Facilities Management

Health & Safety

EMCOR UK and RoSPA Safety Academy Welcomes Inaugural Intake

Following its launch in January, a new Safety Academy which is supported by EMCOR UK and the Royal Society forRead More »

Training

ISS Announces New Training Academy Partnership

ISS has extended its network of Healthcare Training academies to University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Located nextRead More »

Facilities Management

FM Businesses Sign Open Letter Criticising UK Employment Rights Bill

Over a hundred business form the facility services sector have expressed concern over the UK Government’s proposed Employment Rights BillRead More »

Blog

Integrating Legal Protocols into Facilities Management Strategies

Facilities management professionals are expected to handle a wide range of responsibilities. While much of the focus is often onRead More »

ESG & Corporate Responsibility

Empowering Children and Young People

The OCS Foundation has relaunched with renewed focus on empowering children and young people in the United Kingdom and theRead More »

Facilities Management

Mitie Wins RoSPA Gold Award

Mitie Group has been recognised with a coveted Gold RoSPA award for demonstrating commitment to health and safety through itsRead More »

Facilities Management

14forty to Support The Range with Integrated Soft FM Services

Compass Group business 14forty has secured a three-year contract to deliver cleaning and catering services for home, leisure, and gardenRead More »

Facilities Management

Quilter Extends Sodexo IFM Contract

UK wealth manager Quilter has added three further years to an integrated facilities management contract it awarded Sodexo in 2020.Read More »

Maintenance

Pareto to Deliver Hard FM Services at Iconic Birmingham Venue

B:Music, the operator of Birmingham’s iconic Symphony Hall and Town Hall venues, has selected Pareto FM as the mechanical andRead More »

Facilities Management

Charity Challenge Supports UK Veterans

Over 30 teammates from ABM tackled the tough terrain of the Lake District last weekend in support of veterans and their families.Read More »

Facilities Management

IPO Awards Integrated Facilities Management Contract

Mitie will deliver integrated facilities management (IFM) services at two sites in Newport following the award of a three-year, £12Read More »

Facilities Management

EMCOR UK Wins Third Consecutive RoSPA Award

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has selected EMCOR UK as the winner of its 2025 FacilitiesRead More »

Facilities Management

ISS Survey Finds Offices Reinforce Corporate Culture and Belonging

Despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for socialRead More »

Contracts

Bidvest Noonan Re-awarded Integrated Services Contract by DLR Operator

Bidvest Noonan has successfully retained its contract with Keolis Amey Docklands (KAD), the operator of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR)Read More »

Whitepapers

The Road to 2030: Essential Insights for FMs

Changes in the FM sector are fast-paced. Whether it’s net zero targets, hybrid working, new regulations or the huge potentialRead More »

Appointments

OCS Appoints Managing Director of Public Sector FM

OCS has appointed Bob Taylor as Managing Director of Public Sector FM. Taylor brings over 30 years’ experience the the facilitiesRead More »

Facilities Management

ABM to Deliver IFM Services at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport has selected ABM to deliver integrated facilities management (IFM) services across its estate for three-year contract. The contractRead More »

Facilities Management

MRI Shares Research on FM Industry in South Africa

Research from MRI Software suggests digital transformation is essential to the continuing success of the facility services sector in SouthRead More »

Contract Catering and Foodservice

Sodexo to Improve the Lived Experience of UK Armed Forces in Cyprus

The UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has retained Sodexo as a provider of soft facilities management services with an expandedRead More »

Facilities Management

Extension of Soft FM Contract at West Middlesex University Hospital

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has retained ISS to deliver integrated soft facilities management services at West MiddlesexRead More »

Facilities Management

‘Better Places; Thriving Communities’ Mitie Affirms Commitment to Social Inclusion

Mitie is reinforcing its commitment to creating better places for people and communities with new brand messaging. The FM servicesRead More »

Workplace

Evolving Workplace Dynamics: The New Reality for FM

CBRE Group explains how the rise of hybrid work has reshaped how organizations utilize office space, presenting both challenges andRead More »

Facilities Management

ISS UK&I Announces Senior Appointment

ISS UK & Ireland has appointed Colin Hamilton to the newly-created role of Managing Director, Capital Projects. The new positionRead More »

