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Pareto confirms expansion
The FM business reports it is now operating in Europe and North America.
Professional bodies weigh in on climate policy
More than a dozen bodies have backed a statement expressing concerns about net zero policy changes planned by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Arcus releases EDI strategy
The company also says that the FM industry more broadly could do better
ABM collaborates with Disability Rights UK
The focus is on developing and certifying new induction materials for its Persons with Reduced Mobility team members.
Security: mental health event announced
The event, the second this year, will address the stigma around mental health in the industry.
Yesterday
Network Rail frameworks for Amey
Amey has been appointed to agreements that span the rail infrastructure group’s North West & Central regions.
Wates lands Procure framework place
The framework will see public sector bodies procuring contractors for a wide range of projects.
Lancer Scott restructures
The Bristol-based construction and FM company reorganises in response to growth.
This Week
CBRE targets supply chain emissions
The property services group has announced a strategic partnership with Emitwise, a carbon accounting software provider.
Oxford win for Palmer & Howells
Oxford’s Wychwood School has awarded its catering contract to the independent schools specialist.
Right first time: the mobilisation challenge
An online workshop, coming up in October, aims to tackle some of the common problems and share strategies for success.
New contract with The Christie for Dalkia
Dalkia UK has been awarded a multi-service contract with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
CIPD publishes ‘Manifesto for Good Work’
The focus is HR but much of this extends into FM, too.
ISS confirms GPA contract wins
The facilities services business has secured three FM contracts for the Government Property Agency.
GPA names COO
The Government Property Agency has appointed Lisa Commane as chief operating officer.
Jaguar in pair of wins
The London-based building services company has won a new contract and renewed another.
Barnet Hospital achieves triple exemplar status
Portering, catering and cleaning services at the hospital have been recognised as NHS exemplars.
NJC bringing robotics to window cleaning
The firm has teamed up with a Dutch specialist to bring a new solution to the UK and Ireland.
Top workplace system integrators named
Market research and advisory firm Verdantix has identified five systems integration leaders.
Global edition of RICS carbon standard out
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched the second edition of its Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment standard.
Net zero: UK nations need to work together
Effective working relationships between the UK and devolved governments will be key to achieving net zero by 2050.
Building Safety Alliance looking for input
The cross-sector group is focusing on the building occupation phase and inviting input on golden thread tools.
This Month
BAM expands education portfolio
BAM FM has won three new contracts in the education sector.
Green Property Alliance sharpens focus on commercial sector
A relaunch includes a renewed purpose to stimulate industry-wide engagement on sustainability issues.
Flexspace: sustainability index launched
In a sector first, the index aims to ensure quality data on building performance, helping operators and occupiers track and report on sustainability initiatives.
ISS partners on carbon reduction
The move comes as an acceleration of progress towards full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
14forty marks 10th anniversary
The FM business has relaunched its brand as it moves into its second decade of operating.
Anabas restructures for growth
A series of internal promotions and new appointments has been announced by the corporate office FM specialist.
ISS championing workplace sustainability
ISS UK & Ireland has been approved as an official training centre for the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
10-year Dublin deal for Levy
The Compass sports and venues business has secured an extension to its Convention Centre Dublin contract.
Research questions net zero progress
Fewer than 50% of organisations expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030.
Companies see security threats increasing
Almost 9 in 10 UK chief security officers anticipate an increase in physical security threats over the next 12 months.
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Sodexo revamps offshore services
Sodexo Energy & Resources has reworked its offer to provide a best-in-class experience for offshore workers.
Extended airport stay for Mitie
New contracts involve multiple services at four UK airports.
ISS opens innovation lab
The facility services group has officially inaugurated its new Future of Work Innovation Lab in Porto.
Rail and Road deal for Pareto
The facilities services provider has won a long-term TFM contract with the Office of Rail and Road.
Senior appointment at Kingdom
Paul Worsley has been appointed director of service at Kingdom Systems.
Best Business Award for On Verve
Churchill Group’s specialist guest services provider has been named Disruptor of the Year.
Sodexo in long-term MoD win
The contract renewal at Project Allenby/Connaught is worth £730m over an initial 10-year period.
New chief information officer at ISS UK&I
The appointment of Leanne Lynch follows a rigorous search process, the FM service provider reports.
