Churchill Group has secured a three-year contract with Heathway Shopping Centre in Dagenham.
New building services contract covers three central London sites.
New mandatory competence assessment deadline extended by 13 weeks.
Custodians of indoor air quality will have a greater influence on human health and wellbeing than the medical professions.
The Health & Care business has renewed a multi-services contract for a further 10 years.
The Birmingham-based support services business responds to client demand and its own growth plans.
As the 2024 UK’s Best Workplace List is published, a survey of the 250,00 people involved sheds light on what’s important.
The new partnership focuses on fighting hunger and food waste.
Significant growth in Scotland and the Midlands has led to two senior appointments.
Additional backing will support the next phase of development for the technical inspection and maintenance services group.
The FM business has opened an office in Dublin in pursuit of continued growth.
There is a huge CO2 emissions reduction opportunity for commercial buildings, says a specialist.
The FM company has signed two contracts with Surrey County Council.
Transport for London has appointed ABM to provide mechanical and electrical services across the London Underground network.
The UK & Ireland business is the highest scoring organisation within the hospitality, travel and leisure industry in the Inclusion in EDI Maturity Curve.
As the sector continues to grow, it also faces a number of challenges.
Move marks the first anniversary of an initiative aiming to bridge the gap between skills shortages and the under-utilised ex-offender talent pool.
A month after its own launch the business has already made its third acquisition.
Two significant moves in recent days throw more weight behind climate change mitigation efforts.
The acquisitive FM company has added the Tudor Group to its family of businesses.
The Glasgow-headquartered hard services group has announced it is firmly on the acquisition trail.
The Crown Commercial Service Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Framework agreement runs for three years with an option to extend for one more.
Louise Denton and Eimear Hargaden have been promoted to the company board.
New report looks at the action the sector is taking and how landscape can provide solutions more widely.
Workplace analytics sector continues to consolidate as software group buys solutions provider.
Inna Lim and Jo Eagling have been recognised in the 2024 Women to Watch index.
News of the move coincides with this year’s International Women’s Day.
Organisations that embed sustainability in their operations see better sustainability and financial outcomes.
Emissions Intelligence aims to empower organisations to be more confident in their emissions reporting and to improve their efficiency and transparency.
The Lanarkshire-based grounds business has been reappointed by a leading resource and waste management company.
Sally Tombs has been promoted to managing director for NHS Property Services’ London region.
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The business caterer BM is reporting a string of recent wins, with clients in the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors.
Sodexo UK & Ireland is one of 70 major businesses joining forces to advance the labour market integration of refugees in the UK.
Latest UK Green Building Council guidance aims to build greater accuracy and clarity of Scope 3 emissions reporting.
BitC is dedicated to building a fairer and greener world, driven by fairer and greener businesses.
The company has joined Tent UK, signalling a commitment to helping refugees become job-ready and secure employment.
The specialist water and environmental arm of Churchill Group has secured three significant contracts in the last six months.
Despite high activity and growing order books, engineering services firms are feeling the effects of economic slowdown and a shortage of skilled workers.
Health and care leaders are calling for the next government to boost investment to repair and update dilapidated buildings.
Contract caterers achieved year-on-year growth of 12% in the final quarter of 2023.
The property group won the award for its work across four buildings at Broadgate in the City of London.
Two industry bodies and a university are set to explore innovation in the UK cleaning sector.
The government services specialist is reporting another year of growth in revenue and profit.
Another buy for the acquisitive grounds group strengthens its operations north of the border.
The hospitality, retail and event catering business has announced the appointment of Claire Morris as CEO for the UK and Ireland.
Amulet is the first security firm to partner with Rail Safe Friendly, a network dedicated to improving rail safety in schools.
Activity levels continued to be high in 2023, with another overall increase in deals.
Industry-first reporting shows what it takes to decarbonise its £multi-billion business, group says.
The facilities services group has increased its activity in recruitment with the latest acquisition.
