Perspectives

AtkinsRéalis Welcomes UK Commitment to Nuclear Power

The UK Government has announced investment in Sizewell C and Rolls-Royce SMR as the successful technology to receive funding through the GreatRead More »

Built Environment Sector Reacts to UK Chancellor’s Spending Review

Leaders from across the UK’s built environment sector share their responses to the government’s Spending Review. Timothy Douglas, Head ofRead More »

Perspectives: Supercharging BEMS

Stacey Lucas, President of the Building Controls Industry Association, says the Pilot Version of the UK Net Zero Carbon BuildingsRead More »

Comment: Bank of England Money and Credit Report

Propertymark CEO Nathan Emerson responds to the March 2025 Money and Credit Report from the Bank of England. Money andRead More »

Elevating Workspaces with Sliding Doors

The use of functional and aesthetic sliding door features can transform modern office environments whilst leaving a lasting impact onRead More »

Solving the Roll Cage Disappearing Act

Heliot Europe CEO Thomas Scheibel and Heliot Europe (UK) partner manager Gareth Mitchell explain how organisations can track their vital,Read More »

Evolving Workplace Dynamics: The New Reality for FM

CBRE Group explains how the rise of hybrid work has reshaped how organizations utilize office space, presenting both challenges andRead More »

Comment: Sidestepping Trump’s Tariffs

Chief BCIS economist Dr David Crosthwaite considers the Trump administration’s new “reciprocal” tariffs regime and finds the UK may benefitRead More »

Why the UK’s Commercial Cleaning Sector is Ripe for Disruption

David Lilly, chief executive of Edinburgh-based For Spills, says the UK’s commercial cleaning sector is failing to embrace change toRead More »

Comment: Veolia Response to Article from Unite the union on FMIndustry.com

Veolia UK & Ireland has responded formally to an article by Unite the union published on FMIndustry.com at https://fmindustry.com/2025/02/06/refuse-workers-in-sheffield-to-continue-fight-for-union-recognition-unite/ onRead More »

Falling Short: Why Labour’s Housing Crisis is Deepening

David Hannah, Group Chairman of Cornerstone Tax, highlights a lack of joined-up thinking by the UK’s new government as the housing crisis rages on. BBCRead More »

2024 in Retrospect: The Building Controls Industry Association

Building Controls Industry Association President, Stacey Lucas, looks back on her organisation’s achievements (and those of the building controls sector)Read More »

Why Reducing Safety Training Budgets Isn’t an Option

As companies in the UK grapple with increased costs resulting from the 2024 Autumn Budget investment in training must continueRead More »

Tag, You’re “It”: Bringing BIM to Asset Management

Paul Thompson, Head of Specification and Openings Studio for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions in the UK, discusses BIM within theRead More »

Real Estate Debt: Identifying Opportunities in Market Dislocation

Paul House and Beatrice Dupont, Co-Heads of Real Estate Debt at ESR Europe, comment on the real estate debt marketRead More »

Comment: UK Government Funding for Homes on Disused Brownfield Sites

Deborah Matthews, VP Product Management at MRI Software, responds to the announcement the government will provide councils in England withRead More »

Comment: BCIS Response to GDP Data Published by ONS

David Crosthwaite, chief economist for the Building Cost Information Service, responds to the latest UK GDP data published by the ONS whichRead More »

How Venues Can Prepare for Martyn’s Law

Andrew Robbins, Director of Security, Risk and Resilience at OCS UK & Ireland, explains how businesses can prepare for Martyn’s LawRead More »

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Kirk Smith, national account manager at Allegion UK, says the UK needs a more proactive approach to passive fire protectionRead More »

Comment: ISG Falling into Administration

David Crosthwaite, chief economist for the Building Cost Information Service, says the collapse of construction giant ISG is a harbingerRead More »

Mitie Comments on ‘Martyn’s Law’

Jason Towse, Managing Director, Business Services at Mitie, comments on the introduction in Parliament of Martyn’s Law for improving theRead More »

