Facilities Management

News

Manufacturer Selects Dublin Shopping Centre Robot for ‘Worldwide Best Performance Award’

Singapore-based robotics company Lionsbot International has named The Rex Cleaning Cobot, the latest large-scale cleaning solution in Bidvest Noonan’s portfolio, as the recipient of its Worldwide Best Performance Award for 2023. Deployed at the Swords Pavilions shopping centre in Fingal, Dublin, Cleaning Cobot uses lidar, depth cameras, and sonar sensors to help it navigate and avoid…

News

Best Company for Carbon Transition

Mitie has been named ‘Best Company for Carbon Transition’ at ESG Investing’s Corporate ESG Awards 2023, recognising its commitment to prioritising sustainability.  ESG Investing’s awards evaluating entrants in all areas of ESG investing globally. Mitie claimed the top prize in the mid-cap category, against a shortlist of major global companies and recognisable brands including Exxaro…

Letters to the Editor

Letters: The Impact of Flexible Work on UK Childcare Costs

Emma McLaughlin-Edwards, Executive Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at EMCOR UK, comments on a report in the Guardian newspaper that return-to-office mandates are leaving many parents with monthly increases of over £600 in childcare cost. We’ve known for a number of years how many families struggle with the cost of childcare, and flexible working alleviated…

News

Unveiling the Future of Cleaning

Merlin Connect, a new technology platform from Mitie, supports intelligence-led cleaning communication, data collection and analytics. The app-based solution is accessed by hand-held device and through an online dashboard which generates insights to drive efficiencies, empower cleaning technicians, provide a better user experience and support a demand-led service. Merlin Connect provides the ability to collect…

News

EMCOR UK Joins UN Global Compact

EMCOR UK has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative, a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more…

Appointments

New Appointments at Bidvest Noonan

Bidvest Noonan has appointed Chris Cunningham as Innovation Manager and Nina Delia as Environmental Manager. Cunningham whose expertise includes coaching, change management and programme management, will identify new opportunities, and introduce cutting-edge initiatives to enhance the facility services provider’s market position in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. His appointment follows that of Peter…

News

Pareto FM Expands Cross-Border Offering

Pareto has formally entered the European and North American facilities management markets after supporting UK clients in Ireland, Malta, Bulgaria, Romania, the Isle of Man and more recently Canada. As part of its international drive, the facility services provider is also upgrading its integrated offering in Spain, France and Germany. Dave Richards, CEO, says: “We’ve…

News

Training Collaboration Supports Persons with Reduced Mobility

ABM has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Disability Rights UK (DRUK) to develop and certify induction materials for Persons with Reduced Mobility. The new national certification programme builds on a pilot partnership with the pan-disability charity for ABM’s operation at London Heathrow Airport, providing world-class training to support employees with mobility needs and place passengers…

News

GPA Selects ISS to Deliver Facilities Management Contracts

ISS has been awarded three hard and soft FM contracts by the Government Property Agency under the Crown Commercial Services Facilities Management Marketplace procurement framework (RM 3830). The new contracts for an initial period of five-years include options to extend by up to a further two years, and follow the award of two security contracts…

News

Supporting a Better Work-life Balance

Mitie is introducing policy changes to better support employees with parenting, fostering and caring responsibilities. Adopted on the recommendation of the group’s Parents & Carers Network – a support network of over 500 employees which acts as a forum for exchanging experiences and ideas, carer’s leave will provide an annual entitlement to a week of…

News

Championing Workplace Sustainability

ISS UK&I has been approved as an official training centre for the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). IEMA is the global professional body for individuals and organisations working, studying or interested in the environment and sustainability. Certification as a training centre is a result of ISS meeting IEMA’s rigorous standards, and will enable…

News

Office Specialist Restructures to Better Support FM Delivery

Anabas, a provider of facility services to the UK’s office market, has announced a restructuring and several internal appointments. Former account director Tim Hysom has been promoted to operations director where he will work closely with Anabas’ managing director Alistair Craig, to steer the business to new heights, accomplishing ambitious growth targets and spearheading new,…