New CFO for OCS
Gary McGaghey has joined the FM services provider as group chief financial officer.
Expanded contract for Caterplus
The Elior business has retained and grown its contract with housing specialist Anchor.
Entry opens for Technology in FM Award
i-FM’s long-established award scheme focuses on applications that benefit companies and their people.
GPA wins for ISS, Atalian Servest and Mitie
The Government Property Agency says the contracts are part of its UK-wide workplace services transformation programme.
Mitie in five-year GPA win
New contract covers 19 sites across the Government Property Agency’s Central region.
Mitie buys Spanish security business
The FM services company has extended its operations in Spain with the acquisition of Biservicus Group.
NG Bailey secures framework place
The engineering and services business has been appointed to the £8bn Procure Partnerships National Framework.
ISS: Benison to leave UK&I for group role
Liz Benison, ISS UK&I CEO since 2021, has been appointed chief people & transformation officer at group level.
Bidvest Noonan names MD for transport
Keith Middleton joins to lead the group’s growing transport sector business.
Surrey hospital named exemplar
Royal Surrey County Hospital have been awarded the first NHS Exemplar status for outstanding portering services.
£346m improvements framework open
Social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Building Improvements Framework.
Sustainable procurement: new advice
New report offers fresh insights into the current state of sustainable procurement adoption in the UK.
ISS targets digitisation of asset operations
The FM services group has announced a global strategic partnership with tech start-up ToolSense.
London Met contract for BaxterStorey
The London Metropolitan University contract covers catering for its 13,500-strong student population.
AWA expands into India
The workplace consultancy is opening its first hub in the country in recognition of India’s status as an economic powerhouse.
Unique networking event returns
Tomorrow Meets Today focuses on promoting diversity and creating unique opportunities for FM’s future leaders.
Property services: changing landscapes
Change is the theme for Barclays’ annual property services conference this year.
Royal Parks contract for OCS
The hard services contract covers all eight London Royal Parks and Brompton Cemetery.
Dalkia secures Lincoln extension
The University of Lincoln has extended its three-campus technical hard services contract.
Wates in £35m major works win
Established client returns with a new social housing works programme.
Mitie acquires engineering firm
JCA Engineering, based in Stevenage, is a critical environment project designer and principal contractor.
Apleona buys technical FM provider
The Germany headquartered company has acquired Royston-based JCW Group Limited.
CRUK contract extension for Vinci Facilities
The deal will see Cancer Research UK continuing to benefit from hard FM services across 600 locations.
New energy procurement advice
New guidance on making informed procurement decisions aims to help accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon electricity grid.
Cleaning apprenticeship approved
Proposals for an apprenticeship standard for the cleaning and hygiene industry have been approved.
NG Bailey reports £150m of new business
The new contracts span a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, film, television and rail.
SBFM appoints chief strategy officer
Dale Line joins the board to lead company growth and development.
Compass partners on Birmingham initiative
The services group is joining forces with The Ladder for Greater Birmingham to support and promote apprenticeships.
Landmarc reaffirms commitment to SSAFA
The services provider pledges support for the duration of its latest seven-year contract.
Novus in trio of wins
Novus Property Solutions has secured three contracts in the south of England.
RSK teams up with Cardiff Rugby on sustainability
The environmental services group is on board to help the club achieve its sustainability goals.
JLL in Rolls-Royce win
The property services group has been appointed to run global facilities management operations in six countries.
Sodexo retains two in Scotland
Independents by Sodexo has secured contract extensions with Edinburgh Academy and Strathallan School.
Welcome for indoor air quality standard
The Building Engineering Services Association has praised the creation of the first British Standard for health and wellbeing in buildings.
Amulet signs Good Employment Charter
The Churchill security business has signed up as a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
Amey in SWAPs role for DWP
Amey is working with the Department for Work and Pensions to deliver a Sector-Based Work Academy Programme.
Dudley Zoo extension for Amadeus
A two-year extension marks a 12-year relationship with the venue.
This Quarter
Is homeworking bad for your health?
Homeworkers are more likely to make questionable dietary decisions, but they are also likely to get more exercise.
Contract catering: Q2 sales up
Sales in the second quarter of 2023 finished 18.5% above the same period in 2022, but costs are an issue.
