Entries by 1st 4 Media

Wireless Aperio® locks and wired access control work together at this French hospital

London, September 2019 — As in every health facility, security for the Haute Savoie region’s new hospital presented a complex challenge. Access control required multiple checkpoints and access rights tailored to individual staff and contractors. Real-time control, enabling managers to respond proactively including by opening and closing doors remotely, was another essential. To meet their […]

Informa Markets is delighted to announce further growth for the 2019 edition of IFSEC International, FIREX International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show

Taking place on 18-20 June 2019 at ExCeL London, the shows demonstrated notable visitor growth, representing 39,188 unique visitors – including thousands of international visitors from 128 countries – boasting an overall combined budget of £45.7 billion. The Facilities Show demonstrated a 3% increase in visitors, continuing a three-year upward trend in attendance. As with […]

Ecocleen awarded ISO 27001 Certification

Ecocleen, the leading commercial contract cleaning provider, has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification in recognition of its best practice information security standards. This latest accreditation demonstrates that the company has implemented internationally-recognised standards across the business to ensure customers, staff and associates benefit from the highest level of data protection. Ecocleen underwent detailed testing and […]

Highway drain lining drives up safety and puts brake on costs

Drain lining technology from Lanes Group plc is being used to rehabilitate highway drains while helping hard-pressed maintenance budgets stretch further. Highway chiefs are switching from excavating and replacing defective drains to lining them because the no-dig approach is proving safer and less costly. Effective maintenance of roadside drainage is a key priority for highway […]

Survey explores connection between workplace wellbeing and productivity in warehouse sector

A survey of managers and business owners working within the UK warehouse sector aims to establish a firm connection between workplace wellbeing and productivity.  Undertaken by leading lighting maintenance provider, Greenlite Group, the survey, which will take place during February and March 2019, seeks to establish a link between quality, modern lighting and the health and wellbeing of […]

Manage your multi-tenanted buildings more efficiently in 2019

Managing multi-waste streams for multi-tenanted commercial and office buildings can be a nightmare, often leading to incorrect waste procedures and unnecessary admin costs. It is recognised that the fairest way to manage waste in multi-stream environments is to charge for waste according to the amount and type produced by individual tenants, colloquially known as ‘pay […]