2021
In Focus
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News Editor - 19.01.2021, 16:37
Rugby World Cup Star Appointed as Brand Ambassador
New regionally focused property portal wearethemarket.co.uk has appointed Rugby World Cup winner Jason Robinson as a brand ambassador.
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News Editor - 19.01.2021, 14:10
Scrap UK Reverse Charge VAT Proposals
SELECT, Scotland's largest construction industry body, is joining other leading trade associations in again calling on UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to withdraw 'damaging' Reverse Charge VAT legislation proposals.
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News Editor - 19.01.2021, 13:18
Teminix Enlarges Board
Terminix has appointed David J. Frear to its board of directors and audit and environmental, health and safety committees.
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News Editor - 19.01.2021, 10:48
Malhotra Group Announce Largest Ever Development
Meenu Malhotra, chair of Newcastle based commercial and residential property company Malhotra Group, has unveiled plans to develop a £150 million site in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
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News Editor - 19.01.2021, 08:53
Airbnb Distorting Rental Housing Market
Short-term rentals on Airbnb and other online vacation rental marketplaces are causing rent increases in the longer term lettings market according to new research from the University of Cologne.
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 19:12
Revisiting the Hundred Acre Wood on Winnie the Pooh Day
On the birthday of the late author and playwright, A.A. Milne, whose characters continue to delight children (and adults) as they have done for almost a century, Knight Frank is offering a three bedroom cottage for sale near the location of the 'Hundred Acre Wood’.
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 18:39
Catering for a Multi-tenanted Commercial Site
Hertfordshire office location Breakspear Park has appointed The Balanced Food Co. to provide catering services across its multi-tenanted site.
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 18:17
LED-Powered Fly Control
Rentokil Pest Control has launched Lumnia Suspended, the latest innovation to its UV-LED-powered fly control range.
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 17:27
Sixth Year of Growth for Pareto FM
UK facilities and engineering services provider Pareto FM has reported a sixth consecutive increase in its annual turnover sixth consecutive year to to £16.2 million in the year ending September 2020.
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 16:02
Sword of Honour 2021 Award
EMCOR UK has received the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 15:10
First Phase of Modular Teaching Space Installation
Kier has begun installing 98 modular units at Ebbsfleet Green Primary School in Ebbsfleet Garden City, its largest offsite construction project for Kent County Council to date.
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News Editor - 15.01.2021, 17:11
Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities with Covid Security
Aramark will donate face masks to Ronald McDonald House locations across the United States under a new charity initiative launched today.
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News Editor - 15.01.2021, 14:11
Setting the Benchmark on National Corrections Day
Serco Asia Pacific CEO Peter Welling has paid tribute to the dedication of his staff at several correctional facilities in the ANZ region as Australia commemorates National Corrections Day 2021.
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News Editor - 15.01.2021, 04:00
Ravensbourne University London Hygiene Contract
Churchill Group has been awarded a three-year contract with Ravensbourne University London to provide cleaning services and implement its PRISM workplace hygiene programme.
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News Editor - 15.01.2021, 03:34
COVID-Secure Construction Essential to Scotland
Construction companies and workers in Scotland are being urged to follow updated guidance on operating safely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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News Editor - 15.01.2021, 03:35
Keeping Communities Safe
An innovative partnership between Mitie Security and UK charity Crimestoppers will analyse and share information from businesses on criminal behaviour and potentially support police investigations.
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News Editor - 15.01.2021, 03:35
Raising the Bar for Drylining and Fixing
FIS, the representative body for the UK's finishes and interior sector, has published new guidance on certifying professional competencies in drylining and ceiling fixing.
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News Editor - 14.01.2021, 22:06
Celebrating Diverse Culinary Talent
Aramark's new Chef Spotlight program will celebrate the diverse talent of chefs who make an impact on the organization and its guests.
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News Editor - 14.01.2021, 20:52
IoT Partner Ecosystem of the Year
Johnson Controls' OpenBlue digital platform and implementation of a global network of OpenBlue Innovation Centres have been recognised with an "IoT Partner Ecosystem of the Year" Breakthrough award.
