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Cushman & Wakefield extends global deal
Multi-service contract spanning 12 countries renewed.
ISS reports new contract in Türkiye
Integrated FM deal includes cleaning, technical maintenance and other support services.
ISS strikes multinational deal with Danish group
Contract with global engineering and consulting business covers 11 countries.
ISS reports significant Australia win
Australian Department of Defence awards six-year contract.
Multi-country win for Cushman & Wakefield
Global operator Woodside Energy commissions C&W for multiple services.
Macro secures deal with global investment firm
Macro named primary facilities management partner by unnamed firm.
ISS extends deal with global manufacturer
New contract expands service scope and geographies.
ISS lands major deal in Austria
Group’s Austrian business wins its largest ever contract.
ISS opens VELUX partnership
New contract with Denmark-based manufacturer spans 12 countries across Europe.
Apleona renews Deutsche Bank deal
Germany's leading bank extends partnership to 31 December 2029.
ISS renews and expands SE Asia deal
New agreement extends significant public healthcare contract in Southeast Asia.
New contract for ISS in India
International partnership with global professional services company sees expansion into the region.
Apleona remains market leader in Germany
Turnover on its home turf expected to exceed €3bn this financial year.
ISS extends deal with tech group
New agreement sees strengthened partnership in Europe with major global technology customer.
ISS expands APAC partnership
New contract extends long-standing relationship with an unnamed natural resources customer.
SE Asia healthcare win for ISS
The facility services group has extended and expanded agreement with central procurement agency for public healthcare.
ISS lands airports deal in Australia
New contract strengthens partnership with key customer Australia Pacific Airports.
Sodexo renews Cyprus partnership
Government business to provide services at six UK military bases across the island.
BWA in three-way strategic alliance
FM and property consultancy firms BWA (Europe), BWA Middle East and In-Touch Advisory sign collaboration agreement.
JLL appointed for Abu Dhabi data centre
Contract covers integrated facilities management services at the new Yas Island data centre.
ISS wins in Türkiye
New contract expands partnership with a large construction customer.
ISS confirms significant Germany win
New contract covers service delivery at 47 locations.
Planon in major Middle East win
Tamimi, largest service provider in the region, to deploy Planon’s Field Services platform.
Mitie expands in Spain
Group buys Barcelona-based security services company.
OCS unveils Malaysian joint venture
New partnership with the Antah Group aims to grow footprint in the facilities services market.
Reconomy in first US buy
The circular economy specialist has acquired Lincoln Waste Solutions LLC.
Totalmobile to expand into Nordic market
A Stockholm-based regional director has been appointed to lead the expansion.
ISS renews Barclays deal
Five-year extension for the global integrated facility services contract.
Sescom looks to grow across Europe
The Polish FM company that bought into the UK market last year has a new investor.
Apleona in second Irish buy
The Germany-headquartered group says it is now the number one self-delivery provider in Ireland.
Multi-country bank win for Cushman & Wakefield
Standard Chartered Bank has awarded C&W a five-year contract covering multiple services.
ISS completes sale of French business
A deal has been struck with Onet SA, an international services group headquartered in Marseille.
AstraZeneca extends Sodexo contract
The contract covers food and facilities management services in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
Manufacturer extends ISS contract
The unnamed multinational company has renewed its partnership agreement with the facilities services group.
ISS renews longstanding Nordea deal
The relationship, established in 1976, now benefits from a five-year extension.
Clearway buys German security business
The London-based security services group has moved to extend its European operations.
Cyprus MoD contract launches
A new £256m facilities management contract for Cyprus sites has come into service.
10-year Dublin deal for Levy
The Compass sports and venues business has secured an extension to its Convention Centre Dublin contract.
Mitie buys Spanish security business
The FM services company has extended its operations in Spain with the acquisition of Biservicus Group.
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.
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.
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.
Mace in key Dubai win
Mace Operate will provide a range of FM services for the new 81-storey Uptown Tower.
Sodexo secures €250m Ireland deal
Confirmed contract covers delivery of FM and technical services in Dublin, Cork, Kerry and Westmeath as part of the Higher Education PPP project.
Compass launches Vested contract in US
The food and facilities services group and its client AstraZeneca are taking supplier management ‘to the next level’.
Apleona in major merger move
The Frankfurt-headquartered integrated FM provider has signed a deal that will nearly double its headcount.
Elior moves on major acquisition
Following the signing of agreements, shareholders are due to approve the deal in April.
ISS in global pharma win
The group will provide integrated facilities services across the client company’s portfolio.
Newmark scoops global integrated FM deal
Cybersecurity company Trellix has appointed the property services group to deliver FM services in 11 countries.
ISS in global healthcare win
The facilities management group has entered into a new and expanded partnership with a global healthcare company.
ISS secures two banking contracts
The facilities management group has signed a new banking client and retained a partnership with an existing banking client.
CBRE to buy Swedish firm
The property services group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire hard services provider H2M Sverige.
CBRE reappointed for expanded BBVA deal
The firm’s Global Workplace Solutions business has renewed and expanded its contract with the multinational financial services company.
ISS builds its position in Switzerland
The group has acquired FM company Livit, gaining 11 local branches throughout Switzerland.
Expansive FM in 3-country win
The CAFM specialist has been appointed to support the growth and development of Starbucks and KFC franchises in the UK, Austria and Slovakia.
ISS extends Danske Bank deal
The extension will see ISS working with the Nordic banking group for another five years.
ISS signs major Swedish deal
The facilities services group has secured one of the largest projects in the Swedish FM market.
ISS renews global pharma contract
The Copenhagen-headquartered group has announced the renewal of its existing contract with a global pharmaceutical company.
Aramark scoops Merlin deal
Merlin Entertainments has named Aramark as its food and beverage partner for five locations in the UK and two in the US.
ISS extends HP deal
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has awarded ISS a five-year extension on its global integrated facilities services contract.
Rentokil in major push into US market
Rentokil Initial is reshaping the pest control market with the acquisition of the North American leader, Terminix.
ISS sells US single-service business
The ISS group has agreed to sell its US-based portfolio of single-service janitorial and specialised services contracts.
EQUANS: Bouygues is preferred bidder
ENGIE has entered into exclusive negotiations with Bouygues for the sale of its services-led operations in a deal worth €7.1bn.
Sodexo confirmed for Paris 2024
The group's events business, Sodexo Live!, will provide catering services at the Olympic Games' athletes village.
Serco extends Oz FM commitment
Serco’s Australian FM business has won a place on a maintenance services framework for sites in New South Wales.
ISS to cut food waste in half in the US
The group’s US business has announced a programme to reduce by 50% all food waste produced in facilities where it provides FM services.
ABM in major US acquisition
The New York-headquartered group is set to acquire San Francisco-based Able Services, in an $830m cash deal.
USA: Eurest becomes ESFM
In the US, the Compass Group division has rebranded to reflect its increasing commitment to a wider facilities management offering.
Serco in Belgian MoD win
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has appointed the company to manage facility services at the Royal School of Non-Commissioned Officers in Saffraanberg.
ISS signs Norway’s largest deal
Norwegian energy company Equinor has appointed ISS to deliver services at 12 sites.
ISS and Danish Defence agree to exit partnership
ISS Facility Services and the Danish Ministry of Defence Estate Agency have entered into an agreement to exit the partnership contract between the two parties.
Serco launches new integrated FM business
With its ‘does what it says on the tin’ name, the Facilities Management Business Unit will provide a new platform to enhance existing FM contracts and broaden capabilities in the Asia-Pac region.
Heath leading new Dubai consultancy
Bill Heath, a well-known figure in UK and Middle East FM, has taken on a new role.
SoftBank Robotics announces deal in Spain
SoftBank Robotics EMEA has signed a strategic partnership with the leading cleaning product provider in Spain.
CBRE set to buy Danish hard services firm
The property services group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire hard FM specialist Intego A/S.
SoftBank Robotics signs deal in Israel
SoftBank Robotics EMEA has signed a strategic partnership with I.E. Mittwoch & Sons, a leading provider of robotic solutions in Israel.
ISS exits four markets
The group has entered into an agreement to divest its activities in four Eastern European countries.
Cloudfm lands multi-site deal in Spain
Grupo SUEZ has appointed the firm on a five-year contract covering more than 900 sites.
ISS to negotiate future of defence deal
The facilities services group is to start negotiations with the Danish Ministry of Defence Estate Agency which could see the early end of a major contract.
BBVA renews CBRE GWS contract
Spanish multinational financial services company BBVA has extended this 13-year partnership.
Sodexo: new food service offer for US
The group has replicated its pandemic-driven UK strategy in the US market.
Hill lands vast Saudi schools job
The US-headquartered group will provide FM consultancy services for more than 4000 sites.
ENGIE buys Saudi TFM business
The buyer says it will leverage the company’s countrywide coverage and client base to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia.
Serco buys Australian FM business
The support services group has reached agreement to acquire Sydney-headquartered Facilities First Australia Holdings.
RICS partners for new report on FM in Europe
Researched by the multi-national built environment group Drees & Sommer, the report looks at major service providers operating across borders.
Interserve in Madrid win
Interserve has been awarded a £3.6m contract to deliver cleaning services and pest control at the campus of Autonoma University of Madrid.
ISS in five-year international win
An unnamed international manufacturing company will benefit from integrated facilities services across sites in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Bidvest reports on "unprecedented" year
The South African conglomerate has struggled with the impact of Covid-19 but that didn't dent its growing interest in the UK facilities services sector.
BGIS scoops Shell US deal
The integrated services provider has been Shell's maintenance partner in Canada since 2001.
Savills buys German FM business
The real estate advisory group has announced the proposed acquisition of a pair of property and facilities management firms.
Lessons from the US: influencing government
The High Performance Buildings Coalition, based in Washington, represents about 200 organisations involved in building efficiency, innovation and sustainability. Its key focus is the US Congress.
Serco in Hong Kong win
Serco has been awarded a three-year contract to provide support services to Kowloon East Cluster for the Hong Kong Hospital Authority.
Serco secures extension at Perth hospital
Serco has signed a six-year contract extension with the government of Western Australia to continue delivering support services at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
CBRE expands in Spain
CBRE has extended its FM presence in the country with the acquisition of a Barcelona-headquartered project and facilities management company.
Interserve in Madrid university win
Interserve has been awarded an £11m facilities management contract by Complutense University of Madrid.
BAM closes on prison contract
The construction to services group has reached financial close on a €194m contract for the design, build, finance and maintenance of a new prison in Belgium.
Ferrovial starts services division sales
The Spanish construction and infrastructure group has reached an agreement to sell Broadspectrum, its Australian services subsidiary.
Polyteck secures Pizza Express contract
Restaurant owner Jordana Group has appointed Polyteck to provide maintenance and FM services for sites in the United Arab Emirates.
Enova in multi-site Saudi Arabia win
The Veolia-backed energy and FM provider has secured a three-year deal covering 10 major shopping malls spread across the country.
Serco lands Dubai Airports deal
Serco Middle East has secured a new contract to deliver hospitality services at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports.
2019: a good year for outsourcing
The value of outsourcing contracts of all types rose 10% in the EMEA region in 2019 as businesses sought to counter economic uncertainty by reducing costs and investing in new solutions.
CBRE buys Italian FM company
The CBRE Group has confirmed its acquisition of Coveri, a leading facilities management and technical engineering services company based in Milan.
WeWork outsources FM to JLL
As the troubled workspace provider moves to cut costs and enhance efficiency it has appointed JLL to take charge of the delivery of facilities services in the US and Canada.
ISS expands major Brisbane security contract
ISS Australia has extended its security contract with Brisbane Airport Corporation for a further three years, continuing a 20-year partnership.
CBRE scoops global Novartis job
CBRE has been appointed as exclusive provider of real estate and facilities services for the pharmaceuticals group.
Macro to manage Superdry FM
The fashion retailer has awarded a multi-country managing agent contract to Macro.
Apleona to be sold: reports
Sources have told Reuters that Swedish investment group EQT will be looking at selling its facilities management business early next year.
