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Existing relationship extended to introduce hard services at London rail stations.
Hard FM contract covers offices in London and Slough.
New Great Western Railway contract covers engineering maintenance at 203 stations and six depots.
New management service draws on firm’s engineering heritage and expertise.
The engineering group, formerly Edwin James, has a new owner/investor.
Technical services group adds Glasgow-based firm to its portfolio.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has a new hard services provider.
New skills and policy department aims to address the industry’s training and recruitment challenges.
Local council awards hard services contract to Lovat’s Group.
The £675m planned works framework has a life of four years.
Maintenance contract renewed for a further five-year period.
Five-year contract covers planned and reactive engineering maintenance services.
Wakefield-headquartered specialist services business has bought one of Scotland’s leading electrical testing companies.
New three-year contract covers maintenance and projects work.
Survey finds smart systems deemed essential in meeting business and environmental challenges.
Young PE-backed group makes its 12th acquisition.
Firm named main provider of M&E services on new residential estate.
Tech entrepreneur takes over building management systems and control panel manufacturer.
New building energy management systems report highlights year-to-date growth of 3.8% to £865m.
Adrian Hurley says association will press the government to commit to a national programme of commercial building retrofits.
First healthcare facility to use whole-building approach designed to exceed government targets.
New contract awarded for management of hard FM at HMP Lowdham Grange.
Five-year contract being mobilised at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
Two-thirds of professionals affected by issues relating to FM technology.
Bristol-based firm awarded hard services contract at the University of the West of England.
Engineering services businesses face continuing challenge of finding qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
New £3m a year Port of Dover contract covers maintenance work and installations.
Firm appointed on hard services contract by game developer Double Eleven.
New asset performance management software delivering benefits for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Services group secures a place on the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative Hard FM Framework.
OCS to continue multi-site delivery of hard services to the Imperial War Museum group.
Provision of hard FM to MoD sites used by reserves and cadets now underway.
Three-year partnership covers electrical, mechanical and fabric services for the Royal Academy of Arts.
West Sussex County Council hard FM contract is valued at up to £10m pa.
Software solution designed to support organisational efficiency, cost savings and carbon reduction.
JLL’s building services and engineering business appointed to support multiple sites in England.
The hard services business has been appointed for maintenance services at the University of Suffolk.
Motivair Compressors Ltd is joining the group via the acquisition of Pettits Ltd.
FM business appointed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Fire & Rescue Service and Police & Crime Commissioner.
‘Transformative project’ aims for a holistic and future-oriented perspective on building performance.
UK’s two main building services engineering organisations will work more closely together on key initiatives.
Hard services contract covers the UK offices of home appliances business.
New contract with International Workplace Group covers over 250 sites across the UK.
Artic Building Services has won a new contract with a Dartford neighbour.
The ambitious compliance-driven technical inspections and maintenance group has acquired another business.
Latest quarterly survey finds sector held back by slow growth, partly blamed on a shortage of adequately skilled workers.
New contract covers engineering maintenance services for the cycling and motoring retailer.
Industry standard SFG20 has set out to solve that problem.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors are increasingly optimistic about their future growth prospects, according to a new report.
New contract covers mechanical and electrical services for the Royal College of Physicians.
The Kirkaldy-based building services company will provide hard services to the National Records of Scotland estate.
Survey finds 70% of maintenance professionals saying that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their business.
BESA has launched a new specification for ventilation hygiene.
The global building automation and control systems market grew by nearly 6% in 2023.
The minimum energy efficiency standards went out for consultation in 2021 – so what now?
That sums up the cost forecasts for the next several years, according to BCIS figures.
New building services contract covers three central London sites.
Custodians of indoor air quality will have a greater influence on human health and wellbeing than the medical professions.
Additional backing will support the next phase of development for the technical inspection and maintenance services group.
Transport for London has appointed ABM to provide mechanical and electrical services across the London Underground network.
The Glasgow-headquartered hard services group has announced it is firmly on the acquisition trail.
Despite high activity and growing order books, engineering services firms are feeling the effects of economic slowdown and a shortage of skilled workers.
Cambridge-based start-up Infersens has launched its first commercially available risk management and water waste solution.
Against a background of changing regulations, that’s the way to think says the hard services trade group.
NHS Property Services has appointed Simon Knott as head of hard FM expertise.
