The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Community of Madrid (CAM) have agreed EIB financing of €554 million of financing and R&D loans for the line 11 Metro extension between Plaza Elíptica and Conde de Casal in Madrid. Separate agreements for project finance and the financing of research and development activities have been signed in Madrid…
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The Plant-based Food Alliance in the UK is urging the government to follow the lead of Spain which has issued new guidelines recommending between zero and a maximum of 3 portions of meat to maintain an healthy diet and sustain the planet. “This represents a welcome breakthrough in Spain in the approach to dietary recommendations…
Thousands of Aramark team members around the world have participated in Aramark Building Community (ABC) Day, the hospitality, facilities, and uniform services company’s annual day of service which took place on 22nd September. Volunteers from 14 countries, including the U.S., U.S Virgin Islands, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Mexico,…
O2 Telefónica Deutschland has appointed STRABAG PFS as the exclusive provider of integrated facilities management (IFM) services for its portfolio of 275 retail outlets, data centres and 15 office buildings across Germany, includes the 37-storey O2 Tower in Munich. The three-year contract which takes effect from September 2022 includes a two-year option to extend, and…
Connected workplace software iprovider Utelogy Corporation will be exhibiting its latest product innovations during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2022) exhibition at Fira de Barcelona from 10th to 13th May. The company returns to the event after announcing significant increases in YoY revenues and bookings of more than 270% following the Covid-19 pandemic. New software…
Funds advised by European investment fund advisor, DRC Savills Investment Management LLP (DRC SIM), financed a portfolio of 21 supermarket assets owned by Blackbrook Capital (Blackbrook). Blackbrook were advised by the EMEA Cushman & Wakefield Debt and Structured Finance (C&W) team on the financing. The portfolio is subject to long-term triple net leases to Eroski,…
PPDS, the global licensee of Philips digital signage, display and direct view professional LED/TV products, will host an online event on 30th March for its partners and customers ahead of the ISE 2022 exhibition in Barcelona. Open to ISE attendees and non-attendees alike, the live PPDS NEXT Spring 2022 event will highlight relevant…
A new report from Moody’s identifies persistent inflation and low economic growth as the biggest risks to credit quality in Europe’s otherwise liquid real estate sector. Sector-In-Depth-Real-Estate-Europe-10Mar22-1
Video wall display and control solutions brand Datapath has expanded its business development team with two senior European appointments. For Southern Europe, covering Spain, Portugal and Italy, the company welcomes Carmen Jerez as regional sales manager. Based in Madrid, Carmen brings extensive experience in AV technical support and management following a strong history of success…
11.08.2021, 14:05 Savills IM Acquires Warehouses from UBS Savills Investment Management has acquired two warehouses within the Leganés Logistics Park on the outskirts of Madrid from UBS Asset Management for EUR 51.56 million. The logsistics facilities are the latest addition to Savills IM’s portfolio on the Iberian peninsula, which includes assets under management (AuM)…
26.05.2021, 16:05 The Valuable 500 ISS has joined The Valuable 500 movement of leading corporates committed to putting disability on the business leadership agenda. Launched in 2019, initially to target 500 major national and multinational private sector companies, the campaign is raising awareness about the social and economic value of the estimated 1.3 billion people who…
30.03.2021, 09:58 Grupo SUEZ Announces New FM Partner Grupo SUEZ has selected Cloudfm’s European subsidiary to provide hard FM services at 900 sites in Spain under a multi-million Euro five-year contract. The contract will involve deployment of the latest technology developed by Cloudfm OTS as SUEZ standardises its processes and controls spending. The contract will…
02.03.2021, 11:54 Facebook Facing Unsafe Working Practices Lawsuits Thirty content moderators who claim their mental health was harmed as a result of exposure to toxic visual content are suing Facebook and recruitment agencies, CPL Solutions, Accenture, Majorel and CCC. The moderators from Ireland, Germany and Spain have filed their lawsuit with the Irish High Court…
AkzoNobel Hammerite’s brand has launched a new range of waterborne protective coatings for direct application to new and corroded metal. Hammerite Ultima is suitable for use on all types of metal and provides a supreme protective barrier. It can also be applied directly onto any metal surface without the need for a primer. The key…