Atalian Servest sells landscaping business
The French facilities services provider has signed a deal to sell its landscaping division to investors.
Derwent FM team in Irish win
Torc Housing Partnership has been selected as preferred tenderer for the second phase of the Irish government's social housing PPP programme, covering design through to ongoing service delivery.
Atalian Servest reports strong H1 growth
The Paris-headquartered facilities services business cites "an inflection in the group's performance" as revenue and profit show double-digit growth.
Sodexo names Slattery to global role
Margot Slattery, formerly country president for Sodexo in Ireland, is now the group's global chief diversity officer.
Farnek lands Dubai Airports deal
The UAE-based facilities management company will mobilise 800 staff to provide cleaning services on a new five-year contract.
JLL becomes major Archibus player
The argument that technology is the future of both property and facilities management just got stronger, as the real estate advisory firm becomes the largest licensed Archibus provider in Australia.
ISS signs five-year vested partnership
The group's latest vested deal is with an unnamed professional services business with 90 offices in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway.
ISS reports strong organic first-half growth
Copenhagen-headquartered facilities services group saw revenue climb by 5% over the first six months of 2019.
ISS Germany extends Vattenfall contract
The group has secured an extension to its integrated facility services contract until the end of 2021.
ISS divestment programme swings into action
The global facilities services provider says it is divesting in Israel in a move in line with its new focus on key accounts.
Investors take majority stake in Gardaworld
The Montreal-headquartered security services company, which last spring said it was contemplating a bid for the G4S group, has itself been majority acquired.
Serco signs Saudi support deal
Saudi Arabia's National Program to Support the Management of Projects in Public Entities has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Serco.
Macro extends Middle East schools deal
Mace Macro has secured a three-year extension on its contract with Evolvence Knowledge Investments Limited.
ENGIE team closes major Canadian DBFO
The team has achieved financial close on the 33-year public-private partnership contract with Library and Archives Canada to design, build, finance, maintain and operate a new preservation facility.
ISS secures Danske Bank extension
The facilities services group has confirmed an extension of its global integrated services agreement until late 2022.
Compass buys to extend Nordic business
Compass Group has signed an agreement to acquire Fazer Food Services, which operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
ENGIE team in major Canadian energy win
Innovate Energy has closed a 35-year public-private partnership contract to modernise, maintain and operate the district energy system that heats and cools multiple buildings in Canada's capital region.
CBRE in multi-country integrated FM win
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions has signed a new five-year partnership agreement to provide services to NKT, a global supplier of turnkey AC/DC cable systems and products.
Elior in major Renault win
The catering group has won the contract to manage 20 of Renault's sites in France for the next three years following an 18-month tender process.
Cushman & Wakefield in US integrated FM win
The property services group has announced its appointment to provide Bank of the West with integrated facilities management services across the bank's 3.7m sq ft retail branch portfolio.
CBRE lands FM deal with global logistics client
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions has been appointed by Cargotec Oyj to integrate real estate services and facilities management into a global strategy.
ISS unlikely to renew Novartis deal
The Copenhagen-based facilities services group has made the unusual announcement that its current contract with the pharmaceuticals giant Novartis is unlikely to be extended.
Dussmann moves into Ireland
The multi-national multi-services group has added to its hard services capabilities with the acquisition of the Waterford-based STS Group.
Transguard secures embassy deal
The Dubai-headquartered Transguard Group has signed an agreement with the British Embassy to provide security services for locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Cloudfm signs multi-year deal in Spain
Serunion, one of Spain's leading contract catering companies, has appointed the UK services provider on a five-year, €15m FM contract.
IFMA UK marks World FM Day with new report
The UK chapter of the International Facility Management Association has published a global outlook report featuring interviews with 12 FM leaders from around the world to coincide with FM's global celebration.
Sodexo names top FM trends to watch
The group's US business has singled out four themes that each cover a number of trends expected to shape facilities management in 2019.
MEFMA backs regulation of Middle East FM
The Middle East Facility Management Association is calling for a comprehensive regulatory framework that will enhance accountability and professionalism for the region's FM industry.
Ireland gets a new FM business
Sensori, based in Dublin, has the backing of construction company John Sisk and hard services specialist Designer Group.
Danish Building and Property Agency names ISS as FM partner
Denmark's property enterprise and developer has confirmed the selection of ISS as their partner in wave 1 of the government's comprehensive integrated facility services outsourcing plan.
Sodexo deploys robots at US universities
Students at Northern Arizona University now have the convenience of receiving food delivered by robot, thanks to the catering service provider and its partner Starship Technologies.
ENGIE takes full control of Cofely BESIX FM
ENGIE has bought its Belgian partner's 50% holding in the Middle East facilities management business, which is now set to rebrand as ENGIE Cofely.
Serco named by Belgian MoD for integrated FM deal
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has appointed Serco on a 10-year facilities management contract covering two military bases.
BGIS sold to investors in $1bn deal
Brookfield, the global asset management group, has agreed to sell its integrated services division to the investment company CCMP Capital Advisors.
Urgent technology solution for AECOM
Urgent Technology has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply its facilities management software and services in the Netherlands for the global infrastructure firm.
Big names in venue services merge
AEG Facilities and SMG are coming together to create a new, standalone facilities management and venue services company operating across five continents.
ISS divests in Argentina and Uruguay
The Copenhagen headquartered facilities services group has sold its activities in both countries in line with its revised strategic direction.
New Asia Pac MD for Macro
Macro has announced the appointment of Megan Webb as managing director for the Asia Pacific region.
Cushman & Wakefield completes FM acquisition
The property services group has confirmed finalisation of its deal to buy the US facilities services provider Quality Solutions, Inc.
ISS and Vattenfall sign vested partnership deal
ISS has evolved it relationship with long-standing client Vattenfall by signing a seven-year Vested agreement covering the energy group's facilities across the Nordic countries.
Swisscom and ISS renew partnership
The Swiss telecoms group has renewed its facilities services agreement early, extending the contract for another five years.
JLL lands global FM deal with Merck
The property services group has won a multi-site contract to run office facilities management operations for the science and technology company.
UBS and ISS extend partnership to 2025
The financial services group and the facilities services provider have entered into a new seven-year agreement with effect from 1 January 2019.
KBR secures two US Army deals
The international services group has announced its appointment on two support contracts, one focused on Europe and the other on the Middle East.
CBRE and Excellerate announce joint venture
CBRE Excellerate will merge CBRE's FM operations in Africa and the Middle East with some of Excellerate's businesses, including corporate real estate services, FM, valuation and project management services plus property management outside of South Africa.
Cushman & Wakefield builds US FM capabilities
The real estate services group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quality Solutions Inc, one of America's top facilities management firms specialising in on-demand maintenance and project management services.
ISS retains largest contract in Pacific Region
ISS Australia has extended its contract with Property NSW for five years, covering cleaning services to over 1,300 sites.
Farnek boasts Q3 success
The UAE-based facilities management company is reporting contract wins worth over £25m in the third quarter of the year, with a range of clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
OCS sells Vietnam business
The buyer is Aden, a China-headquartered facilities management group that operates across Asia.
Interserve takes to the stage in Qatar
Interserve has won a three-year contract to provide facilities management support to the Qatar National Theatre.
New MENAP ops director for Macro
Mace Macro has appointed Michael Coley as director of operations for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region.
PwC and ISS Netherlands partnership now Vested certified
After working together since 2015, PwC and ISS have entered a Vested agreement to formalise their outcome-based approach to service innovation and world-class workplace experiences.
Aldar takes complete control of Khidmah
Aldar Properties has extended its stake in one of the UAE's leading facilities management companies, taking its ownership up to 100%.
Emrill future post-Carillion secured
The UAE-based facilities management company, which has grown year on year since it was founded in 2002, looks set to continue on that track.
Integrated FM on the rise in Asia-Pacific
A booming construction market and the drive in the private and public sectors to build world-class infrastructure is putting new momentum into the integrated facilities management market in the developing economies of the region.
ISS to divest cleaning portfolio in The Netherlands
The global facilities services provider has reached an agreement to sell a non-core single-service cleaning portfolio to Dutch cleaning company CSU.
Serco signs £75m Australian FM deal
Serco has secured the renewal of its contract with the Australian Defence Force's Joint Logistics Command to continue providing Middle East Logistics and Base Support Services.
Sodexo comes top in Paris
You can't get much more iconic than this: Sodexo, which is headquartered in the French capital of course, has been appointed to manage multiple restaurants at the Eiffel Tower.
ISS to sell French hygiene business
ISS Facility Services has agreed to enter into exclusive discussions with Ortec Group with a view to divesting ISS Hygiène et Prévention, a leading provider of services to the French market.
Dussmann lands Germany-wide Oracle deal
Dussmann Group, one of the largest privately held multi-service providers in Germany, has been appointed to handle FM at 15 Oracle Deutschland sites.
ISS Netherlands lands five-year contract with EY
ISS has extended its relationship with business advisory group EY in a new integrated services win.
Mitie lands retail deal in Norway
Mitie has secured a facilities management and property services contract with Ahlsell to manage and maintain all store locations for the Norwegian specialist retailer.
Elior to acquire specialist US caterer
The Elior Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bateman Community Living from Compass.
ISS lands pair of hospital contracts in Turkey
The ISS Group's Turkey business has secured two five-year integrated services partnerships in the healthcare sector.
Middle East FM: confidence with a bit of caution
"Continued confidence, but the start of a shift away from growth at any price, and perhaps a period of consolidation." So says Neil Everitt, BIFM senior international business development manager, of the GCC market outlook.
CBRE buys into FM in Israel
The property services group has sealed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Ramot Group, a leading facilities management provider in Israel.
Cloudfm in jv with Spanish provider
Cloudfm has formed a joint venture with a leading provider in the Spanish market, Optima Facility.
CBRE buys US facilities services business
The property services group says the acquisition of FacilitySource is a significant strengthening of its ability to deliver integrated solutions for occupier clients.
A grand project for someone
The pre-qualification period is underway for what might be a truly unique opportunity: providing facilities management and operational services for the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, currently rising out of the Giza Plateau.
Farnek reports string of FM wins
The UAE-based facilities management company has secured new contracts worth over £37m with major organisations throughout Dubai and the UAE.
ENGIE buys to extend airport FM services
The group's Swiss business has acquired Priora FM, a Geneva-based company that specialises in airport facilities management.
What next for Global FM?
BIFM and the RICS/IFMA coalition aren't the only facilities management bodies thinking about their development strategies. The 'membership group for FM membership groups' has also been invited to consider its future.
Details confirmed for EFMC 2018
The first week of June sees the 26th edition of the European Facility Management Conference open, this year in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Meeting the H&S challenge in the Middle East
It is World Day for Safety and Health at Work this Saturday, which may be fairly incongruous given that most of us will be relaxing at home; but is an important date in the H&S calendar nonetheless. Alex Davies reports from Abu Dhabi.
Atalian set to acquire Servest
The French facilities services group has agreed a deal to acquire Servest Limited, putting a value on the business of £540m.
Workplace Week New York plans confirmed
Following a successful six years in the UK, Workplace Week will arrive in New York this summer. The Advanced Workplace Associates fundraising event, supported by the IFMA Workplace Evolutionaries Group, takes place 18 – 22 June.
Three-way tie
FM and property consultancy firms Agents4RM, BWA and Betapoint have signed a collaboration agreement to pool resources for working together on strategic and large projects.
North American FM market set for strong growth
New research indicates a likely annual growth rate of 13.5% through to 2024 as businesses pursue the benefits of outsourcing services and service management.
Gulf FM market to top £50bn by 2023
New research forecasts continued growth in the value of the facilities management market across six countries in the Middle East.
Singapore backs IoT developments for FM
International Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, has brought together two specialist companies with the goal of targeting new markets for an Internet of Things facilities management solution.
EFS lands integrated FM deal for Etihad Airways
EFS Facilities Services has been awarded a five-year integrated facilities management contract with the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
Polyteck secures new Qatar FM contract
The construction and facilities management firm has expanded its presence in the Middle East with a new Doha-based contract with commercial property services business Cushman & Wakefield.
