Vinci Facilities went live on a new hard services contract at the start of this month.
Dine Contract Catering secures long-term contract at client’s Dorset headquarters.
The PE-backed andwis group has acquired another business.
Sodexo, which employs more than 30,000 people in the UK&I, announces a significant milestone.
Seven-year contract extension builds on a ten-year partnership.
Award covers security services at several locations.
The shortlist for i-FM’s long-running Technology in FM Award has been announced.
ISS working with Community Shop and Biffa on a pilot project in Liverpool.
Recent parliamentary reception launched a new collaboration to improve opportunities for prison leavers.
New leadership team aims to drive growth at the hard services specialist.
Council awards four-year hard services contract.
Industry survey finds two-thirds of building services businesses worried about delays to projects in 2025.
The Health & Care business supports thousands of low-income households across the UK by donating meals to charity.
Total public sector spend has increased 31% over the past four years.
Technology platform needed to monitor and report on the Ministry’s Property Transformation Programme.
County explores new solution for catering, cleaning, landscape and maintenance services.
FM services provider signs up to Accelerate, the business pact for climate and nature.
New seven-year contract covers a range of FM services at the military HQ in Hertfordshire.
Tedworth House added to ESS Defence service delivery portfolio.
Wates and partners aiming to boost emerging green innovators across the UK.
Soft FM company comes top in two categories at the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards.
Churchill company wins the award for the second year in a row.
Acquisition doubles the size of OCS Group’s hard services business.
BGIS has acquired Briggs & Forrester Group’s building services maintenance division.
Deal brings in additional expertise in M&E maintenance and compliance services.
Contract replaces multiple providers delivering single services with a fully integrated approach.
New contract covers cleaning services at multiple stations.
New partnership focuses on IFM support for Kao Data’s expanding portfolio.
Contract covers the recycling specialist’s Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
Select group of service providers is doing well despite a second year of decline in their share of this market.
Recruitment underway in North West and South West following contract wins.
Developments reflect commitment to embed accessibility and inclusion into the company culture.
Dragons’ Den-style competition reveals ideas for innovation within the business.
Haley, CEO of the UK and Ireland business, will leave at the end of December.
Simpler Recycling strategy implemented at Bond Street shopping centre.
Second deal in two months for the ambitious environmental services business.
Facilities services company and its parent listed amongst fastest growing in the region.
FM has reached the point where sustainability pays, report says.
Construction dips but developers remain optimistic.
Hard FM services appointment at Hemel Hempstead offices.
Jaguar Building Services re-appointed at 88 Wood Street in the City of London.
Sales at Britain’s leading contract caterers grew by 7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024.
Move strengthens commitment to increasing implementation of living wages across the industry.
Glasgow-headquartered hard services specialist appointed for heating maintenance services.
Lone worker protection technology to be rolled out for 600 employees.
New contract covers multiple services at London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park.
Kings Secure Technologies listed for provision of security services, CCTV and VSS.
New report highlights ongoing post-pandemic change in the property industry.
Recertification achieved by demonstrating inclusivity throughout business operations.
New contract covers integrated FM services across the East Region of the department’s estate.
New multi-services contract on the NHS trust’s Manchester site.
Multiple services to be provided at centre:mk, a UK top 10 shopping destination.
Increased focus on and investment in growth opportunities pays off.
Three-quarters of organisations say they expect to meet the 2050 target.
Tamimi, largest service provider in the region, to deploy Planon’s Field Services platform.
Integrated workplace services contract covers 24 sites across the western part of the UK.
Grosvenor Services retains contract at Westfield London, with three other sites added.
Gold rating comes just 10 months after joining the ‘earn & learn’ organisation.
Company marks significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction.
HSS group’s marketplace initiative named Tech Company of the Year.
Trends & Opportunities, the unique annual review from i-FM, looks closely at the UK industry and how it is shaping up for the future.
Service provider advocating for cross-industry collaboration to enable organisations to meet net zero commitments.
Analytics as a Service provider working with University’s students to explore real-world challenges.
The closing date for this unique annual award is this Friday, the 29th.
First-half revenue and operating profit up, with record contract wins and renewals/extensions.
Change is not happening fast enough, new report says.
NHS Shared Business Services has launched three new soft FM frameworks.
New contract covers hard services for the county council’s estate.
Survey indicates hybrid working is here to stay but needs better management.
New handbook from the non-profit climate action group sets out steps for Europe’s built environment.
Principle Cleaning Services has been awarded a three-year contract extension at 30 St Mary Axe.