Engineering services: rising demand, skills shortages
Concern is growing in the building services engineering sector about labour shortages amid a continuing economic squeeze.
Building services: taking the message to schools
New initiative in Wales will introduce students to the building services industry with a view to tackling the skills gap.
CBRE: 1bn sq ft using AI-powered FM
Smart solutions are being used to improve operational reliability and drive efficiency at more than 20,000 client sites.
Compass in £500,000 apprenticeships gift
The funds go to the West Midlands Combined Authority to boost hospitality and professional services apprenticeships for the region.
NatWest partners on retrofit learning
Teaming up with the Supply Chain Sustainability School will provide a free learning platform to build capabilities.
Mitie partners on major solar project
Set to be one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK, solar PV and battery installation has been confirmed in Portsmouth.
Sewell appointed for shops portfolio
Sewell Facilities Management will provide reactive maintenance for stores across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Rye hospital first to achieve carbon neutrality
Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has become the UK’s first community hospital to achieve carbon neutrality.
Graham appointed on DfE pilot programme
Graham Asset Management will install low-carbon heating solutions and improve the fabric of selected Cheshire schools.
Amey supporting MoJ net zero goals
The services group is leading on a smart meter installation project across 36 prison sites.
Mrs Buckét scoops Dow deal
The cleaning services company has been appointed by Dow Silicones at its Barry site.
Churchill in Yorkshire Housing win
The social housing association has awarded a three-year cleaning deal to Churchill.
CH&CO grows education business
The independent catering group has extended its reach with the acquisition of education specialist Pabulum.
Cleanology launches third fundraiser
The beneficiary will once again be the charity The Hygiene Bank.
Suppliers announced for M&E framework
Procurement services group Pagabo has confirmed the 47 suppliers appointed to a new £545m framework agreement.
Sustainability: four keys to transformation
New survey looks at the current status and global trends around sustainability transformation in the business world.
First social value manager for CBRE
The property services group has appointed its first corporate social value manager in the UK.
EMCOR initiative generates social value
EMCOR UK has partnered with Access Community Trust to create employment opportunities and enhance mental wellbeing at work and in the local community.
Mitie to stay on at Arsenal
The company’s security vetting contract has been renewed for a further five years.
Bidvest Noonan names GB sales director
Nick Platt also joins the company’s executive committee.
‘World-class’ accolade for BaxterStorey
The caterer is the first business & industry sector company to achieve this status.
New site offers SMEs help with sustainability
The UK Business Climate Hub, launched this week, aims to be a one-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green.
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Arcus acquires Trios Group
The move adds to its mobile engineering, technology and project delivery strength, Arcus says.
Study finds employers cutting back on space
Global research indicates many workers are still coming into the office less than two days a week.
Eric Wright on NHS SBS framework
Eric Wright Partnerships has been appointed to a new NHS healthcare planning framework.
Social housing frameworks live
Frameworx, the not-for-profit procurement organisation, has announced another round of new frameworks for a range of services.
Churchill moves to employee ownership trust
The group says the change will ensure it remains true to its founding entrepreneurial ethos and its core values while it continues to grow.
Compass launches career hub
The new platform is designed specifically for people who are struggling to gain employment.
Senior FM appointment for Momentum
The Liverpool-based property services group has appointed Matthew Pilling as director in its facilities management business.
Veolia on side at MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club has appointed the resource management company to deliver recycling services.
SWG extends BIM resources
Radu Boeriu has joined software company Service Works Global as building information modelling consultant.
ISS extends Capgemini contract
The extension covers services delivered in Europe and North America.
Amey locks up MoJ extension
The Ministry of Justice has extended its contract for prison maintenance services in the north of the country.
Sustainable makeover at University of Dundee
Recycle Scotland is re-engineering the university’s furniture as a sustainable alternative to disposal.
IWFM unveils mentoring service
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has launched a new mentoring programme for members.
Amey trials robotic technology
Amey’s facilities management business is testing a new means of capturing data across its education portfolio.
ISS upgrades outlook, plans to cut French business
Against positive results for the first half of the year, the group has announced plans to retain only the key accounts business in France.
FM M&A: still strong
The facilities management sector continues to defy a global M&A downturn.
BPF calls for clarity on EPC targets
The British Property Federation says delay is slowing down the transition to net zero.