Vinci Facilities renews nationwide French deal
The company has won a new five-year contract covering delivery of FM services for the French portfolio of engineering group Thales.
Carillion Canada sells more FM assets
The collapsed group's Canadian operation, currently under court protection while it manages down its business, has disposed of another block of major contracts.
Pair of Middle East wins for Serco
The support services group has won two significant FM contracts in recent weeks.
Macro lands Indian residential deal
The facilities management specialist has been appointed to manage The Crest, a luxury residential development of 765 units across six towers in Gurugram, India.
Interserve lands £10m multi-site cleaning deal
The support services and construction group has won a three-year contract to provide aircraft cleaning services for planes across multiple airports in Spain.
ISS Germany named best service provider
The group's German business has emerged at the top of a national poll to be recognised as Best Service Provider for Medium-Sized Companies 2018.
Johannesburg taking 4000 security guards in-house
One of South Africa's leading cities is reversing its reliance on outsourcing as it moves to bring security services in-house. Cleaning will be next.
Singapore rolls out smart bins
JTC, the Singapore government's development agency, has installed more than 40 solar-powered smart waste bins around its key commercial sites.
Carillion sells Canada operations
Investment company Fairfax Financial Holdings has struck a deal with Carillion Canada for the acquisition of key assets and the assumption of a number of liabilities.
OCS scoops UAE's largest healthcare FM contract
A major new hospital complex has handed over facilities management services to OCS Emirates, in a £77m deal.
Carillion Canada files for protection
Carillion's Canadian operations were not included in the company's mid-January liquidation and as of the 16th it was business-as-usual over there. Things don't look quite so positive now, however.
Facilities services in Nigeria: could do better
Interim results from an ongoing research project looking at facilities services in Nigeria indicate productivity is considerably below the best international performance levels.
Transguard secures £2.8m Dubai FM deal
Dubai-based property developer Omniyat has appointed the services provider to handle facilities management across a portfolio of commercial properties.
Huge food order for ISS
The support services business has signed a five-year deal with a major international food & beverage company.
Interserve gains in Spain
The support services and construction group has been awarded a £37m passenger support contract with Spanish airports operator AENA.
ISS extends HP deal
ISS has secured a three-year extension to its existing multi-country contract with technology group Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Dutch FM bodies merge
The start of the New Year marked the formal merger of Facility Management Nederland, the professional association for the Dutch facilities sector, and benchmarking association Netherlands Facility Costs Index.
Union Properties to sell FM business
The Dubai-based property services group has announced plans for an initial public offering of all shares in its facilities management business, ServeU
ISS lands extended deal at Oz airports
ISS has signed a four-year contract to continue providing security services at Melbourne and Launceston for Australia Pacific Airports Corporation.
CBRE buys Italian services provider
The real estate advisory group has announced its acquisition of Geico Lender, a building engineering services provider operating throughout Italy.
Atalian unveils second US buy in a week
The Paris-headquartered facilities services group has announced the acquisition of Centaur Building Services, a mid-America cleaning and maintenance specialist.
French FM group continues US growth
Paris-headquartered Atalian Global Services has made a third acquisition in pursuit of its strategy to become a key player in the US market.
Technology and energy seen driving UAE FM
The adoption of new technologies and smart building solutions and the convergence of energy management services will be the major drivers of growth for the facilities management business in the UAE over the next three years.
EFS lands major Saudi deal
Dubai-based EFS Facilities Services has been awarded a three-year contract to launch an integrated facilities management programme at King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia.
Sodexo sails off with Bibby deal
UK-based Bibby Marine Services has awarded Sodexo a two-year contract to provide catering, housekeeping and laundry services.
ISS scoops Denmark's largest public sector FM deal
ISS has kicked off a six-year partnership with the Danish Defence Estates and Infrastructure Organisation covering more than 500 sites.
Interserve extends retail job in Spain
Spanish travel retailer Dufry has awarded a three-year contract extension to the services provider.
G4S lands Brussels security deal
The group's Belgium business has won a six-year contract to provide security services at Brussels Airport, one of Europe's busiest travel hubs.
ISS secures major deal with Deutsche Telekom
The telecoms group has appointed ISS on a 10-year integrated facilities services contract covering 9000 sites across Germany.
Aramark makes two "transformative" acquisitions
The food and facilities services group has struck deals to buy two businesses in the US in moves that it says will deliver growth and strengthen its competitive position in key service areas.
KBR lands major MoD contract in the Middle East
The facilities and project management group has been appointed to deliver a "vast range" of hard and soft services across the UK Ministry of Defence estate in the wider Gulf region.
IFMA offers FM benchmarking report
The International Facility Management Association's FM Research and Benchmarking Institute has published benchmarks for FM professionals covering janitorial, maintenance and utility costs and sustainable practices.
GSH drives off with Jaguar US FM deal
GSH Group has secured a multi-year integrated facilities management contract with Jaguar Land Rover North America.
ISS signs pioneering contract in The Netherlands
ISS Netherlands has signed a unique deal with consultancy firm Accenture, the first of its type for ISS and the first in the country.
Australia names three big winners
The Australian government has awarded three major contracts for the provision of integrated property and facilities management services, each encompassing multiple government clients.
CBRE lands 150-site Australia deal
One of Australia's largest property groups, Charter Hall, has appointed CBRE to provide facilities management services for 153 office and industrial properties spread across the country.
Broadly positive outlook for FM in the Middle East
The third annual Business Confidence Monitor Middle East, conducted by BIFM in partnership with i-FM and FM EXPO, has revealed a consistently positive outlook and steady growth within the FM industry, with some key challenges ahead.
Abu Dhabi residential deal for Farnek
UAE-based Farnek has been awarded a one-year FM contract for the upmarket Al Rabiah development in Khalifa City A, a new development of three, four and five-bedroom villas.
ISS expands contract with Daimler
The support services group's specialist automotive business has won a new and enlarged contract at Daimler's major manufacturing site in Stuttgart.
ISS extends Telenor deal across Scandinavia
ISS has signed a letter of intent with the international telecoms group for the delivery of integrated facilities services in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Saudi Arabia FM market set for strong growth
New research projects a 13% growth rate over the next five years, adding to this market's position as the largest in the region.
South Africa's Bidvest to buy Ireland's Noonan
The acquisition puts an enterprise value of €175m on the facilities services business, which trades throughout Ireland and the UK.
UAE FM market to top $19bn by 2022
The value of the FM market across the UAE is set to grow steadily over the next five years, driven by a growing focus on green buildings, rapid infrastructure development and planned mega-events such as World Expo 2020.
Japan moves into Australian services market
Programmed Maintenance, one of the biggest facilities services and staffing groups in Australia, has accepted a takeover approach from Japanese company Persol.
ABM buys major US soft services group
New York-headquartered ABM Industries has struck a deal to acquire GCA Services Group for $1.25bn in cash and shares.
Atalian buys Facilicom operations in France
Atalian has bought three businesses from the Dutch services group in a move to extend its reach in its home markets.
CBRE office named first WELL building in Spain
The real estate services group's Madrid office has been awarded Spain's first WELL Building Standard certification.
Bouygues lands three-country FM deal
Bouygues Energies & Services has been awarded an integrated FM contract covering multiple sites for the German technology group Bruker BioSpin.
ISS motors off with multi-site deal in France
The group's French business has won a 21-site contract with Italian car manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automotive.
Atalian builds US business
The rapidly growing French FM provider has extended its US operations with the acquisition of a long-established cleaning services business.
African FM company makes first move into UK
The Johannesburg-headquartered Excellerate Services has acquired a majority stake in the Templewood Group, a UK cleaning and security services provider.
IFMA confirms new EU advisory board
The EU Advisory Board of the International Facility Management Association met for the first time at last week's inaugural World Workplace Europe Conference and Expo. Interestingly, there is no representation from UK FM.
BIFM launches Middle East FM Business Confidence Monitor
Research is now underway for the third annual Facilities Management Business Confidence Monitor for the Middle East. All those working in FM and the wider industry are invited to join in the survey.
Apleona lands multi-country ABB deal
ABB, the Swiss-headquartered technology company, has awarded a five-year contract to Apleona HSG for facilities management services at more than 120 locations across Europe.
ISS secures five-year Ramboll deal
The engineering, design and consultancy company has appointed ISS to deliver integrated facility services to than 100 sites across the UK and Nordic countries.
Macro in Qatar education deal
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar has awarded Macro a five-year contract to provide facilities management services for independent schools.
IFMA recruits Europe Director
The International Facility Management Association has named Lara Paemen as Director, IFMA Europe.
Interserve schools win in Spain
The support services and construction group has secured a one-year contract to provide cleaning services for all public schools within the Granollers municipal area near Barcelona.
Second big move in US as Elior buys caterer
The Elior Group has extended its platform in the North American contracted services market with the acquisition of the $70m Lancer Hospitality company.
ISS buys US catering business
The ISS Group is strengthening its services platform in North America with the acquisition of the California-based food services company Guckenheimer.
Big FM providers eye growth in SE Asia
Global service providers are increasingly looking for opportunities to collaborate with regional players as the demand for FM services in Southeast Asia is on a strong growth trend.
Takeover bid for Australia's Spotless Group
Spotless has an interesting history, marked by growth and the occasional set-back. Previously named as a possible target for Compass or Sodexo, it suddenly finds itself in an investor's sights.
Barclays to extend ISS global deal
The ISS Group reports it has signed heads of terms to extend its wide-ranging facilities services partnership with Barclays until 2022.
Serco preferred for long-term prison deal
The support services group has been named preferred bidder to operate the New Grafton Correctional Centre in New South Wales, Australia.
How technology is affecting FM on a global scale
New research from software company Service Works Group shows that technology is the driving force behind FM productivity and growth.
Disruption on the horizon for Australia's FM market
A new research study concludes that the impact of improved connectivity in the built environment, coupled with the need for greater FM efficiencies, is likely to cause significant disruption in the competitive positions of players in this market.
ISS in multi-country win with Shire
The global biotechnology company has awarded a new five-year contract to ISS, building on an existing relationship that now extends to 40 countries.
ENGIE scoops 10-year deal in Canada
ENGIE has been appointed to provide a range of FM services at four operating, maintenance and storage facilities for York Region Transit.
Atalian builds position in Eastern Europe FM market
The ambitious French group has acquired AB Facility, the FM leader in the Czech Republic and number two in the neighbouring Slovak market.
Expanded SAS deal takes off for Coor
Sweden's FM specialist has signed a new six-year contract with Scandinavian Airlines covering sites in its home country, as well as Norway and Denmark.
ENGIE seals largest TFM contract in Greece
ENGIE Hellas has won a five-year contract with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in what is said to be the largest deal of its kind in the country.
Servest to donate FM business to hospital
The Servest Group is to establish a dedicated FM company to support Johannesburg's new Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, handing the business over to the hospital in three years' time.
Macro in multi-national deal with Standard Chartered
The FM specialist has won a new contract with Standard Chartered Bank that will see it operating in South America and Pakistan while expanding its role in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Brookfield completes Canadian FM buy
Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions has completed the acquisition of SNC-Lavalin's facilities management business in Canada.
French FM market set for strong growth
A new market research study of the demand for outsourced FM services in France predicts an annual growth rate of nearly 10% over the next seven years.
World FM Day 2017 set for 17 May
Global FM, the alliance for facilities management associations worldwide, has named 17 May 2017 as the date for the next World FM Day.
ISS lands 24-year deal in Israel
ISS Israel's Inflight Catering Services business has won a new contract to provide airline meals at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's main international airport.
Rentokil Initial reveals joint venture
The service provider has partnered with German group Haniel & Cie to create a new workwear and hygiene business for the European market.
Heath makes top 10 Middle East FM power list
Bill Heath, Chairman of Macro and Managing Director of Macro International, has been voted the ninth most influential individual in the facilities management industry in the Middle East.
Hill International wins ADNOC FM deal
Construction risk specialist Hill International has won a three-year contract to provide FM services for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
ISS grows resources in Germany
The Copenhagen-headquartered group has struck a deal to buy the German hard services company EVANTEC GmbH.
