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Apleona in second Irish buy
The Germany-headquartered group says it is now the number one self-delivery provider in Ireland.
Multi-country bank win for Cushman & Wakefield
Standard Chartered Bank has awarded C&W a five-year contract covering multiple services.
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Pinnacle named for management by L&G
Legal & General Affordable Homes has selected the firm as its leading managing agent.
Sodexo extends support for veterans
New partnership with Combat2Coffee, a community interest not-for-profit company, sees more support for ex-uniformed personnel.
Amey delivers £67m in social value
The company’s CRED programme is in place at 44 prisons around the country.
Mitie pledges £2m in Levy funds
The FM group has passed a milestone with its Apprenticeship Levy gifting commitments.
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SBTi approval for Churchill targets
Near-term GHG emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
New guidance to ‘revolutionise’ IAQ
BESA has launched a new specification for ventilation hygiene.
Q1 rebound for outsourcing in Europe
Business services and IT both up after four quarters of decline.
Change at the top for SWG
Gary Watkins, long-serving CEO at Service Works Global, is to leave that role in May.
OCS renews SCTS contract
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is building on a 13-year relationship with the decision.
FY24: we are pleased, says Mitie CEO
The facilities management group is reporting record revenue of at least £4,500m.
New divisional MD at KST
Kings Secure Technologies confirms Matthew Blakey as managing director for its companies, EFire and Silver Group.
Data partner for SFMI Scope 3 work
Acclaro Advisory has selected Datore to provide essential analytics services for the Scope 3 Emissions Framework Programme.
Demand for analytics and optimisation driving controls market
The global building automation and control systems market grew by nearly 6% in 2023.
CCS updates on the Procurement Act 2023
The Crown Commercial Service has compiled advice ahead of the expected autumn implementation.
BSI updates guidance on event sustainability
New guidance updates the original framework released for the London 2012 Olympics.
Bellrock partners for unique leadership programme
The partnership with the University of Huddersfield is a first for both.
Kier appointed for FM in Cardiff
The deal covers a range of services for the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
Atlas in Carter win
Atlas will provide security for the redeveloped City of London site.
Property bodies call for clarification on MEES
The minimum energy efficiency standards went out for consultation in 2021 – so what now?
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New CEO at Andron
Cheryl Stewart will take up the role on 1 June.
EMCOR offers insights for FM success
EMCOR UK has published a strategic guide setting out advice and insights under key headings for the industry.
GPA awards four contracts
The Government Property Agency has appointed advisors to support delivery of its Workplace Services Projects.
MRI partners for end-to-end energy service
The deal brings together a leading real estate software firm with a leading energy and sustainability consultancy.
ISS completes sale of French business
A deal has been struck with Onet SA, an international services group headquartered in Marseille.
Scottish uni deal for Richard Irvin
Glasgow-headquartered FM business appointed by the University of Highlands and Islands.
Bidvest Noonan launches Dynamic Workplace
New intelligence-driven service solution employs cutting-edge sensor-based technology.
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Sodexo named level 3 NHS Evergreen Supplier
The Evergreen Assessment is an NHS initiative designed to support net zero and wider sustainability objectives.
Office occupancy almost 'back to normal’
Major cities across Europe show average office occupancy rates of close to 60%.
Graham appointed to decarbonisation framework
New Pagabo Healthcare Decarbonisation Framework is worth about £1.6bn.
New operations head for Novus division
Novus Property Solutions has appointed Sean Ryan as head of operations for Partnerships.
OCS in pest control buy
The group continues on its growth track with the acquisition of Norfolk-based Abate Pest Management Services.
Acas offers flexible working code of practice
In addition to the CoP, the advisory service has published guidance on changed regulations.
Carlisle commits to self-delivery
Firm says it will no longer use subcontractors to fill core roles across its contracts.
Contract extension for Equans in Manchester
The extended partnership will see maintenance works continue across Greater Manchester.
Spectrum in Edinburgh wins
The soft services provider has secured two contracts in the same office complex.
Senior promotion at SecuriGroup
John Gallacher has been appointed operations director at the top 20 security services provider.
Bidvest Noonan claims first at Birmingham Airport
Recently appointed waste contractor, the company has introduced new recycling technology to the airport.
Axil marks six years of growth
The waste management company is reporting a 570% surge in growth with turnover hitting £34m.
