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ABOVE AND BEYOND PPSPower was awarded a contract with National Grid


earlier this year. Here, the company describes the scope of the work on the project, and why it takes such pride in delivering for every client.


REGULARS


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


the FM world.


A DAY IN THE LIFE Kerry Dry, Product Designer at CMD Ltd, talks to


Tomorrow’s FM about her career background, sources of inspiration and most notable project to date.


FEATURES


SENSING AN OPPORTUNITY Stacey Lucas of Sontay, explains why CO2


sensors are the perfect solution to monitoring air quality in our buildings.


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FOLLOWING THE RULES How can you ensure your sprinkler system


remains fit for purpose, asks Dale Kinnersley, Principle Consultant at the Fire Protection Association.


FRONT OF HOUSE


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THE NEXT BIG VEND How will refreshment services, such as vending


and coffee machines, support employers in welcoming people back to the workplace? We asked, Ashley Weller, UK Market Director at Lavazza Professional, for his thoughts.


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THE SMART MOVE FOR BUILDING OCCUPANCY


Darien Jay, Managing Director of Vixus Property Advisory, explains why the smart service charge is the way forward for the commercial office market.


FIRE SAFETY & DISASTER RECOVERY


SAFETY CUSHION ‘Over-engineering’ to ensure comfortable levels


of safety are built into the fire doors we use every day in buildings and offices might just save lives, suggests Nigel Sill, Chairman of Enfield Speciality Doors.


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FACILITATING THE FUTURE Organisations must implement careful and


empathetic change management systems, if they are to successfully handle the transitional phase the workplace is going through, says Portico.


MAKING THE WORKPLACE A DESTINATION


The traditional office perks just aren’t cutting it anymore, exclaims Bianca Angelico, Chief Daymaker at On Verve, as she looks at ways to bring back the magic to workplaces.


MEETINGS & CONFERENCE FACILITIES


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ENSURING MEETING EQUITY Till Gotterbarm, Product Management and


Strategic Partnerships EMEA at Avocor, investigates why organisations are turning to online collaboration tools to help make the home/work hybrid transition successful.


CONFERENCE CONCERNS As conferences and exhibitions resume, how can


events venues keep their delegates, exhibitors and visitors safe? Stuart Hands of Essity comes up with some solutions.


HVAC


A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Mark Goldsworthy, Operations Director at Eco


UK Group, discusses the changing requirements brought on by home working and the most important things to consider for effective HVAC installations.


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FIRE SAFETY ACT 2021: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW


Simon Molloy, Senior Consultant and National Fire Risk Assessment Manager at JLA, explains what measures must be put in place by businesses in order to comply with the new regulations.


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