BIFM officially launches in the Middle East
Today marks the official launch of BIFM in the United Arab Emirates, amidst 'great opportunity' in the region.
ISS sells one business, buys another
The ISS group has sold its security services operations in Finland in line with its strategy of focusing service capabilities on the needs of its target customers.
Serco lands deal at Dubai Airport
Serco's Middle East business has been awarded a six-year contract with Dubai Airports to maintain and support airport buildings and infrastructure.
Broadspectrum signs Australia courts deal
The multi-services group has been awarded a five-year contract by Western Australia's Department of Corrective Services for court security and custodial services.
ISS holds steady
The facilities services group has published a set of solid figures covering the first nine months of the year.
Macro wins new contract in Dubai free zone
Dubai's commodities trade organisation DMCC has awarded a three-year integrated facilities management contract at a new commercial tower to the FM specialist.
Macro lands UAE schools deal
The facilities management company has secured a three-year integrated FM contract with Evolvence Knowledge Investments to manage three schools in the United Arab Emirates.
Macro appoints APAC MD
Manny Sagar has been appointed Managing Director for the FM provider's Asia-Pacific region.
ISS takes to the stage in Norway
ISS has won a major multi-service contract with the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, that country's largest performing arts institution.
Post-sale Middle East deal for Bilfinger
Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has signed a joint venture agreement with FM services provider Apleona, the recently rebranded Bilfinger Facility Management and Building Services.
North America FM market looks set for strong growth
An increasing emphasis on process optimisation and improved energy efficiency will be the primary drivers behind market growth that is expected to top 13% per annum.
European FM set for greater revenue
A new report by credit ratings business Moody's Investor Service has claimed that organic revenue in the EMEA facilities management sector will grow over the next two years due to the increasing popularity of outsourcing.
Wins in US and Netherlands for ISS
The ISS group has secured new integrated facilities services contracts in the Netherlands and the United States.
Macro scoops Oman museum contract
The FM provider has been awarded a four-year contract to provide FM services for the new premises of Oman's National Museum.
Kidd to head ISS Sweden
Gary Kidd, formerly Chief Operating Officer of ISS UK, has been appointed as the new Country Manager for ISS Sweden.
Art of the deal for MAB
MAB Facilities Management has won its biggest ever contract, a five-year deal with Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Strong growth projected for UAE FM market
New market research projects steady growth for the facilities management industry in the United Arab Emirates at least through to 2021.
Busy days in Dubai
FM markets in the Middle East are on the rise, with Dubai still leading the pack.
Merger creates largest security services business in the US
AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America have finalised their merger, forming Allied Universal, a company with a full national reach.
Carillion jv achieves financial close on Irish schools contract
The joint venture team is now ready to move ahead on the Irish Schools Bundle 5 Public Private Partnership project, which has an estimated value to Carillion of £190m.
BAM signs for emergency services centre
BAM Deutschland has won a long-term PPP contract to deliver a new Fire and Rescue Services Centre in Leverkusen, north of Cologne.
G4S lands deal at Kuwait Airport
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has awarded a two-year contract to G4S for the provision of enhanced security at Kuwait International Airport.
BIFM looks at international markets
The BIFM has published 'Outsourcing Across Borders', its latest FM Leaders Forum discussion paper and the first from the Institute's International Special Interest Group.
ENGIE in Canadian healthcare win
ENGIE Services has secured a 32-year contract to deliver integrated facilities management services at William Osler Health System's Etobicoke General Hospital in Ontario, Canada.
Brookfield buys US FM specialist
Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions has struck a deal to acquire McKinstry FMS, an FM service provider specialising in critical environments and data centres.
ISS France lands a series of major deals
The group's French division has secured a number of new contracts over the past couple of months, all covering multiple years and most multiple sites.
Carillion jv scoops Middle East accolades
Emrill, a three-way joint venture between Carillion, Al Futtaim and Emaar Properties, has come top in three categories at the recent Facilities Management Middle East Awards.
Macro bags three Middle East citations
The facilities management company has won three Highly Commended accolades at the 2016 Middle East Facilities Management Awards, for Overall FM Company of the Year, FM Consultancy of the Year and Engineering Service of the Year.
IFMA plans World Workplace Europe
IFMA has confirmed the date and location for the debut of its conference and exhibition franchise in Europe: 10-11 May, 2017, in Barcelona.
Bilfinger sells property and FM division
The German construction and services group has brought an end to months of speculation with the announcement that it has sold its building and facilities business in a 1.2bn euro deal.
Interserve extends Spanish rail deal
Spain's national train operator, RENFE Viajeros, has extended its customer support services contract with Interserve for another year.
Aramark in 10 year Cologne Trade Fair deal
Aramark has secured a contract with Germany's Koelnmesse, the organisation that operates the Cologne Trade Fair, one of the largest exhibition and conference centres in the world.
FM in the Middle East remains upbeat about its prospects
The facilities management sector in the Middle East is optimistic about prospects for growth over the coming year, despite some uncertainty about the economy in the region.
BIFM to offer support for FMs in the UAE
The British Institute of Facilities Management has been granted a licence to operate from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and will be providing its educational programme to support the FM profession and BIFM members in the United Arab Emirates.
Kingdom establishes base to grow in India
The St Helens-headquartered services group has acquired the Indian security company Capital Guarding Services, a 500-strong business based in Kerala.
Servest and Atalian launch Euro jv
The 50/50 owned joint venture business, operating as Atalian Servest Ltd, will be looking to offer integrated FM services to both existing and new customers across national boundaries.
Ferrovial cracks Australian market
The Madrid-headquartered construction to services group has found its way into the Australian services marketplace, as its offer for Broadspectrum goes unconditional.
ENGIE extends FM role in Canada
ENGIE Services has been awarded an expansion to an existing contract with Defence Construction Canada to provide facilities maintenance and support services for a range of military buildings.
Sheard to head APAC countries for OCS
Jane Sheard, currently CEO of Facilities Services UK at OCS, is to become CEO for the company's interests in Australia, New Zealand and China from 1 May.
Atalian continues expansion with Balkans buy
The Paris-headquartered facilities services specialist says it is now the leading FM provider in the Balkans following its acquisition of Luxor Group.
IFMA and RICS seek 'to unify FM across the globe'
New collaboration between the International Facility Management Association and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors aims to transform the global facilities management industry.
CBRE lands Vestas global FM deal
The global wind energy company has appointed CBRE to provide integrated facilities management across its worldwide property portfolio.
CBRE lands Nordic brief
Aberdeen Asset Management has appointed CBRE to manage a 290-property portfolio in the Nordic region.
City Refrigeration moves into US
The low-profile M&E and FM services business has established a US presence in Florida following the signing of a new contract with a major regional retail chain.
ISS: on show in Dusseldorf for four more years
The Messe Dusseldorf Group has extended its service contract with ISS Germany for another four years.
Sodexo signs huge FM deal with Rio Tinto
Sodexo has been awarded a 10-year integrated facilities management contract with the global mining company, covering numerous sites in Australia's Pilbara region.
Macro lands multi state deal in US
Verint Systems has appointed Macro to provide integrated facilities management services covering the IT company's entire supply chain.
ISS in 24-country pharmaceuticals deal
Global pharmaceuticals company Novartis has significantly expanded its partnership with the ISS Group to cover all sites across 24 countries in Europe.
Rolls-Royce treatment for ISS
Rolls-Royce has appointed the ISS Group to deliver integrated facilities services at sites in the Americas and Asia.
Life goes on at Bilfinger
Germany's engineering and services group has sold its Water Technologies division, while it continues to consider offers for its more strategically significant property and FM businesses.
Broadspectrum says no to Ferrovial offer
The Australian multi-service group has advised its shareholders to reject an unsolicited takeover bid from the Madrid-headquartered Ferrovial.
ISS lands extension with PostNord
The ISS Group has won a major contract expansion and extension with logistics company PostNord, almost tripling the size of the deal.
Dubai World Trade Centre deal for Macro
Macro has won a three-year contract with the Dubai World Trade Centre to manage facilities and fit-out services for the first completed office building at the Dubai Trade Centre District.
Atalian extends international reach with Temco buy
Paris-headquartered FM services provider Atalian has acquired Temco Facility Services, gaining a presence in the US market and further resources in several European markets.
BAM closes Irish courts PPP contract
Ireland's National Development Finance Agency has confirmed the contract award and the start of construction to deliver courthouse facilities in seven locations around the country.
Ferrovial aims to buy into Australian market
The Madrid-headquartered construction to services group has submitted a takeover offer for Australia's Broadspectrum group.
CBRE secures expanded role with Keysight
Keysight Technologies has expanded its relationship with CBRE, adding new services to a contract that covers 145 sites in 30 countries.
Abu Dhabi park win for Macro
Macro has signed a three-year facilities management contract with Al Ain Properties to operate the newly opened Mushrif Central Park.
G4S signs global deal with Huawei Technologies
G4S has signed a five-year, multi-national security services deal with the Chinese telecommunications technology giant.
Sodexo finds success offshore
The service provider has won a deal to run offshore facilities management services for Shell Australia at the Prelude Floating Liquefield Natural Gas (FLNG) site.
ISS drives off with extended Porsche deal
ISS Germany has won a three-year extension to its facility services contract with Porsche, which includes two landmark buildings.
Elior boosts US business
Elior Group has announced the acquisition of ABL Management, a Louisiana-based provider of catering services to the correctional and higher education markets.
Carillion seals three deals in Canada
Carillion and a subsidiary business have won support services contracts for oil sector customers, including Shell and Canadian Natural Resources Limited, together with a maintenance and hard FM contract for the Department of National Defence Canada.
Macro lands FM deal at Doha's DECC
Macro has won a three-year contract with Venue Pro Management to provide managed services and CAFM support to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar.
Securitas buys major electronic security business
In a deal that illustrates where the security industry is headed, ie adding major technology capabilities to the traditional manned guarding solution, Securitas is to acquire Diebold's electronic security business in North America.
Aon Euro portfolio deal for JLL
The international insurance group has awarded JLL a five-year integrated facilities management contract covering multiple sites on the Continent.
ISS wins back Danish Broadcasting Corporation contract
ISS Denmark has regained its former role as service provider to the Danish Broadcasting Corporation DR with the signing of a new three-year contract.
Vodafone rings Strabag
Vodafone has awarded a five-year FM contract spanning its entire German property portfolio to Strabag Property and Facility Services.
JLL names new COO for EMEA IFM
JLL has appointed Yash Kapila as Chief Operating Officer for its Integrated Facilities Management division in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
ISS: New Zealand company of the year
ISS has been named New Zealand's facilities management company of the year for the second year running.
Landmark to get 'world-first' management system
Sydney Opera House has named global professional services firm AECOM to lead a team that will deliver a groundbreaking interface between traditional building management control systems, building information databases and building information modelling.
Elior grows US catering business
Elior has acquired Starr Restaurant Catering Group as a part of its strategy to grow its presence in US markets.
Saudi Arabia: FM's next big growth market?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia could be exceptionally fertile ground. The market is beginning to wake to the value of good practice in FM, and that's attracting official backing in various forms.
ABM renews AEG venue deal
The US-headquartered facilities services provider has renewed its partnership with global sports and entertainment venue operator AEG.
Elior grows concessions business
The catering and support services company has taken 100% control of its concessions joint venture in a move designed to cement its position as a global player in this market.
Bristol-Myers US FM deal for JLL
The property services group has been appointed by pharmaceuticals company Bristol-Myers Squibb to provide facilities management and occupancy planning services in the US and Puerto Rico.
JLL names head of IFM for MENA
The property services group has appointed Phil Batty as its new Head of Integrated Facilities Management for Middle East and North Africa.
Madrid conference date confirmed
The second annual international conference for the facilities management community will take place in September in Spain.
Emrill lands Dubai Airports contract
Dubai-headquartered Emrill has won a three-year contract to provide cleaning and janitorial services for Dubai Airports.
