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Birmingham contract for Mears
New 10-year deal covers repairs and maintenance services plus planned investment works.
New backer for Ranger Fire and Security
Funding partnership set to accelerate expansion in 2026.
BSR becomes standalone body
Government hails ‘landmark’ step towards single construction regulator.
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New skills for young women
Women at HMP Bronzefield gain skills and motivation through The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Yesterday
Ten year Birmingham contract for Equans
Long-term deal covers repairs, maintenance and planned investment work to homes across the city.
Tesco extends OCS relationship
New security contract spans multiple sites.
Cleanology appoints new CEO
Mark Little recruited to lead growth.
Stabilisation for commercial property market?
Research finds positive signs amidst ongoing headwinds.
This Week
WPS in ‘landmark’ Birmingham win
Ten-year deal builds on existing relationship.
Cardo Group retains major contract
Dacorum Borough Council renews repairs and maintenance deal.
St Albans win for Morgan Sindall Property Services
Firm appointed by City & District Council to deliver retrofit programme.
Mitie reports continued momentum
Q3 trading update cites revenue up 10%.
Harmony Fire grows consultancy business
Senior leadership team strengthened with appointment of Graham Oliphant as MD.
New CEO at Sodexo Health & Care
Rob Jepson has been appointed as CEO for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Health & Care business.
Wilson Vale appointed at St Cross College
Oxford University graduate college appoints new catering partner.
Transport union objects to TfL cleaning contract
RMT calls for insourcing as TfL outsources to Mitie.
Cleaning industry trends for 2026
Rising costs amongst the biggest challenges facing the UK cleaning industry.
Senior appointment at COAT
Facilities group appoints new BDM to drive growth strategy.
Empower expands again
Technical services group acquires Rosewood Engineering.
Construction tenders set to climb
Construction tender prices are set to rise by up to 5% this year, according to new data.
BSRIA offers smart tech guide
New Procuring Smart Building Technology publication supports optimising HVAC operations.
Waste management in 2026: key trends and changes
The waste management sector is entering a period of decisive change.
CIWM partners in support of Simpler Recycling
Move aims to facilitate implementation of new regulations in England.
Equans appointed on major National Grid project
Company will deliver infrastructure monitoring and technical consultancy.
Fusion21 invites bids for new framework
Grounds Maintenance Framework is worth £85m over four years.
Warm Homes leaves some cold
Focus on residential property leaves unresolved issues for commercial real estate.
BSI launches built environment competence hub
New hub brings together standards, competence frameworks, guidance and trusted industry insight in one place.
This Month
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Sodexo Live! extends run at Royal Academy of Arts
Catering and hospitality contract renewed.
Asda win for Mitie
New contract extends to 1100 sites nationwide.
Three new contracts for G&H
Leeds-based hard services firm lands maintenance deals.
Workplace: JLL calls for human-centred approach
Research finds critical satisfaction gap among frontline workers.
Amey enters the nuclear sector
New contract covers facilities management and workplace maintenance.
Taylor Shaw extends schools partnership
Elior’s education catering specialist sees brief expanded by multi-academy trust.
Harmony Fire appointed to £100m framework
NHC Procurement Active Fire Framework covers services for the public sector.
24-7 Group acquires Optech
Strategic move to enhance national electrical and communications capability.
Apleona buys in Ireland
Latest move sees investment in technical services provider Tim Kelly Group.
Equans appointed in Leeds
New phase of renewal programme focuses on energy efficiency upgrades.
BCIS planning growth
New talent lead recruited to drive key hires.
Imperial confirms Mitie contract
Cleaning services contract spans a wide range of facilities.
CMA ruling: Aramark to sell Entier
2025 acquisition found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services.
Milton Keynes contract for Serco Leisure
New, extended deal covers three sites.
Beating the blues: free training offer
New initiative offers SMEs the tools to champion mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Senior appointment at Lexington Reception Services
Johan Joubert named as business director to drive growth and innovation.
Amey receives SFMI Gold accreditation
Services group also cited as Rising Star in latest assessment.
BGIS staying on at 22 Bishopsgate
Hard services contract extended at London landmark.
Artic plays on at Lord’s
Building services firm reappointed by Marylebone Cricket Club.
Tender prices continue to climb
Prices for construction projects rose 2.5% in 2025.
Sodexo recognised for climate action
CDP ‘A’ rating reinforces sustainability leadership.