The circular economy specialist has announced the promotion of Diane Crowe.
UK CEOs are recognising the disruptive force that climate change will be for their business.
Two key appointments will accelerate global expansion plans, the company says.
Produced by an industry specialist, it features insights from energy experts across FM and property organisations.
A new Acquisitions Sustainability Toolkit is designed to help in assessing the sustainability characteristics of buildings.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has renewed its contract with Sodexo Live!’s specialist events and catering company.
Levy UK + Ireland has secured an extension of its partnership with Sheffield United Football Club.
David Barker takes on responsibility for the growth and development of the group.
A newly created decision-making group will drive the strategy and vision of the business.
The contract covers food and facilities management services in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
The unnamed multinational company has renewed its partnership agreement with the facilities services group.
Steve Kennedy has been appointed as managing director for the capital.
The group is on the way to realising its full potential, says CEO.
The Sodexo procurement solutions business has been named to a key public sector agreement.
Growing risks and hostile environments are driving up the number of alerts.
A six-episode series will look at the transformation of FM as it adapts to new customer demands and new ways of working.
Livv, the boutique workplace experience business, has been reappointed at One Moorgate Place in London.
Slides from Tuesday’s industry conference have been uploaded to the website.
The agreement covers planned and responsive installation, servicing, repairs and maintenance works.
The six-document guidance has been developed by RICS members and DEI experts.
Cambridge-based start-up Infersens has launched its first commercially available risk management and water waste solution.
Soft services specialist SBFM Ltd has won the 2024 i-FM Technology in FM Award.
OCS has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service framework for RM6331 Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Services.
The recycling and waste specialist has secured a one-year contract at the home of Bristol City Football and Bristol Bears.
Independents by Sodexo has retained its contract with Wellington College for a further 10 years.
The firm has renewed its partnership with South Central Ambulance Service, a relationship that began over a decade ago.
A 54-year DBFM contract will provide new student accommodation for the University of Sussex.
North East Lincolnshire Council will move to a new model as its outsourcing contract comes to a close.
Practitioners need to be newly certified and registered by 6 April. No one seems to believe that can be achieved.
A new contract covers property and asset management for a retail and office portfolio in Slough.
Appointments and the further integration of offices are part of building the base for ambitious growth plans.
Facilities management professionals are insufficiently involved in organisations’ plans around energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
The climate and energy non-profit is underlining the need to upgrade millions of buildings every year to meet 2050 net zero goals.
The regional community skills and learning centre is located at Edgbaston Stadium.
Corporate real estate advisor Colliers is forecasting a new period of value creation opportunities for occupiers and investors beginning this year.
Two senior appointments for Corp Security’s Monitoring division.
The award follows Churchill’s third assessment by the sustainability benchmarking initiative.
Technical specialist Peacock Engineering is delivering a mobile enterprise asset management solution aligned to business plans and net zero objectives.
Nurture Group has bought the Birmingham-based Midland Pest Control Ltd, strengthening its presence across the region.
Leeds-based Elliott Hudson College has reappointed the Elior education sector specialist for a further three years.
Feasibility study highlights potential of the technology to produce sustainable fuels using energy recovery facilities.
London Fire Brigade has created an online fire safety training package to equip service providers with greater knowledge.
Kent-headquartered integrated property services provider attracts new investment from Key Capital Partners.
The new technology platform will revolutionise the way public sector clients manage their workplaces, they say.
Against a background of changing regulations, that’s the way to think says the hard services trade group.
The Compass Group is reporting double-digit organic growth for Q1 FY24.
Mercury Security & Facilities Management has been reappointed for security services at Belfast’s biggest shopping centre.
Sodexo is one of just 346 top-rated companies in the CDP climate ranking out of 21,000 scored.
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Office buildings with the highest efficiency and sustainability ratings tend to have higher than average service charges.