ISS secures major deal with Danish Railways
DSB has awarded a five-year, multi site integrated facilities services contract to ISS Denmark.
KTH acquires majority stake in Servest Group
The investment company Kagiso Tiso Holdings has acquired a 51% shareholding in South Africa's Servest Group, majority owner of Servest UK.
ISS strengthens organisational structure
The ISS Group has unveiled a new and strengthened organisational structure to increase customer focus.
BIFM in Malaysia venture
The British Institute of Facilities Management is to collaborate with the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia seeking out ways to develop, support and enrich the local FM profession.
BAM preferred for Irish courts PPP
A BAM team has been named as preferred bidder for the development of four new courthouses and the refurbishment and extension of three existing court buildings.
BIFM launches first African regional group
The British Institute of Facilities Management has announced the creation of a new regional community group in Nigeria to support BIFM members there and the wider facilities management profession in the region.
International standard for FM to go ahead
A new international standard for facilities management has been formally approved to proceed into development by the International Organisation for Standardisation following a poll of its 159 member organisations.
ABM lands US Kuehne + Nagel contract
ABM, one of the largest FM operators in the US, has secured a nationwide contract to provide building and facilities management services for international logistics group Kuehne + Nagel.
German and Spanish groups back new service provider
Dussmann Group, headquartered in Berlin, and Madrid's Grupo EULEN have teamed up to back ideafm, a new service delivery business with capabilities in 32 countries.
Carillion expands Canadian support services operation
Carillion has acquired 100% of the share capital of the privately owned Outland Group, a leading provider of remote-site accommodation and associated services operating across Canada.
Nordic FM group confirms float plans
Coor Service Management, one of the largest FM groups in the Nordic region, has announced its intention to launch an IPO and listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange.
Macro extends role with Citrix
The global software provider has extended Macro's brief under a three-year FM contract to include eight additional offices in six countries.
MEFMA and IW team up for H&S training
The Middle East Facility Management Association has announced a new partnership with learning and development specialist International Workplace that will see MEFMA expand its range of courses in the GCC region and beyond.
JLL acquires Australia's Five D
The global real estate services provider has extended its FM and related services capabilities with the acquisition of Australia's largest privately owned corporate services specialist.
The future is bright say Middle East FMs
New research has found facilities managers in the Middle East reporting a strongly positive outlook, both in terms of expectations for business growth and their own career prospects.
Balfour Beatty team scoops Irish PPP
Ireland is to benefit from 14 new primary care centres following the selection of a preferred bidder for the country's first healthcare PPP project.
ISS expands partnership with Danske Bank
ISS has won a major expansion of its existing partnership with Danske Bank, adding up to the company's largest FM contract to date.
Brookfield Johnson Controls to rebrand
Brookfield Asset Management has confirmed that its FM businesses in Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be rebranded as Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions.
CBRE still on the acquisition trail
The property services group has acquired Environmental Systems Inc, a major systems integrator and provider of energy management services in the United States.
ISS expands Czech deal
ISS Czech Republic has been named exclusive service provider for electricity and gas group RWE, retaining its existing contract and securing an extension into a second region.
Major deal blooms in landscaping sector
The Landscape Group, one of the biggest service providers in the UK market, has been acquired by the leading French grounds maintenance operator Idverde.
JLL targeting African FM market
?The property services group has announced plans to expand its integrated facilities management services in Africa, describing the Sub-Saharan region as a priority for long-term growth.
Sodexo lands global contract with US Army
Sodexo's US business reports that the group has been selected as a prime contractor by the Army Corps of Engineers to support Department of Defense medical facilities with operations and maintenance services worldwide.
Cofely Besix docks in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Ports Company has awarded Cofely Besix Facility Management a three-year contract at its largest port and industrial zone to date.
New Head of Sales at ECS
European Customer Synergy, the Brussels-headquartered facilities management provider, has appointed Gordon Adams as Head of Sales.
Cofely in 25 year deal in Canada
A Cofely team has secured the $160m public-private partnership contract for the new Civic Operations Center in Saskatoon in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
Macro heads to university
The UAE's University of Sharjah has appointed Macro to provide facilities management helpdesk services.
Quess buys Aramark's India business
The Thomas Cook-owned Quess Group has entered into agreement to acquire Aramark India, though the terms of the deal have not been revealed.
CBRE boasts strong growth in FM
CBRE Group says its facilities management service line achieved strong growth in 2014, with 32 new or expanded long-term contracts.
Brookfield plans global FM business
International property powerhouse Brookfield Asset Management is to merge four regional facilities management businesses as the first move in building its own global service delivery capability.
Cofely Besix lands first data centre deal
The UAE-based Cofely Besix Facility Management has been awarded a substantial data centre maintenance contract.
Oz FM merger plan rejected
Not every M&A proposal in the facilities services marketplace is welcomed. Programmed, a major player in Australia, received a quick 'no thank you' following its late December overture to competitor Skilled Group.
Enterprising Aramark lands Irish deal
Enterprise Ireland has awarded the company a four-year contract to provide a range of facilities management services.
International FM Report tackles Asia
If you are in facilities management, Asia is an incredibly exciting place to be right now. That's the theme running through the latest addition to our growing exploration of FM around the world.
ISS Australia named company of the year
The support services group's Australia business has been named Integrated Facilities Management Company of the Year in the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards.
OCS unveils Saudi FM joint venture
The OCS Group has teamed up with the Jeddah-based Zahid Group in a jv designed to deliver facilities management services that blend local understanding with global expertise.
Australian FM market faces change
The slowdown in Australia's important mining sector has dampened FM demand, but the overall market is expected to grow significantly over the next five years.
Cofely buys Singapore FM provider
Cofely South East Asia has acquired Keppel FMO in a move to strengthen its position in the region and open up opportunities for the provision of additional services.
Interserve launches jv for FM in KSA
Interserve has teamed up with the Rezayat Group to launch a new joint venture business to provide facilities management services throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ISS lands biggest ever win in Germany
Energy group Vattenfall has signed ISS up for a new integrated facilities services partnership covering 500 sites across the country.
Bilfinger signs FM deals worth €50m
The German engineering and services group has extended its relationships with two longstanding clients, signing facilities management framework agreements with DZ Bank and Zurich, the Swiss insurance and financial services provider.
Spotless plans to make its mark
Australia's Spotless group has big plans for growth following a successful IPO last spring.
Go-ahead given to international standard for FM
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has approved plans to begin work on an international standard for facilities management.
ISS named best FM company in Asia Pacific
Global market research firm Frost & Sullivan has named ISS the Best Facilities Management Company of the Year in Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year.
Cofely Besix Mannai FM in Qatar win
The still-new Cofely Besix Mannai Facility Management has won its first contract, a deal with Qatar Petroleum.
GSH hails milestone in New York
The GSH Group has won a three-year contract with the New York City Department of Correction.
ISS seals major defence deal in Norway
ISS has secured an extension to its longstanding contract with Norway's armed forces, the Norwegian National Defence.
Business lights up for ISS in Czech Republic
ISS in the Czech Republic has won a major contract covering provision of a wide range of integrated facilities services for Philip Morris.
ISS named top FM company in New Zealand
ISS has been crowned New Zealand Facilities Management Company of the Year in the annual Frost & Sullivan New Zealand Excellence Awards.
Oz court deal brings out the heavyweights
Six teams are in the running for a major law courts development project in the Australian capital of Canberra, the first public-private partnership deal in the area.
Ferrovial lands major hospital deal in Spain
Ferrovial Services has been appointed to deliver a range of non-medical services at the Ourense University Hospital Complex in a 15-year deal.
More days at the zoo for Macro
Macro has won an extension to its existing contract with the United Arab Emirates' Al Ain Zoo, incorporating computer aided facilities management through its own helpdesk and CAFM provider fm24.
CBRE pushed to The Edge
The global real estate advisor has been appointed to deliver management and maintenance services for a new-build in Amsterdam, being called 'one of the most sustainable buildings in Europe'.
ISS lands five-country BASF deal
Chemicals giant BASF has appointed ISS to provide integrated facilities services in Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands.
BIFM launches qualifications in the Middle East
The British Institute of Facilities Management is expanding the reach of its qualifications in FM with the launch of the first BIFM Recognised Centre in the Middle East region.
Swisscom calls up ISS
The Swiss telecoms group has appointed ISS Switzerland as its new national provider of facilities management services.
Balfour Beatty lands second contract in Canada
A Balfour Beatty joint venture has been named selected bidder for two new acute care hospitals in Vancouver, British Columbia, its second major healthcare development in the region this year.
UGL secures four-year deal with Stanwell
UGL has been awarded a four-year, $280m (£157m) contract with Stanwell Corporation, the Brisbane-headquartered energy group.
Cofely on an international roll
The facilities management and energy services group has landed a major contract in Germany and also made two important acquisitions on two other continents.
Emirates FM secures 67-schools deal
The UAE Ministry of Education has awarded a one-year contract to Emirates Facilities Management for services to 67 government schools across the remote eastern regions of the country.
Serco secures ADNOC FM contract
Serco has signed a contract for the provision of facilities management consultancy services and FM operational oversight for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's new headquarters.
Energy inefficiency costing a fortune in the Middle East
Research into energy control within the built environment has revealed that $3.6bn per annum is being lost due to inefficient energy management solutions inside professionally managed buildings in the GCC.
ISS scoops integrated services deal in Chile
ISS Chile has signed a new integrated facilities services contract with Entel, the largest Chilean telecommunications company.
Cushman & Wakefield scoops Citigroup contract
Cushman & Wakefield has won a major FM deal with Citigroup covering a 27 million sq ft portfolio of office, retail and data centre space in the US and Canada.
JLL stays on the road with VW
Volkswagen Group of America has awarded a new multi-service contract to JLL covering over 65 sites in 20 US states.
MEFMA plans facilities star rating system
The Middle East Facility Management Association is developing a unique system for benchmarking buildings and facilities in a bid to spur best practice across its region.
EFS lands five-year Boeing deal in KSA
Dubai-headquartered EFS Facilities Services has secured a five-year contract with aircraft group Boeing in Saudi Arabia.
OCS takes stake in Agents4RM
OCS has invested in the consultancy group with the aim of establishing a global professional services consultancy for the facilities management and built environment sector.
UAE buildings offered sustainable makeover
Buildings across the United Arab Emirates, now almost 400 in total, have signed up for a strategic energy management programme offered by Etisalat Facilities Management in collaboration with Energy Management Services International.
ISS lands three contracts in Chile
The support services group has secured three contracts that will add more than 1000 people to its teams in Chile.
DTZ's new man for the Americas
Property services group DTZ has announced the appointment of Paul Bedborough as President of Facilities Management, Americas.
Integrated FM growing steadily in US
A new market research report looking at the demand for integrated facilities management services in North America forecasts steady growth through 2018.
ISS lands Delta Airlines deal
Delta Airlines has appointed ISS US to deliver integrated facilities services at terminals within John F Kennedy International Airport and Newark International Airport.
GCC spends $21.8bn on FM
New research commissioned by the Middle East Facilities Management Association has found that the regional spend on FM hit $21.8bn (£13.5bn) last year, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar leading in growth.
World's most expensive office locations
Strong demand from niche financial and technology sectors is driving up the cost of office space in many cities around the globe. Analysis by Jones Lang LaSalle reveals the 12 premier office districts where rents are hitting new highs.
AAFM launches European network
The Dutch-headquartered facilities management provider has unveiled AAFM International, its European partner network for companies needing a cross-border service solution.
ISS named company of the year, Asia Pac
International market research group Frost & Sullivan has named ISS Facilities Management Company of the Year in the Asia Pacific region.
Macro signs Qatar Petroleum deal
Macro has won a five-year facilities management consultancy contract with Qatar Petroleum, covering the oil & gas provider's relocation to a new HQ in Doha.
Cofely takes FM international
The company has launched a new international FM division, positioned as the single point of contact for existing global, multinational and regional TFM customers.
New Look for GSH
The fashion retailer has awarded a multi million pound contract to GSH Group to provide a range of compliance services across its portfolio of high street stores in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Making cross-border FM work
The popular view of pan-European FM outsourcing projects is that they are too difficult. There are too many cultural, legislative and financial differences to overcome.
