 |
25 February 2019
|
|
With the Cricket World Cup taking place from 30th May to 14th July, followed by The Ashes in September, the Oval stadium will be firmly in the spotlight this summer. Facilities Matters spoke with Lisa Pearce, contract manager at the Oval for OCS, to understand how the company avoids a sticky wicket when managing the world-famous cricket ground
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
27 March 2019
|
|
Brighton & Hove City Council's first reuse manager, Cat Fletcher, tells Catherine Hackett how businesses can run their own re-use programmes and cut waste costs
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
20 February 2019
|
|
Serviced office provider Office Space in Town is preparing to open what it claims will be "the happiest place to work in London". Catherine Hackett spoke to the company's CEO and development director to find out if it can live up to such high expectations
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
06 March 2019
|
|
Recycling has played a major part in the drive to become more environmentally conscious; for many members of the public, it represents the core way for them to ‘do their bit’ for the environment. However, we are all being called upon to go further, recycle more, reduce consumption and waste, and think more carefully about the impact of products we buy. For businesses, the issue is equally important and, as well as sustainability, the term environmental stewardship is becoming more common.
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
18 February 2019
|
|
It may have got a bad rep recently but that doesn't mean we should vilify outsourcing, argues Stephen Roots, chair of The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
01 March 2019
|
|
Principle Cleaning Services in partnership with its pest control partner, Safeguard, helps to keep some of the most prestigious, landmark buildings in the Capital, along with some of the most historic, pest free. Tim Sheehan, MD, Safeguard Pest Control, explains how.
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
06 March 2019
|
|
Despite the Environmental Services Association and others' success in encouraging greater Government focus on tackling waste crime over the last few years, it remains a major problem for the UK. Sam Corp, head of regulation at ESA, explains more
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
01 March 2019
|
|
Tiny pests are not always at the forefront when it comes to pest management considerations, but some of these small species can weigh heavy in maintaining a clean, welcoming and compliant environment. British Pest Control Association (BPCA) field officer Natalie Bungay discusses some of the small pests to be aware of and offers an overview of how to deal with them effectively
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
18 January 2019
|
|
Hands are one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body and cleaning is one of the industries where they face the highest risk of skin irritation. That’s why it’s critical that workers wear gloves that provide protection that matches the task at hand. Here Stéphanie Quilliet, strategic product leader EMEA for Honeywell Industrial Safety, explains what to consider when selecting chemical-protective gloves.
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
18 January 2019
|
|
The presence of Legionella in water systems is a serious issue, as it has the potential to cause Legionnaires’ disease. SOCOTEC provides some advice on what steps should be taken all year round to protect against future outbreaks
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
18 January 2019
|
|
Water jetting is a vital mainstay of the cleaning industry. David Kennedy, director of the Water Jetting Association, says the power of water must always be respected.
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
18 January 2019
|
|
For a safe and healthy building, maintaining ongoing ductwork compliance with TR/19 is essential, and will be a legal requirement throughout a ventilation system’s lifetime, as Gary Nicholls, managing director of Swiftclean Building Services, and co-author of TR/19, explains
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
26 November 2018
|
|
A partnership approach between cleaning companies and waste management experts can provide real value-added service to clients, says Stephen Hill from Grundon Waste Management
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
01 November 2018
|
|
Prompt, expert techniques are required to successfully restore a property from fire and smoke damage, and both cleaning and decontamination should always be the primary considerations for all technicians involved. The British Damage Management Association (BDMA) explains
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
13 November 2018
|
|
Water can cause untold damage if it’s not dealt with quickly – not just to the fabric of the building, but in terms of disruption to business. Gordon McVean, sales and marketing director at Truvox International, explains how air movers can aid the restoration process
[Read More]
|
|
|
| Link |
15 October 2018
|
|
With local authorities spending over £60 million per annum to clean up gum from UK streets, the pressure is on to improve processes whilst reducing costs. John Brill of Nilfisk discusses the issue and the solutions available in today's market
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
12 November 2018
|
|
Dr Michael Groves, CEO at Topolytics, explains how businesses can turn the waste they generate from a burden into a benefit
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
08 October 2018
|
|
Risk is an inherent part of business operations for sites that store and transport hazardous substances. To prevent the worst from happening, disaster prevention plans are key, as well as clean-up steps that focus on safety and damage limitation should a spill be unavoidable. With flooding a growing concern across the UK, for many, ‘risk’ has been exacerbated. Alan Scrafton, from spill and flood responder Adler & Allan, discusses
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
03 October 2018
|
|
Ditching plastics would be a knee jerk and unsustainable response to recent negative press, says Cromwell Polythene managing director James Lee
[Read More]
|
|
|
 |
05 November 2018
|
|
Over the past four years the charity Hubbub has been exploring whether different behaviour change techniques can successfully reduce littering. They have had successes and failures along the way. Here, Hubbub's CEO Trewin Restorick shares five things they learned
[Read More]
|
|
|
