The Independent Inspector has completed 83 audits across the CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes during the first half of 2025. Compliance with the Standards and Technical Regulations of the Accreditation Scheme continues to be high. The CHSA operates Accreditation Schemes for manufacturers of soft tissue, plastic refuse sacks, cotton mops and cleaning chemicals. It also operates an Accreditation Scheme for distributors. ..

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17-09-2025

Facilities management (FM) has come a long way, especially in the last decade. The amalgamation of newer practices and cutting-edge technologies have equipped facilities managers with improved approaches towards maintaining and managing buildings and related facilities. The recent times have seen an upsurge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the area of FM. BIM leveraged 3D computing and modelling in order to create a coherent and comprehensive information centre for a building.While BIM should be gaining traction within the facilities management arena, it is still ..

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17-09-2025

Facility management is a vital part of operations for most organizations, as it improves operations and a company's efficiency. In the wake of the pandemic, many companies are paying more attention to creating a space that is efficient and functional. PR Newswire reports that the facility management industry was worth $1 trillion globally and is expected to more than double that amount by 2027, showing just how much people are willing to integrate these systems, technologies, and professionals to enhance their facility's operations.As companies are ..

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17-09-2025

According to TEAM Energy, the key to unlocking meaningful energy savings lies in understanding how your estate actually uses energy, and where it’s being wasted. In a recent article, TEAM considers the role of the commercial energy audit, positioning it not as a compliance exercise, but as a strategic tool for transformation. With energy prices volatile and net zero targets looming, the timing could not be more relevant. ..

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17-09-2025

The Inverness plant employs 140 workers and was the first facility in Europe to manufacture OSB, a panel product used in a wide range of applications, including construction materials, furniture, packaging, and art installations. To mark the anniversary of the site, the team hosted a family day event; the staff were also celebrating the recent Safety Star achievement which recognises commitment to employee safety. ..

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17-09-2025

Q: James, what was the inspiration behind developing the Enhance Range? A: While our previous offerings focused on creating new wildflower spaces, we recognised the need for solutions to improve and preserve biodiversity in existing ones. As you know, oversowing can have varying results. It often takes years to see any impact and it’s very difficult to establish new species without them being outcompeted by existing plant and grass species. The Enhance range provides a practical and cost-effective alternative to this. ..

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17-09-2025

Paradoxically, however, as FM contracts go through multiple generations, often the profile of the procurement and contract management becomes less critical and strategic oversight around this decision point reduces. This can leave contracts and management stakeholders in a difficult spot. Clients are looking for high performing contract delivery with a reduced cost, and suppliers are looking for margins that protect their business. Further, given the reducing levels of strategic input to contract management, there can be a lowering of organisational empathy between the parties. ..

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17-09-2025