BIFM in SE Asia move
The British Institute of Facilities Management is now collaborating with a university in Malaysia to deliver its FM qualifications suite.
Hochtief sells another FM business
The German construction group has sold its 50% share in Hochtief Facility Management Bahrain to jv partner Bahrain Airport Company.
Interserve heads for Spain
The support services and construction group has been awarded a contract with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to provide support services to ten British embassies and consulates across Spain.
UGL to spin off DTZ
The Sydney-headquartered UGL group has announced its intention to demerge its property services business and create two standalone companies, both listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Test lab: Malaysian conference report
Malaysia has a strong economy in which FM is only just beginning to find its feet. That raises plenty of opportunity for them to learn from us; as well as the prospect that we might learn from them.
Babcock moves into Brazilian FM
The engineering and support services company has acquired Conbras, a privately owned facilities management specialist operating throughout Brazil.
Europe's largest data centre deal signed
London data centre owner/operator DigiPlex is to provide services for Norwegian technology company Evry, after signing a 20-year agreement.
ISS lands Heinz Euro deal
The facility services provider has been appointed by food giant HJ Heinz for the delivery and management of integrated services throughout Europe.
Opera House puts BIM on the programme
One of the most recognisable buildings in the world is inviting qualified consultants to help deliver a Building Information Modelling for Facilities Management solution.
SPIE buys Hochtief services business
German construction group Hochtief has struck a deal to sell its facilities and energy management services business to the French group SPIE.
OCS to offer TFM in India
OCS Group, which operates in over 40 countries around the world, has committed to offering total facilities management services to clients in India.
Doing rather well down under
We tend to think of the UK as the world leader in FM. But Australia's marketplace, though it might be smaller, is certainly mature. It might even be ahead in some areas.
FM in Oz: conference report
Ideaction, the latest in the annual conference series masterminded by the Facility Management Association of Australia, took place in the last week of May. It was almost like being in London.
Macro wins sixth straight
Macro has been named FM Consultancy of the Year for the sixth consecutive year at the Facilities Management Middle East Awards 2013, held recently in Dubai.
Sodexo seals global deal with Nokia
Mobile communications company Nokia has extended its existing relationship with Sodexo with the signing of a long-term global agreement to provide integrated FM services across its office portfolio.
Norland scoops Chicago data centre deal
The US arm of Norland Managed Services has won a multi-service contract at the largest contiguous colocation space in downtown Chicago.
GSH grows in India
The technology-driven facilities and energy management services provider reports that it will be present in 15 states across India by the end of April, following a number of key business wins.
Elior in US buy
Elior has sealed a deal to acquire TrustHouse Services Holdings, ranked number four in the US healthcare and education catering market.
JLL in global FM win
Jones Lang LaSalle has been awarded a five-year FM contract by the Nippon Sheet Glass Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems.
ISS double success with Citi
The international financial services group has awarded ISS a 19-country deal in the Asia-Pacific region and a two-year extension to its existing deal in the EMEA region.
ISS sells pest control businesses
The support services group has agreed to sell its pest control activities in a dozen countries around the world to the Stockholm-headquartered Anticimex in a £230 million deal.
Turner signs French deal
Turner CRES has won a multi-site contract with the French Ministry of Defence.
Macro advising on UAE expo plan
Mace Macro's international division has been appointed as part of the master plan development team for the UAE's 2020 World Expo bid.
Johnson Controls follows client to US
The German manufacturing group Freudenberg has awarded Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions a three-year contract at its production, warehousing and office complex in Durham, North Carolina.
IFMA to take on jobs challenge
The IFMA Foundation and IFMA Spain, with the support of EuroFM, are gearing up to take on the hugely complex task of defining job profiles in facilities management.
Integrated FM trending globally
The value of the global market for integrated facilities management services is expected to climb to £60.2 billion by 2017, accounting for 15% of the total global outsourced FM market.
CBRE extends Dow deal
The Dow Chemical Company has extended its existing relationship with CBRE to include facilities management services in North America and Asia Pacific.
ISS makes NATO list
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has named ISS Facility Services, Defence as one of three strategic sub-contractors on a six-year deal.
Sodexo grows market share in India
The food services to facilities management group has strengthened its presence in India with the acquisition of MacLellan Integrated Services.
Heath ranked on Middle East power list
Bill Heath, Managing Director of Mace Macro's Middle East business, has been ranked number six in the region's top 50 most powerful leaders in the FM.
Nokia in global property and FM deal
Nokia Siemens Networks has appointed the New York-headquartered Newmark Grubb Knight Frank as its sole global corporate property services supplier.
Pacific property services set for shake-up
Toronto-headquartered infrastructure group Brookfield is teaming up Johnson Controls to target the outsourced property services market in Australia and New Zealand.
GSH in three-year Germany win
McArthurGlen, the owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, has extended its contract with GSH Group to cover a new site in Germany.
M&A in FM in SA
The South African facilities management market has seen its second important acquisition deal in as many months, each with a link to the UK.
ISS unveils student competition
ISS Sweden has launched a competition for students at Swedish universities, offering scholarships in return for new ideas in FM.
Global FM M&A up 40%
Worldwide merger and acquisition deal volumes in FM for the first half of 2012 were 40% ahead of the same period last year.
Servest Group buys ECH Solutions
South Africa's Servest Group has acquired the facilities consulting company ECH Solutions, a regional offshoot of EC Harris.
GSH lands US airports deal
Maryland Aviation Administration has awarded GSH a three-year contract for the provision of maintenance services at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport.
Where the action is: Brazil
The Olympic and Paralympic Games move to Rio next. That could be just one attraction that international FM players see in South America.
Macro in major Abu Dhabi win
The Dubai-based FM provider has been appointed to manage services across a portfolio of almost 3500 buildings used by Government of Abu Dhabi departments and agencies throughout the Emirate.
The Middle East: determination pays off
There was a time when Dubai seemed to be on the radar at virtually every internationally-minded FM company. But the credit crunch changed all that.
Kulka to leave SMI
Juergen Kulka, first and so far only Managing Director of a key part of MITIE's international operations, will leave the business as of 17 August.
ISS scoops Euro pharma deal
Pharmaceuticals giant Novartis has appointed ISS to handle facility services at 22 sites stretching across Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Slovenia.
Macro scoops fifth consultancy award
Macro has been named FM Consultancy of the Year for the fifth consecutive year at the 2012 Facilities Management Middle East Awards, held in Dubai.
MITIE buys Norwegian FM business
MITIE Group has acquired another business with a Dalkia Energy & Technical Services heritage, this time the FM operation in Norway.
Agents4RM extends European reach
The specialist facilities management consultancy has established a new partnership that extends its services into Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
JLL extends global P&G deal
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble has awarded Jones Lang LaSalle a new five-year contract for the provision of FM services in 60 countries around the world.
PEP makes its mark on Spotless
Spotless Group, the Australia-headquartered facilities services provider, has finally struck a deal that will see it delisted as ownership shifts to investment group Pacific Equity Partners.
OCS moves to the Middle East
The OCS Group has launched its first business in the Middle East, OCS Qatar, a joint venture with the Doha-based Tadmur Group that is designed to spearhead continued growth in the region.
Restructuring in US market
The investment firm that now owns two major full-service property companies has decided to merge them.
OCS buys into Indian FM market
The support services group has reportedly paid £15m for a 51% stake in Absotherm Facility Management Services, an Indian specialist in hard FM.
Johnson Controls extends Shell deal
Shell International has expanded its relationship with the service provider to include workplace projects and facilities management services at four locations in the Netherlands.
OCS: international expansion continues
The support services business has made another move in its international expansion strategy, this time by acquiring Singapore-based cleaning company Don Thaker Group.
Sodexo scoops Unilever Euro FM deal
Consumer goods giant Unilever has signed up Sodexo to deliver a range of support services at 70 sites across 15 countries in Europe.
Grubb & Ellis collapses
One of America's largest real estate services firms has collapsed into bankruptcy and been sold on to investors.
French declare 'working environment' the new name for FM
Having researched its market and consulted its members, Arseg, the French facilities management association, has decided that it's time for a change.
OCS makes first move into US
The support services group has followed its Fountains buy with acquisition of the collapsed company's American operations.
Serco buys in Abu Dhabi
The support services group has bought JBI Property Services as a part of its international expansion strategy.
JCI and BASF demonstrate the right chemistry
Johnson Controls has won a four-year extension to its partnership with chemicals group BASF, covering technical facilities management and relocation services.
UGL gets DTZ in pre-pack deal
The Sydney-based support services group has bought property advisor DTZ from its administrators for £77.5m.
Spotless to go private?
The £1.6bn Australian stock exchange listed facilities services group could be on the brink of a sale that will put it into the hands of private investors.
UGL won't be rushed on DTZ
The Sydney-based support services group has denied press reports that it has already bought troubled property advisors DTZ.
Interserve takes defence deals
Defence Infrastructure Organisation has awarded Interserve new support services contracts in Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, Ascension Island and Gibraltar.
UGL named preferred bidder for DTZ
The £3bn global support services business headquartered in Sydney has emerged as the likely saviour of struggling property firm DTZ.
Middle East FM worth $4.2bn
The facilities management industry in the Gulf region is expected to generate a total revenue of more than $4.2bn (£2.6bn) this year.
GSH goes MAD in New York
The hard services group has won a four-year, multi-million dollar contract with the highly regarded Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.
G4S buys ISS
Creating what is arguably the largest facilities services business in the world, G4S plc has bought ISS from its investors. The deal values ISS at around £5.2bn.
JLL lands global FM deal
Jones Lang LaSalle has been awarded a multi-year, multi-site facilities management contract with the Principal Financial Group, a global asset management company.
Carillion closes Canadian hospital PPP
Hospital Infrastructure Partners, the Carillion-led consortium, has achieved financial close on the contract to deliver the new £1.3bn Oakville Hospital scheme.
Serco scores twice in Australia
The support services group has won two new contracts down under, one in prisons and one in healthcare.
MITIE buys in SMI
The outsourcing and energy services company has taken full control of Service Management International by acquiring the 50% stake held by its former partner in the EMEA-wide business.
And now, a completely different perspective
One of the great things about FM is how big and diverse it is. Sometimes you stumble across companies that are active in the sector, award-winners even, but you’ve never heard of them before.
DTZ: first SGP with BNP, but now UGL
The £2.7bn Australian support services group has thrown its name into the alphabet soup swirling around the future of property advisors DTZ.
FMs known and loved in the US
A survey of American businesses has found that most employees know who their FM is and what he or she does. And three-quarters report the FM has 'saved the day' for them at least once.
Serco signs Oz court security deal
The Western Australian Department of Corrective Services has awarded a five-year court security and custodial services contract to Serco.
Owners and occupiers take on energy challenge
Rising energy prices, government incentives and concern for public image are the factors driving energy efficiency in buildings to new heights, according to the fifth annual global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
SMI reports hat trick
Service Management International, the specialist FM delivery company jointly owned by MITIE and Germany's Klueh Group, has landed three major new clients.
Canadian healthcare market busy
A joint venture led by contractor Laing O'Rourke has reached financial close on one of the largest healthcare projects in the world today.
Carillion jv lands major Canadian deal
A Carillion joint venture, Hospital Infrastructure Partners, has been named preferred bidder to finance, design, build and maintain the new replacement Oakville Hospital in Ontario.
MITIE move in Norway
The outsourcing group has won a seven-year integrated facilities management contract with NMK, the Norwegian Maritime Competence Centre.
Mace Macro makes it a habit
The Dubai office of Mace Macro has been named FM Consultancy of the Year for the fourth year running in the annual fmME awards.
Peace breaks out in Germany
The International Facility Management Association and the German Facility Management Association have signed an MoU outlining plans to work together to promote FM education, credentials and research.
FM makes its mark in Vienna
I have just spent two days in a tent, in a park, in the hottest springtime weather this city has seen for many years.
