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The University of Sussex has taken the unusual step of press releasing its intention to take on external companies who will manage its estates and facilities services.

Following its conference on building information modelling, held last week in London, CIBSE has declared that BIM is 'poised to set a gold standard for the design, development, procurement and operation of buildings worldwide'.

Independent services provider Contract Cleaning and Maintenance has landed a key deal with global publishing business Incisive Media.

Ronan Harte has been named Managing Director at BaxterStorey's sister company, a specialist in catering within the independent education sector.

Following five months of planning, the relocation specialist has successfully moved luxury shoe and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger into new head offices in London's Farringdon.