Dundee-based contractor McGill has been appointed to a £68 million property maintenance framework by I-Flair, a consortium of housing associations in Scotland.
A lighting manufacturer has said that retrofitting out-dated lighting systems will be key to improving energy use across the public sector, following the release of the Prime Minister’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution.
The amount of days worked remotely is expected to double post-crisis, going from 1.2 days pre-pandemic to 2.4 days a week post-pandemic, according to research published this week by real estate advisor JLL.
The guidelines surrounding inclusive design are still causing confusion, but facilities managers can ensure their door-opening solutions are compliant, says Eryl Jones.
Does the pandemic spell the end of the open plan office? In short, no, despite the many headlines and social media pundits calling for its death. This moment in time, however, provides an opportunity to rethink the current layout to enable employees to work effectively, safely and in comfort. Bradford Keen reports.
Businesses seeking to win government contracts will have to set out how they will also deliver social value priorities - including Covid-19 recovery measures, according to measures announced this week.
