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City win for Jaguar
Jaguar Building Services has landed the M&E services contract at Hill House.
Kellogg’s turns to Musk for maintenance
Global food manufacturer Kellogg’s has expanded its relationship with EJ Musk Process Services following a competitive tender.
Multi-year M&E win for DMA
DMA Group has secured the maintenance contract for Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association’s London office portfolio.
Jaguar in Knightsbridge win
Property manager Colliers has appointed Jaguar Building Services on the M&E contract for 8 Lancelot Place, London.
Labour shortages hitting engineering services
The latest building services industry survey shows the growing impact rising labour shortages are having on businesses in the sector.
Residential site win for Q3
The hard services contract covers maintenance at the Grosvenor Waterside development in London’s Chelsea.
Retrofit crisis looms
Without a change in board attitudes the UK could face a building retrofit crisis, warns a new report.
Inviron extends Birmingham role
Birmingham City University has appointed Inviron as principal contractor on a new HVAC project.
Jaguar returns to its first site
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed at a new building on the site of its first contract win, 30 years ago.
NG Bailey on-side at Wembley
A new five-year contract covers maintenance services for the iconic stadium.
Pagabo opens £545m M&E framework
Specialist M&E subcontractors will be appointed to the new framework, which will run for four years.
Richard Irvin in second CCS win
The hard services provider has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Housing Maintenance & Management Services DPS.
Polish FM company buys into UK market
Gdansk-headquartered Sescom says the acquisition provides a platform to expand its initial UK operations.
Jaguar retains City sites
The hard services firm has emerged from a retender process with a new three-year contract.
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Cyprus MoD contract for Mitie
A new contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
ABM in shopping centre wins
The facilities services provider has been awarded two retail contracts, one in Manchester and one in the East Midlands.
Richard Irvin FM secures CCS place
The hard services firm has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service Facilities Management & Workplace Services DPS.
Artic on stage
The building services specialist has been appointed on a maintenance contract for a major UK film studio.
Ventilation: why clean air is vital to health
The National Engineering Policy Centre has produced a useful interactive infographic highlighting the risks posed by poor ventilation.
Cautious welcome for energy efficiency plan
The government’s strategy for spending up to £2.5bn on improving energy efficiency has had a cautious welcome by the Building Engineering Services Association.
Jaguar seen at Westferry
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed on an M&E maintenance contract at 11 Westferry Circus in London’s Docklands.
Artic in university hard FM win
Artic Building Services has been awarded a new contract with Northeastern University London.
Sustainability goals drive Cloudfm appointment
A new contract will provide support for The Rank Group’s ESG goals and reduce carbon emissions across the business.
Jaguar parks up at Spitalfields
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed for the provision of M&E maintenance services at London’s Spitalfields Estate.
Inviron retains Mishcon de Reya contract
The hard services specialist has retained a four-year deal with the leading legal services firm.
Strong growth for BEMS sector
The Building Energy Management System sector is now worth around £835.8m to the UK economy.
Momentum bags shopping centre deal
Liverpool’s Momentum Group has been awarded the contract to maintain and manage the facilities of a North West shopping centre.
Engineers worry about payment and recruitment
The majority of building services business owners and decision-makers expect performance to improve in the short-term but worsen by the end of 2023.
CBRE in Glasgow hard services win
A new five-year contract covers delivery of planned and reactive hard facilities management services for The University of Glasgow.
New investment at Edwin James Group
Secondary investment for the engineering services business will support ambitious growth plans.
SPIE in housing association win
SPIE UK has been appointed by Maryhill Housing Association to service and repair door entry systems across its estate.
London university win for Artic
The hard FM specialist has secured the contract for mechanical & electrical maintenance services at an international university in Central London.
BCIS 5-year forecast: questions for FM
The facilities management market will face difficulty over the next two years as labour availability and high inflation drive an increase in costs.
Projects: SPIE appointed at pharma lab
Llife science company Evotec has appointed SPIE UK to deliver M&E works at its Abingdon site.
Projects: Novus lands trio of healthcare contracts
Novus Property Solutions has been awarded a series of hospital-based contracts across the North West and Midlands.
Artic in tune with RCM
Artic Building Services has been awarded the M&E maintenance contract at the Royal College of Music in London.
Pareto goes to law
Personal injury law firm Fletchers Group has appointed Pareto FM to deliver hard services.
Jaguar scoops City deal
The building services specialist has secured a contract at London’s Paternoster Square.
CBRE to buy Swedish firm
The property services group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire hard services provider H2M Sverige.
FES renews UCB contract
The hard services provider has secured a new contract with pharmaceutical group UCB.
Polyteck awarded Centrepoint contract
The construction and facilities management company has secured a 36-month housing voids and repairs contract.
Engineers worry about challenges ahead
The building engineering services sector is optimistic about business performance in the short term but concerned about the economy and recruitment.
Hybrid workers worry about indoor air quality
New research reveals more than half of UK hybrid workers are concerned poor air quality and ventilation will impact their health.
Pareto in Cazoo hard services win
The online car retailer has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services across its UK estate.
Inviron in data centre contract win
The hard services specialist has been awarded a contract covering two data centres, one in London and the other in Leeds.
Jaguar snares London deal
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to provide mechanical and electrical maintenance at 8 St James’s Square.
Retrofitting: UKGBC launches decarbonising project
Retrofitting is moving up the net zero agenda and there’s an opportunity to get involved at the UK Green Building Council.
Imtech sells Irish engineering business
The hard services group has signed a binding agreement to sell Suir Engineering Ltd.
SPIE gains Legionella accreditation
SPIE UK has secured ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service for the management of Legionella risks.
Inviron retains police contract
Hertfordshire Constabulary has reappointed Inviron on a multi-site M&E services contract.
Infogrid acquires data analytics firm
Building intelligence SaaS technology company Infogrid has acquired Aquicore, an ESG data and analytics specialist.
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Equans supports smart building transition
Equans has been instrumental in the digital transition of a newly refurbished Leeds building into an industry-leading example of a smart building.
City win for Jaguar
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to provide M&E maintenance services at 90 Fetter Lane, London.
Cooltech rebrands to Ecoserv Technical Services
A number of senior appointments have also been made following the acquisition by Ecoserv Group last year.
SPIE lands hard services deal
SPIE UK will provide a range of services to three buildings in Renfrew.
Sustainability: retrofit revolution needed
Retrofitting offices and industrial buildings can deliver the energy reductions required to support the UK’s 2050 net zero targets.
