CONTENTS COVER STORY 24MAKING THE GRADE Poorly specified access covers can create costly


problems across all education settings. Here, Andrea Polti, ACO Building Drainage's Technical Product Manager, explains how FACTA compliance and thoughtful product choice can prevent failure, keep essential services safely accessible while matching the surrounding aesthetics.


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WHAT’S NEW All the latest news and product releases from the


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FROM CRISIS TO CONTROL Hein Hemke, MD of BELFOR UK, explains how preparedness reshapes fire recovery for FM leaders.


28WHY PEST CONTROL IS A BRAND PROTECTION SERVICE


Daniel Steward, Managing Director of Shield Pest Control, explains why effective pest management is now a critical part of protecting business reputation, customer trust and long-term brand value.


FRONT OF HOUSE (MEETINGS & CONFERENCE FACILITIES) 34THE CONFERENCE CLEANING CHALLENGE


There are multiple factors to consider when


cleaning a large conference space or exhibition centre. Tork manufacturer Essity’s Stuart Hands looks at the scale of the challenge and considers how facility managers can rise to it.


EDUCATION & STUDENT FACILITIES 38CUTTING WASTE CUTS COSTS Gather + Gather talks to Tomorrow’s FM about


its effective strategies for reducing food and packaging waste, whilst delivering measurable savings and a better experience for students.


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BEYOND THE BARRIER Jochem Oerlemans, Product Manager at Fabory,


highlights how the integrity of perimeter fencing, playground equipment and street furniture is a critical yet often overlooked element of urban risk management.


ARE YOUR LIFTS ABOUT TO LOSE THEIR LIFELINE?


By January 2027, the UK’s analogue telephone network will be switched off and, while the move to digital voice is well underway, the implications for building safety are often overlooked. Here, PEW Electrical examines what this means for lift emergency communications.


PEST CONTROL 26THE NEXT PHASE OF AWAAB’S LAW While damp and mould have dominated headlines,


the next stages of Awaab’s Law will also transform how pest infestations are managed across social housing and residential property portfolios. That’s why FMs will need a proactive approach to pest control, says Cleankill.


04 | TOMORROW’S FM TO AVOID 42A NEW VISION FOR LEARNING


Working alongside integration partner GVAV,


the University of Birmingham has modernised key teaching environments with Avocor display technology, creating flexible, collaborative spaces designed around contemporary learning needs.


POWER SUPPLIES 44FIVE LOAD BANK TESTING MISTAKES


Andrew Keith, Division Director of Power Prove, explores five of the most common pitfalls seen in load bank testing and provides actionable tips to avoid them.


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