Support Services in Facilities Management

  Site support services carry out some of the most important functions for our clients by being the eyes and ears on the ground. Site support services are carefully curated to match our clients' needs and ensure that our client’s focus is on their core business....

Acacia Evergreen: How has our sustainability strategy benefited our employees, suppliers, and clients?

Our responsible business strategy has in the last six months become more integrated into life in Acacia. Sustainability affects everyone and there is very little in an organisation that is not touched by our efforts to be more sustainable. Consequently, we discuss...

Technology in Facilities Management: Using technology to measure occupancy

What is occupancy data? Occupancy data is derived from occupancy analytics. Occupancy data is collected by IoT sensors that monitor and record the movement of people throughout a building. Occupancy analytics do not track individuals but assess the number of people...

Will soft services help employees return to the office?

Soft Services – what are they & why do they matter? Soft services encompass a range of areas including catering, cleaning, environmental management, front of house, site support services, helpdesk, landscaping, pest control and security services. Soft services...

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Acacia Evergreen & Wellbeing

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Our relationship with plastic

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Acacia Evergreen and Earth Day 2022 

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IWD2022: Breaking the Bias

This year, the theme of International Women’s Day is concerned with reducing and eliminating gender bias against women. According to a UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) survey from 2020,...

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Evergreen Project: Update

The urgency and effect of climate crisis has not been lost on Irish business. CSR or ESG (environmental, social and governance) is being given priority in organisations and the effects of this are...

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Hybrid working: how’s it going to work?

Whether you love it or hate it, hybrid working is here and has become a global way of working. It is not without its challenges and benefits. It requires us to redefine what we call the workplace....

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Acacia 2022: The Evergreen Project

An increased demand for sustainable goods, practices and services has been accelerated by the pandemic. While sustainability has been part of business for several years, the effects of putting...

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The year that was 2021

What defined it?   It is an understatement to say that 2021 has been a year of ups and downs. Lockdowns are no fun, but booster vaccines are providing some reassurance. Looking back on...

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Acacia & Sustainability

The events of recent years have transformed what is considered responsible business. In Acacia we have taken some time to consider how best to change and adapt for the future of our business so that...

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Trends in Facilities Management 2022

The end of 2021 is almost here. The new year brings optimism and a desire to look forwards, not backwards. Having an idea of what to focus on or what will be important in the next 12 months....

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Healthy Buildings and sustainable development

Healthy Buildings: What are they & how are they part of sustainable development?  A healthy building is optimised for the occupant’s health and is supported by sustainable design. Optimising the...

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How the Pandemic has Reshaped Cleaning

The pandemic has changed cleaning. Our appreciation of cleaning operatives, the perceived value of the service they provide has grown and the perception of it has changed from a...

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International Standards Day 2021

International Standards Day 14th October  The theme for International Standards Day 2021 is a ‘Shared Vision for a Better World’. The theme is timely as the world is trying to recover from...

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Returning to your workplace

The increasing vaccination rates and dates set for the lifting of restrictions helps to create a sense of optimism. Many businesses and employers are making plans for their employees to return to...

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Earth Day 2021

Earth Day 2021   Spare a thought for the planet … Earth Day motivates us to consider which parts of our environment need the most attention and which tactics we need to apply such as...

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Guidelines to Working Safely from Heights

Each year in Ireland, falls from a height are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. All work at height can lead to injury where falls occur. Our Health and Safety team prepared this...

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Covid: One Year On

Crisis management planning for facilities management does not usually include planning for a global pandemic. The types of crises for which facilities managers typically plan involve loss of...

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International Women’s Day 2021

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s day; the goal of this day is to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of Women. At Acacia, we are very lucky to have a...

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Understanding Remote DSE Assessments

Remote working Working from home has become ubiquitous since the first national lockdown. Consequently, remote working combined with an office presence has become more common place in working life...

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Acacia Win at NISO Awards 2020

Although 2020 was overall an incredibly challenging year, Acacia is delighted to announce that we have, for the second consecutive year, been awarded a NISO Business Category Award for Best in...

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The Role of Strategic Facilities Management

The Role of Strategic Facilities Management Facilities management plays a fundamental role in an organisation by managing one of its largest assets that contributes to the productivity and comfort...

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