Awareness day to champion ventilation
An international awareness campaign to promote the critical role of better building ventilation has been launched.
Industry bodies to align data standards
In what has been described as “a momentous game-changing moment”, the standards used to manage costing, carbon, and building and facilities maintenance are to be aligned.
Energy start-up tackles empty room challenge
Energy management technology firm EcoSync has launched a room-by-room dynamic management platform in a bid to reduce energy waste.
Reading role for Pareto
The University of Reading has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at its Gateway Building on the Thames Valley Science Park campus.
Apleona acquires maintenance services specialist
London-headquartered Combined Technical Solutions Limited has been acquired by the Apleona group
Datore secures energy intelligence agreement
The provider of data analytics and intelligence for the FM industry has announced a major contract win with one of the UK's largest retailers.
Cloudfm hits the road
The hard services specialist will help to drive efficiency while reducing carbon emissions across 259 ATS Euromaster sites in the UK.
Inviron strengthens net zero offering
A group-wide strategic review sees the hard services specialist taking the Connect Energy team into the fold.
Pareto just the job for Totaljobs
Recruitment platform Totaljobs has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services across multiple sites.
DMA books stay with citizenM
The property maintenance specialist has been awarded a three-year contract by international hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM.
SPIE lands North Lanarkshire deal
A new contract with North Lanarkshire Council covers servicing and maintenance for CCTV and related systems at multiple sites.
Platinum wins at Sea Containers
The hard FM services provider has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver M&E maintenance at London’s Thames-side landmark.
Classroom air quality a 'national scandal'
The Building Engineering Services Association has described the state of indoor air quality in UK classrooms as “scandalous”.
Birmingham ‘smart campus’ initiative moves ahead
The University of Birmingham has selected Schneider Electric to support the development of its Smart Campus project.
RDM joins Vinci MoD team
RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has been appointed on a multi-site deal within the Vinci Facilities Future Defence Infrastructure contract.
Saltire in solar panel win
North Lanarkshire Council has awarded its solar panel maintenance contract to Saltire FM.
DMA in UCL and ICE wins
The maintenance and management company has won a competitive tender to provide specialist services for University College London.
BESA warns on critical fire damper safety issue
The Building Engineering Services Association has issued an urgent warning about a potential fire safety weakness in a large number of building ventilation systems.
Jaguar retains City deal
CBRE, on behalf of Deka Properties, has awarded the firm a new three-year M&E contract at the St Botolph Building in London.
Platinum wins in the City
Platinum Facilities has been awarded a three-year contract to provide engineering maintenance services at 160 Old Street, London.
Summer heat: the importance of technology
Post-pandemic, the Building Controls Industry Association says, people are expecting their employers to take steps to ensure their place of work is a comfortable environment.
BESA backs circular economy strategy
The concept could play a crucial role in helping the building services sector to develop more effective net zero strategies.
Climate action plan highlights engineers’ role
In the latest review of its Climate Action Plan, CIBSE focuses on the role of building services engineers in delivering net zero.
National Library win for Richard Irvin
The National Library of Scotland has awarded Richard Irvin Facilities Management a five-year contract to look after hard services across its portfolio.
CIBSE updates commissioning code
The revision supports carbon mitigation, energy reduction and net zero.
White Company appoints Cloudfm
Cloudfm is set to manage maintenance for the retailer’s 67 sites across the UK and Ireland.
InferSens welcomes Governor of Queensland
The leading-edge AI and machine learning sensor technology business was recently visited by Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM.
Perth sights Summit
Perth and Kinross Council has appointed Dundee-based Summit Facilities Services on a four-year contract.
Pets at Home turns to OHS for compliance
The Manchester-based safety solutions consultancy will provide water risk assessment and remedial work across 457 UK stores.
Richard Irvin extends Aberdeen role
The Stirling-based hard service specialist has won an additional contract with Aberdeen City Council.
Networked systems increase cyber-attack risk
Companies face an increasing but under-recognised threat from cyber-attacks on building systems.
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DIO awards £117m worth of contracts
United States Forces stationed in the UK will benefit from new contracts to deliver repair and maintenance services to bases.
Skanska wins in Edinburgh
Skanska UK has been awarded a seven-year facilities management contract by the City of Edinburgh Council.
BESA backs ventilation change
The Building Engineering Services Association has thrown its weight behind a report calling for the imposition of higher ventilation standards.
Clean Air Day focus on building ventilation
June 16th is National Clean Air Day and the key role played by mechanical ventilation systems in making buildings safer and healthier will be a central theme.
Building services: sector positive but wary
The latest quarterly Building Engineering Business Survey reveals an expected bounce back for the sector in Q2.
Jaguar gets The Point
Property company Tishman Speyer has named Jaguar Building Services as preferred M&E contractor at its landmark West London site.
Eric Wright confirms NHS appointment
Eric Wright FM has been re-appointed by NHS Shared Business Services to its hard facilities management framework agreement.
FES appointed to Scottish Water framework
The hard services specialist been awarded a place on a new six-year framework.
AI liquid sensor business attracts new backers
InferSens, a ground-breaking machine learning-based sensor business, has attracted substantial new investment setting it up for success in the FM and building services sectors.
Sodexo’s Harris scoops BCIA award
The company’s hard FM ambassador, Joanna Harris, has been recognised by the Building Controls Industry Association with the Outstanding Contribution award.
Unions push for indoor air quality pledge
Trade unions and scientists want employers to sign a pledge to protect the health and wellbeing of their employees by improving workplace conditions.
Jaguar renews at Paddington Central
Following a retender process, Jaguar Building Services has secured new five-year contract.
EQUANS in science park win
EQUANS has been awarded a facilities management and maintenance contract at Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park campus in Cheshire.
Mitie opens northern technology hub
The Technical Services Operations Centre in Wythenshawe showcases the group’s industry workplace technology as well as being its hub for the North of England.
BAM FM wins in Merseyside
BAM FM has been appointed by Merseyside Police to provide hard facilities management services at multiple sites.
Japan House for Artic
The building services firm has secured a new M&E maintenance contract following a competitive tender process.
Prudence awarded CIBSE Honorary Fellowship
Geoff Prudence CEng FCIBSE FRICS FIWFM MIoD has been recognised for his contributions to the building services and facilities management disciplines.
Alarms: maintenance pays
Almost a third of call-outs are caused by poorly maintained systems or poor cleaning standards.
Cloudfm books in at Fridays
A three-year contract covers the restaurant chain’s 86 sites in the UK.
SPIE named for Scotland NHS deal
NHS National Services Scotland has appointed SPIE UK to deliver planned and reactive maintenance services.