Norse appointed in Calderdale
Calderdale Norse joint venture will deliver waste and recycling services across the borough.
Ranger confirms first acquisition of 2026
Latest in a string of acquisitions strengthens presence in the Southwest.
Eric Wright strengthens leadership team
Two new board directors appointed at Eric Wright FM.
Senior appointment at Trail Group
David Humphrey appointed operations director for passive fire safety division.
Work and workplace: trends for 2026
New report from WORKTECH Academy sets out 20 key trends.
Maintenance framework win for United Infrastructure
Services group will look after 16,000 sites around the UK.
Sitemark added to two ESPO frameworks
Independent FM consultancy placed on catering and cleaning services listings.
Company of Cooks in London win
New hospitality and catering contract awarded for No.4 Hamilton Place.
Senior security appointment at Bidvest Noonan
Michele Powell named head of operations for company’s security co-ordination and intelligence centre.
S12 bolsters leadership and support functions
Security Guarding Leadership Group marks first three months in operation.
Fujitsu win for Dalkia
New contract with tech group covers multiple services.
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Edinburgh Zoo to feature Sodexo Live!
Sodexo business appointed as catering and hospitality partner following competitive tender.
BEMS market looks strong
Demand for building energy management systems is rising.
Westminster Council unveils retrofit-first policy
City plan partial review includes strengthened policies focused on retrofitting.
Hygiacura looking at new funding model
Support services venture says a different approach could revolutionise the FM sector.
2026: what are you expecting this year?
i-FM’s latest FM Business Confidence Index survey is online now. We want to hear from you.
New advisor for Kingdom Group
The services group has appointed former cabinet minister Lord Peter Hain as business adviser.
Data centre sector set to double
JLL’s 2026 Global Data Centre Outlook reveals investment ‘supercycle’ despite energy challenges.
BESA suspends members
Suspension of five companies follows similar move against 14 last year.
Carillion story finally approaches an end
Fines levied against two former finance directors.
WPS renews Mott MacDonald contract
Renewal for Wates Property Services builds on relationship in place since 2017.
New TfL contract for Mitie
Scope spans cleaning and associated services at multiple locations.
Peartree launches day-one starter kit
Cleaning services provider develops support package available to every employee from their first day.
Green Apple for family cleaning business
Grade One Cleaning & Support Services receives Gold Green Apple Award for environmental best practice.
Robertson first stop for ScotRail
Robertson FM appointed following competitive tender.
International Workplace in major DWP win
Digital learning provider awarded contract to deliver IOSH training across England.
New MD for Portico
Matt Bowers joins guest services specialist.
Mount Charles invests £2m in 12 months
Investment reflects growth strategy at Northern Ireland’s largest independent FM company.
Suez retains Devon contract
Devon County Council has awarded the service provider a new recycling and recovery contract.
Cardo confirms second acquisition
Faskin Group strengthens capabilities and expands Scotland footprint.
Decarbonisation: Mitie highlights risk of delay
Action increasingly viewed as a business and economic imperative, but there are hurdles to cross.
Platinum builds delivery and bid strength
A year on from reshaping its executive leadership team, Platinum Facilities has added to its senior ranks.
Senior appointment at DMA
Wendy Bennett named managing director at DMA Maintenance.
New president at RICS
Nick Maclean took office on January 1st.
Pareto evolves
Pareto FM has unveiled a new brand identity and leadership structure.
New director at Sodexo Live!
Steven Cova named divisional operations director for Sports & Stadia.
Atlas reports strong year
Group’s Workplace Services division delivers £28m in growth.
Cardo to acquire fire protection business
Property services group to buy assets of passive fire protection specialist Gunfire.
24-7 acquires the Leeton Group
Deal includes Leeton Electrical, Leeton Industrial and Leeton Building Services.
S12 expands leadership committee
The Security Guarding Leadership Group has welcomed five new members to its core committee.
B Corp recognition for Envirotech FM
Certification verifies compliance with high standards across multiple parameters.
This Quarter
Entertaining win for OCS
New contract with Merlin Entertainments covers delivery of integrated FM at 12 sites.
The year in FM: 2025 news review
Our annual round-up of the key events in UK facilities management over the past 12 months is online now.
Sodexo appoints nutrition and wellbeing manager
Move will shape the company’s nutrition strategy across its Government and Energy & Resources business.
