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COVER STORY
TECH TAKEOVER: THE DIGITISATION OF WINTER
MAINTENANCE AND FM Digitisation is transforming every aspect of every industry, and facilities managers must keep pace with this global trend. Jason Petsch, CEO of winter gritting and maintenance service provider GRITIT, takes a ride into the near future to explore the changes that are coming to FM, and explains how this is changing the face of winter maintenance.
REGULARS
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WHAT’S NEW? All the latest news and
products to keep you up-to-date in FM.
10 QUESTIONS WITH... This month, we chatted with
Stephen Pinhorne, UK National Sales Manager of Truvox International Ltd about his first job in Tesco and dinner with KT Tunstall.
FIRE SAFETY & DISASTER RECOVERY
MOVING ON WHEN FIRE STRIKES
Following Fire Door Safety Week 2016, Pyroguard’s Export Development Manager Jose Zaman, explains how fire resistant glass could save a business.
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MAKING THE CHOICE CRYSTAL CLEAR
Simon Forrester, Chief Executive of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), reveals how an initiative to promote high standards can deliver the solution to complicated pest control choices.
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THE PERFECT PIT STOP The washroom experience
is important not only for hygiene, but also the productivity and wellbeing of staff, students and visitors, Jonathan Beattie, Managing Director at Dolphin Solutions explains.
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A SENSORY DISPENSARY Mike Sullivan, Managing
Director of GOJO Industries Europe Ltd discusses the importance of a decent dispenser system for your facility.
GOING GLOBAL Western washrooms have
entered the technological age; meanwhile, many communities in the developing world have no access to toilets whatsoever. Jamie Wright from Tork manufacturer SCA considers these contrasts.
WINTER MAINTENANCE
WINTER WONDER-PLANS When the clocks go back on
October 30th we will know winter is here. What we all need to be sure of is that winter doesn't bring us any headaches; the premises still need to function smoothly.
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THE GRITTERS ARE GEARING UP
Vicky Lopez, Founder and Director of De-ice has her force ready and raring to go this winter, are you?
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EXTREME PROTECTION AND DETECTION
Reliable fire detection, alarm response and early intervention are essential to protect people and mission-critical assets, Siemens explain.
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WHEN BIRDS OF A FEATHER, FLOCK
TOGETHER… Andrew Robinson, Director at Cannon Pest Control, discusses how rising numbers of pest birds can cause significant problems for a business’s facilities management.
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