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WHAT’S NEW All the latest news and product releases from the
FM world. FEATURES
10 QUESTIONS WITH… In each issue we ask an FM professional the
Tomorrow’s FM 10 Questions. This month we spoke to Karen St James Boyde, Membership Specialist at BICSc.
SUMMER MAINTENANCE 22BEAT THE HEAT By integrating advanced technology, data-driven
insights, and expert engineering, summer maintenance can transition from a reactive process to a strategic operation that improves occupant comfort and drives energy efficiency, believes Matt Hellicar, Executive Director of Customer Solutions at Platinum Facilities.
24STAYING OUT FOR SUMMER Outco outlines the key activities needed to ensure
outdoor facilities management success throughout the summer season.
FRONT OF HOUSE (MEETING AND CONFERENCE FACILITIES) 32FUTURE-PROOF FRONT-OF-HOUSE A combined front-of-house and security role is
proving a practical solution for overstretched facilities managers. Jacey Bloomberg, Director of STARS (Security Trained Assistance and Reception Services) at Securitas UK, explains how this blended approach supports safety, service, and efficiency.
36DIGITAL GATEKEEPING Bruce Donald, UK and Ireland Sales Manager
at SimonsVoss, explores how meeting and conference venues can navigate the demands of the recently passed Martyn’s Law.
38WHY KEEP A MEETING ROOM CLEAN? Keeping employees healthy, improving morale, 26TOP TIPS FOR TIP TOP MAINTENANCE Stephen Dieppe, Managing Director at phs
Greenleaf, advises on how to care for your green areas during the warmer months to ensure your grounds maintain their beauty and functionality and stay safe to use.
28THE TIME FOR TARGETED UPGRADES Paul Spencer, Marketing Director for ABUS UK and
Ireland, believes that summer is one of the few moments in the year when security can be assessed by FMs with the time, access and headspace to ask: Is our current setup still fit for purpose?
PEST CONTROL 30THE ROLE OF DATA IN MODERN PEST CONTROL
Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control, explains why information is the ultimate weapon against infestations.
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creating a good impression on clients – there are many good reasons for keeping a conference venue clean. Lee Radzki from Tork manufacturer Essity considers ways of achieving this.
POWER SUPPLIES 40BEYOND BACKUP: POWERING AHEAD WITH MICROGRIDS
In power-critical industries, backup systems are common, but microgrids can enhance or replace the grid entirely. Graham Scandrett of Finning UK & Ireland, explains how facilities managers can boost energy security and sustainability with this solution.
42LIFTING THE LID ON BATTERY BACKUP We often assume that lift systems will work when
the power goes out, says Matthew Davies from MEMCO by AVIRE, but the reality is, without proper oversight, even well- installed systems can fail silently. What can FMs do about it?
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