Initiative comes as part of wider industry and government efforts to raise the bar on individual competence.
Design practice Hawkins\Brown has appointed Artic Building Services for HVAC maintenance.
A new contract covers all LBS air conditioning services.
The London-based hard services specialist has been appointed at a new multi-use development.
The Glasgow-headquartered hard services group has acquired Automated Control Solutions Holdings and its subsidiaries.
The building maintenance software specialist is aiming to address ‘once in a generation’ challenges facing FM.
That should be the government’s focus for this year, says BESA.
New research finds only 20% of businesses are ‘wholeheartedly’ embracing this strategy.
New sites have been added to the hard FM contracts awarded in 2021.
Leigh Academies Trust has awarded a multi-site deal to property maintenance specialist DMA Group.
The hard FM firm has won a three-year contract to oversee One Berkeley Street, Mayfair.
Artic Building Services has secured a hard FM deal at the London arts and events venue.
A new contract covers hard FM for the Grade II listed church and event space in central London.
The hard services provider has been appointed to the Scotland Excel Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework.
Pareto FM has been appointed to provide services for The Halls events venue.
Wakefield Council has awarded a new contract to the Stirling-headquartered FM business.
Amey is reporting a 30% reduction in carbon consumption for Avon & Somerset Courts.
Inspiration Trust has awarded a three-year contract to the group’s facilities services business.
Hard services specialist Stadium Support Services has brought the asset management specialist into its contract with Queens Park Rangers.
Pareto FM has won a hard services contract with the higher education body.
The Mindsett product has helped the firm to rank second in the BusinessCloud Top 50 PropTech businesses.
The hard services specialist has been awarded two housing services contracts.
Royal London Asset Management will implement the firm’s Hank platform across its managed offices portfolio.
The Germany-headquartered FM group has acquired a stake in the Irish predictive maintenance business Eastway.
New edition of the ‘maintenance bible’ sets out the technological and legislative developments that will impact FMs, designers and building owners.
The London-based building services company has won a new contract and renewed another.
The University of Lincoln has extended its three-campus technical hard services contract.
The deal will see Cancer Research UK continuing to benefit from hard FM services across 600 locations.
The new contracts span a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, film, television and rail.
The Building Engineering Services Association has praised the creation of the first British Standard for health and wellbeing in buildings.
Concern is growing in the building services engineering sector about labour shortages amid a continuing economic squeeze.
New initiative in Wales will introduce students to the building services industry with a view to tackling the skills gap.
Smart solutions are being used to improve operational reliability and drive efficiency at more than 20,000 client sites.
Sewell Facilities Management will provide reactive maintenance for stores across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Procurement services group Pagabo has confirmed the 47 suppliers appointed to a new £545m framework agreement.
As the Glasgow-headquartered hard services firm closes out one deal two more are launched.
The Building Engineering Services Association has called for a major injection of planning and funding into addressing skill shortages.
Wates has been appointed to deliver services across the society's UK-wide estate.
Claire Curran, managing director of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association.
The Warrington-based services provider has been appointed on a hard FM contract at a new build-to-rent development.
Jaguar Building Services has secured the M&E contract at a new development in central London.
Vinci Facilities has been awarded a three-year hard FM contract with Transport for Wales.
The drinks group has appointed Pareto FM on a hard services contract.
Following a competitive tender, the firm has been awarded the M&E contract at a globally renowned tech company in London’s Kings Cross.
The multi-million-pound sustainable FM contract will implement hard FM services with a focus on optimisation and carbon reduction.
Jaguar Building Services has landed the M&E services contract at Hill House.
Global food manufacturer Kellogg’s has expanded its relationship with EJ Musk Process Services following a competitive tender.
DMA Group has secured the maintenance contract for Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association’s London office portfolio.
Property manager Colliers has appointed Jaguar Building Services on the M&E contract for 8 Lancelot Place, London.
The latest building services industry survey shows the growing impact rising labour shortages are having on businesses in the sector.
The hard services contract covers maintenance at the Grosvenor Waterside development in London’s Chelsea.
Without a change in board attitudes the UK could face a building retrofit crisis, warns a new report.
Birmingham City University has appointed Inviron as principal contractor on a new HVAC project.
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed at a new building on the site of its first contract win, 30 years ago.
A new five-year contract covers maintenance services for the iconic stadium.
