Government publishes its first co-ordinated Facilities Management Strategy

Government publishes its first co-ordinated Facilities Management Strategy

For the first time, the Government has established a Facilities Management Strategy. The coordinated, cross-government vision for facilities management is part of the Government’s Property Strategy to reshape the public estate, and aims to set the strategic approach and standards which will govern what good looks like and the quality of service which should be…

How to achieve net zero energy in five steps

How to achieve net zero energy in five steps

Net zero energy (NZE) was once the holy grail of sustainable building design—enticing, but often out of reach. That has all since changed. Giant leaps in net zero design such as improved materials, a better understanding of building science, and cheaper renewable energy have made NZE buildings a viable and affordable goal for building owners….

Improving Facility Security and Emergency Preparedness Amid RTO and Other Issues

Improving Facility Security and Emergency Preparedness Amid RTO and Other Issues

Here’s the good news regarding workers’ return to office (RTO) after the pandemic: It’s happening, slowly but surely. Here’s the bad news: Things may never be as before the pandemic. Security company Kastle Systems recently surveyed 10 major U.S. cities and reported that, as of September 2022, about 50% of all workers have returned to…

Amey focuses on essential skills for young people to tackle inequality

Amey focuses on essential skills for young people to tackle inequality

  Amey has launched a report which outlines the outcomes of bringing together a group of leading experts in employment skills, to discuss the current trends and approach in supporting the development of essential skills within young people programmes.  People from disadvantaged backgrounds have fewer opportunities to build essential skills, such as teamwork, speaking and…

Rules for a net-zero energy strategy

Rules for a net-zero energy strategy

Over the last few years, companies have jumped into the climate fray with gusto, announcing net-zero commitments and speaking ardently about doing their part. But talk is cheap, and decarbonization is difficult. While a third of the world’s largest companies have net zero goals, only 7 percent of those companies are on-track to meeting them….

5 Reasons Why Facilities Managers Should Hire Military Veterans

5 Reasons Why Facilities Managers Should Hire Military Veterans

Facilities managers should consider hiring veterans who are either transitioning from military life to civilian life or perhaps have been civilians for a while. It might be obvious that veterans who have experience in the design, building, maintenance, and improvement of military infrastructure would be great candidates in the facilities management field. Veterans also already…