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Facilities Management UK March 2021


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In this issue... FM UPDATE


04 BSC Calls On Government And The HSE To Strengthen And Enforce COVID Secure Workplace Rules.


06 How Lockdown Will Impact On The Security Of Property And Assets.


RETURNING TO OFFICES: HOW AND WHY WE SHOULD ACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE


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COMMON PITFALLS FOR FM'S WHEN OVERSEEING NEW OFFICE FIT OUTS


12 The cost of fit out works is not simply the capital cost, but also any negative impact on the business if things go wrong. Some practical issues to consider at the outset to reduce this risk.


HOW FM'S CAN HELP THE UK MEET ITS


NET ZERO THROUGH ECO ALTERNATIVES


22 How facilities managers overcome the challenges of transitioning to this energy efficient alternative?


Q&A WITH GAVIN BATES, FACILITIES MANAGER AT BOSCH


26 Gavin has is


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understanding and importance of their role at this time fmuk 03 AMBITIONS


CUTTING CORNERS WHEN IT COMES TO EMERGENCY LIGHTING


28 A guide for facilities managers on the dangerous issue and how they can meet their legal duty of safety.


FIVE KEY TRENDS IN SMART WAREHOUSING FOR 2021 AND BEYOND


32 2020 was a year like no other. So what are the implications for warehousing and fulfilment in 2021?


EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE


36 Facilities Managers now want to future- proof their workspaces against health- related disruption by being proactive with their real estate.


LIGHTING SOLUTIONS CASE STUDY


42 Zumtobel Group has provided a complete solution for the refurbishment of Christopher Addison House situated in Hackney, London


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