FES in Scottish museums win
National Museums Scotland has awarded a new hard FM contract to the Stirling-headquartered services group.
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service deal for Robertson
Robertson Facilities Management has been appointed to deliver hard FM services across the client’s estate.
Sustainability investments rebound
Planned investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
BESA launches ‘safe havens’ blueprint
New guidance from the Building Engineering Services Association will help owners and managers protect occupants from airborne health risks.
Saltire in North Lanarkshire win
A new contract for hard services specialist Saltire FM extends a long-running partnership.
Monopoly win for Artic
The building services specialist has been appointed to provide hard FM services for the London attraction.
Covid-19: safest day in the office is Wednesday
Workers looking for the lowest virus transmission risk day of the week to go into the workplace should go in on a Wednesday.
BAM FM has it Made
MADE.com has awarded a three-year hard FM contract to BAM FM.
Hospitality industry losing out on savings
The UK hospitality industry is missing out on savings of £736m a year due to outdated facilities management practices, according to a new study.
Pareto on board at CrossCountry
The long-distance train operator has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at 27 properties across the country.
Staff worries for engineers
Finding and retaining skilled people is the biggest concern for employers across the building engineering services sector.
Industry warns on net-zero skills
Skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero emission buildings.
Lift alert: report reveals impact of digital switch
As the UK telecoms network continues to evolve, the end of analogue telephone services is in sight. The future is fibre optic.
SPIE heads back to school
The hard services company has been appointed on an M&E contract at the new Boclair Academy in Bearsden, Glasgow.
JLL names Wates for next-gen contract
Wates Facilities Management has secured five-year contract to deliver a ‘next generation maintenance’ model.
Johnson Controls secures NHS framework place
The six-year framework covers the provision of smart building solutions using internet of things technology.
Inviron renews Colt data centre deal
The hard services specialist has extended a 12-year partnership by securing a rolling three-year deal with Colt.
Buildings require billions to reach climate targets
To meet climate change commitments, building stock investment must be three times higher than the current rate.
Richard Irvin appointed to regional framework
The Stirling-headquartered hard services provider has secured a place on the four-year, £650m EN:Procure framework.
JLL acquires proptech company
The property services group has announced the acquisition of California-based Hank, a virtual engineering optimisation platform powered by artificial intelligence.
Offices: stark warning on the work environment
Office buildings that fail to demonstrate how they support the health and wellbeing of users will swiftly become redundant.
Guide Dogs contract for EQUANS
The three-year contract will see the service provider initially handling hard FM at six large freehold sites.
Net zero: calls for digital retrofitting
Research indicates that 9 in 10 buildings in the UK and Ireland must be digitally retrofitted to achieve net zero by 2050.
Jaguar settles in to Canary Wharf
The building services company has been reappointed on the M&E contract at 30 North Colonnade.
New buildings must cut carbon by 30%
New buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new rules announced by the government to help the country move towards net zero.
Jaguar in HYLO win
The building services specialist has been awarded the M&E maintenance contract at a new development in London.
University place for Salisbury
Salisbury Group has won a new contract with Liverpool John Moores University.
Wates completes MoJ Covid-19 response programme
Wates Smartspace was appointed by the Ministry of Justice to carry out mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering upgrade works at 21 HM Courts & Tribunals Service sites.
Platinum wins in the City
Platinum Facilities has been reappointed as the M&E service partner for British Arab Commercial Bank at their London headquarters.
New CIBSE guidance: electrification for net zero
New guidance on the design and operation of electrical services that focus on the drive to net zero carbon has been published by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
Platinum in City win
Platinum Facilities has been re-appointed as the M&E service partner at One Bartholomew in the City of London.
Cranfield commits to battery power
Cranfield University has signed a contract to install the biggest second-life battery storage system to date in the UK.
Hospital moves on energy saving measures
Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has appointed the DMA Group to design and deliver energy saving measures across its site in East Sussex.
Lancashire win for Ash Integrated Services
Lancashire County Council has appointed the Atherton-based company to deliver round-the-clock cover for mechanical services.
Fox named IOR president
Graeme Fox, head of technical at the Building Engineering Services Association, has been elected the next president of the Institute of Refrigeration.
Engineering crucial to COP26 pledges
The climate conference will need to prioritise decarbonising buildings to achieve wider climate change goals.
Atalian Servest in Scottish Police win
The FM service provider has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority to provide hard FM across multiple sites.
Johnson Controls develops all-in-one solution
The building services specialist says its new system can track sustainability, health and wellness metrics while also reducing energy and water use, waste and carbon footprint.
Building services: businesses worry
Rising costs and a shortage of skilled people are giving building services contractors sleepless nights, according to a new business survey.
Wates FM wins in Leeds
The University of Leeds is building on a ten-year relationship with the service provider with the award of this new contract.
ABM tackles indoor air quality
Responding to the impact of Covid-19, the facilities solutions company has launched a programme of services designed to help businesses make improvements in IAQ.
Polyteck in London residential win
The construction and FM business has secured a one-year contract to provide planned preventive maintenance services at the Lillie Square development in West London.
Birmingham targets ‘smartest university campus in the world’
The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Siemens, has set its sights on the benefits of a series of new technologies.
Artic tops publisher’s list
Penguin Random House has appointed the building services company on a multi-site deal.
Order books full but skills shortages a worry
The latest sector-wide Building Engineering Business Survey shows that turnover is predicted to grow through the rest of 2021 but materials and labour shortages are likely to worsen.
Jaguar in City win
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to deliver M&E services at One Crown Place, in the City of London.
New air cleaning guidance from CIBSE
Two new pieces of guidance on reducing Covid-19 transmission through ventilation and air cleaning technologies have been issued by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
BESA backs demand for ventilation in schools
The Building Engineering Services Association has put its weight behind a call from six trade unions to take urgent action over ventilation in schools.
Imperial College London turns to Inviron
Inviron has secured a contract with Imperial College London for the provision of M&E services.
BESA offers air quality guide
The removal of most Covid restrictions has increased calls for practical guidance and the setting of specific indoor air quality targets to support the health and wellbeing of building occupants.
Artic on the bill at Lords
Artic Building Services has won a new contract with Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Commercial buildings lag behind on clean air tech
In preparation for reopening their buildings, four-fifths of UK businesses have already implemented clean air technology or plan to in the next twelve months.
Arcus partners with refrigeration specialist
Arcus FM is working with national refrigeration plant manufacturer and carbon reduction specialist Clade to provide a new comprehensive service and maintenance offering.