News

14forty Celebrates First Decade with New Brand Refresh and Commitments

Compass Group facilities management business 14forty has introduced a series of new corporate policies and refreshed its brand identity as it marks its first 10 years in business. Centred around championing the company’s partners, people and the planet, the new commitments are embodied in the acronym, ‘FIRST’ – focusing on being Forward-looking, demonstrating Integrity and…

Denmark

ISS Partners with Watershed to Advance Full-Scope Carbon Reductions

ISS is accelerating its progress towards full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 by implementing enterprise climate platform, Watershed’s carbon accounting solution across its global operations. All ISS country teams across ISS’s more than 30 markets will be empowered with the capability to measure and manage their own carbon footprint, thereby quantifying the impacts…

Germany

Strabag PFS Completes Merger with Strabag Building and Industrial Services

Strabag Building and Industrial Services GmbH has completed a merger with its parent company, Strabag Property and Facility Services (Strabag PFS). The company, which formerly traded as DIW Instandhaltung following the 2014 acquisition of the DIW Group by Strabag PFS and its rebranding to Strabag Building and Industrial Services in 2021. At the time of…

Contracts

Extension of UK Airport Contracts

Mitie will continue to deliver multiple services at Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport, London Stansted Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport following contract extensions to March 2025. The integrated facility services provider employes over 300 people on its contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) which came into effect in 2016 at Manchester Airport and…

Denmark

ISS Opens “Future of Work Innovation Lab”

ISS has inaugurated a “Future of Work Innovation Lab” in the Portuguese city of Porto dedicated to developing software solutions that meet new workplace demands on employers and employees. As office buildings around the world are increasingly equipped with technology including sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to support a more productive and seamless…

News

TFM Contract Award

Non-ministerial UK government department The Office of Rail and Road has selected Pareto FM for a long-term total facilities management contract at its 25 Cabot Square Headquarters in London’s Canary Wharf. Under the terms of the agreement, Pareto will deliver multiple hard (integrated HVAC and engineering) and soft services. The tender was procured via the…

Denmark

ISS UK&I Appoints Chief Information Officer

ISS UK and Ireland has appointed Leanne Lynch as Chief Information Officer with effect from 12th September. The appointment follows a rigorous search process, which focused on identifying a candidate with the strong skills and experience needed to deliver the integrated facility services provider’s ambition to be a technology leader in the industry and to…

News

Reducing Carbon Emissions with Biofuel and Technology

Farnek has committed to reducing carbon emissions from its fleet of vehicles by adopting a new blend of biodiesel produced by Dubai-headquartered Neutral Fuels. Neutral Fuels, the largest producer of biofuel in the Gulf region, collects waste cooking oil from local restaurants and kitchens and chemically transforms it into Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (commonly called biodiesel),…

News

ISS Supports NHS 75th Anniversary Book

On 6th September, ISS joined the History of Parliament Trust in unveiling a new publication entitled ‘NHS 75: Celebrating 75 years of the National Health Service’. The special commemorative book has been produced in partnership with leading publisher St James’s House and written by a team of academics and industry experts. Exploring the origins, history…

News

Government Property Agency Awards New FM Contract

The UK’s Government Property Agency has selected Mitie to deliver a new five-year facilities management contract covering covers 19 sites across the GPA’s Central Region including its flagship Birmingham Hub, following a competitive tender process via the Crown Commercial Services Facilities Management Marketplace framework. Under the terms of the agreement, Mitie will provide a range…

News

Mitie Spain Expands Security Capabilities with Acquisition

Mitie Spain has acquired Biservicus Group, an installer and integrator of fire, security and alarm systems. Based in the Canary Islands, Biservicus is accredited and licensed to provide security services across the country. Over the last 30 years the company has installed 8,000 security alarms for 4,000 customers. and is certified to deliver security services…