Workplace Futures: the white paper
Collection of 18 articles summarises all the content from February's FM industry conference.
CIBSE welcomes NABERS
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the new administrator for the energy efficiency scheme.
Senior appointment at Palmer & Howells
The specialist independent school and workplace caterer has appointed Sharon Linney as national director of operations.
International safety award for Anabas
The corporate office FM specialist has secured the British Safety Council award for the second year in a row.
Cleaning and maintenance up, energy down
That sums up the cost forecasts for the next several years, according to BCIS figures.
Key security appointment at Bidvest Noonan
Ian Martin has joined the business as director of risk and intelligence.
New group MD for FRG
First Response Group has appointed Barry Dawson as group managing director.
CBRE appoints Julie Ennis
Former Sodexo CEO recruited as head of UK occupier.
New FM leader for central government
Saurabh Bhandari joins Office of Government Property to lead estate transformation programmes.
FES appointed on DIO contract
Amey names company to provide accommodation maintenance services in Scotland.
New director at Macro
Macro has appointed Patricia Soria as UK & Europe regional director.
Cleanology CEO to lead on Living Wage
Dominic Ponniah has been elected co-chair of the Living Wage Foundation’s Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group.
Sodexo commits to carbon labelling
New research from Sodexo shows there is a growing expectation among consumers to see low-carbon options and carbon labelling on menus.
Third of employees question workplace productivity
Research finds 34% of British employees believing their workplace does not enable them to work productively.
Mitie awarded South Bank contract
The £50m deal with London South Bank University Group covers integrated facilities management at multiple sites.
Bidvest Noonan launches operations platform
Task is a cloud-based platform designed to transform the way the company operates in the field.
GPA moves on biodiversity
New guidance document reflects the aim of tackling biodiversity loss.
Elior shines at Contract Catering Awards
The caterer scooped three awards at this year’s annual event.
Keysource acquires GDM Building Consultants
GDM brings M&E, sustainability and FM expertise to the data centre specialist.
Yorkshire Housing names Tivoli for grounds
A new contract with the housing association covers grounds maintenance at 300 sites.
Pinnacle in estates and management win
Housing association turns to Pinnacle Group for tenancy and estate management services.
Sodexo fund-raiser hits £286,000 mark
The company welcomed supply partners, clients, charity partners and friends to its annual Stop Hunger Foundation dinner last week.
Advantos acquires United FM
The acquisitions platform for the M&E and FM sectors has added a fourth business to its group.
UK business: sustainability stress and legislation lethargy
New survey finds worrying trends emerging in two critical action areas.
Sustainable growth tops conference agenda
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s second Partners with Purpose conference focused on growth and collaboration.
OCS targets £15k for charities
The FM group is in the midst of a challenge to raise money for the London Youth Rowing Club and the OCS Foundation.
Equans launches data apprenticeships academy
The new Digital & Energy Services Data Academy aims to enhance data and digital literacy.
BRE calls for raising the bar on building standards
The Building Research Establishment is calling on the next government to commit to world-leading standards for British buildings.
IWFM redoubles EDI commitment
Publicly committed to EDI since 2021, the Institute is taking further action following the recent publication of new research.
HMRC names Mitie for security
Mitie appointed to provide security services at 40 sites nationwide.
Sodexo Live! scoops catering award
The ACC Liverpool team has come top in the Sports, Leisure & Event Catering category at the Contract Catering 2024 Awards.
CIWM launches circular economy fund
The fund will help to fast-track innovators on the road to growth.
Mental health tool offered to hospitality sector
The assessment tool aims to help employers identify what factors are impacting the wellbeing of their workforce.
Lease markets: pressure grows for green buildings
The next two years will be a critical time for corporate occupiers looking for real estate that supports their carbon commitments.
Energy-efficient property leads the market
Energy-efficient assets showed stronger investment performance across all sectors in 2023.
Vacherin targets food waste
The workplace caterer has launched a chef-focused sustainability initiative aimed at reducing waste.
IWFM offers updated energy management guide
The Institute has partnered with energy management expert Carbon Numbers to publish a new good practice guide.
Churchill in shopping centre win
Churchill Group has secured a three-year contract with Heathway Shopping Centre in Dagenham.
Multi-site London win for Jaguar
New building services contract covers three central London sites.
Building control deadline extended
New mandatory competence assessment deadline extended by 13 weeks.
FM crucial to better health
Custodians of indoor air quality will have a greater influence on human health and wellbeing than the medical professions.