Specialist M&E subcontractors will be appointed to the new framework, which will run for four years.
The hard services provider has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Housing Maintenance & Management Services DPS.
Gdansk-headquartered Sescom says the acquisition provides a platform to expand its initial UK operations.
The hard services firm has emerged from a retender process with a new three-year contract.
A new contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
The facilities services provider has been awarded two retail contracts, one in Manchester and one in the East Midlands.
The hard services firm has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service Facilities Management & Workplace Services DPS.
The building services specialist has been appointed on a maintenance contract for a major UK film studio.
The National Engineering Policy Centre has produced a useful interactive infographic highlighting the risks posed by poor ventilation.
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 Building Services has been appointed on an M&E maintenance contract at 11 Westferry Circus in London’s Docklands.
Artic Building Services has been awarded a new contract with Northeastern University London.
A new contract will provide support for The Rank Group’s ESG goals and reduce carbon emissions across the business.
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed for the provision of M&E maintenance services at London’s Spitalfields Estate.
The hard services specialist has retained a four-year deal with the leading legal services firm.
The Building Energy Management System sector is now worth around £835.8m to the UK economy.
Liverpool’s Momentum Group has been awarded the contract to maintain and manage the facilities of a North West shopping centre.
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.
A new five-year contract covers delivery of planned and reactive hard facilities management services for The University of Glasgow.
Secondary investment for the engineering services business will support ambitious growth plans.
SPIE UK has been appointed by Maryhill Housing Association to service and repair door entry systems across its estate.
The hard FM specialist has secured the contract for mechanical & electrical maintenance services at an international university in Central London.
The facilities management market will face difficulty over the next two years as labour availability and high inflation drive an increase in costs.
Llife science company Evotec has appointed SPIE UK to deliver M&E works at its Abingdon site.
Novus Property Solutions has been awarded a series of hospital-based contracts across the North West and Midlands.
Artic Building Services has been awarded the M&E maintenance contract at the Royal College of Music in London.
Personal injury law firm Fletchers Group has appointed Pareto FM to deliver hard services.
The building services specialist has secured a contract at London’s Paternoster Square.
The property services group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire hard services provider H2M Sverige.
The hard services provider has secured a new contract with pharmaceutical group UCB.
The construction and facilities management company has secured a 36-month housing voids and repairs contract.
The building engineering services sector is optimistic about business performance in the short term but concerned about the economy and recruitment.
New research reveals more than half of UK hybrid workers are concerned poor air quality and ventilation will impact their health.
The online car retailer has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services across its UK estate.
The hard services specialist has been awarded a contract covering two data centres, one in London and the other in Leeds.
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to provide mechanical and electrical maintenance at 8 St James’s Square.
Retrofitting is moving up the net zero agenda and there’s an opportunity to get involved at the UK Green Building Council.
The hard services group has signed a binding agreement to sell Suir Engineering Ltd.
SPIE UK has secured ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service for the management of Legionella risks.
Hertfordshire Constabulary has reappointed Inviron on a multi-site M&E services contract.
Building intelligence SaaS technology company Infogrid has acquired Aquicore, an ESG data and analytics specialist.
Equans has been instrumental in the digital transition of a newly refurbished Leeds building into an industry-leading example of a smart building.
Jaguar Building Services has been appointed to provide M&E maintenance services at 90 Fetter Lane, London.
A number of senior appointments have also been made following the acquisition by Ecoserv Group last year.
SPIE UK will provide a range of services to three buildings in Renfrew.
Retrofitting offices and industrial buildings can deliver the energy reductions required to support the UK’s 2050 net zero targets.
An international awareness campaign to promote the critical role of better building ventilation has been launched.
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 management technology firm EcoSync has launched a room-by-room dynamic management platform in a bid to reduce energy waste.
The University of Reading has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at its Gateway Building on the Thames Valley Science Park campus.
London-headquartered Combined Technical Solutions Limited has been acquired by the Apleona group
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.
The hard services specialist will help to drive efficiency while reducing carbon emissions across 259 ATS Euromaster sites in the UK.
A group-wide strategic review sees the hard services specialist taking the Connect Energy team into the fold.
Recruitment platform Totaljobs has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services across multiple sites.
The property maintenance specialist has been awarded a three-year contract by international hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM.
A new contract with North Lanarkshire Council covers servicing and maintenance for CCTV and related systems at multiple sites.