News

Bidvest Noonan Announces Senior Transport Sector Appointment

Bidvest Noonan has appointed Keith Middleton as managing director of its transport sector business. With over three decades of experience, Middleton’s successful track record in the facilitiy services industry includes senior leadership roles with ISS and Mitie. His appointment follows a series of moves by Bidvest Noonan in recent years to grow and strengthen the…

News

Aramark Uniform Services to Rebrand as Vestis

Aramark has selected Vestis™ as the name of the new company it will create by spinning-off its uniform services business. Announced on August 15th following the filing of a Form 10 regulatory notice, the spin-off of Aramark Uniform Services (AUS) will create an independent publicly traded company operating under the new name. Our new name, Vestis,…

News

Nominations Open for FM Talent Event

Nominations are invited for ‘Tomorrow Meets Today’, an exclusive networking evening focused on promoting diversity and creating unique opportunities for future leaders in FM to meet inspirational current leaders. Sponsored by Pareto FM, the event to be held at the inspiring ASOS head offices in Camden on 9th November 2023 will offer a unique networking experience…

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Landmarc Pledges Continued Support for Charity Following Award of £560 Million UK Defence Training Estate Contract

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has re-awarded Landmarc the £560 million contract to manage the UK Defence Training Estate. Landmarc provides facilities management, rural estate management and operational services across the 156,000 hectares that make up the estate on which thousands of Armed Forces personnel live, work and train. The company has also pledged to continue…

Education

Helping People and Planet

Aramark provides an update on ESG progress and shares recent accomplishments, including the validation of new global near- and long-term targets to reduce its carbon footprint. Be Well. Do Well.—Aramark’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) platform—encompasses the company’s focus on and commitment to helping people and the planet. “I am proud of the progress we are making to…

FM

Get Moving on Sustainability

The UK’s Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has launched ‘Get moving on sustainability: a campaign for change’ which calls on FM professionals to accelerate their organisation’s journey towards Net Zero by upskilling knowledge. Emphasising the ‘critical’ role of workplace and facilities managers in securing a more sustainable future as organisational ‘lynchpins’ who bring together…

Canada

Winner of Canada’s Best Restroom Competition

The Hard Bean Brunch Co., has claimed victory in Cintas Canada’s hotly contested ‘Canada’s Best Restroom Competition’ which recognises innovative design and dedication to the user experience. “We are truly honoured to have been selected as the winner,” says Heather Rhodes, CEO of the popular eatery in British Colombia. “We take pride in our washrooms…

News

A Game-Changing AI Model for Commercial Real Estate Insights

JLL has launched a pioneering large language Artificial Intelligence model designed exclusively for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. Created by JLL Technologies (JLLT), the real estate major’s tech arm, the bespoke generative AI model is set to revolutionize the way JLL’s 103,000+ global workforce delivers CRE insights to clients. Combining JLL’s substantial in-house data…

News

Celebrating Scotland’s Incredible Period Products Act

Kate Smith, Director of Hey Girls which is dedicated to ‘revolutionising’ periods, reflects on the first year of the Period Products Act which provides free access to period products in Scotland. The historic Period Products Act came into force on August 15 last year, making Scotland the first country in the world to make the…

News

Lloyds Banking Group Lowers Carbon Impact with Ground Source Heat Pump

Mitie has worked with Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), the UK’s largest financial services organisation, to decarbonise the heating of its Trinity Road office in Halifax. The new ground source heat pump system is projected to eliminate up to 6,292,112 kWh of gas consumption and up to 1,164 tonnes of carbon emissions per year – equivalent…

Contracts

Capgemini Renews ISS Contract

Capgemini has extended its integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with ISS in Europe and North America for a further three years. ISS has worked with the business and technology transformation company since 2012, when it started to deliver services to office sites in the UK. The contract has since been expanded to also include sites…

News

Supporting Local Jobs and Communities

A partnership between EMCOR UK and Access Community Trust (ACT) is creating employment, supporting a local community, and improving wellbeing and mental wellbeing at the British Sugar plant in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. EMCOR, which provides integrated facility services at the plant, reports recruiting two individuals as a result of the collaboration which has renovated the…