The FM group has been awarded a place on CDP’s ‘A List’, signifying best-in-class carbon reporting and environmental management.
RecoTek, opened in Bucharest, is the next step in its growth strategy, says the circular economy specialist.
New survey suggests that more than half of facilities managers have had their budgets cut by up to 25% in the past year.
Today is T Level Thursday of 2024’s National Apprenticeship Week.
A $1bn deal will see the US-headquartered specialist join the property services group.
NHS Property Services has appointed Simon Knott as head of hard FM expertise.
The first-of-its-kind database will help the built environment sector make better informed decisions for budgets and the environment.
Dan Weiss will lead strategy, sales and marketing to drive accelerated growth in the UK & Ireland region.
The UK & Ireland business has supported 250 apprentice programmes across 170 organisations, committing over £3m of its levy.
The independent engineering and services business aims to kick-start successful careers and nurture fresh talent.
The Kidderminster-based company has landed a national contract with service area operator Roadchef.
Research timed to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week shows plans to increase the use of apprenticeships to train and to upskill workers.
As the UK prepares for an eventual election, industry bodies are increasingly calling on parties to make manifesto commitments.
This weekend sees 90 top clubs, sports broadcasters, leagues, brands, communities and millions of fans unite for the planet.
The real estate services specialist has appointed GMS Group as its partner in Gloucestershire.
665 homes will benefit from energy improvement works under a £21m contract.
Pyle moves up from UK & Europe regional lead for the managed services business to chief operating officer for that division.
The Building Cost Information Service is asking the government to address urgent R&M issues.
Veolia has won the contract to run the city’s recycling and refuse treatment solutions until 2034.
The founders of Diamond Facilities Support Group have bought out their majority investor.
The British Council for Offices hopes its new agenda will guide and inspire the office sector amid disruption.
Demand for data, storage and the development of AI are driving the need for more sites and more energy.
Following 10 named storms in the UK in the 2023-24 season already and no doubt more to come, some timely advice.
Only a third of companies are forecasting price increases, a significant turnaround from the 90% who predicted increases in 2023.
Research shows suppliers are suffering customer churn and loss of revenue as a result of inadequate business review processes.
Revised for 2024, the toolkit aims to support the delivery of better buildings across the commercial real estate sector.
Serco Leisure and its partner have been appointed to operate five centres.
Andrew Lunt is named as the new division’s managing director.
Venture Security has won a mobile security contract covering multiple sites.
Derek Neilson takes on the newly created role of group operations director.
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Initiative comes as part of wider industry and government efforts to raise the bar on individual competence.
ISS UK appointed catering provider for Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.
‘Slightly more positive outlook’ reflects caution and change in the commercial property sector.
The ambitious East Lothian-headquartered company has further extended its footprint in England.
The group’s third quarter report shows a 14% year on year jump.
The London Borough of Haringey’s existing deal is extended by two years.
Global real estate advisor CBRE has ranked European cities according to their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Into the busy and diverse FM marketplace comes a new London-headquartered service provider.
Overall demand, including IT and BPO, continued to slip in Europe but less than seen in Q3.
So argues the UK Green Building Council, which has issued new guidance to support action.
Progress on the decarbonisation of real estate is being held back by a lack of collaboration.
The Sustain division has successfully supported Manningham Housing Association in securing funding.
Construction and facilities management company is one of the 70 suppliers for Fusion21’s Building Improvements Framework.
Under-represented groups, upskilling and cross-skilling could have considerable benefits.
The UK’s largest food and support services business has agreed to acquire the growing independent, subject to regulatory approval.
The company’s 2024 global Accelerator programme aims to boost its collaboration with new businesses.
The relationship, established in 1976, now benefits from a five-year extension.
OCS UK & Ireland has unveiled ambitious plans to double its revenue over the next five years.
The personal injury legal firm has expanded its contract to cover a full package of FM services.
Mobiess Ltd is the group’s second acquisition announced this month.