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Churchill in shopping centre win
Churchill Group has secured a three-year contract with Heathway Shopping Centre in Dagenham.
Multi-site London win for Jaguar
New building services contract covers three central London sites.
Building control deadline extended
New mandatory competence assessment deadline extended by 13 weeks.
FM crucial to better health
Custodians of indoor air quality will have a greater influence on human health and wellbeing than the medical professions.
Sodexo extends hospitals contract
The Health & Care business has renewed a multi-services contract for a further 10 years.
Diamond launches major works division
The Birmingham-based support services business responds to client demand and its own growth plans.
Insights into workplace success
As the 2024 UK’s Best Workplace List is published, a survey of the 250,00 people involved sheds light on what’s important.
ISS partners with Olio
The new partnership focuses on fighting hunger and food waste.
Atlas Security grows its team
Significant growth in Scotland and the Midlands has led to two senior appointments.
New investment for growth at Mecsia
Additional backing will support the next phase of development for the technical inspection and maintenance services group.
Envirotech expands in Ireland
The FM business has opened an office in Dublin in pursuit of continued growth.
Could retrofit finance be the answer?
There is a huge CO2 emissions reduction opportunity for commercial buildings, says a specialist.
Macro wins in Surrey
The FM company has signed two contracts with Surrey County Council.
TfL names ABM for M&E
Transport for London has appointed ABM to provide mechanical and electrical services across the London Underground network.
Sodexo scores top sector ranking for EDI
The UK & Ireland business is the highest scoring organisation within the hospitality, travel and leisure industry in the Inclusion in EDI Maturity Curve.
Cleaning sector continues post-Covid bounce-back
As the sector continues to grow, it also faces a number of challenges.
Sodexo launches Starting Fresh toolkit
Move marks the first anniversary of an initiative aiming to bridge the gap between skills shortages and the under-utilised ex-offender talent pool.
Ranger Fire & Security buys Synchro
A month after its own launch the business has already made its third acquisition.
Policymakers act on decarbonising buildings
Two significant moves in recent days throw more weight behind climate change mitigation efforts.
Atlas acquires cleaning provider
The acquisitive FM company has added the Tudor Group to its family of businesses.
Edwin James plans growth
The Glasgow-headquartered hard services group has announced it is firmly on the acquisition trail.
Mitie added to CCS soft services framework
The Crown Commercial Service Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Framework agreement runs for three years with an option to extend for one more.
Two new MDs at BaxterStorey
Louise Denton and Eimear Hargaden have been promoted to the company board.
Tackling carbon reduction in the landscape sector
New report looks at the action the sector is taking and how landscape can provide solutions more widely.
Tango buys Locatee
Workplace analytics sector continues to consolidate as software group buys solutions provider.
Sodexo duo named as Women to Watch
Inna Lim and Jo Eagling have been recognised in the 2024 Women to Watch index.
ABM launches women’s impact group
News of the move coincides with this year’s International Women’s Day.
Research: sustainability pays
Organisations that embed sustainability in their operations see better sustainability and financial outcomes.
Mitie launches new carbon reduction service
Emissions Intelligence aims to empower organisations to be more confident in their emissions reporting and to improve their efficiency and transparency.
Complete Weed Control lands five-year deal
The Lanarkshire-based grounds business has been reappointed by a leading resource and waste management company.
New NHSPS MD for London
Sally Tombs has been promoted to managing director for NHS Property Services’ London region.
Workplace Futures: videos online now
Relive all the action, or find out what you missed, at this year’s annual FM conference.
£10m of contracts in six months
The business caterer BM is reporting a string of recent wins, with clients in the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors.
Sodexo signs up to refugee initiative
Sodexo UK & Ireland is one of 70 major businesses joining forces to advance the labour market integration of refugees in the UK.
UKGBC targets more rigorous carbon reduction
Latest UK Green Building Council guidance aims to build greater accuracy and clarity of Scope 3 emissions reporting.
ABM joins Business in the Community
BitC is dedicated to building a fairer and greener world, driven by fairer and greener businesses.
Andron FM joins refugee campaign
The company has joined Tent UK, signalling a commitment to helping refugees become job-ready and secure employment.
Wins for Churchill Environmental
The specialist water and environmental arm of Churchill Group has secured three significant contracts in the last six months.
