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THE RIGHT CHOICE Picking the most suitable assisted evacuation


device for your organisation can be a challenging affair. That’s why getting the best advice possible is paramount for all FMs, explains Evaccess.


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


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THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022: CHANGES TO THE BILL


David Mayor, Partner in the insurance team at Forbes Solicitors, explores the new regulatory bodies brought in to oversee the construction industry and the impact changes to the Building Safety Act 2022 will have on the sector.


THE GREAT OPTIMISER Through leveraging technology, the FM industry


is changing, enabling better customer service and increased productivity, says Alan Cambridge, CEO and Co-founder of Peacock Engineering.


TAKING THE HEAT OFF An Oxford University College knew it was wasting


energy but was not sure what approach should be taken to tackle the problem. It turned to the EcoSync system to dramatically reduce energy expenditure throughout its residential accommodation. Here we find out how the technology works.


34MAKING THE RIGHT IMPRESSION FIRE SAFETY 40DON’T FORGET PRINT FRONT OF HOUSE 24


A LASTING IMPACT Brigita Perry, Workplace Engagement Manager


at Anabas, evaluates the changing role of FM providers and how the new front of house norm is making headway for new roles and new levels of experience they need to cater for.


04 | TOMORROW’S FM It is important to remember that printed materials


can seriously exacerbate fires. Using flame retardant materials has become paramount, suggests Ed Giles of Bex Print & Design.


TOTAL FM 42THE CRITICAL ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAINS


practical advice for organisations looking to ensure supply chain continuity.


twitter.com/TomorrowsFM Janet Gibbs, Account Manager at 14forty, offers some 26THE POWER OF SOCIAL VALUE 28SERVICE AS A PROFESSION WASHROOM 30BREAKING DOWN THE DIRT Daniel Took, Head of Professional Product Marketing


at Kärcher UK, focuses on what detergents should be used within bathroom facilities to expedite cleaning efficiency and save on costs.


32CREATING A COMMERCIAL WASHROOM Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager for


Ideal Standard UK and Armitage Shanks discusses the key considerations for architects and specifiers when creating commercial washrooms.


Hiring with social value at the forefront rather


than years of experience can make for better teams and excellent service, suggests Bianca Angelico, Director and Chief DayMaker at On Verve.


Why pursue a career in front of house? Here,


Hanna Barrett, Director of Operations at Portico, discusses the huge opportunities it offers and the great career paths you can take within the industry.


What do people expect from a washroom and how


can you ensure that yours shows your business in a positive light, asks Paul Mulready, Marketing Manager of Northwood Hygiene Products.


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