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• EV charging points could unlock £1.25m in additional income for commercial landlords

  14-07-2023 14:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With a pressing need for EV car charging points to support the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road and relieve “range anxiety”, commercial landlords that can provide WiFi, food and beverage, and toilet facilities on site can make up to £4,000 p.a. per EV charging point by partnering with a Charging Point Operator (CPO).
  With zero cost options available to landlords and rental agreements typically spanning 20-25 years landlords can achieve a return of between &pou
  
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• Arcus FM making an impact with social value

  14-07-2023 12:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Arcus FM’s social value team has delivered “outstanding” results with its employability schemes that help disadvantaged people get into work.
  In 2022, the facilities management provider laid out its five-year Social Value Strategy that aims to support the communities in which it operates with improved social, economic and environmental impacts.
  The four main under-represented groups that Arcus FM supports as a priority within this strategy are:Young people with a focus on care
  
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• Summer pest problems

  14-07-2023 11:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  BPCA’s Technical Manager, Natalie Bungay, outlines some common pest problems that can be encountered during the summer monthsRising temperatures herald the start of insect season and as spring drifts into summer, insect activity can intensify and cause potential problems for FMs.
  Stored Product Insects (SPIs) are the world’s most expensive pest, costing businesses billions in additional costs and loss of product each year. SPIs, like any ‘indoor’ insect, can be an issue
  
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• Connection in the workplace is the key to staff retention and wellbeing

  14-07-2023 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Three-quarters (75 per cent) of office workers would be more likely to stay in a job if they’ve built connections with colleagues, according to new research by water dispenser brand BRITA VIVREAU.
  Employers are facing a staffing crisis with poor mental health being the main cause of long-term sickness in the workforce. Working alongside a colleague has a positive impact on employees’ motivation and stress, this is particularly true for younger workers, with 46 per cent of Gen Z
  
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• Putting inclusion and accessibility at the heart of building design

  14-07-2023 10:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New guidance has been issued to ensure that inclusion and accessibility are considered at every stage of the design and construction process.
  Published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work is the result of a multidisciplinary collaboration – including input from people with lived experience and experts from 25 built environment professions, and marks an important step towards RIBA’s commitment to making t
  
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• Lewis & Graves off to a strong start in 2023

  14-07-2023 09:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The cleaning and support services specialist, which is part of the Atlas Group has reported a strong start to 2023, driven  by 11 contract wins in the first half of the year, with an annual value of £1.8 million, including a multi-academy trust consisting of 14 schools.
  Essex-based Lewis & Graves (L&G) is a specialist in the education sector, and is one of the leading companies in London, the South East and East Anglia.
  In addition to the new business wins, the L&G te
  
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• 'Ease of use' drives Green FM’s relationship with Truvox

  14-07-2023 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  One year ago Green FM began using the new Multiwash PRO scrubber dryer from Truvox International.
  
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• MHIAE helps cool energy prices with FDTC-VH series

  14-07-2023 09:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), part of the MHI Group, encourages energy-efficient and sustainable air conditioning with its “A’ Design award” winner FDTC-VH series. The 4-way compact ceiling cassette has been designed to provide cooling and heating for a wide variety of commercial environments such as small to medium offices, retails shops, fitness centres, restaurants and many more applications.
  The series boasts a flush and modern finish in white
  
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