The hard FM services provider has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver M&E maintenance at London’s Thames-side landmark.
The Building Engineering Services Association has described the state of indoor air quality in UK classrooms as “scandalous”.
The University of Birmingham has selected Schneider Electric to support the development of its Smart Campus project.
RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has been appointed on a multi-site deal within the Vinci Facilities Future Defence Infrastructure contract.
North Lanarkshire Council has awarded its solar panel maintenance contract to Saltire FM.
The maintenance and management company has won a competitive tender to provide specialist services for University College London.
The Building Engineering Services Association has issued an urgent warning about a potential fire safety weakness in a large number of building ventilation systems.
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 Facilities has been awarded a three-year contract to provide engineering maintenance services at 160 Old Street, London.
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.
The concept could play a crucial role in helping the building services sector to develop more effective net zero strategies.
In the latest review of its Climate Action Plan, CIBSE focuses on the role of building services engineers in delivering net zero.
The National Library of Scotland has awarded Richard Irvin Facilities Management a five-year contract to look after hard services across its portfolio.
The revision supports carbon mitigation, energy reduction and net zero.
Cloudfm is set to manage maintenance for the retailer’s 67 sites across the UK and Ireland.
The leading-edge AI and machine learning sensor technology business was recently visited by Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM.
Perth and Kinross Council has appointed Dundee-based Summit Facilities Services on a four-year contract.
The Manchester-based safety solutions consultancy will provide water risk assessment and remedial work across 457 UK stores.
The Stirling-based hard service specialist has won an additional contract with Aberdeen City Council.
Companies face an increasing but under-recognised threat from cyber-attacks on building systems.
United States Forces stationed in the UK will benefit from new contracts to deliver repair and maintenance services to bases.
Skanska UK has been awarded a seven-year facilities management contract by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The Building Engineering Services Association has thrown its weight behind a report calling for the imposition of higher ventilation standards.
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.
The latest quarterly Building Engineering Business Survey reveals an expected bounce back for the sector in Q2.
Property company Tishman Speyer has named Jaguar Building Services as preferred M&E contractor at its landmark West London site.
Eric Wright FM has been re-appointed by NHS Shared Business Services to its hard facilities management framework agreement.
The hard services specialist been awarded a place on a new six-year framework.
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.
The company’s hard FM ambassador, Joanna Harris, has been recognised by the Building Controls Industry Association with the Outstanding Contribution award.
Trade unions and scientists want employers to sign a pledge to protect the health and wellbeing of their employees by improving workplace conditions.
Following a retender process, Jaguar Building Services has secured new five-year contract.
EQUANS has been awarded a facilities management and maintenance contract at Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park campus in Cheshire.
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 has been appointed by Merseyside Police to provide hard facilities management services at multiple sites.
The building services firm has secured a new M&E maintenance contract following a competitive tender process.
Geoff Prudence CEng FCIBSE FRICS FIWFM MIoD has been recognised for his contributions to the building services and facilities management disciplines.
Almost a third of call-outs are caused by poorly maintained systems or poor cleaning standards.
A three-year contract covers the restaurant chain’s 86 sites in the UK.
NHS National Services Scotland has appointed SPIE UK to deliver planned and reactive maintenance services.
National Museums Scotland has awarded a new hard FM contract to the Stirling-headquartered services group.
Robertson Facilities Management has been appointed to deliver hard FM services across the client’s estate.
Planned investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
New guidance from the Building Engineering Services Association will help owners and managers protect occupants from airborne health risks.
A new contract for hard services specialist Saltire FM extends a long-running partnership.
The building services specialist has been appointed to provide hard FM services for the London attraction.
Workers looking for the lowest virus transmission risk day of the week to go into the workplace should go in on a Wednesday.
MADE.com has awarded a three-year hard FM contract to BAM FM.
The UK hospitality industry is missing out on savings of £736m a year due to outdated facilities management practices, according to a new study.
The long-distance train operator has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at 27 properties across the country.
Finding and retaining skilled people is the biggest concern for employers across the building engineering services sector.
Skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero emission buildings.
As the UK telecoms network continues to evolve, the end of analogue telephone services is in sight. The future is fibre optic.
The hard services company has been appointed on an M&E contract at the new Boclair Academy in Bearsden, Glasgow.
Wates Facilities Management has secured five-year contract to deliver a ‘next generation maintenance’ model.
The six-year framework covers the provision of smart building solutions using internet of things technology.
The hard services specialist has extended a 12-year partnership by securing a rolling three-year deal with Colt.
To meet climate change commitments, building stock investment must be three times higher than the current rate.
The Stirling-headquartered hard services provider has secured a place on the four-year, £650m EN:Procure framework.
The property services group has announced the acquisition of California-based Hank, a virtual engineering optimisation platform powered by artificial intelligence.
Office buildings that fail to demonstrate how they support the health and wellbeing of users will swiftly become redundant.
The three-year contract will see the service provider initially handling hard FM at six large freehold sites.
Research indicates that 9 in 10 buildings in the UK and Ireland must be digitally retrofitted to achieve net zero by 2050.
The building services company has been reappointed on the M&E contract at 30 North Colonnade.
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.
The building services specialist has been awarded the M&E maintenance contract at a new development in London.
Salisbury Group has won a new contract with Liverpool John Moores University.
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 Facilities has been reappointed as the M&E service partner for British Arab Commercial Bank at their London headquarters.
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 Facilities has been re-appointed as the M&E service partner at One Bartholomew in the City of London.
Cranfield University has signed a contract to install the biggest second-life battery storage system to date in the UK.
Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has appointed the DMA Group to design and deliver energy saving measures across its site in East Sussex.
Lancashire County Council has appointed the Atherton-based company to deliver round-the-clock cover for mechanical services.
Graeme Fox, head of technical at the Building Engineering Services Association, has been elected the next president of the Institute of Refrigeration.
The climate conference will need to prioritise decarbonising buildings to achieve wider climate change goals.
The FM service provider has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority to provide hard FM across multiple sites.
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.
Rising costs and a shortage of skilled people are giving building services contractors sleepless nights, according to a new business survey.
The University of Leeds is building on a ten-year relationship with the service provider with the award of this new contract.
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.
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.
The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Siemens, has set its sights on the benefits of a series of new technologies.
Penguin Random House has appointed the building services company on a multi-site deal.
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 Building Services has been appointed to deliver M&E services at One Crown Place, in the City of London.
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.
The Building Engineering Services Association has put its weight behind a call from six trade unions to take urgent action over ventilation in schools.
Inviron has secured a contract with Imperial College London for the provision of M&E services.
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 Building Services has won a new contract with Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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 FM is working with national refrigeration plant manufacturer and carbon reduction specialist Clade to provide a new comprehensive service and maintenance offering.
The London School of Economics has reappointed Wates FM, awarding a new four-year contract.
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 Group has secured a new hard services contract at the Sandy Park Stadium, home of Devon’s Premiership Rugby team.
Budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership are the two biggest barriers to adoption of smart technologies.
The hard services specialist has retained a rolling eight-year deal with Anglian Water.
The technology research and advisory company has singled out Cloudfm as a leader in IoT-enabled predictive maintenance.
Public funding is urgently needed to ensure buildings benefit from improved awareness around mechanical ventilation systems and airborne disease risk.
Supply-side issues will affect maintenance prices over the next year or so, and labour shortages may be an issue after that.
The facilities services provider has been appointed on a three-year deal with vet charity PDSA.
Gateshead-based Commercial Maintenance Services has been appointed on a two-year hard services deal.
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.
Top law firm Shoosmiths has awarded a hard services contract to Graham Facilities Management.
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.
The Building Engineering Services Association is supporting a campaign to have current building ventilation regulations completely rewritten.
Wates FM has been appointed to provide mechanical and engineering services and maintenance at a riverside residential development in London.
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust has appointed the hard FM specialist to deliver estates management services across 60 sites.
One of London's best known venues, the Roundhouse, has appointed Salisbury Group as its engineering maintenance service provider.
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust has signed a new planned and reactive maintenance contract.
Boden Group has secured a new contract to manage services at a flagship Devon County Council development.
The property services group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire hard FM specialist Intego A/S.
EMCOR UK has been awarded a multi-million pound facilities management contract by Practice Plus Group for their whole estate.
The building systems specialist has announced a partnership with the International WELL Building Institute to promote global application of the WELL Building Standard.
The speed of the economic recovery is already revealing cracks in the building services labour market, according to the Building Engineering Services Association.
The hard services provider has been appointed on a contract covering two large office complexes in the Bradford area.
Hard services deals span the legal, property management and commercial real estate sectors.
McCann Worldgroup has awarded Polyteck a multi-service engineering management contract.
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.
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.
The deal boosts the buyer’s resources, but it has no plans to move into hard FM in the UK.
Three innovations dominate the built environment landscape and require attention from all facilities managers.
Sunderland A.F.C. is a case study in using facilities analytics to meet sustainability targets.
AI has never been so accessible, nor so much a point of discussion in terms of impacts and opportunities.
Asset management has traditionally been seen as the responsibility of facilities managers, but that can be limiting.
Empty net zero promises do not just threaten the reputation, legitimacy and long-term interests of businesses but the survival of our planet.
Scott Gray explains how physical security solutions connected to the cloud can help facilities managers meet security and business objectives.
According to the Meteorological Office, 2022 is predicted to be one of the hottest years ever recorded.
FM businesses can save time, money and hassle by fully digitising their asset management, says Dan Teare.
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.
As we begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a heightened focus on employee health and wellbeing.
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.
The world is at a tipping point for climate change. COP26 showed that governments cannot take on the fight alone.
Steve Rainbow explores how an effective building management system removes the age-old question of when to tinker with the thermostat.
A recent report suggests that by using connected workforce platforms companies can improve workplace productivity by as much as 25%.
New pressures on office IT infrastructure could open the door to problems.
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 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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
Bjoern Reinke outlines how businesses can use new technologies to become safer, greener and more competitive.
Facilities managers are under pressure to re-open offices safely, but the stakes could not be higher. So how can technology help?
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.
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.
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.
Given what we already know, why isn't everyone making changes to create these, asks John O’Brien.
Eindhoven University of Technology's Atlas Building is reckoned to be the most sustainable educational facility in the world following a 'smart' refurbishment.
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?
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.
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.
Every industry is different, but even a small office environment could grind to a halt quickly without water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How can facilities managers manage poor mobile coverage within their buildings? Sean Keating explains the challenge.
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.
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.
Compliance and safety are paramount to every pharmaceutical business, but the focus for the FM team is especially important. Mike Knapp explains.
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.
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.
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.
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-attacks, such as last year's NHS Wannacry ransomware breach, are not the sole concern of an organisation’s IT department. Paul Djuric explains.
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.
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.
Building systems engineering has become a much more technical discipline. What does that mean for today's engineers and for their FM colleagues?
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?
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.
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.
Ian Campbell explains how the move from legacy systems to newer digital technologies is benefiting the FM industry.
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.
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.
There's increasing recognition that effective asset management has much to contribute to the successful operation of any organisation.
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.
Mike Welch explains why it makes commercial sense to adopt a more flexible, open approach to the control and management of lighting systems today.
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.
Geoff Prudence shares some insights into opportunities for effective building services engineering as part of the FM offering in the coming years.
Britain's schools, much like the economy in general, are currently in a tough financial position.
The answer to reducing a building's carbon output does not always have to involve capital outlay.
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.
A more responsible and strategic approach towards energy efficiency in the workplace is increasingly becoming essential for forward-thinking organisations.
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.
BSRIA research into client satisfaction with the performance of M&E maintenance providers suggests there's plenty of scope for more progress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New initiatives target rising power consumption in critical facilities. Mike West explains.
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?
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.
Martin Read asks: Is FM's management of compliance service provision keeping pace with the increasing complexity of building services systems?
Ron Bernstein offers an in-depth look into the meaning of having open building controls and a guide to purchasing a genuinely open solution.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Proctor provides some pointers on choosing the right M&E service partner to ensure the smooth running of a building.
Charlie Greenaway explains how the rules have changed since April - and may tighten further in future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best defence against rising costs is getting the fundamentals right and adopting a risk management frame of mind.
COP28 highlighted the importance of ensuring that the built environment is aligned with net zero obligations.
Smart. Facilities management is awash with the concept, hailed as the future not just of buildings but of the whole built environment.
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?
The implementation of smart building technology can help attract and retain tenants in a complex post-Covid-19 environment.
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.
Carl Webb reviews the importance of considering whether a hired climate control arrangement makes more sense than a traditional purchase.
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.
After temperature ('it's too hot', 'the office is freezing'), lighting is one of the main issues that keep facilities helpdesk lines buzzing.