09.06.2021, 13:49 LEEA Awards 2021 Nominations have opened for the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) annual awards, with the winners to be celebrated in a ceremony at the Grosvenor Hotel on Park Lane, London, on 5 November. The awards represent a great opportunity to give your company and colleagues the recognition they deserve, with the…
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09.06.2021, 12:31 Keeping Events Green Ahead of the G7 Summit (11-13 June) and pivotal COP 26 climate change conference (1-12 November) the government of host nation, the United Kingdom, has commissioned BSI to undertake event sustainability assessments. Both events will bring together world leaders to address important issues which shape the world we live in,…
08.06.2021, 12:27 New Technical Director to Lead TÜV SÜD BIM Services TÜV SÜD UK has appointed Dave Peacock as Technical Director of its Building Advisory Service. TÜV SÜD’s Building Advisory Service is a data management and analytics business within the company’s Real Estate division, and operates an advanced digital portal for building owners, managers…
07.06.2021, 15:30 Appointment of Director of Cleaning Services Mitie has welcomed British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Chair, Lorraine Davis, as its Director of Cleaning Services. Davis has over 40 years’ experience in the cleaning industry, working in a number of operational and business development roles in complex environments, such as healthcare and education. In…
01.06.2021, 18:36 Association for Key Account Management Welcomes EMCOR EMCOR UK is the first facilities management provider to join the Association for Key Account Management (AKAM) which is dedicated to achieving recognition of KAM as a distinct discipline. Key account management is defined as “the systematic process of planning and managing a mutually…
25.05.2021, 18:34 PGA of America Selects 2021 Championships Partner The PGA of America has selected Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group as its food and beverages service partner for the 2021 PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, as part of a hospitality contract that represents the company’s first foray into major professional golf. Patina Restaurant…
11.05.2021, 13:16 Hertfordshire NHS Trust Contracts Mitie has been awarded four multi-service contracts by the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The new contracts, which were managed by Interserve prior to its 2020 acquisition by Mitie, will operate for five years and include the option of a two-year extension. with…
27.04.2021, 18:43 Why We’ve Gone Electric Dominic Ponniah, CEO of UK cleaning and facilities management provider Cleanology, explains why his company has taken delivery of a new all-electric Nissan vehicle fleet in London. There are so many advantages in swapping over to a fully electric fleet, from environmental gains to costs savings, but it’s also…
26.04.2021, 14:56 Centre of Excellence for Healthy Buildings A global partnership between Johnson Controls and the International WELL Building Institute will create a new global centre of excellence for healthy buildings by promoting the WELL Building Standard. The two organisations will work together to advance technology development, outcome-based planning and best practices that will improve…
22.04.2021, 01:44 EUMETSAT Contract Award Serco Germany has secured a six-year contract with an estimated value of £20 million to support the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT). The framework agreement relates to EUMETSAT’s EPS & EPS-SG Analyst and Controller Service, which captures and processes observational data from satellites operated by the…
31.03.2021, 15:49 Johnson Controls GHG Targets Independently Approved The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has approved Johnson Controls emissions reductions targets. The targets which cover greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Johnson Controls’ operations (scopes 1 and 2), are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement. Johnson…
26.03.2021, 13:41 Following Ethical Best Practices in Procurement Atalian Servest has partnered with Alcumus, a provider of supply chain and EHSQ+ risk management solutions in the UK, to prequalify contractors. Jack Holmes, Procurement Director UK & Ireland, Atalian Servest explains: “We are committed to ethical best practices and sustainable business growth. “To provide the highest…
22.03.2021, 13:31 A Top UK Accredited Security Provider ABM UK’s annual Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) security audit has placed the company within the top 5 per cent of accredited UK security services providers. The news comes as the facility services provider’s security continues to extend its record of dozens of new contract wins during…
11.03.2021, 13:29 Veolia joins UK Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework Veolia, has secured a place on the United Kingdom’s new ETL Net Zero Carbon Delivery (NZCD) Framework which is designed to advance progress on public sector’s carbon targets. The company has been awarded a place on all four lots covering All Encompassing Technologies, Heating…
17.02.2021, 15:00 Johnson Controls Affirms Zero Carbon Commitment Johnson Controls has joined The Climate Pledge commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. Signatories commit to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the goal set out in the United Nations’ Paris Climate Agreement. Johnson Controls is one of 53 organisations that…