A four-year contract covers maintenance services for Richmond Housing Partnership.
OCS, working with East London NHS Foundation Trust, has generated £14.9m in value since 2022.
JLL identifies $1trillion cost globally to avoid obsolescence in the face of sustainability requirements.
Latest turnover figure for the business shows 50% jump.
Freely available ESG Implementation Principles aims to help organisations streamline practices.
Move recognises consistent commitment to providing earn and learn opportunities.
All targets met and the future is bright, says the FM provider.
Highest level achieved on the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment maturity matrix.
Hydroponic farm pods installed at managed sites in boost to sustainability.
Six entries have been shortlisted in the Facilities Management category.
Less than half of UK mid-sized businesses have targets in place including for net zero.
Awareness of implications growing across the building services sector.
Technology evolving rapidly to meet building owners and operators needs.
The group has acquired Electrical Test Midlands, a specialist in electrical testing and compliance.
The PE-backed group has acquired MBA Consulting Engineers.
University’s state-of-the-art Connected Services Hub is cutting costs and increasing efficiency.
Laura Purdey, HR director for schools & universities, has been named in the 2024 Outstanding Executives Role Model List.
The national framework is worth up to £800m over four years.
Deal increases the buyer’s turnover by a third.
Recent moves reflect the need to equip job functions in all sectors to support sustainability goals.
4,668 individuals and 1,844 companies have actively engaged in the first year.
Uncertainty has crept back into UK FM, leaving many optimistic – but equally - cautious.
Existing relationship extended to introduce hard services at London rail stations.
Hard FM contract covers offices in London and Slough.
Confederation of European Security Services offers guidance for security companies.
ESG commitments recognised at the Irish Contract Cleaning Association Awards.
Company secures awards at three industry events in one week.
Awards for the company, as well as its founder and vice chair.
ESG commitments recognised at the Irish Contract Cleaning Association Awards.
Company secures awards at three industry events in one week.
Awards for the company, as well as its founder and vice chair.
Seventh acquisition this year builds out footprint in Scotland and Northern England.
The new PE-backed building consultancy group has made its second acquisition.
The security, cleaning and recruitment group has acquired Kent-based MC Personnel Ltd.
Antony Collett joins from Wates Group where he was managing director for the FM business.
Leeds-based multi-service provider promotes Andy Haynes to CEO.
The move away from a transactional contract to a collaborative, win-win partnership is an industry first.
UK & Ireland business supported October’s Care After Combat all-party parliamentary event held at the Houses of Parliament.
A nationwide survey of employees shows best-ever satisfaction and happiness levels.
New Great Western Railway contract covers engineering maintenance at 203 stations and six depots.
Jordon Group merger extends services offer with access to new clients and new sectors.
FM is catching on to the transformative power of data, says the analytics as a service specialist.
Latest acquisition brings the 4th largest grounds business into the fold.
New partnership brings social enterprise Luminary Bakery and its sister charity, Luminary Limited, onboard.
New contract covers multiple sites in central London.
New management service draws on firm’s engineering heritage and expertise.
The engineering group, formerly Edwin James, has a new owner/investor.
The property development and investment group’s FM business is now a Real Living Wage employer.
Hyde Group calls move “a game changing moment for the housing sector".
Technical services group adds Glasgow-based firm to its portfolio.
New contract focuses on upgrading security measures for expanding business park.
The Independents by Sodexo business is delivering catering services for one of the UK’s oldest schools.
FM group’s London business will look after three sites for Folk Co-Living.
November already! and the closing date for this unique annual award is the 29th.
As many as 60% may still be using paper-based maintenance guidance.
The property services group has bought the complementary business, PiLON.
The growing services provider has added First Point Cleaning and Maintenance Limited to its group.
Average office occupancy rate has risen to 60% over the last six months.
Progress confirmed in fourth annual Sustainability Impact Report.
The AIM-listed cleaning specialist has acquired a drainage and plumbing services company.
The portfolio comprises over 500 apartments in eight locations.
Government business strengthens commitment to veterans by expanding partnership to new sites.
New purpose-built platform will leverage the best of human and machine learning, says the CRE group.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has a new hard services provider.
Council awards eight-year contract that builds on existing services.
Bury-based group acquires Hampshire operator.
The compliance services sector is changing rapidly, with groups buying to grow.
New skills and policy department aims to address the industry’s training and recruitment challenges.
Annual event will take place 28 November and cover the range of sustainability topics.
Industry body wants to see national rules for minimum standards in UK workplaces.