Spectrum in local win
The soft services firm has been appointed by its Renfrewshire neighbour, engineering group Altrad Babcock.
Novus extends North Wales work
Novus Property Solutions has secured a £1.45m refurbishment contract in Gwynedd.
RSK sets out big plans for the future
The ambitious sustainable solutions business intends to quadruple its turnover to more than £5bn in 2030.
National Gas turns to 14forty
A new contract covers soft and hard services for the gas network operator’s GB estate.
Mitie extends ports deal
Associated British Ports has extended its security services contract for a further year.
Equans appointed for estate regeneration
Remedial works will bring 1000 homes back into use.
New group MD at Westgrove
Glenn Wilson has joined the Warrington-based facilities services group.
Wates in housing upgrade win
The four-year contract focuses on maintenance and improvements.
Research highlights living wage challenge
Insecure employment is widespread in the UK labour market and costly to workers grappling with the cost-of-living crisis, says the Living Wage Foundation.
ESS onboard at Felixstowe
Compass Group’s defence, marine & aerospace business has won a new Port of Felixstowe contract.
Serco ‘making good progress’
Half-year results for the public services specialist show figures up on all key measures.
Ecoserv expands executive team
Stephen Jones and Jim Humphrey take on new roles at the sustainable commercial cleaning specialist.
King's planning to in-source FM
King’s College London has announced the decision to in-source services at two key sites.
JLL unveils GPT model for property
JLL GPT aims to provide private, secure generative AI services to amplify insights and client outcomes.
New MD for TSS
Adam Smith has been named managing director at Total Security Services.
Compliance Group confirms second buy
It’s water and air this time, following June’s move in the fire sector.
SBFM tackles employment challenge
A new initiative from the soft FM specialist aims to provide sustainable employment opportunities for people from disadvantaged groups.
Dover fire compliance contract for DMA
DMA Group has secured a major project worth in excess of £2m at the Port of Dover.
Mitie expands electrical engineering capabilities
The group is welcoming the former G2 energy team into its business.
New MD at 4 Site Security Services
The Leeds-based security group has appointed Ashley Kirk as its new managing director.
CH&CO adds Blue Apple to its portfolio
The independent catering group has brought onboard another workplace specialist.
LGBT+ in FM flags key dates
The LGBT+ in FM network is highlighting a series of events coming up over the next several months.
Mitie seals MoD deal in Germany and Italy
The £150m contract to provide services for the UK Armed Forces has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
Robertson scoops NHS contract
Robertson Facilities Management has been selected for the delivery of hard services at the University Hospital of North Durham.
New FD for Cloudfm
Cloudfm has appointed Kate Chamberlain as group finance director to support its international growth plans.
MyTAG wins with Zip World
The technology firm is delivering solutions for health & safety, statutory compliance and employee engagement needs.
ABM lands Heathrow cabin cleaning deal
LATAM Airlines has awarded ABM a new three-year cleaning contract.
Two contracts for Saltire Facilities Management
As the Glasgow-headquartered hard services firm closes out one deal two more are launched.
BESA backs call on retrofit recruitment
The Building Engineering Services Association has called for a major injection of planning and funding into addressing skill shortages.
Peacock adds colour to asset management group
Asset management solutions provider BPD Zenith has acquired Peacock Engineering Limited.
CCS helps NHS identify savings
A Crown Commercial Service-funded digital platform has identified millions of pounds of potential savings in its first year.
Equans earns second gold
Equans has been awarded a gold EcoVadis medal for the second year running.
Commercial property: good news and bad
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Q2 UK Commercial Property Monitor is reporting a renewed downturn in the market.
Swindon extends Amey partnership
Swindon Borough Council will retain Amey for a further year to support its carbon reduction strategy.
BigChange marks ‘record breaking’ first half
Leeds-based job management software provider celebrating its best ever six months for customer acquisition and contract wins.
EMCOR publishes first sustainability report
Highlights include the creation of a new carbon team to tackle emissions and support customers to achieve net zero.
Good start to the year for Mitie
The facilities management group is reporting good figures for what is traditionally its lowest revenue quarter.
Strong organic growth continues at Compass
Group revenue was up 15% for the third quarter overall, 17% in Europe.
OCS team pioneers MudCam
New system addresses legislative and safety concerns for construction sites and mitigates the multi-million-pound risks of site shutdowns.
