Contents


Facilities Management UK October 2025


www.fmuk-online.co.uk


Editorial enquiries editorial@fmpubs.co.uk Tel: 0161 763 8707


Advertising sales@fmpubs.co.uk Tel: 0161 763 8707


Subscriptions info@fmpubs.co.uk Tel: 0161 763 8707


Publisher


FM Publications Limited Bury Business Lodge Europa House Barcroft Street Bury BL9 5BT Tel: 0161 763 8707


In the latest issue...


FM UPDATE AND LATEST NEWS 04 Workplaces for productivity and longevity.


06 AI enhances security with added site functionality but make sure it's compliant.


08 Hörmann TurboLux achieves RID-verified record as fastest spiral door.


REMOTE FIRE SAFETY TESTING


Registered Company No. 12353711 VAT Reg. No. 339 224 695


Printers


12 One of the issues associated with conventional maintenance of fire safety systems is the potential impact on day-to-day operations. This is one of the main reasons behind the development of systems which can perform certain checks automatically, without the need for any human intervention.


CREATING A PRODUCTIVE SPACE 14 There’s one inescapable


truth that


Micropress Printers Limited Reydon Business Park, Fountain Way, Reydon Southwold IP18 6SZ


all


businesses must come to realise – workers are only as productive as their working environment allows. This means FM's might be in for some big changes to get the most out of a workforce returning from home.


PERFORMANCE & SUSTAINABILITY ISSN 1757-3149


The information in this magazine is taken from sources the proprietors believe to be accurate but the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies that may occur. Views expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect those held by the publisher.


© COPYRIGHT: ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PUBLICATION REMAIN THE COPYRIGHT OF FM PUBLICATIONS LIMITED AND NO PART OF IT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PROPRIETORS.


22 In this feature, Senior Technical Designer for Kerr Office Group, Angela Tedder explores how FMs can leverage workplace interiors to not only reduce maintenance burdens but also to enhance productivity, future-proof


operations and measurable business outcomes. BUILDING A CULTURE IN FM


30 Giving employees a voice is a strategic lever for loyalty, innovation, and retention. But how do you actually get people to speak up, especially in dispersed teams, such as cleaning and security. You need to create psychological safety, build inclusive structures, and prove that feedback leads to action.


fmuk 03 support


AI EFFECTS ON PHYSICAL SECURITY 34 AI


is making waves; it’s tantalising,


exciting, and disconcerting all at once. In physical security, it promises new levels of service, but raises real questions about privacy, data and control.


ENERGY MANAGEMENT


40 Today, space utilisation is not just about fitting more into less, but instead about making space work


smarter. Space


efficiency can now play an important role as a strategic FM lever for enhanced energy management and help transform how energy is consumed.


A UNIFIED SECURITY APPROACH


42 Security teams in facilities have traditionally relied on system integration to improve security and However,


integrating multiple


does not necessarily mean they will operate seamlessly or efficiently.


THIS ISSUE NOW ONLINE!


operational efficiency. systems


04 30 34


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48