Building services sector feels the pinch
Despite high activity and growing order books, engineering services firms are feeling the effects of economic slowdown and a shortage of skilled workers.
NHS estate: action needed
Health and care leaders are calling for the next government to boost investment to repair and update dilapidated buildings.
Caterers finish 2023 with sales up 12%
Contract caterers achieved year-on-year growth of 12% in the final quarter of 2023.
British Land scoops CIBSE FM Award
The property group won the award for its work across four buildings at Broadgate in the City of London.
The future of cleaning
Two industry bodies and a university are set to explore innovation in the UK cleaning sector.
Serco: strong ’23 and positive outlook for ‘24
The government services specialist is reporting another year of growth in revenue and profit.
Nurture expands in Scotland
Another buy for the acquisitive grounds group strengthens its operations north of the border.
New CEO at Sodexo Live!
The hospitality, retail and event catering business has announced the appointment of Claire Morris as CEO for the UK and Ireland.
Amulet partners for rail safety training
Amulet is the first security firm to partner with Rail Safe Friendly, a network dedicated to improving rail safety in schools.
M&A: FM remains a busy place
Activity levels continued to be high in 2023, with another overall increase in deals.
Compass reveals emissions reduction progress
Industry-first reporting shows what it takes to decarbonise its £multi-billion business, group says.
Kingdom acquires recruitment business
The facilities services group has increased its activity in recruitment with the latest acquisition.
New sustainability director for Reconomy
The circular economy specialist has announced the promotion of Diane Crowe.
Net zero driving business transformation
UK CEOs are recognising the disruptive force that climate change will be for their business.
Senior appointments at Cloudfm
Two key appointments will accelerate global expansion plans, the company says.
New report looks at the changing energy landscape
Produced by an industry specialist, it features insights from energy experts across FM and property organisations.
Sustainability: help offered in acquisitions
A new Acquisitions Sustainability Toolkit is designed to help in assessing the sustainability characteristics of buildings.
Heritage Portfolio renews at RBGE
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has renewed its contract with Sodexo Live!’s specialist events and catering company.
Levy wins at Sheffield
Levy UK + Ireland has secured an extension of its partnership with Sheffield United Football Club.
Bidvest Noonan names chief growth officer
David Barker takes on responsibility for the growth and development of the group.
EMCOR UK bolsters executive team
A newly created decision-making group will drive the strategy and vision of the business.
AstraZeneca extends Sodexo contract
The contract covers food and facilities management services in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
Manufacturer extends ISS contract
The unnamed multinational company has renewed its partnership agreement with the facilities services group.
Ward names MD for London
Steve Kennedy has been appointed as managing director for the capital.
ISS reports solid performance for 2023
The group is on the way to realising its full potential, says CEO.
Entegra in CCS success
The Sodexo procurement solutions business has been named to a key public sector agreement.
Lone worker protection alerts surge
Growing risks and hostile environments are driving up the number of alerts.
Mitie launches podcast
A six-episode series will look at the transformation of FM as it adapts to new customer demands and new ways of working.
City front-of-house contract for ISS
Livv, the boutique workplace experience business, has been reappointed at One Moorgate Place in London.
Workplace Futures: speaker slides online
Slides from Tuesday’s industry conference have been uploaded to the website.
100 named to £3.2bn framework
The agreement covers planned and responsive installation, servicing, repairs and maintenance works.
RICS launches new DEI guidance
The six-document guidance has been developed by RICS members and DEI experts.
Water: sensing technology takes a leap forward
Cambridge-based start-up Infersens has launched its first commercially available risk management and water waste solution.
2024 Technology Award winner revealed
Soft services specialist SBFM Ltd has won the 2024 i-FM Technology in FM Award.
OCS named for CCS framework
OCS has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service framework for RM6331 Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Services.
Veolia scores at Ashton Gate
The recycling and waste specialist has secured a one-year contract at the home of Bristol City Football and Bristol Bears.
Sodexo lands college extension
Independents by Sodexo has retained its contract with Wellington College for a further 10 years.
Churchill retains ambulance service contract
The firm has renewed its partnership with South Central Ambulance Service, a relationship that began over a decade ago.
Long-term Sussex deal for Balfour Beatty
A 54-year DBFM contract will provide new student accommodation for the University of Sussex.
Council plans ‘hybrid model’ for service delivery
North East Lincolnshire Council will move to a new model as its outsourcing contract comes to a close.