Bidvest Noonan buys in NI
Acquisition of Robinson Services and its specialist security business Sword Security boost the group’s position in Northern Ireland.
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Sodexo slashes waste at Oasis academies
Since 1 September 2022 WasteWatch has reduced food waste by 43%, the equivalent of 30,249 meals.
Net zero: industry faces skills challenge
The UK's net zero ambitions are currently hindered by an acute skills shortage.
Clifton College expands Sodexo’s role
Independents by Sodexo has been awarded a new four-year, expanded services contract.
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Danhouse Security relaunches with new team
The London-based security services provider is pairing a new senior management team with a new purpose.
Amey unveils leadership D&I programme
Amey has launched its inaugural Multicultural Leadership Development Programme.
Double win for Sodexo in Scotland
The group’s Corporate Services division has secured three-year contract extensions with Scottish-based businesses Devro and Edrington.
Medirest and Moorfields seal partnership
The Compass healthcare business has signed a three-year contract with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Phoenix renews Mitie deal
The new, expanded contract covers delivery of integrated facilities management services across the Phoenix Group estate.
BCIS offers five-year FM forecast
The cost information advisor sees the market facing restricted budgets as inflation comes down slower than expected and interest rates rise.
Wates signs with Yorkshire Building Society
Wates has been appointed to deliver services across the society's UK-wide estate.
Amulet turns five
Churchill Group’s security services business is marking its fifth birthday with news of a 2023 turnover of £60m.
Nearly 20% of office space could be unlettable
Without investment, this stock is unlikely to be fit for purpose in terms of meeting the needs of occupiers and complying with MEES legislation.
Partnership unlocks jobs potential
OCS has teamed up to offer new careers to previously unemployed jobseekers.
Beds Police contract for ESS
Compass Group’s ESS division has won the Bedfordshire Police catering contract.
ABM presence at Manchester Airport takes off
The firm has more than doubled the number of airlines it serves and increased headcount by 163%.
HR “should lean into AI”
That will put it in a position to drive principles about ethical and responsible use to ensure a just and fair transition, says the CIPD.
Johnson Controls acquires FM:Systems
The acquisition adds complementary cloud-based software-as-a-service workplace management capabilities to the buyer’s existing portfolio.
Second Carillion director disqualified
Richard Adam, the group’s finance director between 2007 and 2016, has been disqualified for 12 and a half years.
EMEA outsourcing bounces back
Europe’s demand for IT and business services reached an all-time high in the second quarter of 2023.
Acas consulting on flexible working code
The workplace advisory group has opened consultation on updates to its statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working.
Social value: Arcus delivers with employability schemes
The FM provider is one year into a five-year social value strategy and is already highlighting the results.
Sustainability: Reconomy cracks £1bn mark
The circular economy specialist has reported record annual turnover of over £1bn in 2022, more than doubling its 2020 figure.
Workplace: connection is key to retention and wellbeing
Three-quarters of office workers are more likely to stay in a job if they’ve built connections with colleagues.
Workplace: what do people want?
Workers increasingly view their work as more than just a source of income, as they seek a deeper relationship with their workplace.
Buildings: new guidelines on inclusion
Guidance will ensure that inclusion is considered at every stage of the design and construction process.
Strong start to 2023 for Lewis & Graves
The Atlas Group cleaning business has secured 11 contract wins in the first half of the year.
Katsikakis elected president at BCO
Despina Katsikakis has been elected as president of the British Council for Offices with immediate effect.
FM missing from whole-building carbon assessments
Rectifying this could help to position FM as a pivotal player in driving decarbonisation efforts.
Morgan Sindall Property Services in retrofit win
Housing provider Longhurst Group turns focus to improving energy efficiency in hundreds of homes.
Curran named BESA president
Claire Curran, managing director of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association.
Administrators appointed at J Tomlinson
The Nottingham-based construction to services group has collapsed, with most of its 400 employees facing redundancy.
Integral partners to deliver defibrillators
The hard services specialist is currently installing defibrillator units at 154 train stations.
Atlas Security launches people strategy
New strategy aims to demonstrate a commitment to improving the wellbeing of all employees, including frontline officers.
EV: easy money?
A new report says that commercial landlords could be missing out on a new income source.