Wates in LSE hard services win
The London School of Economics has reappointed Wates FM, awarding a new four-year contract.
Call for urgent action on ventilation
Good ventilation in public buildings and on transport systems is essential to reducing the risk of Covid-19 and other infections, according to a new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Boden scoops Exeter Chiefs contract
Boden Group has secured a new hard services contract at the Sandy Park Stadium, home of Devon’s Premiership Rugby team.
Budget shortfalls put sustainability at risk
Budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership are the two biggest barriers to adoption of smart technologies.
Inviron retains Anglian Water contract
The hard services specialist has retained a rolling eight-year deal with Anglian Water.
Gartner names Cloudfm as a global leader
The technology research and advisory company has singled out Cloudfm as a leader in IoT-enabled predictive maintenance.
Ventilation revolution needs funding
Public funding is urgently needed to ensure buildings benefit from improved awareness around mechanical ventilation systems and airborne disease risk.
FM services face cost pressures
Supply-side issues will affect maintenance prices over the next year or so, and labour shortages may be an issue after that.
Pet project: Salisbury wins PDSA contract
The facilities services provider has been appointed on a three-year deal with vet charity PDSA.
CMS in healthcare win
Gateshead-based Commercial Maintenance Services has been appointed on a two-year hard services deal.
Honeywell teams up with Leeds Beckett on custom FM syllabus
Leeds Beckett University has drafted in Honeywell to help provide students at its school of building environment, engineering and commuting with access to industry knowledge and experience.
Graham in Belfast win
Top law firm Shoosmiths has awarded a hard services contract to Graham Facilities Management.
BESA welcomes wellbeing standard
The Building Engineering Services Association has thrown its weight behind a BSI decision to speed up the development of a new standard for measuring indoor environment quality.
BESA calls for new ventilation standards
The Building Engineering Services Association is supporting a campaign to have current building ventilation regulations completely rewritten.
Wates in Greenwich win
Wates FM has been appointed to provide mechanical and engineering services and maintenance at a riverside residential development in London.
Imtech Inviron in Trust win
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust has appointed the hard FM specialist to deliver estates management services across 60 sites.
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Stage set for Salisbury
One of London's best known venues, the Roundhouse, has appointed Salisbury Group as its engineering maintenance service provider.
Tomlinson reappointed in West Midlands
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust has signed a new planned and reactive maintenance contract.
Boden in Devon hard FM win
Boden Group has secured a new contract to manage services at a flagship Devon County Council development.
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.
EMCOR in multi-site healthcare win
EMCOR UK has been awarded a multi-million pound facilities management contract by Practice Plus Group for their whole estate.
Johnson Controls partners with IWBI
The building systems specialist has announced a partnership with the International WELL Building Institute to promote global application of the WELL Building Standard.
Building services: labour issues loom
The speed of the economic recovery is already revealing cracks in the building services labour market, according to the Building Engineering Services Association.
Bradford double win for G&H
The hard services provider has been appointed on a contract covering two large office complexes in the Bradford area.
Three new contracts for Wates FM
Hard services deals span the legal, property management and commercial real estate sectors.
Polyteck in three-year McCann win
McCann Worldgroup has awarded Polyteck a multi-service engineering management contract.
Employees want reassurance
More than half of UK employees thinking about returning to the workplace would feel more comfortable if their employer used data to improve the healthiness of the building.
The business case for air quality
Improving air quality is not just the right thing to do in terms of public health but will also have a significant impact on business profitability and productivity.
Bidvest Noonan buys Irish hard services firm
The deal boosts the buyer’s resources, but it has no plans to move into hard FM in the UK.
BCO: offices should address poor ventilation ‘urgently’
The British Council for Offices is calling on developers, owners and occupiers to ensure that UK offices have adequate ventilation ahead of a return to the workplace.
Imtech Inviron on Parliament Framework
The hard services provider has been selected as a UK Parliament Framework provider.
Jaguar in Old Bailey win
The hard services provider has emerged from a competitive tender process with a new contract in the City of London.
BESA: schools need to take IAQ seriously
With students returning to schools in England, the Building Engineering Services Association is warning that opening windows is not a good strategy for managing virus transmission.
Artic in London win
Accountants and business advisors Moore Kingston Smith have awarded a hard FM contract to the building services specialist.
Is AR FM's future?
Augmented reality is becoming a crucial component of facilities management, according to a new report.
Bilfinger extends Ellesmere Port contract
Global chemicals manufacturer Innospec will continue its 20-year relationship with the service provider.
New engineering services alliance launched
Bringing together eight trade, technology, research and professional bodies, Actuate UK aims to deliver a single voice for the sector.
Bilfinger in Essar hard services win
Bilfinger UK has been selected as the maintenance and projects partner on a new contract with Essar Oil UK.
Westgrove commits to TFM
The Warrington-based FM group, best known for soft services, has extended its offer into hard services too.
Clenetix partners for air quality
The cleaning software services start-up is extending its focus with an alliance that brings in digital technology to improve indoor air quality.
NG Bailey scores at Southampton
Southampton Football Club has awarded the firm a three-year contract to provide maintenance services.
New engineering services alliance planned
The multi‐billion pound UK engineering services sector is set to launch an important new industry alliance of eight organisations.
Platinum in multi-site London win
The hard services specialist has been appointed on a new contract covering 20 properties across London.
Richard Irvin in colleges win
The hard services specialist has been appointed to provide mobile services across three of the largest colleges in Glasgow and the west of Scotland.
Majority do not feel safe in buildings
Over 70% of the UK workforce does not feel completely safe working in their employer’s buildings.
Businesses spending more on healthy buildings
An independent survey of more than 800 building decision-makers shows a clear shift to increased investment in healthy building trends and technologies.
Yorkshire Water appoints Integral UK
JLL’s hard services business has been appointed to provide mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance services for a multi-site portfolio.
Jaguar lands Thames Court deal
Jaguar Building Services has secured hard services contracts for both Thames Court and Rabobank in London.
Sodexo targets future engineers
The services group has introduced a technical apprenticeship programme to attract new engineering talent and develop a pool of skilled engineers and future managers.
Covid-19: a boost for technology in the workplace
The pandemic could be the death knell for 'dumb buildings' as it catalyses and accelerates the long-term shift to smart technologies.
Pareto secures university place
Ravensbourne University London has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at its 200,000 sq ft campus on the Greenwich Peninsula.
Jaguar in Cheapside win
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to provide hard services at 107 Cheapside in the City of London.
