You might be a Facilities Manager (FM) charged with a multi or single-site operation but, either way, you'll be responsible for making sure that all buildings operate at optimum perfectly and that their users and visitors stay secure and safe. While this usually means managing...
Community fridges are a growing initiative to help families navigate the cost of living crisis and spiralling food prices. However, a group can’t just set up a cold storage facility for others to access without considering some essential legislative requirements relating to food safety and...
How to gain access for a landlord gas safety inspection and what to do if your tenant is reluctant to allow this You know that as a landlord you have a duty to carry out a gas safety inspection every year, but what happens when a...
Air conditioning systems are more likely to break down during periods of baking temperatures. It’s a paradox that when we need their cooling effects the most, AC units are forced to work harder and can subsequently develop a fault. One of the most common is...
Many drivers are choosing to install electric vehicle charging points at home here in the UK, but businesses too have been quick to capitalise on this beneficial option. AA statistics show that eight years from now, EVs will likely outnumber diesel-fuelled vehicles on British roads....
Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) systems are an integral part of site security. Acting as a deterrent to unwanted visitors, they can also alert staff to security issues and capture evidence to aid in prosecutions. However, to ensure that CCTV devices can be relied on, they must...
It is understood that companies looking to keep costs low seek to avoid unnecessary services. When electrical systems are functioning effectively onsite, paying for a maintenance plan might seem like a waste of money. However, while in the short-term side-stepping an extra monthly direct debit...
The legionella bacterium is a major threat to elderly and vulnerable people, such as the patients at a GP surgery. As such, it is not surprising that GP surgeries are required to pay close attention to their plumbing and water treatment obligations. Are legionella risk assessments...
Lighting currently uses approximately 20% of all electricity generated across Britain. Many of the lighting systems now in use, however, rely on inefficient lighting sources, providing significant opportunities for energy savings. To lower operating costs and improve their bottom line, UK firms must be aware of...
Servicing the boilers supplying hot water and heating to your business premises is an essential process for many reasons. While ensuring the health and safety of your building users remain at optimum, it also helps reduce annual utility bills and repair costs over time. In...
We tend to think of legionnaires’ disease as a hazard related to water tanks and plumbing systems in a building. But in certain circumstances, an air conditioning system can also become infected with the Legionella bacteria and cause a health risk. Legionnaires’ Disease is a respiratory...
Noisy walk-in refrigerator, a freezer that’s failing to maintain a consistent temperature or puddles on the floor? Most common maintenance issues with commercial fridges and freezers are relatively straightforward to identify and fix. Here are three of the most common troubleshooting issues with walk-in refrigerators and...
Light is all around us. It helps us navigate the world around us and concentrate on what we’re doing. Poor quality artificial light in the workplace can impact our physical and mental health. Studies have shown that LED lighting can improve wellbeing at work. The negative...
The scale of the problem of people being displaced by the war in Ukraine is enormous. Millions are on the move to escape the conflict with Russia and landlords in the UK are being asked to help. But those throwing their doors open to accommodate...
