Blocked flats fire sparks safety plea
The safety benefits of keeping communal closes clear have been underscored following a fire in a Scottish flats complex.
Construction standards under review
Facilities managers have until September 3 to examine a review of the occupational standards for management in the construction sector and put forward their views.
Good office design inspires workers
Most employees say the way their workplace is designed is good for their wellbeing but many think the actions of their bosses are not, according to new research.
Fire in city science centre tower
An overheating lift cable is thought to be to blame for a fire in the tower at the Glasgow Science Centre on Tuesday evening.
New contractor safety guidance
Facilities managers are being offered new advice on how to manage the health and safety of contractors working on their premises.
Director ignored dust warnings
A judge has sentenced a masonry firm director to 10 months in jail, suspended for two years, for allowing his employees to be exposed to hazardous stone dust.
Offices see reduction in energy use
18 Jul 2014 Use of mobile devices and other new ways of working mean many offices in the UK are using much less energy than they are capable of, according to a new report. The British Council for Offices (BCO) says workplaces with one employee per 10 sq m only tend to use around 60% […]
Smoke in jet cabin delays flight
Passengers on a Jet2.com flight from Manchester to Faro had to leave the plane on Thursday morning after smoke was detected in the cabin.
School reopens after roof blaze
Staff responsible for fire safety at a Derbyshire school gave the OK to reopen it on Monday following a blaze caused by work being done to the building.
Blaze at waste recycling warehouse
Firecrews from across London are tackling a blaze in a warehouse containing waste waiting to be recycled in the east of the city.