Letters: ECB Interest Rate Cut

Ben Nichols, managing director of specialist mortgage investment company RAW Capital Partners, responds to today’s decision by the European CentralRead More »

Comment: ASDA Response to Article from GMB Union on FMIndustry.com

UK retailer ASDA has issued an on the record response to an article by GMB Union published on FMIndustry.com atRead More »

Saving Lives with Automatic Fire Suppression Systems

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains why life safety professionals and architectural specifiers need better knowledge ofRead More »

Making MEES Compliance Easier with Building Controls

Stacey Lucas, President of the Building Controls Industry Association, explains why building management systems are essential for compliance with theRead More »

Generative AI: The Future of Business?

Futurist and tech writer Nina Schick tells FM Magazine ‘digitally transforming’ corporate mindsets is key to implementing generative AI.   WhatRead More »

Aligning AI and Business Strategy

As AI continues to transform our personal and professional lives, global advisor, speaker, filmmaker and AI Policy Fellow at theRead More »

View from Above: Lord Kim Darroch

Life peer, former civil servant, former British Ambassador to the United States, and former UK National Security advisor Lord Kim DarrochRead More »

Q&A: Klisman Murati on the Future of Asset Allocation

Pareto Economics CEO, Klisman Murati, discusses the impact of globalisation and technology on asset allocation – and our daily livesRead More »

Accelerating Decarbonisation with Smart Tech

Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, explores the opportunities presented by smart technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) as businessesRead More »

How UK Local Authorities are Countering Budget Cuts on Waste Services with Technology

Gareth Mitchell, UK Partner Manager at Heliot Europe, says councils are turning to the IoT and 0G LPWAN technology toRead More »

Mechanical Access Control, Digital Access Control or Both?

Kelly Gill, Chief Technology Officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explains the relationship between mechanical technology and digital innovationRead More »

Why the UK Security Sector Needs to Join-up DE&I

John Fitzpatrick, managing director of Danhouse Security, says more still needs to be done to promote security as an industryRead More »

MVHR: Providing Comfortable, Low-energy Spaces

Architectural designer and TV presenter Charlie Luxton discusses the recent installation of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systemRead More »

Will the New UK Government Impact Building Automation?

Stacey Lucas, President of the Building Controls Industry Association, considers the likely policy implications for building automation of a newRead More »

How Do You Eat an Elephant? Overcoming the Barriers to Reaching Net Zero

Ryan O’Neill, chief strategy officer at Equity Energies – the Net Zero pathway consultancy of FTSE 100-listed DCC – explainsRead More »

Decarbonising the Steel Industry

From green hydrogen to carbon capture, Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, considers the challenges and opportunities the steelRead More »

Comment: CrowdStrike-Microsoft Outage Shows Cash Remains Vital to Society – GMB

The UK’s GMB Union comments on the routine update of CrowdStrike’s widely used cybersecurity software that caused computer systems toRead More »

Why Distributed Energy Can Be a Big Win for the UK’s Next Government

With Britain’s political parties pussyfooting around net zero claims ahead of the general election, a more robust approach to acceleratingRead More »

Mitigating Airport Security Risks with Access Control

Steve Wintle, Head of Critical Infrastructure at Abloy UK, explains the role of access control systems in securing critical airportRead More »

Decarbonising the Packaging Industry 

Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, discusses challenges to decarbonising the packaging industry – including regulatory, technical and technologicalRead More »

International Women In Engineering Day 2024

Zoë Gottlieb, engineering project manager at Veolia UK, provides her perspective on International Women in Engineering Day. Name, age, jobRead More »

Comment: Labour’s 2024 Manifesto

Propertymark CEO Nathan Emerson responds to the Labour Party’s 2024 UK election manifesto. Pledges to reform the planning system, commitRead More »

Escaping the Doom Loop

Jason Petsch, CEO of OUTCO, says potholes have evolved from an occasional menace into a symbol of the UK’s nationalRead More »

Comment: Why the UK’s Construction Skills Shortage Needs a Long-term Strategy

Karl Horton, Chief Data Officer at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), considers what needs to be done to addressRead More »

Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief Sparks Financial Strain for UK Property Buyers

The UK government has generated another block to stopping the property market from making a recovery. The abolition of MultipleRead More »

UK Homebuilders Eye Labour Lifting Development – Bloomberg Intelligence

Iwona Hovenko, Senior Real Estate Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, comments on a new report finding that UK homebuilders Barratt, TaylorRead More »

Where are the Sprinklers?

Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance, highlights what he identifies as a major fire safety failing at the recentlyRead More »

Post and Parcel: Sorting Awkward Questions Around Capacity

How can parcel carriers expand capacity when challenged by dwindling labour resources, rising costs and an aging estate of ‘awkward’,Read More »

Making the Building Controls Sector More Appealing to Young Professionals 

Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) president Stacey Lucas says organisations operating in the sector must do more to attract theRead More »

Why Energy Resilience in Business is Being Driven by Data

With the energy market remaining volatile, energy is increasingly a board-level discussion. How to use less, how to manage costsRead More »

Vital Statistics

Although telematics systems deliver every performance statistic a warehouse or distribution centre manager might need, Steve Ross, Operations Manager –Read More »

Navigating DEI

Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance at DNV, explains why DEI is now a business imperative rather than just aRead More »

Generation Stuck: UK Renters Work Exclusively to Pay Landlords for First 125 Days of 2024

David Hannah, Group Chairman of Cornerstone Group, explains what’s needed for UK renters to get onto the property ladder asRead More »

Comment: Nationwide House Price Index April 2024

Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments on the UK’s Nationwide House Price Index for April 2024. Buyers and sellers are startingRead More »

Veolia Statement on UK Deposit Return Scheme Announcement

Gavin Graveson, Senior Executive Vice President Veolia Northern Europe Zone, comments on the ‘joint policy statement’ from the UK governmentRead More »

On Climate Change and Occupational Risk

Ahead of the UN marking ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ on 24th April, Alex Minett, head ofRead More »

UK Rental Market in Chaos

David Hannah, Group Chairman of Cornerstone Tax, comments on the current state of the rental market in the United KingdomRead More »

Comment: Making the UK’s Property Tenure Reforms Work

Following the second reading of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill in the House of Lords, tenure specialist Linz DarlingtonRead More »

Celebrating Neurodiversity

As Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities, Bianca Angelico, On Verve directorRead More »

Retrofitting Ageing Pump Systems

Paul Winnett, operations director for Xylem UK, explains why retrofitting outdated heating, cooling and water systems frequently achieves significant energyRead More »

Comment: Non-compliant Circulation Pumps

Lee Tebbatt, Wilo UK managing director, draws the attention of distributors and installers of domestic heating circulators to ‘fake’ pumpsRead More »

UK Budget: A Missed Opportunity?

Gavin Graveson, Senior Executive Vice President for Veolia in Northern Europe, comments on the UK Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Almost 60Read More »

Building Inclusivity

Nyaisha Sullivan, Construction Lead at Veriforce CHAS, explores different strategies for making construction workplaces more gender inclusive ahead of InternationalRead More »

Preparing for the Future of CRE

David Brewin, Global Alliance Account Director at Johnson Controls, presents the case for intelligent, healthy and sustainable commercial real estateRead More »

Funding Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities

Mickey Eberts, CEO of REMEDI8, provides guidance on funding fire systems in U.S. hospital and healthcare facilities. Ensuring fire safetyRead More »

M&S Oxford Street: Retrofitting v Rebuilding

Justine Ayto, Construction Partner at Mishcon de Reya, comments on M&S winning a legal challenge against the UK government over their OxfordRead More »

Building Safety and the ‘Digital Golden Thread’

Daniel Foryszewski, Director of Investor Solutions at MRI Software, considers the challenge of, and opportunities presented by, tapping data toRead More »

Biodiversity Net Gain: What Developers in England Need to Know

Lucy Dixon, sustainability lead for Veriforce CHAS, considers the impact of new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for developers ofRead More »

Protecting Retail Workers

Amulet Security managing director Kieran Mackie comments on a reported increase in incidents of physical and verbal abuse against retailRead More »

Panic Hardware? Emergency Exit Hardware? Where, When, Why?

Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager at Allegion UK, explains the different origins of panic and emergency exit hardware, and whyRead More »

Accelerating the Journey to Decarbonisation

Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, explores the potential of smart technologies and artificial intelligence for businesses navigating theRead More »

Building Owners and Managers Turn to Scalable Discrete Automation

Chiara Ponzellini. Software Commercial Product Manager at Emerson, explains how technology is addressing the challenge of retrofitting large public buildings andRead More »

UK Housing: Improvement on the Horizon

Iwona Hovenko, real estate analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, comments on updates from some of the UK’s leading homebuilders and building-materialsRead More »

Making a Difference

Richard Sykes, ABM Senior Vice President and President of ABM UK & Ireland, explains the people-centric vision driving growth atRead More »

Comment on Sanitary Bins in Men’s Toilets

Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovation Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene, comments on a call by Portsmouth City Council forRead More »

Creating a Lasting Legacy: Why COP28 will be Important for Facilities Management

As Dubai’s Expo City prepares to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference from 30th November to 12th December, FarnekRead More »

Heroes of the Night: How Technology Shines a Light on Night-time Workers

Jason Petsch, CEO of outdoor estates maintenance company OUTCO, explains how winter gritting and other challenging outdoor work can beRead More »

Comment: Real Madrid Borrowing €360 Million to Renovate Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Ben Butterworth, Associate at international law firm Charles Russell Speechlys, comments on the recent announcement Real Madrid is seeking €360Read More »

Unleashing Synergy: Pioneering ‘Hybridisation’ of Industries

Amit Chadha, CEO and managing director of L&T Technology Services, considers the ‘crosspollinovation’ of unassociated industry verticals, as AI andRead More »

Veolia Comments on UK Simpler Recycling Announcement and Regulations to Reform Waste

Gavin Graveson, Senior Executive Vice President for the Northern Europe Zone at Veolia, responds to the announcement by the UK GovernmentRead More »

Rising Suicides: Why More Research is Needed

Asim Shah, MD, chief of psychiatry at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, calls for more research into the effects ofRead More »

Gas Boilers: Meeting the UK’s 2050 Net Zero Commitments

Paul Burnett, managing director of Johnsons Controls business Asset+, comments on a National Infrastructure Commission forecast that eight million buildings willRead More »

Improving Mental Health Awareness at Work

Georgia Shaw, Culture and Inclusion Coordinator at NHS Property Services (NHSPS), discusses the property services provider’s approach to supporting colleagues’Read More »

The Move to Modular: Why a University’s Extension is Furthering ESG

David Harris says the benefits of a new IT suite at the University of Hull extend beyond those traditionally associatedRead More »

Why Near-sourcing is Catalysing Demand for Flexible Warehouse Space

Steve Purvis, managing director at Bis Henderson Space, considers the impact of a growing trend to move production facilities closerRead More »

Decarbonising the UK Energy System: Options for the Industrial Sector

Ulf Nahrath, Shell’s VP of UK Energy Transition and Infrastructure, looks at the options available for decarbonising the industrial sectorRead More »

Comment: UK Mortgage Rates

With JP Morgan economist Allan Monks warnings pushing interest rates to 7 per cent could send shock waves through Britain’s housing market, Bloomberg IntelligenceRead More »

Net Zero Week: Reimagining What is Possible

With Net Zero Week underway, David Lloyd, General Manager of Connected Energy Performance at Johnson Controls, says businesses must embrace greaterRead More »

Manufacturing: How AI is Changing the Game

Dr Narayanan Ramanathan, Global Head of Digital Manufacturing Services at L&T Technology Services, considers the transformative impact of AI andRead More »

Why Distributors Face Being Squeezed from the Security Industry

Distributors are at risk of being left behind within the security industry unless they reassert their position within the supplyRead More »

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