Facilities Management

Commercial concerns when it comes to asbestos in buildings

Does your commercial building have an asbestos management survey? Craig Evans, general manager at the UKATA, explores

More sustainable building practices

Russell Beattie looks at some of the ways in which the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry is contributing in the push towards energy efficiency

Considering the retrofitting of sprinklers in high-rise stock

Facilities Management

The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association looks at the accredited bodies that operate certification schemes for sprinkler installations

Christmas trees - getting value for money

Facilities Management

The BCTGA look at the supply of Christmas trees in the UK and the importance for authorities of sourcing them locally

Fire safety legislation and refurbishment

Facilities Management

Catherine Nelms, of the Fire Industry Association, explains why fire safety legislation must be adhered to through any planning or refurbishment process

What next for local authority fire safety?

Facilities Management

In light of the Grenfell Tower fire last month, GB looks at the safety regulations and what can be done to prevent future large-scale fires

LEDs: Longer lasting and more efficient

Facilities Management

Brendan Keely reflects upon the efficiency savings that LEDs provide and the growing versatility of the technology

Putting the LED revolution in the spotlight

Facilities Management

The LIA's Peter Hunt analyses the benefits of LED lighting, including the well-publicised increasing efficiency savings and the less known well-being boosts

Enforcement of the Fire Safety Order

Facilities Management

The Fire Industry Association explain another of the 14 sections of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - enforcement

Building owners aiming for health and happiness

Facilities Management

Strategic maintenance of buildings delivers valuable resource efficiencies; but the human benefits are even more significant, says Wayne Terry, at the BESA

The importance of building furniture to last

Facilities Management

In its push to sustainability can the public sector learn more lessons from the private sector? Jim Pendrill reports

Growing grounds maintenance expertise

Facilities Management

SALTEX 2016, taking place on 2-3 November at the NEC, is the must attend event for those working in the groundscare sector.

Lighting can help save millions

Facilities Management

Local authorities are coming together with suppliers and funders of LED lighting at LuxLive to map out the future of lighting

Inspiring excellence in facilities management

Facilities Management

Returning to ExCeL London for a third year, Facilities Show 2016 is set to be bigger and better than ever. With a host of new and exciting features, Government Business previews the must attend show for those involved in facilities management.

Shedding some light on sustainability

Facilities Management

Councils should be considering lighting as an integral part of a their plans for a low-energy and more sustainable future, says Brendan Keely, of the Society of Light and Lighting.