EC Harris and McBains Cooper in landmark Jordan FM project
The Jordanian government has appointed London-based property and construction consultancies McBains Cooper and EC Harris to help in the delivery of a public sector FM review and rationalisation.
Spotless in the spotlight
One of Australia's top facilities service companies, the Spotless group, has received, considered and rejected in short order a Aus$657m (£433m) takeover offer by a US-based investment firm.
Global FM market set to reach £242bn
A US research firm has taken on the ambitious task of projecting the worldwide value of outsourced FM in six years' time.
Turner jv looking for work in Afghanistan
Turner FM has teamed up with engineering and construction group Fluor to launch a joint venture focusing on infrastructure support projects.
GSH expands into Germany and Switzerland
The energy and technical services group has extended its European network with the opening of operations in two more countries.
Kaizen lands multi country deal
The Bedfordshire-based building cleaning specialist has signed an 11-country deal to service a portfolio owned by ProLogis, the world leader in industrial and distribution space.
Johnson Controls fills up with Shell
Royal Dutch Shell has appointed Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions to manage and maintain 12,000 retail petrol stations in 27 countries.
Compass goes Dutch
Compass Group has expanded its presence in the Netherlands with the acquisition of rival Elior's Dutch division.
Hong Kong FM market defies dip
Demand for outsourced FM is stronger in Hong Kong than in other Asia Pacific countries, thanks to its position as a centre of international trade and finance.
Saudi Arabia named fastest growing FM market
But that news comes with a warning that the market may face a shortfall in suppliers able to deliver the services needed.
ISS plans £1.5bn IPO
The support services group says it is 'contemplating' the sale of new shares on the Copenhagen stock exchange in support of its growth strategy.
MITIE rolls on
The outsourcing group is rolling out a 'significantly expanded' contract with Rolls-Royce, taking in a total of 56 sites across the UK and six other European countries.
Babcock lands MoD contract in Germany
Defence Estates has awarded the group a five-year contract to provide facilities management services at British Forces bases across Germany.
Hands across the water
Agents4FM, the consultancy and training organisation backed by Lionel Prodgers and Dave Wilson, has signed an agreement with a leading American firm to work together on global projects.
Serco locks up New Zealand deal
The support services group has signed a 10-year prison management contract with the New Zealand Department of Corrections.
Macro extends reach to India
The service management specialist has moved east with an extended commission for long-standing client Invesco, the same client that took the company west into the US two years ago.
Next growth market? India, says 3i
The investment group has acquired a significant minority stake in BVG India Limited, one of that country's largest facilities management companies.
Aqumen lands Dow Benelux deal
Chemicals giant Dow has appointed Arcadis Aqumen on a three-year contract covering all locations across the Benelux countries.
Appetite for acquisition at Compass
The world's largest foodservices group has got bigger following a series of international deals.
Faceo bags European integrated FM award
Frost & Sullivan, the international market research group, has named Faceo as winner of its European Company of the Year in Integrated Facility Management Award.
Faceo signs multi country deal with BASF
The global chemicals company has appointed Faceo to provide FM services at 60 locations in Western Europe.
Interserve buys US equipment business
Interserve says it is set to expand into the world's largest construction market after its Equipment Services division reached agreement to acquire the US-based CMC Construction Services.
Global FM confirms new board
The 'group for FM groups' has named the Directors who will sit on its board for the next two years.
CBRE unveils two global multi service wins
In the larger of the two deals, the firm will provide facilities management, project management and advisory services for American International Group's worldwide real estate portfolio.
Middle East wins for Carillion and Johnson Controls
Some market pioneers may have retired hurt, but news of recent wins in the facilities sector show there is business to be done in the Gulf region.
ISS lands Asia Pac deal with FCO
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has appointed ISS Group to provide facilities and building management services for their property estate in the Asia Pacific region.
Living it large in America
Atlanta's vast Georgia World Congress Centre has just host IFMA's 30th anniversary bash, aka World Workplace 2010. Dave Wilson sent this report.
News from Atlanta: moves at EuroFM and Global FM
Two international FM groups have used the opportunity of the World Workplace conference and exhibition, currently underway in the US, to sign an affiliation agreement.
UGL merges FM and real estate services
Australia's $4bn infrastructure group has merged its facilities management and corporate real estate services operations under a single brand.
Vinci fashionable in Benelux
Major fashion retailer Esprit has awarded Vinci Facilities a contract to manage both hard and soft services at 52 stores in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Macro makes its mark in Atlanta
The Mace group's facilities management business has been named New Company of the Year in the 2010 Governor's International Awards.
JCI in big US win
Broadband, video and wireless services provider Verizon has appointed Johnson Controls to deliver a range of services at more than 7000 properties across the US.
New Middle East role for Dalton
Mick Dalton, a past Chairman of the British Institute of Facilities Management and an FM pioneer in the UAE, has moved to Saudi Arabia to become Managing Director of Musanadah FM.
Serco sails off with US deal
The support services group has landed a new contract at the Naval Operational Logistics Support Center in Virginia.
Vinci closes deal on Faceo
The international infrastructure group has declared the arrival of Vinci Facilities on the European stage with the completion of its purchase of Faceo.
EUFM closed down
The would-be cross-border networking group has folded having failed to attract sufficient support in a diverse and often quite fractured marketplace.
IFMA plans for growth
Tony Keane, appointed CEO at the International Facility Management Association earlier this year, is on a mission to update the organisation, enhance services to members and grow around the world.
JCI lands Bristol-Myers Squibb Americas deal
The pharmaceuticals giant has appointed Johnson Controls as its outsourcing partner to manage multiple facilities throughout North America.
BT signs up Aqumen for Benelux deal
BT has signed a three-year FM framework contract with Carillion's Dutch jv business.
Carillion opens the door to CSI Toronto
A joint venture, Carillion Secure Solutions, has been selected to design, build, finance and maintain the new Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex in Canada’s largest city.
Compass buys US soft services group
Compass has extended its reach into FM in North America with the acquisition of Southeast Service Corporation.
Sodexo and P&G scoop European FM award
The Sodexo and Procter & Gamble FM teams collected the prestigious European FM Award 2010 for the Partners Across Borders category in front of more than 200 leaders of the European FM sector at the Gala Dinner in Madrid.
Vinci powers up with Diesel
Retail group Diesel has appointed Vinci Facilities to provide integrated services for it Benelux properties.
EuroFM conference success
Our man in the audience at this week's Madrid event has come away impressed. Could this group become FM's new pace-setter?
Mounties get their man, and it's Ecovert
Ecovert's Canadian business, ETDE FM, has reached financial close on the Green Timbers Accommodation Partners PPP which will provide a new divisional headquarters for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Macro scoops third Middle East title
The FM specialist has been named Consultant of the Year in the Middle East Facilities Management Awards for the third year in a row.
Dubai to regulate FM companies
Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency is working on a series of new regulations that will classify FM providers and clarify what sorts of contracts they can take on.
Macro shortlisted for EuroFM award
The longstanding relationship between global investment manager Invesco and the facilities management specialist is in contention for the Partners Across Borders award.
SMI shortlisted for EuroFM Awards
Service Management International and Jones Lang LaSalle have been named as finalists in the 'Partners Across Borders' category of the EuroFM Awards 2010.
Ireland sees growing problem with non-payment of service charges
As the once-booming 'Celtic tiger' economy has battled with recession it has also seen a growing tendency to skip payment of service charges, with the predictable impact on service delivery.
Cost saving drives integrated FM market
The prospect of increased cost savings is driving the growth of the integrated facilities management market; but the extent of its penetration varies significantly by region and sector.
JCI takes on the world for GSK
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has awarded a five-year global workplace services contract to Johnson Controls.
Gulf looks good
Facilities management is proving its resilience in the Middle East. New market research predicts continued growth over the next three years.
Vinci buys Faceo
Vinci Facilities is set for a big boost with the news that the French construction to services group has signed a deal with Faceo's backers to acquire the business.
Hochtief lands first North American PPP contract
Hochtief PPP Solutions has been commissioned to design, finance, build and maintain ten schools in Canada‘s Alberta province.
US tops poll of satisfied FM clients
A new study of integrated FM markets has found that over three-quarters of US client organisations are satisfied with the performance of their service providers.
Row brewing over Dublin hospitals outsourcing
The Dublin Academic Teaching Hospitals group has put the FM outsourcing option on the table for consideration, but a trade union is already planning strike action.
Recession reshapes international market
SMI, the MITIE jv specialising in service delivery for companies operating across multiple geographies, has often seemed most comfortable in a behind-the-scenes role. That may be about to change as market dynamics are redefined, driven by client needs.
Interserve lands UAE FM deal
The client for the three-year multi-site contract is the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
JLL lands multi-service deal with ANZ
Financial services group ANZ has extended its Australian outsourcing contract with Jones Lang LaSalle to cover FM and a range of additional services across a global portfolio.
Turner FM to open shop in Afghanistan
Turner Facilities Management is set to establish a new contracting division at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.
Compass expands FM business in Canada
The food services giant has bought the Toronto-based facilities management company The Hurley Group.
Stable growth predicted for FM in the Middle East
The facilities management industry in the Gulf region is caught between two conflicting pressures: needs following the recent construction boom and the economic downturn. The outcome, over the short-term, will be slow but steady growth.
Faceo motors off with multi country deal
Faceo has landed a five-year contract with Delphi to provide all facilities management services for the majority of the European sites at the global automotive supplier.
Macro to advise Jordan on managing her assets
Macro International has won a high profile consultancy commission to advise the government of Jordan on a facilities management strategy for the public property portfolio.
Modus defies Dubai gloom
The credit crunch has given Dubai investors plenty of good reason for concern in recent days, but there are still deals to be done especially in the FM arena.
G4S buys US FM business
Security services group G4S has bought All Star International, a US facilities management business that specialises in public sector clients where security is a key operational issue.
Macro wins in Barbados Supreme Court
The FM provider has secured a two-year maintenance contract at the Supreme Court in Barbados. Nice work if you can get.
Competition opens for EuroFM awards
Entries are being invited for the European FM Awards 2010. Now in their fourth year, the focus is on managing the national, cultural, regulatory and language differences across the region.
JCI lands Motorola real estate deal
Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions has won a contract with the electronics giant to manage real estate transactions globally in support of 'aggressive' footprint reduction goals.
CBRE scoops Lexmark EMEA FM deal
Lexmark International, the printer specialist, has appointed CBRE to provide facilities management services across its EMEA sales and marketing office portfolio.
Macro cracks America
FM provider Macro has confirmed the formation of a new senior team in North America following the award of a seven-year deal with a financial services organisation to deliver facilities management across its North American office portfolio.
Middle East gets its own FMA
Dubai-based FMs have secured the government support they need to establish an independent association for facilities managers.
CBRE extends global deal with Cisco
CBRE, which already handles FM at multiple sites for the technology giant, has been named preferred provider of project management services globally.
Aramark scoops up Irish FM business
The long-running saga of Irish support services group Veris plc has come to a conclusion with the news that it has sold its core property and facilities management business.
World FM Day declared a success
Facilities management associations and professionals on five different continents recognised the contributions FM makes to the built environment at the end of August according to Global FM.
World FM Day passes without a hitch: well, almost
How ironic to sit in the London HQ of one of the most technologically adept companies in the world as it played host to an event plagued by technical glitches.
Acquisitions spur ISS revenue growth
ISS delivered 'robust' performance over the first half of the year despite the economic challenges it faced across the globe, the Copenhagen-based group says.
Interserve renews MoD Falklands contract
The MoD Defence Estates organisation has awarded a two-year contract extension to Interserve which will see the company continue to deliver facilities management services in the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island.
Shell fuels DTZ order book
Real estate adviser DTZ has been struggling with a good deal of bad news recently, especially on the financial side. But finally there is something positive to report.
SMI lands 9 country Henkel deal
Service Management International has won a contract to provide bundled facilities services to manufacturing group Henkel across its European portfolio.
Veris may sell remaining FM operation
Irish support services company Veris has confirmed that a prospective buyer is set to carry out due diligence on its facilities management and property management division.
