Michael brings more than 20 years’ facilities management experience to the role, with a proven track record of driving business growth and fostering strategic partnerships. He joins Evotech from iQ Student Accommodation and has held several key facilities management positions including at Balfour Beatty Investments, where he successfully spearheaded initiatives to drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Michael will be responsible for overseeing Evotech's existing operations and expansion initiatives in the London Region and surrounding areas.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and embrace eco-friendly practices, this addition, with zero emissions and cutting edge technology, marks a pivotal moment in our efforts to transition to cleaner transportation solutions, and we’re excited to integrate it into our daily operations. Over the past few years, Evotech has updated its fleet of cars to EVs, and this new electric van marks the beginning of a new era of clean transportation for our engineers.

On April 7, 2024, the B.I.G. Expedition team travelled to Nunavut to traverse the Prince Gustav Adolf Sea by ski, collecting snow, ice, and water samples. This area of sea is one of two within the Arctic Ocean where the oldest and thickest rafts of ice from across the Arctic eventually drift. This marks the final ski journey of a four-year project, during which Felicity's team has completed four expeditions and collected more than 200 samples. As a proud sponsor of the expedition Evotech awaits the outcome of the scientific research they have enabled.

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By 2040, around two thirds of the global building stock will consist of buildings that exist today, so making these buildings sustainable and energy efficient is crucial. However, a staggering 30% of energy consumed in commercial buildings today is wasted. To help navigate this landscape effectively, our blog on Green Building Certifications offers a comprehensive comparison of available certifications. Whether you are just beginning your sustainability journey or are well on your way to achieving net zero, selecting the right certification can significantly enhance the value and sustainability of your property portfolio.

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The new rules took effect between October 2023 and April 2024 and impose rigorous standards on buildings over 18 metres or seven storeys high. Developers must now incorporate comprehensive fire safety measures, such as installing fire alarms in individual flats, using fire-resistant materials, fitting fire doors with specific resistance ratings, and implementing compartmentation strategies to contain fires. And, from 2026, new high-rise blocks of flats must include a second staircase. In addition, the government updated its guidance supporting the building regulations in 2020 to advise that new blocks of flats that are at least 11 metres should have sprinklers fitted.

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