has already started work on developing new training programmes to support the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme…