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  Visitors step into a historic building—whether it’s a church, library, courthouse, or community center—expecting to experience a meaningful connection to the past. These sites often embody architectural grandeur and cultural legacy, offering a unique atmosphere that connects people to their roots. Maintaining these spaces, preserving their aesthetics while also ensuring visitors feel safe and…

A new Protective Security Training Programme designed to enhance preparedness for terror-related incidents and promote safer public spaces has been launched by Bidvest Noonan. The initiative, began with comprehensive training for control room operators, trauma-trained medics, and security officers, focused on rapid decision-making and coordination during major incidents. This was followed by a live, scenario-based counter-terror…

New research has uncovered a sharp and rapid shift in how leaders within the real estate and construction sector are prioritising risk as businesses navigate geopolitical and economic uncertainty in 2025. Beazley, the parent company of specialist insurance businesses with operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, surveyed 3,500 global business leaders, including…

The number of coworking spaces in the UK and Ireland has reached a new peak, according to new industry data, signalling the continuing shift in how offices are being used. Data from CoworkingCafe’s third quarter 2025 report show around 4,315 coworking locations across the region, of which approximately 4,048 are in the UK and 267…

Some of the world’s leading green building organizations have joined forces to harmonize how sustainable building products and materials are assessed. The Building Research Establishment (BRE), the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), mindful MATERIALS, Living Future, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new international partnership to create…

Facilities management can often be described as the “invisible profession.” When everything is running smoothly, when the lights come on without a second thought, the air is clean and comfortable, and the building is safe, very few people notice the work that goes on in the shadows. Yet, the reality is that your department is…