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the landscape of facilities management, says CBRE.
Acquisition of Argus Fire builds resources in the high-growth, high-margin UK fire & security market.
Year-end FY24 figures show good performance on all key measures.
Eddie Fairish has been recruited as the group’s chief growth officer.
The low-carbon initiative focused on secondary school menus is a first for the industry.
Four-year contract covers comprehensive cleaning services for the Voyager fleet at the Central Rivers Train Maintenance Depot in Staffordshire.
The Doncaster-based firm has been appointed on a 4.5 acre development in County Durham.
andwis, the PE-backed group, has made its 13th acquisition.
OCS has grown to be one of the biggest and most interesting companies in the market.
Cleaning and security services contract extended following a competitive tender.
Employees who socialise at work are more engaged, loyal and productive, says new research.
Corps win in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year category is the second time in a row.
The renewal of the national Workplace and Facilities Management Framework will be worth up to £800m over four years.
CrossCountry Trains deal has seen 65% growth over the past four years.
Local council awards hard services contract to Lovat’s Group.
The company returned this year as a Platinum Sponsor of the annual Social Value Conference.
Three-year extension to the existing contract covers over 160 locations across the UK.
With estate operating and maintenance backlog costs rising steadily, “this can’t go on” says key healthcare body.
Property services specialist won Best SME-led Innovation at the 2024 Impact Awards.
The group has stepped in with a new security system to prevent any recurrence.
FM company appointed to provide passenger services at Inverness Airport.
Sodexo UK & Ireland named in the top 75 of the 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index.
Deployment of new technology sees task response time reduced by 58% and cleaning task efficiency increase by 247%.
The £675m planned works framework has a life of four years.
Maintenance contract renewed for a further five-year period.
Organisational confidence may exceed the ability to deliver on decarbonisation commitments.
The scholarship fund is dedicated to finding and supporting new talent in the FM industry.
New division will specialise in rope access maintenance for living walls.
New floor cleaning tech is efficient, effective and greener.
Good trading momentum continues with record contract wins and renewals, group reports.
Ambitious fire and security group says the move opens the door to expansion in Europe.
The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is marking today, World Food Day, with publication of its 2024 annual report.
New report says treat workers like customers that need to be acquired and retained.
A new suite of apprenticeship schemes is aimed at inspiring, empowering and supporting female leaders across the business.
2016 report identified the potential to save £1.275bn by enhancing estate efficiency across the NHS in England.
Matthew Lockton, sales director at integrated FM provider 14forty, has achieved Certified level membership with the Institute.
Annual event saw 19 winners emerge from 95 finalists.
Plan to develop training programmes in Saudi Arabia led to serious questions about compatibility with EDI commitments.
Report aims to help organisations learn more about the trends and innovations impacting the future of security technology.
Five-year contract covers planned and reactive engineering maintenance services.
New contract extends partnership with property manager Knight Frank.
Many FM companies are SMEs, now facing a raft of new employment laws.
The annual event has raised £115,000 in four years for The Hygiene Bank.
Recognition came at the Global Light Rail Awards 2024 for work with Keolis Amey in Manchester and London’s Docklands.
Company is one of the first in the construction and engineering sector to achieve SBTI validation.
The Deborah Rowland Scholarship is a fund dedicated to finding and supporting new talent in the facilities management industry.
Programme aims to establish a new standard for safety and security in the events industry.
Winners showcase creative, flexible and inspiring work environments that make a positive impact on their communities.
Vinci Facilities secures new contract to deliver facilities management services for Lincolnshire County Council.
Maintenance costs are set to climb 16% by the second quarter of 2029.
UK & Ireland business has generated £2.148bn in social and local economic value since 2021.
Group buys Barcelona-based security services company.
New contract has a life of up to nine years.
Forward-thinking and collaborative net zero supply chain engagement strategy recognised at two prestigious schemes.
The London-based commercial cleaning company has appointed Reggie Afful as senior business development manager.
The group has been accredited as a gold level member by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group.
The Northern Ireland affiliate company’s partnership with Global Workplace Solutions will significantly expand its FM services.
Wakefield-headquartered specialist services business has bought one of Scotland’s leading electrical testing companies.
New contract with The Arch Company covers maintenance services at multiple sites.
The Sodexo business celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special dinner held last week in London.
New publication aims to provide a roadmap to understanding and leveraging AI in the built environment.
New three-year contract covers maintenance and projects work.
German services group has acquired the London-based Capital Maintenance.
Lack of an agreed definition is holding employers back from supporting workers better.