Facilities Management

STRABAG PFS to Deliver Green IFM at Retrofitted PRISMA Frankfurt Development

STRABAG Property and Facility Services has been awarded a contract to provide integrated technical facilities management and infrastructure services atRead More »

Facilities Management

Simplifying FM Compliance

Q3 has launched FM On Demand, a subscription-based service designed to simplify compliance, risk management and operations for growing businesses.Read More »

Contract Catering and Foodservice

Eurest and 14forty Unveil New Workplace Hospitality and Deli Offerings

Compass Group workplace caterer Eurest and its integrated facilities management (IFM) services provider 14forty have launched hospitality brands “Table” andRead More »

Latest Updates

Attracting Future Engineering Talent

ABM has launched its seventh annual student STEM programme in partnership with Facilitate Now! The initiative will provide 120 students withRead More »

Facilities Management

Pareto FM Appointed to Fusion21 Framework

Fusion21 has appointed Pareto FM as a pre-qualified supplier to Lots 1 (Total Facilities Management) and 4 (Building Engineering Services)Read More »

Facilities Management

STRABAG PFS Strengthens Presence in Czech Republic

STRABAG Property and Facility Services (STRABAG PFS) has agreed the acquisition of Czech technical FM services and decarbonisation solutions providerRead More »

United Kingdom

ISS Awards UK Hire Supply Chain Contract

ISS has selected Manchester-based HSS ProService as its official hire supply chain partner in the United Kingdom following a competitive tender. TheRead More »

Facilities Management

Raising Awareness of the Menopause

A collaboration between ABM UK and Ireland and Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace will focus on promoting positive change aroundRead More »

Facilities Management

The Future of FM is Female

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) will be celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th by highlighting the incredible achievements and contributionsRead More »

ESG & Corporate Responsibility

ABM Strengthens Commitment to ESG

ABM UK & Ireland has appointed an internal team of multidisciplinary experts to lead its Corporate Responsibility strategy for FY2025.Read More »

Talent

Ancient Livery Company Selects Account Director for ‘Future Leader FM Award’

Abigail Richards, an account director at SBFM, has received the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers’ 2025 Future Leader FM Award. TheRead More »

Blog

How Technology is Reshaping Facilities Management Practices

Technology continues to reshape facilities management, driving efficiency through smart buildings and sustainability initiatives. New solutions are changing industry practices,Read More »

Talent

Celebrating New Talent: Rising FMs and the 2025 IWFM Impact Awards

As IWFM looks to the future, the need to nurture and support the next generation of workplace and facilities managementRead More »

Talent

Mitie Celebrates Apprentices

Mitie’s has recognised the outstanding efforts of apprentices and their champions at its 2025 Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. Following the successRead More »

Facilities Management

ABM Reinforces Partner Proposition with New Marketing Tagline

ABM has unveiled the new tagline “Driving possibility, together” to signal its evolution into an innovative, future-focused provider of integratedRead More »

Facilities Management

Boosting Workplace Productivity and Wellbeing

EMCOR UK has launched Workplace Evolution to support organisations with productivity improvements and smarter, and more sustainable workplace environments. TheRead More »

Facilities Management

ABM Retains Top CAA Rating for Security Training

ABM UK & Ireland has retained its ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for quality assurance in AVSECRead More »

Facilities Management

Optimising Sustainability Solutions for FM

An industry-first partnership between ISS and global sustainability firm Anthesis is set to deliver exemplary sustainability solutions optimised for FM. Read More »

ESG & Corporate Responsibility

SBFM Supports Crisis Homelessness Covenant

UK soft services provider SBFM has signed up to the Crisis Homelessness Covenant. Developed by Crisis, the national charity forRead More »

Facilities Management

Farnek Announces Senior Appointment

UAE-based facility services provider Farnek Services has elevated Julian Khalil to the role of managing director. Reporting to Group CEORead More »

Talent

Q&A: Compass Group Apprenticeships

As the UK prepares to celebrate National Apprenticeships Week from 10th to 16th February, Compass apprentice Brandon Sage discusses hisRead More »

United Kingdom

Delivering IFM at Everton Stadium

OCS has been awarded a five-year contract to provide integrated facilities management services to Premier League football club Everton Football Club.Read More »

Contract Catering and Foodservice

Senior Appointment Supports Relaunch of Compass Group’s Senior Living Division

Compass Group senior living division White Oaks has appointed Laura Tighe as Business Director as it relaunches with a new,Read More »