News

Bidvest Noonan Strengthens Leadership Team

Bidvest Noonan has appointed Nick Platt as director of sales for Great Britain and as a member of its executive committee. Platt’s 17-year career includes sales leadership positions at Rentokil, Interserve and Salisbury Group.. In his new role, he will assuming responsibility for sales across facility services provider, Bidvest Noonan’s strategic business units.  CEO, Jeff…

News

Arsenal Renews Security Contract

Arsenal Football Club has extended its security vetting contract with Mitie for a further five years. The contract extension will see Mitie continue to provide essential vetting services include background checks, criminal records checks and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. As one of the world’s biggest football institutions Arsenal places a strong emphasis on…

News

Career Hub to Help People Struggling to Gain Employment

Compass Group has launched a career hub for people who are struggling to gain employment. The Social Partner Hub will support candidates from a range of backgrounds who are facing barriers to entry into the job market, including ex-offenders, care leavers, long term unemployed and people with disabilities. The platform is being launched as part of…

News

One of the Best Companies for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Aramark has been recognized as one of the “Best Companies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)” by BLACK ENTERPRISE, the top Black digital media brand and premier business and financial resource for African Americans. This recognition highlights a select group of publicly traded corporations that have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating dynamic workforces, diverse corporate governance,…

Marketplace

Elevating Digital Out-of-Home Advertising

Elevators are becoming platforms for engaging communication – channels that are serviced and managed from a single source. Employees may spend only a few minutes of their day travelling in an elevator. But by making best use of its potential as a communications platform thanks to Schindler’s Digital Media Services, HR teams can use this short…

News

Empowering Employees with an Ownership Stake

Soft services provider Churchill Group has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), a form of business ownership in the UK that provides employees with a significant and meaningful stake in their employer organisation. The group says the move will ensure it remains true to its founding entrepreneurial ethos, and its core values while continuing to grow…

News

The Momentum Group Appoints New FM Director

Integrated property services company The Momentum Group which operates in the North West of England has appointed Matthew Pilling as Facilities Management Director. Pilling joins the company from GeoBear Global where he was managing director for Residential. He has previously held roles at BNP Paribas, Incentive FM, Cloudfm and at Engie where he led on…

News

Mark This! DEI Matters

In the latest episode of Aramark’s podcast series Mark This! Fenimore Fisher, Vice President of DEI, considers the wider corporate benefits of good inclusion policies. Or read a transcript of podcast at https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1778606/43449. About Fenimore Fisher: Vice President of DEI at Aramark Fenimore Fisher serves as Aramark’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI),…

Contracts

14forty wins £20m FM contract with National Gas

Compass Group facilities management business 14forty has won a contract to provide soft and hard services for National Gas, the backbone of Britain’s energy system. This contract was awarded due to 14forty’s comprehensive experience within the industry and its capacity to seamlessly shift and collaborate to meet the specific needs of National Gas. National Gas…

Events

Accruent Nashville and London User Conferences

Workplace and asset management solutions provider Accruent will host its annual ‘Accruent Insights’ user conferences in Nashville from 7-9th August and London from 12-13th September. Designed exclusively for professionals in workplace, facilities, and asset management, the Accruent Insights conferences present a unique opportunity for attendees to connect and network with our customer and partner community. …

industry

Driving Innovation with Data as Students Return to Campus

This fall, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is offering innovative new ordering technologies and food concepts, designed with industry and campus-specific data, to deliver dining programs that engage and ground students. Each college campus is as unique as its medley of students, and this fall Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is offering innovative new ordering technologies and food concepts,…

News

Supporting Decarbonisation in North Wales

Energy-from-waste business enfinium has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eni UK, the UK subsidiary of Eni S.p.A, to support the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at its Parc Adfer facility in North Wales. By capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from its existing energy from waste infrastructure, enfinium has the potential to take significant…

Germany

Mitie to Deliver Integrated Facilities Management Services at European British Overseas Bases