Two new brands aim to revolutionise company’s retail food services in this market.
Deal extends the service range and grows the team by over 1000.
Eight-year contract covers recycling, waste and street cleansing services.
With an autumn closing date, now is the time to start thinking about entering for this unique award.
The original tool and equipment hire company has changed its trading name to reflect its commitment to service.
Cleaning services provider secures three-year contract with grade A office space provider Harbour Exchange.
Andy Robbins has been promoted to the role of director of security, risk and resilience for OCS UK & Ireland.
McLaughlin-Edwards becomes company director at the EDI consultancy.
Acclaimed chef Kate Austen has officially opened Sodexo UK & Ireland’s flagship restaurant for its contemporary workplace dining offer.
FM company included in the UK Fast Growth Index for 2024.
Broadcaster awards five-year integrated FM contract to EMCOR UK.
Magenta Associates, the FM communications specialist, is now owned by its employees.
FM company appointed to provide soft services at Union Square, city’s largest shopping centre.
The owner of BaxterStory, Benugo and Portico has acquired The Genuine Dinning Company.
Survey finds smart systems deemed essential in meeting business and environmental challenges.
Newcastle-based tech firm Elisian builds on experience in regulated industries to develop a product tailored for FM.
Doncaster-based services company appointed to provide cleaning at London’s landmark cathedral.
The London-based security and compliance group has launched an in-house innovations lab.
The London-based cleaning services company has appointed James Lewis as business development director.
TwinSpace offers clients 3D virtual replicas of their facilities.
New report looks at how tech is driving efficiency and effectiveness amid understaffing and budget constraints.
There’s no shortage of opportunities in the UK FM marketplace; but plenty of challenges, too. Share your views in i-FM’s landmark survey.
Soft FM deal renewed at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Kingston Council has signed an eight-year contract with the resource management company.
Decision-makers focused on new technology, recruitment issues and legislation change.
The facilities services company has expanded its partnership with the nurseries provider.
Specialist company becomes projects partner and shorts sponsor.
Young PE-backed group makes its 12th acquisition.
Elizabeth Lyon will help drive business growth and strengthen client relationships.
The pilot version of the UK’s first cross-industry standard to prove a building is 'net zero carbon' has been launched.
New cleaning and security services provider at one of Northern Ireland’s most visited shopping centres.
The new Sustainability Linked Loan reinforces commitment to achieving its ESG targets.
A significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive culture and promote diversity, it says.
Public trust in fire safety precautions may not always be well placed.
Firm named main provider of M&E services on new residential estate.
Tech entrepreneur takes over building management systems and control panel manufacturer.
Three-quarters expect job displacement from AI, but most see innovation as more important than protecting existing roles.
Generative AI seen as an opportunity to change the nature of work and get people into the office.
Marc Cooper has joined Sodexo UK & Ireland as chief information officer.
Corps monitoring MD Andrea Strong has won the Technical category at the 2024 Women in Security Awards.
The specialist sub-contractor recognised as one of the fastest-growing firms in the UK by Fast Growth 50.
Creating high-quality experiences in the built environment will help future-proof corporate real estate portfolios.
Ryan Pearce appointed as managing director of the group’s facilities management division.
Communia FM founded by Antony Ferdinand, a passionate social entrepreneur with 26 years of experience working in the built environment.
New building energy management systems report highlights year-to-date growth of 3.8% to £865m.
Adrian Hurley says association will press the government to commit to a national programme of commercial building retrofits.
Recognition under the government's Disability Confident scheme reaffirms its commitment to disability inclusion.
Compass One has put in place a dedicated social value team, made up of specialists in a range of disciplines.
Procurement organisation says it has contributed to creation of 100s of jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
The annual networking event is seeking nominations for young people to join in.
The acquisitive FM services company has added the Leyland-based services business to its portfolio.
Rebrand for engineering services firm to support its growth ambitions.
The Government Property Agency has confirmed the appointment of Mark Bourgeois as its new chief executive officer.
Under the brand +impact, the new business brings together expert advice and proven delivery experience.
Eight-year waste and recycling contract commences in 2025.
First healthcare facility to use whole-building approach designed to exceed government targets.
Strategy is to grow low carbon recycling solutions for local authority and industrial customers.
Lynsey O’Keefe has been named CEO for the Sodexo UK&I corporate services and energy & resources business segments.
Private capital and expertise could alleviate funding pressures, support sustainability, build capacity and modernise services.
Changes in work and workplaces demand new approaches to how FM is defined and delivered.
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