Concern grows over building control services
Practitioners need to be newly certified and registered by 6 April. No one seems to believe that can be achieved.
JLL in SEGRO win
A new contract covers property and asset management for a retail and office portfolio in Slough.
Senior appointments at ABM
Appointments and the further integration of offices are part of building the base for ambitious growth plans.
FM overlooked in energy and carbon plans
Facilities management professionals are insufficiently involved in organisations’ plans around energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Climate Group teams up to launch a ‘renovation revolution’
The climate and energy non-profit is underlining the need to upgrade millions of buildings every year to meet 2050 net zero goals.
Compass opens first Xcelerate training facility
The regional community skills and learning centre is located at Edgbaston Stadium.
Report: a transformative 3 years for CRE
Corporate real estate advisor Colliers is forecasting a new period of value creation opportunities for occupiers and investors beginning this year.
Corps boosts Monitoring team
Two senior appointments for Corp Security’s Monitoring division.
Churchill marks SFMI Rising Star award
The award follows Churchill’s third assessment by the sustainability benchmarking initiative.
SSEN Transmission moves to mobile EAM strategy
Technical specialist Peacock Engineering is delivering a mobile enterprise asset management solution aligned to business plans and net zero objectives.
Nurture completes 45th acquisition
Nurture Group has bought the Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, strengthening its presence across the region.
Taylor Shaw extends education deal
Leeds-based Elliott Hudson College has reappointed the Elior education sector specialist for a further three years.
Veolia exploring carbon capture
Feasibility study highlights potential of the technology to produce sustainable fuels using energy recovery facilities.
New safety course for security and facilities staff
London Fire Brigade has created an online fire safety training package to equip service providers with greater knowledge.
£9m injection for SJA Group
Kent-headquartered integrated property services provider attracts new investment from Key Capital Partners.
Amey and MRI to launch ‘first of its kind’ software
The new technology platform will revolutionise the way public sector clients manage their workplaces, they say.
BESA: every building is high risk
Against a background of changing regulations, that’s the way to think says the hard services trade group.
Compass reports strong start to the year
The Compass Group is reporting double-digit organic growth for Q1 FY24.
Mercury retains CastleCourt deal
Mercury Security & Facilities Management has been reappointed for security services at Belfast’s biggest shopping centre.
Sodexo scoops CDP A rating
Sodexo is one of just 346 top-rated companies in the CDP climate ranking out of 21,000 scored.
Workplace Futures 2024: join us, in-person or virtual
Ten days to go and just a few in-person delegate places are available. Book now.
Service charges on the rise: breaking down the trends
Office buildings with the highest efficiency and sustainability ratings tend to have higher than average service charges.
Environmental leadership recognition for Mitie
The FM group has been awarded a place on CDP’s ‘A List’, signifying best-in-class carbon reporting and environmental management.
Reconomy launches tech hub in Romania
RecoTek, opened in Bucharest, is the next step in its growth strategy, says the circular economy specialist.
FMs grappling with budget cuts
New survey suggests that more than half of facilities managers have had their budgets cut by up to 25% in the past year.
T Levels: fostering talent and bridging skills gaps
Today is T Level Thursday of 2024’s National Apprenticeship Week.
CBRE set to buy public sector services provider
A $1bn deal will see the US-headquartered specialist join the property services group.
NHSPS boosts hard FM skills
NHS Property Services has appointed Simon Knott as head of hard FM expertise.
BCIS launches cost and carbon materials database
The first-of-its-kind database will help the built environment sector make better informed decisions for budgets and the environment.
Sodexo appoints chief growth officer
Dan Weiss will lead strategy, sales and marketing to drive accelerated growth in the UK & Ireland region.
Compass doubles apprenticeship levy gifting
The UK & Ireland business has supported 250 apprentice programmes across 170 organisations, committing over £3m of its levy.
NG Bailey offering 70 apprenticeship opportunities
The independent engineering and services business aims to kick-start successful careers and nurture fresh talent.
On the road at Phosters FM
The Kidderminster-based company has landed a national contract with service area operator Roadchef.
Businesses turn to apprenticeship in face of recruitment issues
Research timed to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week shows plans to increase the use of apprenticeships to train and to upskill workers.
Industry looking for embodied carbon regulation
As the UK prepares for an eventual election, industry bodies are increasingly calling on parties to make manifesto commitments.
