Norfolk Chemical Site Fined After Contractor Suffered Electrical Burns
Norfolk chemical site fined after contractor suffered electrical burns. A chemical site operator and electrical contractor in Norfolk have been fined after an employee suffered electrical burns. Stephen Moore, a 29 year old, suffered burns to his hands, arms and face when he was working at a site installing a power monitoring module. A decision […]
UK Businesses Outsourcing Lead to Increased Productivity
This week the i-FM has reported that an increase in outsourcing of 1% adds £2bn in productivity gains to UK economy. The study produced by research and forecasting specialist Oxford Economics has shown that using more outsourced business services delivers greater productivity. When a business outsources it means they can focus on delivering their core […]
Government plans to make it easier for facilities managers to use smaller contractors
Facilities managers working in the public sector could soon find it easier to place work with smaller businesses. Adrian Pendle, managing director of Intersafe, says this is good news for facilities and estates managers, who will be able to work with more flexible and nimble contractors. Plans have been announced by the Cabinet Office minister […]
Health and Safety Should Be Top Priority
Health and Safety in the workplace is always a top priority says this month’s Facilities Management Journal (FMJ). As part of the Facilities Management world, Health and Safety in the workplace is always a top priority. This month’s Facilities Management Journal (FMJ), highlights the fact that Health and Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility. Health and Safety […]
Are You A Facilities Manager Using a Mobile Device for Work?
The way we are working is changing, how is the rise of mobile ‘agile’ working changing the Facilities Management world? The way we live and work is changing, the mobile phone or tablet has become our ‘go to’ device. According to a recent article on LinkedIn the average person checks their mobile phone 200 times […]
Intersafe gives expert insight in this month’s FMJ magazine
Intersafe’s name will be hitting news stands across the UK this month as it appears in Facilities Management Journal Magazine. The debate is something close to Adrian’s heart as the managing director of a small, independent electrical testing company. He said: “When searching for a contractor to carry out work, whether it’s maintenance, refurbishment, construction […]
Intersafe backs FM Careers Conference
The Rising FM Careers Conference returns this year with a new look. The inspirational Rising FM Careers Conferencereturns this year with a new look and plenty of opportunities to connect withFM professionals. Intersafe supports the careers event, to beheld in London on July 14, which promises to be bigger and better than ever. The new-style […]
UK’s facilities management sector sees M&A activity rebound in 2012
The value of merger and acquisition (M & A) deals in the facilities management sector rebounded in 2012, according … The value of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the facilities management sector rebounded in 2012, according to analysis from business and financial advisers Grant Thornton UK LLP. Publicly recorded transactions in the sector totalled […]
Where is the next generation of FM managers coming from?
The impending retirement of the older generation of facilities managers across the UK has always been ringing the ala… The impending retirement of the older generation of facilities managers across the UK has always been ringing the alarm bell. The need for a skilled new workforce which has what it needs to take over the […]
Facilities Show Goes Behind-the-Scenes of the Capital’s Most Famous Buildings
The Facilities Show gives an insight into how facilities are managed in capital’s most famous buildings. The Facilities Show returns to the Excel in London from the 21st to the 23rd June 2016. Bringing together over 10000 visitors and 300 exhibitors, it is the UK’s largest event for the facilities management industry. New for 2016 […]