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News Editor - 14.01.2021, 20:02
Cushman & Wakefield Names New Managing Principal for Northern California
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed veteran real estate professional Matt Chatham as Managing Principal of its operation in the Northern California market.
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News Editor - 14.01.2021, 13:20
Kier Highways Awards A50 Meir Tunnel Refurbishment Contract
Kier Highways has appointed SPIE UK to replace critical tunnel cladding, fire and radio rebroadcasting system as part of the refurbishment of the A50 Meir Tunnel in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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News Editor - 14.01.2021, 12:56
Philips Professional Display Solutions Rebrands
PPDS, the organisation behind Philips professional display and professional TV solutions, has launched a new website at ppds.com showcasing its new logo, visual identity and tagline, 'Powering evolution'.
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News Editor - 13.01.2021, 17:19
Sale and Leaseback of Phoenix Manufacturer's Premises
Cushman & Wakefield has represented Phoenix Paver, a privately-owned manufacturer of residential and commercial pavers, in the US $ 14 million sale and leaseback of its headquarters and production facilities in Phoenix, Arizona.
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News Editor - 12.01.2021, 17:21
Seed Funding for Maintenance Software Developer
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform FaultFixers which helps building users report maintenance issues has raised £100,000 of funding via the University of Sussex's incubator and investor matching service, Suss Ventures.
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News Editor - 12.01.2021, 14:06
Poor Digital Infrastructure Hindering SIDS
Poor internet access is hindering the development of Small Island Developing States according to the panelists in a virtual discussion organised by the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS).
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News Editor - 12.01.2021, 12:55
UK Launch of COVID-19 Test Kit Treatment Service
Veolia has announced a new COVID-19 test kit treatment services to help organisations in the United Kingdom meet new safety and compliance requirements.
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News Editor - 12.01.2021, 12:30
Digital Retrofit to Improve Safety and Facilitate Flexible Working
Schneider Electric has announced it is deploying its innovative EcoStruxure™ Workplace Advisor system across its London, Warrington, and Coventry offices.
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News Editor - 12.01.2021, 11:53
BSI Approved for UKCA
BSI has been confirmed as an Approved Body for UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking which is replacing CE marking in England, Wales and Scotland following Brexit.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 22:53
Acquisition of Arizona Shopping Center
Retail real estate owner-operator YAM Properties has acquired the 238,275 sq. ft. Pima Crossing shopping center in Scottsdale, AZ for US $51.5 million in a transaction brokered by Cushman & Wakefield.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 21:09
Supporting the Fisher House Foundation
A donations drive involving Serco, Inc, employees, and the sercoVets Employee Resource Group (ERG), has raised US $15,000 for military and veterans' support organization, the Fisher House Foundation.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 20:13
Equiniti Extends TFM Contract
Equiniti has extended its integrated facility services contract with Incentive FM by an additional two years.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 17:44
Fire and Security Business Announces Senior Appointment
UK integrated fire and security business Evolution has promoted Brendan McGarrity to the role of Director for its risk and design business.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 17:20
Removing Airborne Viruses from Indoor Air
New study by leading research institute demonstrates the role of technology in making indoor air safer.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 17:05
LEEA Academy Awards
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) presented its Academy Awards for 2020 during a special Zoom event on the morning of 17 December 2020.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 16:19
Work Dead Safely: Stay Alive
Scottish electrical trade body SELECT has launched a campaign to highlight the importance of observing safe isolation practices for electricians and apprentices.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 15:54
EV Charging Enhances Renewable Microgrid
Siemens business and manufacturer of commercial distributed energy and microgrid control systems, Russelectric, has added electrical vehicle charging capabilities at its Hingham, Massachusetts, facility.
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News Editor - 11.01.2021, 15:13
Putting the Planet First
Compass Group is among 25 companies to have confirmed support for the Terra Carta pledge launched by HRH The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative.
