Standards

The rollout of a new data-sharing agreement between the Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for and specifying the scheme are greater than ever. CHAS, managing director Ian McKinnon explains more.

Companies will be compelled to use digital tools to register and record details of their work under new building legislation, according to safety reformer Dame Judith Hackitt.

Duncan Waddell is to become the new chairman of the ISO/TC 267 technical committee, responsible for developing the ISO 41000 series of Facility Management standards.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has said there are “no surprises” in the government’s draft Building Safety Bill.

A white paper published by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) provides FM organisations with a framework that can help propel them to leading sustainability status.

Version 2 of BSI’s Safe Working Guidelines is published today to help organisations to protect workers from the continuing coronavirus risks, mitigate outbreaks and build long-term resilience.

Food service business Compass Group UK & Ireland has signed up to the Race at Work Charter in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC).

Six in 10 engineering services businesses (63 per cent) are having “sustained difficulty” in obtaining suitable face masks for use on site, says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

The industry needs a new hygiene standard, argues Mike Boxall.

International standard ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management – Management Systems has been in place for two years, but its adoption has been limited, says Brian Atkin.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is setting up a task force in a bid to reduce the "enormous health burden from Covid-19 and other respiratory infections".

FM operator OCS Group has refreshed its brand to be "more reflective" of its values and priorities as it marks its 120-year anniversary.