Explainers

The pandemic has afforded us an opportunity to make a radical step change in our very relationship with work.

So many sustainability terms are being used that it can be hard to know what’s relevant. Here's the difference between carbon neutrality and negativity

Workers in the cleaning industry are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of cleaning products.

Anaerobic digestion is the secret green energy source that could be powering your business, says Valpy Fitzgerald

It’s time to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding biometrics, says Lina Andolf-Orup

Every facilities manager using outsourced suppliers should want to know whether they are getting the best possible service and value, says John Brownless

How do facilities and estates managers prepare to reopen a complex site, with multiple activities and guidelines that frequently change? Lucy Black explains

Huddle rooms provide the ultimate collaboration space, says Natalie Barnet

Home working could change how companies report carbon, says Chris Havers

The sudden closure of commercial kitchens presents facilities managers with a multitude of important challenges to overcome, says Kate Gould

Successful prioritisation of maintenance jobs requires an asset-risk-weighting (ARW) approach, says Steve Voller

Get refrigeration wrong and you not only risk large lawsuits but can also endanger your colleagues’ lives, says Jason Webb