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Facilities Management UK July 2025
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In the latest issue...
FM UPDATE AND LATEST NEWS 04 Questioning chemicals in your workwear.
05 Security system false alarms surge targeted by ‘task force’ action.
06 What simpler recycling legislation means for facilities management today.
SMARTER BUILDINGS: HVAC
08 Improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings is not easy, especially when FMs need to limit
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20 UK cases of Legionnaires’ disease are rising. Here, Greg Rankin explores the latest technologies and best practices in Legionella control to help to ensure better protection for the buildings they serve.
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22 Having more sustainable structures is a crucial step towards achieving net zero. For facilities managers, the long-term benefits often outweigh the initial costs. When executed effectively, decarbonising office spaces can lead to substantial financial savings alongside positive environmental impacts.
MAKING YOUR CAFM COUNT!
28 When you get it right, your CAFM becomes the central nervous system that connects every aspect of your facilities management, from the engineer on site to the boardroom budget meeting. The good news is that improving your system isn’t too complicated.
fmuk 03 THE IMPORTANCE OF AIR QUALITY
34 As more organisations embrace smart building technologies, air ventilation sensors are emerging as a practical, data led solution. But despite their benefits, uptake has been slower than expected.
MARTYN’S LAW: SAFETY FIRST
36 As new legislation to prevent the harm of terror attacks passes into law, Nick Plumb at Netgenium, considers how advanced IP audio speakers can deliver improved safety and security.
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