Imtech rebrands as Dalkia
The move sees the majority of the technical and energy solution provider’s UK operations adopting the new brand.
SBFM joins government advisory board
Supporting the rehabilitation of ex-offenders, the firm will help prepare, train and advise prison-leavers.
Reconomy donates £22,000 of IT gear
The circular economy specialist hands redundant equipment to The Turing Trust.
Public sector deals jump in value
The number of contracts procured in Q2 2023 fell against Q1, but total value was up more than £250%.
New CTO for Arcus
Alan Wright has been appointed as chief technology officer at Arcus FM.
Compass named Living Wage Champion
Compass Group UK & Ireland has won the Living Wage Champion Award in the Recognised Service Provider Category.
Contractors charged following serious fire
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is prosecuting six companies for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
idverde renews Olympic Park deal
As its first 10-year contract ends, another begins.
Westgrove success in Birmingham
The Warrington-based services provider has been appointed on a hard FM contract at a new build-to-rent development.
Janguar in Covent Garden win
Jaguar Building Services has secured the M&E contract at a new development in central London.
ISS survey reveals worrying workplace trends
While most feel a sense of belonging at work, many worry about sharing opinions and about being treated unfairly.
Wycombe Wanderers win for BaxterStorey
BaxterStorey says it will revolutionise stadium catering operations for the football club.
London flexible office space: growth market
A new market report shows costs down with space available up significantly.
Mitie lands expanded deal with Network Rail
Following a competitive tender process, Mitie has been awarded a new £280m contract.
Merger creates UAE’s largest property & FM operation
A three-way merger will bring more than 1m sqm of commercial space under a single source of management.
FM livery dinner details announced
The annual dinner celebrating facilities management and the wider built environment sector takes place in September, but early booking is advised.
1m meals saved by Compass partnership
Compass Group UK & Ireland, along with its procurement business Foodbuy, has worked with FareShare to redistribute the equivalent of 1 million meals.
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Vinci wins in Wales
Vinci Facilities has been awarded a three-year hard FM contract with Transport for Wales.
Former Carillion director banned
Almost six years after its collapse, the construction to services group is still finding its way into the news.
Awards: calling all young facilities managers
The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is looking for the next winner of its annual Young Facilities Manager Award.
Wates joins forces to boost retrofit
Wates has become one of the first members of the National Homes Decarbonisation Group.
GPA appoints ISS in two regions
The Government Property Agency has awarded new security contracts to ISS as part of its Workplace Services Transformation Programme.
BAM wins at Tudor Grange Academies Trust
BAM FM has been awarded a contract to deliver integrated FM services across 13 sites.
UKGBC guidance on carbon offsetting and pricing
The guidance urges industry to view carbon offsetting more comprehensively, accompanied by an ambitious approach to internal carbon pricing.
New CEO named at ISS Group
Following a three-month internal and external search process, Kasper Fangel has been appointed Group CEO, effective 1 September.
JLL extends role with FCDO
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has appointed JLL to provide FM and property-related services in multiple countries across Europe.
Serco reports strong first half
The public sector-focused services group has upgraded guidance for the full year following a good H1.
SFMI criteria move with the times
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index assessments for 2023 will contain more scoring around mental health and wellbeing as behaviours become a reporting must.
ESS unveils frictionless store
The Compass Group business has opened its first fully frictionless store, at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.
RICS back in the headlines
And not in a good way, as the entire Standards and Regulation Board resigns.
Research: building a future-proof workplace
New research from Sodexo aims to answer the how-to question in the face of continued change.
Accruent and ServiceChannel partner up
The two tech platforms are aiming to deliver a unique integrated real estate and facilities management solution.
Emerging Workplace Leaders new podcast
The community platform for young professionals in FM has launched the premier episode of its new monthly podcast.
Met Police win for Churchill
A new contract with the Metropolitan Police Service covers cleaning at 351 buildings across all 32 of London’s boroughs.
Tech companies partner to extend service offer
Two field service management software providers have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen their offer across the UK and Ireland.
Caterer partners on sustainability workshops
The initiative sees BM Caterers become the first company to pilot a new sustainability awareness educational programme.
Companies will pay more for sustainable offices
More evidence that there is a premium on green space, this time from the occupant side of the equation.
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