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DON’T LET THE RISKS SNOWBALL Cutting corners on your winter maintenance is the
most expensive decision an FM can make, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer at OUTCO, as he explains why gambling on the weather is the riskiest bet of all.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT 28POWER UP PROFITABILITY 30POWERING FORWARD Ian Guest, Environmental Compliance Consultant
at Valpak by Reconomy, explains how pioneers are looking to energy reduction and procurement to make cost savings.
Swapping out a 1950s workhorse for a 21st-
century powerhouse isn’t simple, especially in a live transport hub. But with smart planning and precision engineering, YorPower delivered a future-proofed backup system fit for today’s demands.
34CHANGING THE WAY WE MANAGE ENERGY
Louis McGarry, Sales & Marketing Director at Centiel, explains how the role of the uninterruptible power systems (UPS) in facilities is changing as energy needs have grown.
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WHAT’S NEW All the latest news and product releases from the
FM world. FEATURES 26Q&A: THE PSTN SWITCHOVER 46LIFT ALARMS AT RISK? Dan White, Service Director at Stannah Lifts,
addresses the most common questions about the upcoming PSTN switch-off and explains how the transition will affect lifts, providing guidance to help facility managers prepare for the change.
Virgin Media O2’s 2G shutdown could leave lift
alarms offline. By auditing systems, enabling 4G, and using managed communications services, facilities teams can safeguard compliance and maintain critical safety coverage, advises Avire.
WINTER MAINTENANCE 22MORE THAN SNOW, SHOVELS AND SALT Karl Cundill, Chief Operating Officer at LitmusFM,
provides an overview on why facilities need a broader perspective on winter readiness in order to meet the demands of the cold snap.
24A MAINTENANCE STRATEGY FIT FOR WINTER
Winter puts pressure on buildings, budgets and occupiers alike, but with mobile engineers supported by smart data, facilities teams can stay in control, explains Matt Hellicar, Executive Director of Customer Solutions at Platinum Facilities.
04 | TOMORROW’S FM SECURITY 44REDEFINING SECURITY WITH SERVICE
Timothy Isaac, National Security Advisor at 14forty, investigates how the concierge guard is changing security.
twitter.com/TomorrowsFM 40THE SECRET WEAPON Facilities managers are increasingly seeking to
boost sustainability whilst maintaining exceptional cleaning standards. Steve Courtney, Product Specialist at Robert Scott, explores how they are achieving this with innovative cleaning products.
HVAC 42A LESSON IN OPTIMISATION Jason Webb, Managing Director at Electronic
Temperature Instruments Ltd, explains why your HVAC system needs a data-driven reality check.
36SUSTAINABILITY IN CATERING: LUNCH TO LASTING IMPACT
Simon Houston, Director at Houston & Hawkes, discusses why food is key to workplace wellbeing and retention.
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