Staffordshire Police contract for Mitie
New contract covers integrated facilities management services to support police estate.
Workman to manage Landsec leisure portfolio
New contract covers property management and FM for retail and leisure assets across the UK.
Serco sees positive momentum going into 2026
Government services group is optimistic about performance in the coming year.
ABM group to buy WGNSTAR
Move will strengthen its position in semiconductor and technology manufacturing markets.
Mitie renews Real Estate Management contract
New deal includes continued service delivery at FM group’s London home, The Shard.
London contract for Graham FM
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea appoints Graham for hard FM.
New name joins the growth race in hard FM
PE-backed Tendra Technical Services joins the consolidation trend in the market.
Hard services market set for 16% growth to 2029
New market research puts the current value at over £27bn.
Confident? Cautious? Concerned? Share your views
i-FM’s latest FM Business Confidence Index survey is online now. We want to hear from you.
Sodexo business launches employee experience platform
Offer from workplace hospitality business Circles aims to elevate service delivery.
ABM partners on inclusive living
New partnership champions inclusive living for older LGBTQIA+ communities.
UK firms still sending office furniture to landfill
Survey finds 50% treating unwanted furniture as general waste.
Joblogic buys to grow
Acquisitions expand capabilities and establish first operational presence in Ireland.
Cross Keys Homes contract for Mears
Peterborough-based housing provider awards 10-year deal.
Equans appointed on London retrofit deal
London Borough of Haringey names group to lead warmer homes project.
Meeting rooms top facility for flex office occupiers
UK occupiers also rate the related collaboration space.
Birmingham extension for Dalkia
New contract with Birmingham City University covers the full estate.
Mitie awarded the Good Business Charter accreditation
Recognition reflects commitment to responsible business practices that support people and the planet.
Sodexo scoops Best Learning Initiative award
‘Lived Experience: it’s all about you’ programme was developed and rolled out across military sites managed by Sodexo.
Houston & Hawkes maintains B Corp status
Re-certification affirms long-term commitment to responsible business, sustainability and people-first operations.
‘Titans’ dominate public sector procurement
New report highlights success of familiar names.
Senior appointment at 14forty
Compass FM business names Jeremy Nutsford as head of food.
New MD at KST
David Lilley appointed managing director of the Security Systems division.
CRE turns to experience-centric workplaces
Report finds new focus on making the workplace work in 2026.
BCO cites ‘sustainability gap’ threatening office markets
British Council for Offices calls for paradigm shift to support UK’s regional office markets.
CCS framework: advice for bidders
Tender submissions due early January for RM6378 covering the range of facilities management services.
New contracts for Churchill business
Hattrick of wins for Churchill Environmental Services.
Amulet extends support for Avanti West Coast
Travel Safe initiative focuses on passenger safety and wellbeing.
Sustainability: moving from talk to action
New UKGBC report finds growing focus on importance of resilience.
Bellrock named on Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List
Commitment to inclusion recognised by ranking on this unique list.
DHSC extension for EMCOR UK
Department of Health and Social Care awards new multi-site TFM contract.
Corps appointed at Neovia Logistics
Logistics group selects Corps Security for Milton Keynes site.
Sodexo strengthens food ambitions
Ming Lai appointed CEO for premium food, marking aim of becoming market leader.
Some public sector areas poised for growth
Bidding consultancy highlights promising areas post Budget.
Axil strengthens board for growth
Resource management specialist reports entering next phase of growth.
Plain speaking: circular economy delayed by language
Progress towards a greener, more resource-efficient UK economy is faltering due to complex language and concepts.
Cushman & Wakefield extends global deal
Multi-service contract spanning 12 countries renewed.
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Senior leadership changes at Thermatic
Salford-based hard services group announces a series of appointments.
Amulet scoops Best Security Training Initiative award
Churchill security business recognised for leadership in modernising frontline railway security training.
Vertas Group presented with King’s Award
Facilities services group receives King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.
Lift industry worries about FM’s knowledge
Research reveals competency gaps around managing lifts and escalators.
FM Technology Award shortlist confirmed
The shortlist for i-FM’s long-running Technology in FM Award has been announced.
Companies celebrate SFMI awards
Annual Sustainable Facilities Management Index report marks achievements of leading FM firms.
Double award win for Corps Security
Recognition in two categories at the 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards.
Datore rebrands with evolution of core offering
Also introduced is a subscription-based ‘data department’ for businesses operating in the built environment.