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News Editor - 08.01.2021, 14:12
Recognition for Medirest Infection Control Manager
Anna Hallas, Medirest UK's Domestic and Infection Control Manager, has been named in The New Year Honours list for 2021 which recognises the extraordinary achievements of people in the United Kingdom
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News Editor - 08.01.2021, 09:18
Wood Recycling Plant Opens Ahead of COP26
A new facility in north west England expands Veolia's wood recycling capacity by 50,000 metric tonnes and bolsters biomass energy production.
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News Editor - 08.01.2021, 08:31
Environmental Pest Service Acquisition
Rentokil Initial has acquired Environmental Pest Service (EPS), a Tampa, Florida-based commercial and residential pest control company with revenues of US $82 million (£60 million) in 2020.
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News Editor - 06.01.2021, 17:41
Repurposing a Former Medical Device Company's HQ
Cushman & Wakefield has represented commercial real estate firm Graymark Capital estate firm during the acquisition of a vacant single-story office/R&D asset in Palo Alto, California.
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News Editor - 06.01.2021, 18:41
Hailing Building Materials Testing
A specialised testing service from TÜV Rheinland can prevent damage to buildings, cars and caravans caused by hailsontes.
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News Editor - 06.01.2021, 19:05
The Polish Expansion
Video wall manufacturer Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has secured its first contract in Poland following a post-Brexit sales drive into Central and Eastern Europe.
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News Editor - 06.01.2021, 21:49
Supporting Local Communities with Charity Donations
Delaware North teams at gaming locations in the United States are continuing to engage in community fundraising activities.
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News Editor - 07.01.2021, 00:21
Bringing Contrast and Brightness to LED Displays
Sony is heralding the wider availability of modular direct view display systems following the launch of its C-series (ZRD-C12A/C15A) and B-series (ZRD-B12A/B15A) Crystal LED models.
Perspectives
FM Magazine
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Shannon Bergstrom - 13.01.2021, 16:21
LEEDing the Green Revolution
Shannon Bergstrom, LEED Green Associate and TRUE zero waste system advisor, explains why facility managers are the key leaders of the green revolution.
Best Practice
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News Editor - 14.01.2021, 21:32
From Invention to Injection
Ecolab has been providing vital support to pharmaceutical companies developing Covid-19 vaccines.
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Simon Green - 06.01.2021, 19:50
Smoke Bombing or Air Sanitisation Units?
Simon Green, Head of Value Engineering, Sourcing & Quality for the Airdri Group, explains why air sanitisation units are preferable to the practice of smoke bombing in workplaces post-Covid-19.
Events
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News Editor - 18.01.2021, 15:40
LiftEx 2021 Relocates to Bahrain
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced LiftEx 2021 and its annual awards ceremony will be held at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain & Convention Centre in Manama from 27 to 28 November.
Blog
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Cathy Spears - 18.01.2021, 10:25
Tips For Risk Managers Assessing Automation Hazards
Despite allowing manufacturers to replace people with robots in high risk and hazardous processes, automation can create new and often unforeseeable work risks which need to be managed.
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Shaon Shahnewaz - 15.01.2021, 12:59
CMMS and the Business of Managing Facilities
Shaon Shahnewaz, marketing lead at CloudApper, explains why computerized maintenance management systems are becoming increasingly popular.
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Johan Paulsson - 14.01.2021, 14:16
Covid-19 and The Future of Physical Security
Johan Paulsson, Axis Communications CTO, highlights the smart applications that are re-shaping service delivery within the physical security industry in the post-Covid-19 environment.
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Karen Trigg - 13.01.2021, 12:52
Reviewing Building Safety in Specialised Housing
Karen Trigg looks at the safety and environmental measures operators of sheltered, extra care or supported housing in the UK are required to adhere to.
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Clare Snaith - 08.01.2021, 15:13
The Alternative Market for Warehouse Space
Companies with underutilised warehouse space are ignoring a potentially significant, and effort-free, revenue stream says Clare Snaith, Head of Business Development at Bis Henderson Space.
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Cathy Spears - 07.01.2021, 22:10
When You Need a Trailer
A thorough needs assessment is essential for trailer or commercial vehicle selection.