The group, which has been working to stabilise itself for the past 18 months or so, could have done without the extra pressure of Covid-19. But all things considered, it's doing OK.

CBRE GWS has joined the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, a ground-breaking initiative led by Social Enterprise UK.

A new white paper published by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index provides FM organisations with a framework that can help propel them to leading sustainability status.

Peter Ankerstjerne has been appointed as chairman of the International Facility Management Association global board of directors.

Wates FM is celebrating its first anniversary and Salisbury has introduced its new brand to the market.

Buyers from both central government and the wider public sector can access the online portal to purchase a range of FM services, from maintenance and cleaning to security and catering.

Morecambe-based AM Services Group has appointed Neil Cooper as operations director.

One unexpected side-effect of pandemic lockdown has been a steadily growing file of surveys carried out to uncover experiences and views. A number of these point towards a significant divide about the future of work.

SoftBank Robotics reports that, as of the end of June, it recorded cumulative sales of more than 10,000 units of its AI-enabled vacuum-cleaning robot, making it No.1 in the global market.