Overcoming the European Tech IPO Challenge

Overcoming the European Tech IPO Challenge

Europe faces the challenge of developing globally significant tech companies, contrasting with the dynamic market environment of the United States. This situation presents an opportunity for Europe to enhance its economic growth and global competitiveness. The primary issue is the relatively modest levels of venture capital investment in Europe compared to GDP, alongside a smaller…

Workspace Design Show triumphs again: Get ready for two spectacular 2025 shows in London and Amsterdam

Workspace Design Show triumphs again: Get ready for two spectacular 2025 shows in London and Amsterdam

Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler and Ryder Architecture. Launched in 2021, Workspace Design Show is a firmly established highlight of…

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2024

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Sports Arena Makeover Scotiabank Arena, home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors, recently started the second phase of its $350 million Scotiabank Arena Reimagination project. Owned and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment…

How to Understand a Patchwork of Elevator Regulations

How to Understand a Patchwork of Elevator Regulations

Compliance standards vary from city to city and state to state. Here’s what you need to know to best situate your facilities to meet regulations. By Eric Lazear, Contributing Writer Consistent elevator operations, along with accessibility and safety, are vital to ensuring a well-functioning building that appropriately serves all tenants, visitors, and guests. But with…

Access Control Holds the Key to an Integrated Security Plan

Access Control Holds the Key to an Integrated Security Plan

It’s the facility manager’s job to protect a large institutional and commercial facility and its occupants from security threats, and the manager has been charged with developing a comprehensive plan to keep the site safe. It seems obvious that video surveillance will be enhanced by investing in more security cameras. That would be a good…

Three-quarters of businesses are actively considering changing their workspace

Three-quarters of businesses are actively considering changing their workspace

Three-quarters of UK businesses are on the hunt for a new workspace, according to new research from digital infrastructure specialist, NCG. The independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has found that 70 per cent of businesses currently use an office or workspace on a hybrid (46 per cent) or full-time (24 per…