Annual report cites support for patients, prioritisation of customer care and drive for sustainable services.
The full programme for February’s FM industry conference is complete and online now.
A three-year deal with University Academy 92 will enhance the campus experience for more than 800 students and staff.
Design practice Hawkins\Brown has appointed Artic Building Services for HVAC maintenance.
Bolton Council is set to reclaim facilities and estates services when its current outsourcing contract ends.
The proportion of CEOs who believe global economic growth will improve over the next 12 months has more than doubled year-on-year.
CBRE survey finds hybrid work is continuing to change how employees work when they are in the office.
A new contract covers all LBS air conditioning services.
The London-based hard services specialist has been appointed at a new multi-use development.
Real estate advisor Savills is forecasting a stronger commercial property market, with four themes set to have significant impact.
A large-scale survey from Sodexo reveals 73% of consumers believe a new approach is urgent.
Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos, the regulator warns.
The two clients have extended the deal for a further two years.
The circular economy specialist has achieved SBTi approval.
The property and FM group's latest acquisition will boost its project management and consulting services.
The trend is up and down over time, but our latest report finds a considerable decline in activity for the final quarter of 2023.
A world-first vehicle-to-grid innovation will enable waste collection trucks to feed back stored energy from their batteries.
With the integration process underway for some months, January marks a rebrand for Bouygues Energies & Services in the UK.
Neil Creasey has joined the soft facilities services company as chief commercial officer.
Mark Allison has joined the Warrington-based facilities services group.
Matthew Tucker has been named as director of research at the International Facility Management Association.
Sodexo is reporting another year-on-year increase in the consumption of meat-free meals.
Steve Catlin has been promoted to managing director of the construction group’s facilities management business.
The growth and consolidation trend in the compliance sector continues.
The move aims to push responsible resource management up the agenda, with increased professional support.
Commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2038 has been validated by SBTi.
Mads Holm will move to the Copenhagen group HQ before 1 August 2024.
The company says it is positioning itself for ‘a new era of growth’.
The real estate experience platform has acquired the Symbiosy portfolio of smart building solutions.
The Glasgow-headquartered hard services group has acquired Automated Control Solutions Holdings and its subsidiaries.
In its first assessment by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index the company has received a Gold Award.
The framework is designed to empower FM providers and in-house FM teams to accurately measure and reduce their carbon footprint.
Group’s Net Zero Navigator 2024 includes nine key decarbonisation predictions for the year ahead.
The building maintenance software specialist is aiming to address ‘once in a generation’ challenges facing FM.
The contract caterer has named Amanda Brown as director of sales and marketing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Carol Sommerville as its new chief people officer.
The group is also reporting high single-digit underlying growth in all regions for Q1 FY24.
The London-based security services group has moved to extend its European operations.
The US-headquartered Argenbright Group is reporting a number of senior appointments at its London-based security and risk management company.
A relationship that dates back over 25 years has been extended through the 2023/24 season.
New figures in the Government Estate Annual Data Publication confirm £1.1bn of property sales in 2022/23.
That should be the government’s focus for this year, says BESA.
Andrea Kolokasi now chairs the flexible workspace providers group.
As it publishes its annual net zero progress report, the company confirms it is running ahead of milestones on its 2040 roadmap.
Real estate experience platform HqO has launched a workspace recognition programme for sites in the capital.
The shortlist for the 2024 i-FM Technology in FM Award has been announced.
Following a series of retenders, the company has secured renewals on six education deals with a collective value of €6.3m.
The recycling and waste management group closed out 2023 with news that it had bought Luton-based F&R Cawley Ltd.
The extension brings the rail manufacturer’s national portfolio under one contract.
Building on a relationship launched in 2013, the venue partner says this will further enhance the experience for fans and guests.
Technology consultancy Seriös Group is aiming to treble its workforce following a six-figure investment.
New figures show the cost of running the health service estate, but the big worry is maintenance.
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