North Ayrshire Council signs BAM FM
A new three-year contract covers hard services for over 200 sites.
CMS bags John Lewis deal
Commercial Maintenance Services has secured a major contract covering 173 John Lewis and Waitrose stores nationwide.
ABM UK merges hard services with B&I division
The FM provider has effectively brought its hard services operation in-house, integrating it into its Business & Industry Group.
Graham in Belfast hard services deal
Business advisors Grant Thornton have awarded a three-year contract at their Belfast headquarters.
Mitie in three-year Bravissimo win
The new contract covers provision of maintenance and security services for the lingerie and swimwear retailer.
CIBSE unveils new Covid award
The Covid-19 Achievement Award aims to recognise the work undertaken by building services professionals and the wider supply chain to combat the effects of the pandemic.
Tomlinson scoops East Midlands deal
J Tomlinson has won a three-year facilities management contract with East Midlands Ambulance Service.
BESA updates Covid H&S guidelines
The Building Engineering Services Association has published new guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep their staff safe in the light of new government restrictions.
Platinum appointed for London portfolio
Property management company Ashdown Phillips & Partners has selected Platinum Facilities to provide mechanical and electrical maintenance services.
King turns to Pareto for hard services
Pareto FM has been appointed on a hard services contract at King.com's UK headquarters in London.
Bellrock in academies win
Bellrock has been appointed to provide hard FM services to Oasis Community Learning, one of the largest multi-academy learning trusts in England.
Leeds College deal for G&H Maintenance
G&H Maintenance has been appointed by Leeds City College to manage services for its new purpose-built £60m campus.
BMS too often overlooked in carbon strategies
Many property professionals are not fully aware of the carbon reduction capabilities offered by their building management systems.
Healthcare win for Artic
The hard services provider has regained the planned preventative maintenance contract at South London and Maudsley Hospital.
BGIS to buy hard services specialist
BGIS, headquartered in Canada, is to acquire the UK-based Optimum Group Services.
Encore for Imtech Inviron at conservatoire
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has agreed a new strategic partnership to drive service delivery and cost performance enhancements.
Building services: industry remains optimistic
A new engineering services sector survey shows that two-thirds of businesses expect turnover to increase or remain the same in the third quarter of 2020.
Artic lands BMA deal
Artic Building Services has been awarded the hard FM contract for the British Medical Association's Grade II listed HQ building in Tavistock Square, London.
Arcus FM acquires controls specialist
Following a three-year partnership, the FM company has acquired building energy management controls specialist BEMS.
MoJ's "naïve" approach to outsourcing slammed
A new report condemns the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service's "failure" in attempts to improve the condition and suitability of the prison estate.
Firms short on green skills
Seven in 10 engineering services businesses say they currently do not have enough competent employees to undertake low to no carbon work.
Call for faster take-up of smart access control
New white paper highlights the benefits of integrated access control systems to help organisations transform security and operations, but stresses that existing barriers are preventing adoption.
Artic plays to win in London
Video games developer Square Enix has awarded the firm a hard services contract at its European HQ.
Incentive renews London hard services deal
Incentive FM Group's building services company, Incentive Tec, has landed a new two-year contract at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre.
Shedding some light on the net zero goal
The Lighting Industry Association has added its weight to the call for government action to drive economic recovery while also supporting the commitment to a net zero economy.
Hard FM deal takes off
Imtech Inviron has secured a three-year contract with GKN Aerospace Portsmouth.
Cloudfm hits the road with Tructyre ATS
The fleet tyre management specialist has awarded a multi-site hard services contract to Cloundfm.
Going up: BCO lift and escalator guidance
The British Council for Offices has published new guidance for the safe use of escalators and lifts, as the country begins to return to the workplace.
Saltire bags 15-year Midlands deal
Glasgow-based Saltire Facilities Management has won a long-term hard services contract with social housing provider Stonewater.
Incentive staying on at Lakeland
The UK kitchenware group has renewed its contract with specialist facilities services provider Incentive Tec.
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Jaguar lands City contract
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to provide hard FM at a newly refurbished City of London property.
Wates secures hard services framework place
Wates Facilities Management has been appointed to the four-year Constructing West Midlands Framework.
Here East partnership targets energy reductions
The East London business innovation campus has teamed up with a software specialist to focus on reducing energy consumption.
University of Essex and Cloudfm take on Covid-19
The pair are joining forces to develop new disinfection services for the healthcare sector to meet the challenge posed by the virus.
Skills consultation launched
The building engineering industry has launched a sector-wide consultation aimed at ensuring the UK has the necessary skillbase for delivering a low carbon economy.
Robinsons secures NHS framework place
Robinsons Facilities Services has secured a place on the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative framework, following a competitive tender.
Imtech Inviron in healthcare win
The hard services specialist has secured a new three-year contract to provide business-critical support to OSD Healthcare.
Wates gets its Barings
Wates Facilities Management has secured a new three-year contract with global investment management firm Barings.
BESA teams up with TEMA
New partnership brings together the Technology Enabled Maintenance Association and the Building Engineering Services Association to help accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies by the building maintenance sector.
Jaguar in new London win
Following a competitive tender, Jaguar Building Services has been awarded the hard services contract at Belgrave House, SW1.
Imtech Inviron in multi-site win
The hard services specialist has secured a new five-year deal covering 26 properties in London and the South of England.
Jaguar in White City
Following a competitive tender process, Jaguar Building Services has been awarded the hard services contract at Television Centre in White City, London.
Boden launches M&E division
The Devon-based construction and hard services group has extended the range of services on offer in pursuit of it "ambitious growth plans".
Platinum wins in Berkeley Square
The hard FM services specialist has been appointed to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing services at the Berkeley Square Estate in London.
Bellrock grows relationship with BNP Paribas Real Estate
Bellrock has been selected as the maintenance and engineering services provider at 77 Coleman Street in the City of London.
Platinum secures City deal
Platinum Facilities, the hard FM service provider, has been appointed at 6 Bevis Marks in the City of London.
Covid-19: mitigating water system risk
Two industry bodies have come together to offer guidance on the water safety issues involved in re-opening buildings after lockdown.
NBS and BESA partner to join-up digital construction
NBS, the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has announced a partnership with the Building Engineering Services Association to help drive digital adoption throughout the building lifecycle.
Engineering services bodies update C-19 guides
BESA and ECA have released a joint sector guide on work-related travel and updated their guides on working in close proximity and in areas of increased risk.