CBRE lands 10 office Pfizer contract
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has appointed CBRE to provide facilities management services at 10 group offices in nine European cities.
Getting to grips with cross-border trading
Think global, act local - that's the standard advice to companies taking on new business in other countries. It must be right, but putting it into practice can be a challenge.
Going global - is FM ready?
As multi-nationals struggle with the effects of global downturn, we could see the rise of a long-predicted trend - high value cross-border deals with a single outsource provider for property and facilities services. But is that a good thing for FM?
Europe gets a little smaller - at least for FMs
EuroFM, the pan-European facilities management network, has launched the first edition of its ambitious newsletter, Insight.
First Dublin service charge study highlights value of early advice on design
The first detailed analysis ever carried out of service charges in office buildings in Dublin has found that costs are lower than the average in the UK but cleaning, security and energy are still significant.
JV formed to meet Caterpillar's FM needs in Europe
US-based Washington Group International has teamed up with Germany's M+W Zander form a joint venture that will provide FM services for Caterpillar office and production facilities in Europe.
EuroFM names new board
EuroFM, the European facilities management network, has announced a series of board appointments.
Support opt-out, IoD urges
The Institute of Directors has urged British MEPs to vote to maintain the UK's ability to opt out of the EU Working Time Directive.
Europe thinks again on services
The proposed European Services Directive is to be subject to major revisions, news welcomed by the Business Services Association.
EuroFM announces new board appointments
EuroFM, the European network for the advancement of facilities management, has announced three new appointments to its board.
New venture enters Irish market
Turner & Townsend and Irish construction consultants Healy Kelly and Partners have formed a new company to provide project management, facilities management, PPP and management consultancy services to the Irish property and construction markets.
EuroFM conference expanded to cope with visitor numbers
The European Facilities Management in Copenhagen 12-14 May has been expanded to cope with the numbers of visitors registered for the event. The chairman of the hosts, the Danish FM Association, says it is down to the quality of the speakers.
Strong bookings for EuroFM event
With the FM conference season in full swing the organisers of EuroFM's annual gathering have reported that bookings for the May event have passed the 240 mark.
European FM programme moves forward
PFM's editor Jane Fenwick reports from the recent EuroFM Network meeting in Budapest.
EU workshop on standards and services
As work on European FM standards gathers momentum a workshop in Brussels will raise awareness of how standardisation can improve the operation of the internal market for services in Europe.
Cautious welcome for European directive on services
The Business Services Association has welcomed the latest statements from the European Commission on business-related services but says the "dysfunctionality of the internal market in services" must be addressed if the sector is to thrive.
EU enlargement will be key issue in corporate location
The enlargement of the European Union is the most likely factor to impact companies in Europe when making location decisions over the next 10 years, according to a new survey, ahead of US economics, Asian competition and the threat of terrorism.
EuroFM sets course in Vienna
The recent meeting of the European FM networking organisation in Vienna pushed forward a number of initiatives which should consolidate EuroFM's position at the centre of European professional development in facilities management.
Sonofon signs deal with ISS
Danish telecommunications company Sonofon has awarded an FM contract to ISS Denmark.
Sandvik planning to outsource service operations
Swedish engineering group Sandvik is looking at the feasibility of transferring some of the activities undertaken by its service arm to a third party and is talking to possible suppliers.
Regus to help MWB customers
Serviced office firm Regus has reached an agreement to assist customers of Marylebone Warwick Balfour caught out by the closure of its European business centres.
Carillion acquires Scandinavian rail business
Transport is a key growth sector for Carillion, according to chief executive, John McDonough. Today, his company showed how important by purchasing its first rail maintenance business in mainland Europe.
'New Europe' theme in conference plans
Two major conferences, planned for May, will take place in eastern Europe as markets continue to expand across political boundaries.
FM horizons shorter at MIPIM
The end of MIPIM is like the end of a children's party. Everyone wants to leave with a goody bag but instead of sweets and toys they want it filled with deals and contacts. FM solutions providers report that the goody bag is not quite as good this year.
MIPIM parties on
The numbers of delegates may be down at the MIPIM property show in Cannes this week, organiser Reed Midem is coy about actual figures, but the King Sturge lunch and afternoon drinks party were busier than ever.
Global aspirations on show at MIPIM
The MIPIM property show in Cannes, France, rolled into its second day with companies stressing the importance of global coverage.
MIPIM launches on cushion of leisure
Leisure FM gets a boost at MIPIM. Serco Leisure has formed a strategic working partnership" with S&P Architects. Together
German office market reflects deflated economy
As reports suggest that Deutsche Bank is considering moving out of Germany altogether in order to free itself from a non-competitive economic environment, a new report shows that the German office market is in the doldrums - along with most of Europe.
Irish offices to be smoke-free zone
The Irish Government has announced plans for a total ban on smoking in the workplace.
European FM standards proposed
The first steps towards European standardisation in facilities management have been taken with the decision to set up a formal committee to draft two standards.
JLL acquires Swedish jv company
Jones Lang LaSalle has acquired the remaining interest in a joint venture company established to provide asset management services for all Skandia Life properties in Sweden.
ISS to support Danish healthcare reforms
Six ISS-run hospitals in Stockholm will provide healthcare to Danish citizens to help meet the Danish government's waiting list guarantees.
Pilots for European FM qualification underway
The BIFM is currently working to set up a pilot programme for a European facilities management qualification framework in Holland, to be followed by Spain and Denmark.
More European contracts for Regus
Serviced office provider Regus has signed a number of corporate outsourcing deals across Europe.
Regus wins European contracts
Serviced office provider Regus has been awarded a £1.1m contract with DHL Worldwide Express, a five-year deal with Rolls-Royce worth £88,000 and a £700,000 agreement with ABN AMRO.
ABB to sell real estate for SEK3bn
ABB has confirmed it plans to sell the majority of its property portfolio in Sweden for SEK3bn (£214m).
German speaking FM events a success
While 3,500 visitors gathered together for the Facility Management 2002 conference in D_ºsseldorf earlier this month, 150 professionals attended the first mixed real estate and FM conference in Austria's Klosterneuburg.
TUC backs new telework agreement
The TUC has announced it will back a new European telework agreement, to provide an official framework for Britain's 2.2 million teleworkers and their employers, for the first time.
Deutsche Bank plans outsourcing deal
Deutsche Bank plans to cut 800 jobs by outsourcing its corporate real estate services, according to a report in Die Welt.
UK office leasing needs more flexibility, says BCO
The UK office industry has the least flexible leasing systems of the major world markets and should take note of its fellow European countries.
Axa UK to rationalise FM operation
Axa UK, holding company for Axa Insurance, Axa SunLife, and PPP Healthcare, has confirmed that it is in discussions to streamline its operational property and facilities management.
Ten in talks to buy Holzmann's FM unit
German construction group Philipp Holzmann has ten potential buyers for its facilities management and infrastructure division HSG.
EC clears Hochtief and Volkswagen automotive FM jv
The European Commission has granted clearance under merger legislation to the creation of a joint venture called car.e Facility Management between Hochtief Facility Management GmbH and VW Kraftwerk GmbH and Volkswagen Immobilien Service GmbH.
Profectus wins AT&T business in Europe
Profectus Group operations have won a three-year contract with AT&T France and work on a major telecommunications co-location project.
Is FM ready for Europe?
Today's well-attended EuroFM conference in Madrid saw a number of introductions to European countries' FM experiences, as well as an Australian insight.
First Spanish facilities expo takes off
FM professionals from all corners of Europe received a warm welcome in Madrid today at the opening of the first Expo FM.
Programme set for World Workplace Europe
World Workplace Europe, IFMA's conference, expo and networking event moves to Paris this year after last year's success in Innsbruck.
Securicor awarded first private sector Dutch custodial contract
Securicor's Dutch subsidiary has been awarded the first ever private sector detention contract by the Government of the Netherlands.
Vienna to host FM event
The ATGA Institute of Facility Management and Building Services in Austria has teamed up with exhibition company Reed Messe Vienna (part of Reed International) to organise a facilities management conference and exhibition in Vienna this summer.
Shell extends contract with WS Atkins
WS Atkins has been awarded a three-year extension on its existing partnership with Shell, to provide programme management and design services for capital investment projects across 12 European countries.
Few FM providers can operate across Europe says consultant
Just one or two FM providers can offer a credible service across Europe. The pan-European FM market is in its infancy with only a small number of companies having both experience and the necessary infrastructure.
Managing international assignments
Young, higher-educated professionals across Europe are interested in working abroad, but many of them believe that their current employer cannot provide it for them, according to a recent survey.
Longer working hours in UK than EU
UK employees work longer hours than any of their fellow workers in the EU, according to a survey by Eurostat.
Telekom Austria leads the way for low cost lines
Telekom Austria will introduce new rates for leased lines from September this year, reducing line rates by up to 43%.
World Workplace comes of age at Innsbruck
As delegates left IFMA's eighth European conference yesterday morning, the sun finally shone down on Innsbruck! But the poor weather of the last few days did little to dampen the enthusiasm of European FMers.
A World Workplace of ideas
With a full programme and many international speakers, WWE 2001 has provided many discussions and a number of different views.
Technology yes, people definitely!
The discussions at World Workplace Europe, taking place in Innsbruck this week, reflected the different priorities and interests of the multi-national audience.
View from the mountains
The clouds may have rolled in to obscure views of the Alps from Innsbruck but this Tyrolean city is playing host to a multiplicity of views on the direction for facilities management in Europe.
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FM in the Middle East: here’s what I learned
When Mick Dalton was headhunted to the UAE nearly 20 years ago, the challenges were as new as the built environment.
FM post-crisis: a global perspective
What began as a crisis of health is now having widespread global economic and social impact. The way we work and live has changed.
International FM: the Sri Lankan experience
The future of facilities management in Sri Lanka could be shaped by Chinese investment, Sienna Emanuel reports
Building innovation on international expertise
Phil Smith offers some advice on moving into, and benefiting from, international partnerships in a fast-changing FM sector.
Transparency: the key to better buildings
In Poland, a major contractor has been working with a local building technology specialist to implement new solutions to the age-old problem of transparency of information. Even operating costs can be accurately predicted now.
A brief history of Carillion
Recently, Carillion reported pre-tax losses of £1.153m for the first half of 2017. It is the latest chapter in the sometimes tumultuous history of one of the FM market's most active businesses.
Five Factors Driving Growth in FM
As business is flourishing globally with growth detected across all markets and regions, the demand for facilities management outsourcing is increasing.
Sleeping Giant Awakes
Saudi Arabia has the potential to be far and away the largest FM market in the Gulf region. Trends in both the private and public sectors suggest that it is now poised to realise that potential and shed its historic low-cost, low-quality image.
Eastern Promise
Jonathan Holley, Director of Shared Services at SGP Property and Facilities Management, reports from the first national FM conference in Malaysia.
Global FM Makeover
i-FM caught up with Global FM Chairman Duncan Waddell in Australia last week to hear how 'the association for associations' has re-built itself with a clearer focus on goals and outcomes.
Middle East Success Story
After Macro International's fifth win of the FM Consultancy of the Year Award in the UAE, Jessica Jarlvi talks to MD Bill Heath.
Keane on FM
IFMA's new President and CEO, Tony Keane, shares his vision for the organisation's next 30 years.
Winds of Change
When Paul Yearley declared two years ago that we were on the brink of a flood of new international FM deals, people stopped and listened.
Procuring FM in Europe
Dave Wilson argues that two new trends will fundamentally affect the industry.
European FM: The Ground is Being Prepared Now
Fred Kloet writes: Our profession used to be so simple. We worked in a clearly framed national facilities management market, within familiar laws and budgets, established networks and trends that generally followed national economic trends.
Step by Step Approach
Can't buy what you need and don't want to grow your own? Cable & Wireless has a solution. It is working with a provider to build an FM network that will span its European offices. Elliott Chase talked with C&W's Roger Hitchcock.
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Serious competition from EuroFM
This year the growing EFMC conference bandwagon rolled into Madrid and proved it is an event that merits its position in the busy FM's diary.
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