The 2019 FM Business Confidence Index, supported by Barclays and IFMA UK, is up and running, with this unique survey building a picture of frontline experiences and views. And there's a special reward on offer this week.

The British Cleaning Council has published the most comprehensive research into the UK's cleaning industry it has ever undertaken, extending data collection into waste management, landscaping and FM.

The support services group has been awarded a new contract with Barchester Healthcare, operator of over 200 care homes.

The independent caterer has announced that in its second full year under a new management structure, turnover increased by 33% to £26.2m, far exceeding the predicted 20%.

Kath Fontana and Kerry Sheehan have both been appointed to senior roles in the FM group's Engineering Services division.

The Wakefield-headquartered B38 Group is reporting new contract wins for a support services division that was launched just last August.

Norse's cleaning division added £550k of new business in the first two months of 2019.