Polyteck lands Fiat Chrysler contract
The deal covers a range of services at three sites in Slough, including the UK commercial headquarters, a training facility and showrooms.
Businesses look to 'hold on' through coronavirus storm
A new building engineering services sector survey shows that almost three-quarters of businesses expect their turnover to fall in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the first quarter.
Good news story: CMS in pair of wins
Gateshead company Commercial Maintenance Services has marked its 20th anniversary with two significant contract wins.
Honeywell offers real-time 'healthy building' solution
With the prospect of a return to the workplace nearing a reality for many, support strategies of all shapes and sizes continue to emerge from product and service suppliers.
BESA warns on false claims
There is a lot of smoke and mirrors being used to drive demand for particular HVAC technologies in the Covid-19 crisis, according to the chair of an influential industry group.
United Capital acquires Saltire FM
The Scottish investment group has added the Glasgow-based hard services provider to its interests in the FM sector.
Businesses urged to take caution with water supply
As many of the UK's businesses consider reopening their doors, the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme is encouraging them to consider the risks posed by their water systems sooner rather than later, to avoid health risks.
Cool workplace: lower temperatures coming?
CIBSE has been cited in the Sunday Times, advising that building managers increase the amount of exterior air flowing into the workplace in order to reduce the concentration of any Covid-19 particles.
Veolia takes on energy challenge for NHS Trust
The company's specialist energy team has extended the services it provides to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, with the aim of lowering costs and cutting carbon emissions across three sites.
Turner & Townsend sticks with workplace retrofit scheme
The professional services firm has been re-appointed to lead the delivery of the Mayor of London's Retrofit Accelerator for Workplaces.
Mitie offers post-lockdown guidance
As the lifting of some lockdown restrictions is reviewed by government, Mitie has published a return-to-work guide for facilities managers.
McGill reports rapid growth
The Dundee-based building services contractor, rescued from administration last year, has landed a significant new contract and secured a place on a new framework.
Engineering groups issue site safety guides
Leading engineering services sector bodies BESA and ECA have jointly developed two new guides to help contractors to manage coronavirus-related issues on-site.
Free maintenance software for schools
Built environment technology specialist Altuity is offering schools and trusts free, no obligation use of the maintenance features within its AltoSites software product.
Mitie partners with Accruent on monitoring solution
The built environment technology specialist has been appointed to provide remote asset monitoring for Mitie's facilities management clients.
Businesses could be doing more to cut emissions
Businesses can do much more to cut carbon and save costs during the covid-19 lockdown, according to an analysis of 300 buildings.
Air cleaning should be standard practice
Clean air technologies and strategies should be adopted by every healthcare facility in the UK in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic.
NHSPS brings hard FM in-house
NHS Property Services has made the decision to take direct control of the delivery of most hard FM services.
BESA: NHS key services survey
The Building Engineering Services Association is conducting a survey to identify firms across the sector capable of providing vital service and maintenance for the NHS at short notice.
Platinum offers building monitoring
Platinum Facilities is making its remote building monitoring solution available to organisations in London and the South East as building closures increase due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vinci lending extra support to NHS
Vinci Facilities is diverting volunteers from its mobile repair teams to support existing facilities management services across several hospitals in the North West, Midlands and South East.
BESA offers guidance on building shut-down
With thousands of people now working from home or prevented from travelling, many commercial buildings are moving into shutdown mode.
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Jaguar in Docklands win
Jaguar Building Services has secured a three-year M&E contract at 50 Bank Street, London.
Coronavirus: building engineers fear impact
Over nine in 10 building engineering services businesses say they are concerned or very concerned about the impact of coronavirus on their business over the next six months.
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Jaguar retains Kings Place deal
Jaguar Buildings Services has been awarded a new three-year M&E contract at Kings Place, London.
CBES bags deal at the Co-op
The Co-op has awarded two new contracts to City Building Engineering Services, covering hard FM and refrigeration services.
Suppliers struggling with payment
The latest quarterly sector-wide Building Engineering Business Survey shows that payment conditions in the industry remain poor, with the majority of public sector work being paid for after more than 30 days.
Pareto scoops Virgin Media deal
Virgin Media has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at its newly refurbished UK headquarters in Reading.
CIBSE updates health and wellbeing guidance
The revision reflects significant changes in the environmental conditions we are exposed to and advances in our knowledge of how these affect our health, comfort and cognitive performance, CIBSE says.
Monsoon at Cloudfm
The technology-oriented facilities management company has been appointed to manage planned and reactive maintenance for high street retailer Monsoon Accessorize.
Graham wins at Severn Trent
The Midlands-based water services provider has awarded Graham a three-year reactive building maintenance works contract.
Platinum in City win
Managing agent Avison Young has awarded a seven-year contract to the hard services specialist.
Amnesty for Pareto
Amnesty International has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at its UK headquarters in Clerkenwell, London.
Jaguar appointed at One Embassy Gardens
Jaguar Building Services has secured a 12-month contract to deliver hard services at a major new development in London.
ISS secures Fujitsu contract extension
Fujitsu has extended its deal covering hard services at a portfolio of UK properties.
Platinum still on-site after 14 years
The hard services specialist has retained its contract at 10 Queen Street Place, London, with a five-year extension decision.
Salisbury in University of London win
The FM provider has been appointed to handle hard services for academic and residential buildings across the university's estate.
Incentive debuts in the West End
Incentive Tec, the FM group's hard services business, has secured a multi-site contract with the Ambassador Theatre Group.
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Steps to real net zero success
Empty net zero promises do not just threaten the reputation, legitimacy and long-term interests of businesses but the survival of our planet.
Physical security: bigger benefits in cloud solutions
Scott Gray explains how physical security solutions connected to the cloud can help facilities managers meet security and business objectives.
Coping with summer heat
According to the Meteorological Office, 2022 is predicted to be one of the hottest years ever recorded.
Four reasons to go digital for asset management
FM businesses can save time, money and hassle by fully digitising their asset management, says Dan Teare.
Going green: from old to bold
Reports that we might miss out on net zero carbon targets as a country have served as an alert for all industries to do better, including the commercial property industry.
Why businesses should be investing in PropTech
As we begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a heightened focus on employee health and wellbeing.
Staying on top of sustainability this Christmas
It’s easy to forget our sustainability practices when winding down for the end of the year, but the festive period doesn’t need to have a big impact on the planet.
How data can help decarbonise buildings
The world is at a tipping point for climate change. COP26 showed that governments cannot take on the fight alone.
Managing winter’s ‘triple threat’
Steve Rainbow explores how an effective building management system removes the age-old question of when to tinker with the thermostat.
