Commercial cleaning is a service that caters to business owners. Cleaning companies under this category deal with sites and premises where business transactions take place. The most common types of commercial cleaning include the cleaning of offices, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, medical facilities, gyms, schools and childcare centres. Are you...
The cleanliness of a hotel is one of the key selling factors and one of the main reasons that keep guests returning to and recommending the establishment to friends and family. It goes without saying that hotel housekeepers have one of the most important roles that take place in a...
Technological innovations and changes in workforce demands have influenced today’s built environment. However, one overriding keyword beats all of them when it comes to sheer impact, and that’s (you guessed it) sustainability. It seems like only yesterday that a recycling bin in the office was deemed forward-thinking. However, fast-forward to now,...
Before the digital revolution, workers had to go into an office to use their tools and equipment as well as connect with colleagues. Not anymore! With today’s workforces more diverse than ever, coupled with the prevalence of digital collaboration tools, teams don’t have to be in the same building or even...
The entire smart building market was worth around $5.8 billion in 2016 and is set to be worth approximately $62 billion worldwide by 2022. The implementation of smart technology continues to impact the role of the facilities manager, which we’ve seen transform over the past decade in light of evolving...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is something that you will have undoubtedly heard a lot about over the last decade. IoT devices have evolved considerably with even the humble lightbulb now able to connect to the internet! In this blog post, we explore what IoT means in today’s world and look...
The role of a facilities manager is crucial across a broad range of industries. From ensuring they have a complete understanding of a company’s broader vision, through to mastering sector-specific requirements, the responsibilities of the role are far-reaching. Now, as we approach 2020, we’re seeing the role continue to be impacted...
The perception of commercial buildings as simple bricks-and-mortar structures has shifted considerably in light of growing demands for integrated technology and sustainability options. As a result, modern buildings are now smarter than ever before. Characterised by the use of wholly integrated systems that share vital information, smart buildings use Internet of...
Businesses understand the advantages of cutting-edge technology when it comes to improving work processes and increasing productivity, but many are less acquainted with how it can help to improve employee wellbeing. Research by Mental Health Today, which analysed 2,099 UK adults, found that two-thirds of workers (65 per cent) considered their...