BCC calls for action on modern slavery
British Cleaning Council urges member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sectors to act.
OCS completes EMCOR acquistion
Deal brings together two of the UK’s largest hard services-led facilities businesses.
Ranger expands into southwest
Acquisition of Universal Fire and Security expands group’s UK footprint.
ISS invests in diverse future
Industry-first culture, race and ethnicity leadership apprenticeship scheme unveiled.
S12 seeking two more committee members
Senior security executives sought to help represent and shape the UK guarding industry.
Bellrock acquires Axiom
Property and construction specialist will boost private sector consulting offer.
Sweet deal for Sodexo
New contract with confectioners Swizzels Matlow sees established relationship continue.
Serco to stay on at HMP Dovegate
New management contract for Staffordshire prison follows a competitive procurement process.
Senior appointment at Kings Secure Technologies
KST names James Gilding as chief strategy officer.
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Ponniah moves to chairman of Cleanology
Co-founder of commercial cleaning company steps down as CEO.
Costs up as occupancy remains down
Colliers urges FM leaders to act as costs remain out of step with occupancy.
Sodexo’s Halliday appointed to taskforce
Social impact director Angela Halliday to co-chair National Social Value Taskforce.
Building safety: small firms ‘overwhelmed’
Better communications and more consistent enforcement needed.
Healthy win for OCS
UK Health Security Agency awards soft FM contract.
FM's focus on sustainability sharpens
Positive news from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index 2025 assessments.
New MD for Atlas London
Atlas FM has appointed Dan Smallbone as managing director of its London business.
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Two awards for Sodexo food waste programme
Best Resource Management Business of the Year and Best Food Waste Prevention Project at the 2025 waste2zero awards.
i-FM market landscape report online now
Trends & Opportunities Report takes a close look at the UK industry and how it is shaping up for the future.
Mitie retains Welsh deal
Welsh government renews multi-site contract.
Fortnum & Mason win for SBFM
New contract covers luxury retailer’s three London sites.
Buyers using AI to choose suppliers
New research finds AI becoming a routine part of the B2B buying process.
Compass reports ‘another strong year’
FY25 figures show double-digit operating profit rise and solid new business growth.
Bellrock acquires MW Lift Services
Latest move expands in-house engineering capabilities.
BGIS lands West End contract
New win covers multiple buildings in London.
New MD at VIVO
VIVO Defence Services names Sam Perrin as its new managing director.
Mitie named to CCS framework
Transport Technology Framework covers integrated transport solutions.
Four Green Apples for Churchill
Awards presented for innovative sustainable development and environmental improvement projects.
Senior appointment at Sitemark signals growth
Independent FM benchmarking consultancy appoints Tim Downing to its board.
City contract for Jaguar
New contract covers M&E maintenance.
JLL praises IFMA training
Collaboration has so far produced 1,700+ facilities management professionals worldwide.
Mitie reports growing momentum after strong H1
First six months see record contract awards, order book and bidding pipeline.
Schneider Electric claims industry-first
New solution unifies energy, power and building systems into one open and scalable intelligent platform.
Fresh look at workplace catering from Elior
Health, wellbeing, productivity and sustainability are key drivers affecting food provision at work today.
OCS secures Morrisons deal
FM group appointed on national contract to provide security services.
Royal Opera House extends Company of Cooks run
CH&Co business to stay on for a further five years.
Bromsgrove deal for United Infrastructure
Social Infrastructure subsidiary lands two new contracts.
Bellrock adds to senior team
Dan Weiss joins as managing director of consulting.
Vertas Nottinghamshire launched
Joint venture with county council is providing a range of services.
Adept acquires Agilis
Services provider extends its offer with acquisition of technical specialist.
Ranger confirms latest acquisition
Prestige Detection Systems is the 12th acquisition overall and fourth in Ireland.
Sodexo’s Fooditude takes Employee Engagement title
Delivered-in workplace food services business wins at the Planet Mark Awards 2025.
Contract catering on the rise
Sales jumped by 12.2% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025.
Macro reports multi-country win
New contract covers retail and office sites.
Leeds energy efficiency role for Equans
New contract focuses on improvements for council-owned homes.
Trust creates smart estate with digital twin
3D model of six hospitals supports digital transformation at one of UK’s largest NHS Trusts.
Empower joins hard services growth race
New name in the market makes its second acquisition.