Making the case for better CMMS software
A recent report suggests that by using connected workforce platforms companies can improve workplace productivity by as much as 25%.
Cybersecurity: could your BMS be the weak link?
New pressures on office IT infrastructure could open the door to problems.
Achieving net zero in a post-lockdown environment
Last summer, as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, carbon emissions fell by over 10% compared to 2019, as offices, shops and leisure centres were forced to close.
Gas detection & monitoring: what FM professionals need to know
Gas monitoring and control is a key part of the role for FM professionals. But it can be a challenge to stay up to date with the latest thinking and technology.
Realising sustainability ambitions
The commercial property market will have a key role to play in helping the UK achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But how do we start moving towards such a seemingly daunting goal?
Smart monitoring and sustainability
One of the fastest growing sectors for global investment in the past few years has been technology designed to make buildings smarter and more sustainable.
Improving employee experience in a post-Covid world
Few could have predicted the disruption of the pandemic, which has left thousands of buildings across the country lying empty. How do we think about what comes next?
Smart makeover
Smart building technology essentially consists of a system of connected devices which can measure data from your building and transform it into usable insights and automation. The experts at Smarter Technologies outline some opportunities.
Resilient decision-making in times of change
In any organisation, times of contraction can lead to difficult decisions. The same goes for periods of growth. Accurate, reliable data is critical in every case.
Smart meters smarter with AI
Bjoern Reinke outlines how businesses can use new technologies to become safer, greener and more competitive.
Smart buildings for the 'new normal'
Facilities managers are under pressure to re-open offices safely, but the stakes could not be higher. So how can technology help?
Digital twins: two is better than one
With access to limitless data in every aspect of our lives, it’s about time that we really utilise that data to improve the world around us. Rob Charlton argues the case for digital twins.
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Cyber security risks lurking in your lift
Lifts are considered by many to be one of the safest forms of transport. A well maintained lift will provide years of incident-free travel for thousands of people. But like everywhere else, the technology is moving fast.
Moving to business focused maintenance
The traditional one-size-fits-all maintenance approach uses interval-based inspection, planned maintenance and reactive repair. Alistair Clements makes the case for a better solution.
Productive, high-performing and healthy workplaces
Given what we already know, why isn't everyone making changes to create these, asks John O’Brien.
Smart solutions deliver benefits
Eindhoven University of Technology's Atlas Building is reckoned to be the most sustainable educational facility in the world following a 'smart' refurbishment.
Plugging the skills gap
Why does the UK continue to suffer from a short supply of engineering talent? Why is the gap getting bigger despite efforts to put an end to the problem? And where can FM help?
Combining the power of people and data
UK-based government solutions provider KBR is no stranger to the facilities management market. A major partner to 20% of the British armed forces, KBR also takes on contracts where they provide a client-side and strategic role.
Protecting people from an invisible killer
Air pollution is a global environmental health issue with reports increasingly suggesting that poor air quality may be associated with mental health problems. Peter Dyment examines ways FMs can help mitigate the problem.
Why you need fluid business continuity plans
Every industry is different, but even a small office environment could grind to a halt quickly without water.
Why compliance maintenance should be a priority
In order to ensure a safe environment, it is important that all aspects of a building remain compliant and within the law. Property services firm MSL offers some advice on the basics.
Health, productivity and indoor air quality
As a business, you’re no doubt striving towards giving your customers the best possible experience. As an employer, you’ll be committed to the health and wellbeing of your staff. But something could be impacting your efforts more than you realise.
Making facilities management easier
The continuous evolution of FM methods and techniques has given rise to more efficient and cost-effective solutions in recent years. Shailendra Jain outlines developments in one key area of practice, FM apps.
Smart start for smart buildings
The benefits of smart buildings are well recognised but organisations in the public and private sectors are under pressure to focus their capital on other investments. Gary Thompson outlines a solution.
Building connections
How can facilities managers manage poor mobile coverage within their buildings? Sean Keating explains the challenge.
Productivity: new insight into an old problem
New UK research shows high CO2 concentrations in offices are decreasing people’s cognitive capability. John O’Brien explains the background to this and what the findings mean.
How tech is transforming property markets
Over the past five years, new tech has drastically transformed the way B2B and B2C businesses operate. Ritam Gandhi looks at what’s available now and what's on the horizon.
Technology and safety in pharmaceutical FM
Compliance and safety are paramount to every pharmaceutical business, but the focus for the FM team is especially important. Mike Knapp explains.
Keeping it real in tech
Artificial intelligence, the rise of the robots, the internet of things, big data: technology is coming to take over. But how much of it is delivering real FM benefits today? Fiona Perrin went in search of those who are keeping it real.
Intelligent management: the key to a sustainable future?
Cities could be humanity's biggest challenge or our best opportunity; regardless, we are experiencing rapid expansion of urban populations. And the buildings that exist within these areas are guzzling up the world's finite resources.
Smart data, efficient schools, improved performance
George Adams and Liam Rock explore some of the complexity of applying big data principles in an education setting, a challenge that promises significant benefits.
New energy standards: are you ready?
From April 2018, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency will apply to rented commercial buildings. Carl Ghinn explains the benefits and risks involved for facilities managers.
Cyber hacking and FM: no longer just an IT problem
Cyber-attacks, such as last year's NHS Wannacry ransomware breach, are not the sole concern of an organisation’s IT department. Paul Djuric explains.
The workplace: indoor environmental conditions and productivity
Workplace and productivity have become major themes in FM over recent months. Here, Tom Cudmore looks at the crucial role of the environment, its impact on people and how all that can be measured.
Defining the optimum workplace
Tom Cudmore introduces the Whole Life Performance Plus project, a collaborative effort that is aiming to create workplaces that enhance the productivity and wellbeing of occupants.
The rise and rise of technology
Building systems engineering has become a much more technical discipline. What does that mean for today's engineers and for their FM colleagues?
Seeing the light: FMs' views on LEDs
LED lighting could offer a good solution to a number of the big challenges facing all organisations and their facilities management teams. But how much do FMs know about LEDs and what are their views on the pros and cons?
Unlocking energy bill savings
Energy efficiency doesn't need to cost the earth. With some savvy planning, a few easy wins can help initiate a cascade of money-saving projects. Brendon Airey explains.
A new generation of light on the horizon
Are LEDs surpassing fluorescent lamps as the lighting medium of choice? David Clements argues that the greatest seismic shift in 60 years is now underway in the lighting sector.
