News and Insights

Until very recently, hygiene cleaning was considered a necessity by only a few industries such as healthcare, F&B and hospitality. Many other industries and businesses saw the importance and included it on a periodic basis in their PPM schedules. However, for the most part hygiene cleaning was not too common, and the key driver for it was usually compliance with government and municipal guidelines or standard requirements such as HACCP.

Almost every discussion of recycling and sustainable energy nowadays leads us to a discussion of the “circular economy”. But what is the circular economy? Why is it good? And what does the UAE need to achieve a circular economy?

As we work together collectively to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and minimize its impact, we find it of extreme importance to highlight waste management as a critical line of defense, especially in the healthcare industry.

There are three primary benefits of having a Parking Management system that apply to almost any building. These are Security, Safety and Privacy. Alongside these, there is also an option for companies to use parking management systems to monetise their parking real estate.

Machine Room Less Elevators were pioneered by Pickerings in the 1950s, however it wasn’t until the late 1990s that they gained popularity and became mainstream.

There are several reasons for installing a machine room less elevator, which we outline here. However, it is also important to consider the size of the building and to consult specialists before taking a decision.

Sustainability starts at home. This is simple but true in more ways than one. We can all make a real impact with a few simple adjustments and minimal inconvenience. Moreover, the example we set at home shapes our children’s attitude towards the planet and its finite resources. Here are some key areas where we can make a difference from inside our own residences:

Residents of Dubai, and the UAE in general, are likely to face certain maintenance issues more frequently than others. This is generally consistent with patterns seen in other countries, however there are some that are more specific to the regional climate and environment.

Outsourcing is not a new phenomenon. Companies have often relied on external staff to fulfil contracts or even entire functions. However, in the last few years, there has been a significant increase in Dubai hospitality companies, particularly hotels and resorts, outsourcing large portions of their housekeeping departments to specialist providers such as Isnaad.

Here we examine the reasons why outsourcing housekeeping staff can have a significant positive impact on the bottom line, the potential trade-off and how to mitigate this.

Within Facility Management, soft services are usually defined as services that are non-technical. Three primary soft services are cleaning, pest control and security and this is what we focus on for the purpose of this insight.