Retrofit win for MSPS
Morgan Sindall Property Services appointed by Epping Forest District Council.
Flex space growth continues
Research sees flex accounting for 20% of London office market by 2030.
CBI partners to champion revival of PFI
Business group working with law firm on new models for infrastructure investment.
HSE opens asbestos consultation
Agency seeking views on proposals to enhance worker and public protection from exposure.
Sodexo launches Better Tomorrow 2028 roadmap
Group aims to make sustainability a powerful driver of operational performance.
JLL celebrates FM, and highlights challenges
Report cites resilience and experience as value drivers while technology speeds change and ageing workforce edges toward crisis.
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United Infrastructure partners for retrofit innovation
Property services provider working with University of Salford on the first project under the new Centre for Retrofit.
IWFM offers information management guide
New good practice guide provides a framework for how FMs approach management.
ISS secures FCDO deal
Major contract with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office covers multiple sites.
Q3 partners on services in Oxford
FM company working with Oxford Direct Services to provide expert support.
Oxford appointment for BaxterStorey
University of Oxford’s new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities names catering partner.
ABM strengthens team
Kelly Parish appointed vice president, transport & aviation.
New lead at Anabas Welcome
Offices FM specialist recruits Romain Colombi as MD for guest services business.
Crown Workspace takes on greenwashing trend
Services group argues for more hard evidence of impact.
RICS sees slow-down on sustainability
Report finds decline in demand growth for sustainable buildings and lack of progress on carbon measurement.
Most business decisions made without full data
Research finds most high-value decisions made by UK businesses are based on incomplete or partial data.
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Sodexo wins workplace wellbeing recognition
Transformative project takes PFM Partners in Wellbeing Award.
Senior appointment at Bidvest Noonan
New senior business development director to drive growth in education and social sectors.
S12 group names chief of staff
Paul Fullwood to help drive security industry collaboration and reform.
Spectrum reports 13 wins in Aberdeen
Soft services company has been busy.
BSI warns on AI ‘governance gap’
Firms sleepwalking into AI crisis as confidence outpaces prep, standards body says.
Planet Mark award for Q3
FM provider comes top in Carbon Reduction per Employee category.
Net zero standard moves towards launch
Verification administrator and plans for new ‘on track’ check announced.
SFMI confirms timing for awards and report launch
2025 awards and report will be the focus of a webinar later this month.
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Robertson FM scoops PFM top award
Two awards for partnership with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Sodexo partners with Bright Future Co-op
Team supporting survivors of modern slavery in finding employment.
Totalmobile finds new investors
Investment set to accelerate growth and innovation.
Senior appointment at 14forty
Andrew Nichol appointed director of hard services in support of growth plans.
CR2 Security Group appointed at Bath College
Salisbury-based firm says the contract marks continued growth in the education sector.
Pinnacle secures Hyde Group cleaning contract
Deal covers communal cleaning and waste collection services for group’s estates.
BCIA introduces new FM award
Building Controls Industry Association invites FM professionals to enter 2026 awards.
ISS reports robust first nine months
Group sees continued business improvements for the period January through September.
Compliance Group rebrands
Citing the service challenges in a fragmented market, group redefines itself as Complii.
New public sector framework open
Building framework includes new hard FM lot.
Deadline coming for Technology in FM Award
The closing date for this unique annual award is Friday the 14th.
Welsh signing for Aramark
Welsh Rugby Union appoints new food, drink and hospitality partner.
Liberty secures new contracts
Three heating and renewable energy deals in Shropshire and Wrexham signed.
Bellock unveils new playbook for hard services
Data-driven Symphony promises predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring.
ABM introduces ABM Experience Solutions
New offering strengthens ability to deliver creative, human-centred experiences across industries.
Tender process for new CCS framework gets underway
Monday saw the doors open on RM6378, covering facilities management and security services.
CBRE appointed by East London Trust
Hard services contract covers 130-plus sites.
Diageo appoints Company of Cooks
CH&Co business named exclusive partner at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London.
ISS partners on low-carbon meals
Partnership with Coolfood sees new offering for primary school menus.
Orian Solutions buys cleaning business
Council-owned services group acquires Harrogate-based cleaning company.
Equans and Sheffield partner on modernisation
City Council appoints Equans for refurbishment programme.
AI: rapid adoption but mixed success
Technology moving beyond early exploration in CRE and toward targeted, high‑impact use cases.
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