Technology change: what it can mean for FM
Ian Campbell explains how the move from legacy systems to newer digital technologies is benefiting the FM industry.
The energy pay-off
How can local authorities use energy performance efficiency improvements to create savings at a time of public sector austerity? Bouygues Energies & Services' Michael Still and Miles Messenger discuss the initiatives that can make this happen.
Plugging the gaps in engineering skills
There is a skills shortage in many areas of facilities management, but none more so than in engineering: there simply are not enough trained and qualified engineers to cope with demand. Chris Wollen looks at how best to attract, develop and retain staff.
Asset Management: Opportunities & Challenges
There's increasing recognition that effective asset management has much to contribute to the successful operation of any organisation.
How to Get the 80% Right
80% of a building's value is delivered during its working life, but missed service and maintenance opportunities lead to operating costs that are often far too high, argues Simon Carter.
How to Avoid Stranded Investments in Intelligent Buildings
Mike Welch explains why it makes commercial sense to adopt a more flexible, open approach to the control and management of lighting systems today.
BIM: Solving the Mystery of Building Failure
The poor performance of many buildings is a constant source of embarrassment to engineers and mystery to FMs. Building information modelling offers a glimpse a more efficient future. Bruce Bisset makes the case.
It's Not Just About Energy
Geoff Prudence shares some insights into opportunities for effective building services engineering as part of the FM offering in the coming years.
Saving School Infrastructure
Britain's schools, much like the economy in general, are currently in a tough financial position.
Towards Low and Zero Carbon Buildings
The answer to reducing a building's carbon output does not always have to involve capital outlay.
Maximising Energy Efficiency
Fan coil units are a simple yet effective means of air conditioning buildings. They’re a classic case of out of sight, out of mind. But there is a danger in that.
Taking a Lead on Energy
A more responsible and strategic approach towards energy efficiency in the workplace is increasingly becoming essential for forward-thinking organisations.
Energy Efficient Building Services
Sustainability is a word that you can’t miss these days. Whether it's the full agenda or just energy issues, many companies are doing good work in this area.
Room to improve for M&E outsourcers
BSRIA research into client satisfaction with the performance of M&E maintenance providers suggests there's plenty of scope for more progress.
Six Steps to Energy Reduction and Sustainability
With the Government setting legally binding reduction targets and the introductory phase of the CRC well underway, now is the time to act on CO2.
Engagement, Accuracy and Culture
The key ingredients to a successful maintenance strategy are obvious: knowledge of the plant, systems, building characteristics and occupancy patterns are all vital to reducing energy consumption.
Can Technology Make a Difference?
In any recession there are sectors that fail and those that succeed, and during the recent ongoing economic problems the FM sector has continued to present good opportunities for those companies who are prepared to grab them.
Focusing on Compliance
The previous government's failure to enforce its own environmental legislation was hugely damaging to the energy performance of buildings, says HVCA President Graham Manly.
Navigating the Complete Compliance Maze
In electrical safety alone, achieving compliance with myriad sources of legislation, British Standards and Approved Codes of Practice is a real challenge with plenty of pitfalls.
Data Centre Cost Control
New initiatives target rising power consumption in critical facilities. Mike West explains.
Too Much Space; Too Much Waste
Dom Thomas writes: How much impact does the mismatch between the design of buildings and the way in which they are used have on building performance? £18bn worth every year in the UK alone apparently. What can be done to cut this colossal waste?
Tough New Laws for AC and Refrigeration
Graeme Fox writes: Owners of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment face serious penalties if they donÕt comply with a whole series of new regulations. But donÕt worry, you can turn this situation to your advantage.
Managing External Expertise
Martin Read asks: Is FM's management of compliance service provision keeping pace with the increasing complexity of building services systems?
Open for Business
Ron Bernstein offers an in-depth look into the meaning of having open building controls and a guide to purchasing a genuinely open solution.
Facilities Managers and Part L
Anthony Wilson offers some advice for the many facilities managers who are still unaware of how Part L of the Building Regulations 2006 could impact on their day-to-day work.
Doctors' Orders: Future-Proof BMS
Intelligent building systems specialist TAC is currently implementing a new LONWORKS based system that will transform the old Manchester Royal Infirmary into a modern, integrated hospital facility.
Down With Lighting
Steve Willis provides some commonsense advice on how to achieve more efficient lighting that will not only help reduce carbon emissions but also save on costs.
Contractor Choice
Mike Proctor provides some pointers on choosing the right M&E service partner to ensure the smooth running of a building.
Air Tight for Part L
Charlie Greenaway explains how the rules have changed since April - and may tighten further in future.
Window of Opportunity
Mike Sewell looks at the increasing importance of careful energy management and considers how building and facilities managers can use this opportunity to elevate the issue to the boardroom.
Sustaining a Healthy Environment
Geoffrey Robinson argues that sustainable designs do not have to be based on clever renewable technologies and blue skies thinking. Traditional engineering methods still have a lot to offer.
Realising the Benefits of Integrated Systems
Mike DeNamur writes: Most commercial buildings include multiple standalone control systems. But when systems like HVAC, power, and security operate independently, FMs may be limited in their ability to make the building function as a whole.
Preparing for Part L
Mick Dalton writes: In less than six months the new Part L of the Building Regulations, and accompanying legislation, will become law. To keep you in the picture, here is a 'user guide' to current progress.
Converged Technologies
Nigel Miller writes: Occupiers, developers and landlords have traditionally installed separate systems for each building service but a new integrated solution has been developed that can save clients up to 30 per cent on capital expenditure costs.
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Build smart for smart business
Smart. Facilities management is awash with the concept, hailed as the future not just of buildings but of the whole built environment.
Time for change: how we can avoid neglecting assets
For any company that has been around for a long time, change can be difficult to accept. After all, why change the core of a business which has stood the test of time?
Early collaboration with system integrators is vital
The implementation of smart building technology can help attract and retain tenants in a complex post-Covid-19 environment.
Making engineering an attractive proposition
The UK engineering sector is revered around the world, from Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s exploits during the Industrial Revolution to today’s state-of-the-art aerospace sector.
The advantages of hire for the FM industry
Carl Webb reviews the importance of considering whether a hired climate control arrangement makes more sense than a traditional purchase.
Improving maintenance standards in our buildings
To safeguard the future of our cities, conserve resources and meet environmental demands, a radically improved focus on building maintenance and operations is necessary, says George Adams.
Shedding light on a big issue
After temperature ('it's too hot', 'the office is freezing'), lighting is one of the main issues that keep facilities helpdesk lines buzzing.
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