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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20-03-2026

Decarbonisation has shifted from a theoretical aspiration to a defining part of everyday practice for building services engineers. Driven by urgent climate goals, tightening regulations, and a growing need for resource efficiency, the pressure to deliver low-carbon solutions has never been greater. Yet, despite rising policy and stronger client ambition, the journey to decarbonising commercial and public buildings remains uneven and some challenges need to be resolved. One way to decarbonise a building is through electrification, particularly by replacing fossil-fuel heating with heat pumps and ..

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20-03-2026

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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20-03-2026

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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20-03-2026

Following seven successful shortlisting’s in 2025, Winvic’s event partnership underscores its long-standing commitment to EDI and investment in the future of women in the sector, alongside its dedication to creating opportunities for all talent to thrive. The company is marking its 25th year in business in 2026, making its involvement in the full event programme particularly significant as it reflects both its heritage and forward-looking ambition for Winvic in helping shape a more inclusive industry. ..

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20-03-2026

Facility management deals with the management of built assets and incorporates controlling services necessary for the successful business operation of an organization. It should aim not only at simply reducing the operating expenses of an organization but also at enhancing the efficiency of the facility and its users as well. The physical environment has a major influence on the successful operation and efficiency of an organization; modifying this could lead to an organization’s desired efficiency being achieved. To gauge the effectiveness of facility management, therefore, ..

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20-03-2026

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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20-03-2026