15.02.2021, 11:58 Creating a Sound Roof Ahead of the launch of a new webinar series, Simon Downe, an area business manager with IKO Group Plc, compares the performance of mastic asphalt against cementitious screeds used in roofing applications. When installing a flat roofing system on either a new build or refurbishment project, contractors must ensure…
Apprentice Jude Kirkwood-Thompson has been named “Apprentice of the Year”, with her employer, property services company Ian Williams, also receiving an award for its training academy at this year’s National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) Awards. The NHMF is a leading source of best practice for the social housing sector, with a focus on building maintenance…
02.02.2021, 10:44 Germany’s Top Employer STRABAG Property and Facility Services STRABAG PFS) has received recognition as a “Top Employer Germany” for a third consecutive year. The Top Employers Programme is awarded by the Top Employers Institute and certifies organisations based on the participation and results of a specific HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers…
28.01.2021, 13:08 Temperature Screening E-Book A new e-book for facilities managers from AMETEK Land considers best practices in temperature screening, as well as technologies commonly used in screening systems. Temperature screening is becoming an important arsenal in the management of facilities post-Covid-19, and the book explains how operators of commercial and retail premises can keep…
27.01.2021, 12:06 Facilities Show Announces New Plans for 2021 Facilities Show, the UK’s largest gathering of FM professionals, has announced it will now take place from 12th to 14 July ExCeL London. Organisers, Informa Markets, have also confirmed the exhibition will operate in line with the industry-recognised, and government approved AllSecure standard. Chris Edwards, Group Director,…
INvolve, the global network and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business, has named Jonathan Foot, Compass Group Head of Apprenticeships and managing director Robin Mills in its annual lists. The lists celebrate individuals across the globe who are driving change for inclusion in the workplace and beyond. It includes business leaders and allies who…
18.01.2021, 16:02 Sword of Honour 2021 Award EMCOR UK has received the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council. The company was one of 66 organisations globally to be selected for the award which recognises a commitment to excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work. In order to…
14.01.2021, 21:32 From Invention to Injection Ecolab has been providing vital support to pharmaceutical companies developing Covid-19 vaccines. Since the emergence of COVID-19 nearly a year ago, pharmaceutical companies around the world have worked at unprecedented pace to deliver an effective vaccine. Although prior vaccine development took years, and sometimes decades, this time around it…
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. Running under the banner, ‘Work dead safely: Stay alive’, the campaign includes a new and engaging animation, brochure and infographic emphasising the importance of observing correct safe…
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. – As employers strive to make environments as safe of possible for staff returning after working from home,…
18.12.2020, 00:20 Ecolab Named to CDP A Lists The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has added Ecolab to its A List for Climate, as well as Water Security. The double A listing recognizes the company’s environmental leadership, transparency and determination to take action. Ecolab is one of 64 companies to earn this distinction out of than…
16.12.2020, 14:36 Why Durable Flooring Is Essential for Government Buildings Sophia Daukus explains why epoxy floor coating systems should always be considered for high-footfall public, military buildings and educational facilities. Every facility manager must think carefully about the type of flooring they select, and those who manage government facilities are no different. Depending on their…
10.12.2020, 21:22 Fire Resistance in Anchor Systems Despite the welcome focus on the safety of cladding following the UK’s Grenfell Tower tragedy, Cintec North America is cautioning specifiers to consider the fire resistance of remedial anchors and reinforcements used in building renovation. In the past few years, fire has been an increasing concern when buildings…
08.12.2020, 10:30 Scottish Building Sector Collective Welcomes Trade Bodies The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and Glass and Glazing Federation have become the latest members of the The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum. The collective, which was established in March as COVID-19 struck, has been at the vanguard of the battle to save the…
04.12.2020, 12:39 Supporting Workplace Inclusion Derwent fm has been ranked 40th in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List of organisations that promote inclusive workplace practices. Now in its fifth year, the list has become the leading cross industry index harnessing best practice and innovation to drive inclusion for all. Announced through a virtual event,…
01.12.2020, 14:28 Shouting it from the Rooftops Steve Ricketts, a branch manager with roofing contractor BriggsAmasco, welcomes recent revisions to the BS 6229:2018 code of practice for roof installations. Codes of practice throughout all strands of the construction industry are under constant review to reflect changes in legislation or improve working processes. But in…