If you’ve been in the industry long enough, then you know how outdoor lighting can either make a project look quality, or it can expose every shortcut taken during installation. Outdoor lighting in commercial spaces shouldn’t just be about ticking boxes on a spec sheet, and it shouldn’t be the ‘other bit’ after the indoor work is completed. What it should be is delivering something that performs, survives the elements, satisfies inspectors, and keeps clients happy long after handover. ..

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18-03-2026

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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18-03-2026

The programme reflects a broader shift within facilities management contracting – from reactive maintenance towards proactive, lifecycle-based asset management. Participants will develop a thorough understanding of how to work collaboratively and apply the systems and performance management tools central to NEC contracts, which are widely adopted and globally trusted. The accreditation pathway blends online learning with practical, scenario-based sessions delivered by NEC’s specialist trainers. The programme begins with a preparatory online module, followed by four days of interactive face-to-face training in Manchester, with virtual attendance ..

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18-03-2026

In today’s fast-paced world, agility has become a part of everything that is done. Every corporate function is expected to be in an accelerated manner. Our lives at and outside of work are full of activities and stresses. It is important more than ever to find a footing amidst all the chaos and achieve emotional wellbeing. Workplaces are especially required to undergo certain changes so that employee mental health is taken care of in a holistic manner. Facility Management (FM) is an area that can ..

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18-03-2026

Sailors have a wise rule – inspect your ship from bow to stern after every storm, once the weather clears. Not because the ship looks damaged but because the real problems are often hidden (blocked scuppers, cracked fittings, loosened lines, etc). Ignoring this, any risks will be brutally exposed by the next storm that blows in. In estates management, the same can be said for recovering after winter. Months of intense conditions can place your sites under pressure: wear and tear from the elements forces ..

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18-03-2026

We are currently recruiting for more volunteers across several IWFM Regions, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Networks. You can explore our community groups here to see where you might like to get involved. ..

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18-03-2026

The bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer. The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that time 28 bursaries have been awarded. The initiative is key to the CHSA’s commitment to giving something back; it is open to the children of its members’ ..

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