Facilities Management

Mitie to Deliver Maintenance Engineering at DVLA Sites

The UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a five-year maintenance engineering contract worth £81.7 million to Mitie.Read More »

Facilities Management

BTR Operator Awards IFM Contract for UK Portfolio

Build-to-Rent (BTR) operator Dandara Living Management has appointed Nirvana Maintenance to deliver integrated facilities management services across a portfolio ofRead More »

United Kingdom

Bidvest Noonan to Chair Global Initiative on Tall Building Security

FM services business Bidvest Noonan has partnered with The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) to launch a Special InterestRead More »

Republic of Ireland

ABM to Deliver Technical Services for Irish Dog Foods

ABM has secured a new contract from Irish Dog Foods, a prominent producer of pet foods in Ireland and theRead More »

Facilities Management

OCS Acquires Maxim FM

OCS has acquired Maxim FM, one of the fastest-growing independent regional facilities management companies in North-East of England. The acquisitionRead More »

Facilities Management

Peter Gross Facility Management to Enhance Service Delivery with Planon Platform

Peter Gross Bau Holding and its subsidiary Peter Gross Facility Management GmbH will be implementing Planon’s IoT-enabled Facility Services BusinessRead More »

Facilities Management

Senior FM Appointments at Wates Property Services

Wates has appointed Jack Prady as Managing Director of its facilities management business and welcomed Mark Wiles to the roleRead More »

Facilities Management

ISRM Names Bidvest Noonan Partner of the Year

Bidvest Noonan has been named ‘Partner of the Year’ by the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) at their 2024Read More »

Facilities Management

Top Employers Institute Recognises Mitie Again

Mitie has been recognised as a UK Top Employer for the seventh consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute. WithRead More »

Facilities Management

A Top 100 Company to Work For

An analysis of the ‘Top 100’ companies in the UK to work for based on over 1,000 Glassdoor reviews hasRead More »

PropTech

Verdantix Commends Service Works Global

Verdantix has recognised Service Works Global (SWG) for its asset and maintenance management capabilities. SWG achieved the highest score inRead More »

Latest Updates

STRABAG PFS Named Top Employer in Germany

STRABAG Property and Facility Services has received a ‘Top Employer’ award from the Top Employer Institute in recognition of itsRead More »

Latest Updates

Most Admired Company in the UK Services Sector

Mitie has been named ‘most admired support services company’ at the Britain’s Most Admired Companies awards, the UK’s longest-running surveyRead More »

United Kingdom

BA Cabin Cleaning Contract

British Airways has appointed ABM to provide cabin and secure cleaning services across its fleet of aircrafts at London Heathrow’sRead More »

Commercial Real Estate

Union Investment Expands STRABAG PFS Property Management Mandate

Union Investment, the investment arm of the DZ Bank Group, has added a further ten properties to a portfolio managedRead More »

Facilities Management

ISS Global Educational Enrichment Programme Reaches Milestone

ISS has moved closer towards delivering on a pledge to empower 100,000+ employees or their family members with learning activitiesRead More »

Facilities Management

Mitie Confirms UK Businesses Progressing with Net Zero

Mitie’s 2025 Net Zero Navigator report builds on the findings of two previous surveys of more than 100 sustainability leadersRead More »

Facilities Management

EMCOR UK Receives Consecutive Gold Award from SFMI

EMCOR UK has been selected for a Gold Award from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) for a second consecutiveRead More »

Facilities Management

Farnek Supports UAE Events Sector with New Company

TRENDZ Events, a new business of Farnek Services, is set to deliver integrated FM solutions tailored for the UAE’s burgeoningRead More »

Facilities Management

Met Awards Four-year Buildings Maintenance Contract

London’s Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has selected Mitie for a £170 million contract to deliver planned and reactive engineering maintenanceRead More »

Facilities Management

Senior Internal Appointment at ABM Aviation

ABM UK & Ireland business ABM Aviation has appointed Ian Mitchell as Vice President of Operations for Aviation and Transport.Read More »

Latest Updates

Thales Extends Mitie IFM Contract

Mitie has secured a seven-year extension to its integrated facilities management contract with Thales UK. Valued at £17 million annually,Read More »

Facilities Management

Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards

Soft facility services provider SBFM was the recipient of ‘Excellence in Inclusivity and Diversity’ and ‘Purpose Beyond Profit’ award atRead More »