Sodexo Live! backs Green Football Weekend
This weekend sees 90 top clubs, sports broadcasters, leagues, brands, communities and millions of fans unite for the planet.
Colliers turns to GMS for security and cleaning
The real estate services specialist has appointed GMS Group as its partner in Gloucestershire.
Wates seals Greenwich deal
665 homes will benefit from energy improvement works under a £21m contract.
Macro names Gary Pyle to COO role
Pyle moves up from UK & Europe regional lead for the managed services business to chief operating officer for that division.
BCIS calls for priority on repairs and maintenance
The Building Cost Information Service is asking the government to address urgent R&M issues.
Birmingham:10-year deal for Veolia
Veolia has won the contract to run the city’s recycling and refuse treatment solutions until 2034.
DFS directors take 100% stake
The founders of Diamond Facilities Support Group have bought out their majority investor.
BCO defines new research programme
The British Council for Offices hopes its new agenda will guide and inspire the office sector amid disruption.
Unprecedented demand for data centres
Demand for data, storage and the development of AI are driving the need for more sites and more energy.
Stormy Britain: tips for buildings and grounds safety
Following 10 named storms in the UK in the 2023-24 season already and no doubt more to come, some timely advice.
Cleaning industry cautiously optimistic for 2024
Only a third of companies are forecasting price increases, a significant turnaround from the 90% who predicted increases in 2023.
Suppliers missing client opportunities
Research shows suppliers are suffering customer churn and loss of revenue as a result of inadequate business review processes.
Green lease toolkit launched
Revised for 2024, the toolkit aims to support the delivery of better buildings across the commercial real estate sector.
Serco in Buckinghamshire leisure win
Serco Leisure and its partner have been appointed to operate five centres.
Atlas unveils workplace services division
Andrew Lunt is named as the new division’s managing director.
Venture in Wiltshire Council win
Venture Security has won a mobile security contract covering multiple sites.
New ops director at First Response Group
Derek Neilson takes on the newly created role of group operations director.
Workplace Futures delegate lists: don’t believe it
We are aware again this year that ‘delegate lists’ are being offered for sale. This is a scam.
Codifying standards for building services
Initiative comes as part of wider industry and government efforts to raise the bar on individual competence.
Kent & Medway win for ISS
ISS UK appointed catering provider for Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
Property report finds mixed views
‘Slightly more positive outlook’ reflects caution and change in the commercial property sector.
Spotless buys Norwich-based cleaner
The ambitious East Lothian-headquartered company has further extended its footprint in England.
Mitie boasts record quarterly revenue
The group’s third quarter report shows a 14% year on year jump.
Haringey extension for Veolia
The London Borough of Haringey’s existing deal is extended by two years.
Europe’s most climate resilient cities
Global real estate advisor CBRE has ranked European cities according to their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Right FM launches
Into the busy and diverse FM marketplace comes a new London-headquartered service provider.
Outsourcing: mixed picture persists into Q4
Overall demand, including IT and BPO, continued to slip in Europe but less than seen in Q3.
Retrofit: significant opportunities being missed
So argues the UK Green Building Council, which has issued new guidance to support action.
Can owners and occupiers work together?
Progress on the decarbonisation of real estate is being held back by a lack of collaboration.
Novus lands Bradford contract
The Sustain division has successfully supported Manningham Housing Association in securing funding.
Polyteck secures place on £346m framework
Construction and facilities management company is one of the 70 suppliers for Fusion21’s Building Improvements Framework.
Labour shortage: a potential solution
Under-represented groups, upskilling and cross-skilling could have considerable benefits.
Compass has CH&CO in its sights
The UK’s largest food and support services business has agreed to acquire the growing independent, subject to regulatory approval.
Applications open for Sodexo-backed start-ups
The company’s 2024 global Accelerator programme aims to boost its collaboration with new businesses.
ISS renews longstanding Nordea deal
The relationship, established in 1976, now benefits from a five-year extension.
OCS: poised for growth
OCS UK & Ireland has unveiled ambitious plans to double its revenue over the next five years.
Pareto extends Fletchers contract
The personal injury legal firm has expanded its contract to cover a full package of FM services.
Bellrock buys mobile data collection specialist
Mobiess Ltd is the group’s second acquisition announced this month.
NHS Property Services hails £45.9m in cost efficiencies
Annual report cites support for patients, prioritisation of customer care and drive for sustainable services.
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