Blog

Best Practices for Streamlining Operations in Facility Management

Efficient facility management is crucial for enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring employee satisfaction. Embracing best practices can significantly improveRead More »

Facilities Management

EMCOR Recognised for Health and Safety

EMCOR UK has received an award in the Health & Safety category of this year’s Considerate Constructors Gala Awards. TheRead More »

Facilities Management

ABM Makes Key D&I Appointments on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

ABM has further committed to embedding accessibility and inclusion into its culture by announcing two senior appointments on the UnitedRead More »

Perspectives

Tag, You’re “It”: Bringing BIM to Asset Management

Paul Thompson, Head of Specification and Openings Studio for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions in the UK, discusses BIM within theRead More »

Facilities Management

Promoting ‘Living Wages’ Globally

ISS is sponsoring WageMap, a consortium of living wage data and service providers dedicated to harmonising the calculation of whatRead More »

Facilities Management

Vodafone Deutschland Renews IFM and Property Services Contract with STRABAG PFS

Vodafone has extended an integrated facilities management (IFM) and property services contract with STRABAG PFS across its corporate real estateRead More »

Facilities Management

Multi-Realm Extends FM Partnership with ABM at Wembley Park

Retail destinations operator Multi-Realm has extended an integrated facility and guest services contract it first awarded to ABM in 2016Read More »

Facilities Management

NHS Simplifies Soft FM Services Procurement with New Frameworks

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched three new soft facilities management procurement solutions with a focus on enhancingRead More »

Case Studies

EMCOR Facilities Services Case Study: US Bank

US Bank is an operating brand of U.S. Bancorp, the fifth largest banking institution in the United States. With overRead More »

Facilities Management

Mitie Recognised for Developing Talent

Mitie has been awarded ‘Silver status’ by The 5% Club in recognition of the progress it is making to ensureRead More »

Facilities Management

AI-Driven CAFM Solutions Reducing Maintenance Costs for UAE Hospitality Sector

According to Farnek Group’s technology solutions business HITEK Services, the UAE is undergoing a ‘paradigm shift’ as AI-powered computer-aided facilitiesRead More »

Facilities Management

Large Deal of the Year

Pareto FM has been recognised with an award in the ‘Large Deal of the Year’ category of the Thames ValleyRead More »

Facilities Management

14forty Appoints Managing Director

Compass Group’s integrated facilities management business 14forty has named Antony Collett as managing director. An experienced FM strategist with overRead More »

Republic of Ireland

Industry Recognition for Bidvest Noonan

The Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) has recognised Bidvest Noonan’s team at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre with an ‘Overall SiteRead More »

People & Leadership

Churchill Makes Senior Appointment

Churchill Group has appointed Eddie Fairish as chief growth officer. Fairish joins the soft services provider from ISS UK&I andRead More »

Talent

Mitie Welcomes 200-plus Apprentices in Single Week

Mitie has opened its doors to three new apprenticeship cohorts this week, further reinforcing its commitment to nurturing a diverseRead More »

Facilities Management

Arriva UK Subsidiary Expands Pareto FM Partnership

British train operating company and Arriva UK subsidiary CrossCountry Trains has extended a partnership with Pareto FM to include theRead More »

Facilities Management

What is Facilities Management?

Facilities Management (FM) is a vital discipline within organisations, encompassing a wide range of services aimed at ensuring that theRead More »

Blog

Towards a New Definition of Facilities Management

Facilities management (FM) has traditionally been defined as the integration of people, processes, and things within the built environment. ThisRead More »

Facilities Management

Developing Talented Female Leaders in FM

ISS is expanding its suite of apprenticeship schemes with the aim of inspiring, empowering and supporting female leaders across theRead More »

People & Leadership

14forty Sales Director Attains CIWFM Status

Matthew Lockton, sales director for Compass Group’s integrated facilities management business 14forty, has become a Certified-level member of the InstituteRead More »

UK & Ireland

Compass Generates £2bn of Social Value in Three Years

According to figures validated by Social Value Portal, Compass Group UK & Ireland generated £2.148 billion of ‘Social and LocalRead More »

We've noticed you are using an ad blocker

Advertising helps bring you fresh independent content. Please disable the adblock plugin or settings in your web browser to access the content you are trying to reach on www.fmindustry.com.