Mitie Defence Ltd has been awarded a new £150 million integrated facilities management contract in Germany and Italy by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), an operating arm of the UK Ministry of Defence. Covering the MOD’s military accommodation, as well as military and adventurous training sites in Germany and a school and office building in…

Germany

German Facility Management Association Updates Software Certification Guidance to Include IoT Data Management

GEFMA, the German Association for Facility Management, has issued Directive GEFMA 445 addressing the certification of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) solutions which rely on IoT data to manage FM processes. Over half of all Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software products on sale in Germany are estimated to conform with the previous standard, GEFMA…

News

Cloudfm Announces Senior Internal Appointment

Cloudfm has promoted Kate Chamberlain from head of finance to the new role of Group Finance Director. Chamberlain, who joined the business in July 2018, becomes a member of the company’s Executive Board, and will also oversee initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the organisation and at client locations. Cloudfm is rolling out new IoT…

Cleaning

ABM Secures Cabin Cleaning Partnership with LATAM Airlines

ABM has been awarded a three-year cabin cleaning contract by LATAM Airlines, one of South America’s largest carriers. The partnership solidifies ABM’s presence at London Heathrow Airport, where it now serves 27 airlines and cleans approximately eight million seats annually. Under the contract, the facility services provider will clean around 150,000 seats each year as…

News

Revolutionising the Swiss Luxury Hotel Experience

HITEK, the digital solutions business of UAE facility services provider Farnek, has entered into an agreement with the five-star luxury 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland to implement a cutting-edge hospitality solution. The FLEXIGUEST Property Management System (PMS) features a mobility app and offers a digitalised guest journey from reservation to check-out, seamlessly integrating with the…

News

Sustaining Success

EMCOR UK’s inaugural sustainability report highlights progress with environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Throughout the report, the company’s commitment to creating a better world at work is evident, as it focuses on three key areas: people, planet, and partners. Employee policies include ensuring all staff are paid the Real Living Wage or above. Additionally,…

Brazil

Sodexo in Major Brazilian Employee Benefits Partnership

Sodexo’s employee experience brand Pluxee and private bank Santander Brazil have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver meal and food benefits via 750,000 merchants. The collaboration will deliver benefits services offered by the Pluxee brand exclusively through the Santander network, integrating with the bank’s own staff benefits programme, ‘Ben’, which boasts a network of…

Contracts

Integrated Facilities Management Contract

Insurance and pensions services provider Phoenix Group has awarded a new contract to Mitie to deliver integrated facilities management (IFM) services across its UK sites. The five-year contract, worth £62m, will involve a range of specialist services, including Mitie’s ‘Connected Workspace’ and decarbonisation services. It marks the first time that all facilities management services for…

Contracts

Moorfields Eye Hospital Catering Contract

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a three-year contract to Compass Group business Medirest to manage catering and facilities management services. The partnership, which commenced in July 2023, aims to elevate service quality and enhance the overall experience for patients. Our thorough procurement process required bidders to increase pay for all staff to…

China

Registration of Vendors for 2023–2024 Aramco Projects

Saudi Aramco is extending an invitation to companies across the world to register as suppliers for its Petroleum Refineries 2023–2024 projects. International companies that operate outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia should communicate with the appropriate Aramco affiliated company — Aramco Services Company (ASC), Aramco Overseas Company (AOC), or Aramco Asia Company (AAC) — located…

News

Bidvest Noonan Expands Further in Northern Ireland

Facility service provider Bidvest Noonan has acquired Robinson Services and its specialist security business, Sword Security (NI). Robinson Services has been a trusted provider of high-quality cleaning and support services for over 40 years. Sword Security (NI) ltd has established itself as one of Northern Ireland’s premier security providers. Together, these companies employ more than…

Contracts

ABM Expands Cabin Cleaning Capabilities at Manchester Airport   

ABM has more than doubled the number of airlines it serves at Manchester Airport, increasing its headcount by over 160 per cent following the award of three new contracts.   The multi-year contracts involving 10 airlines mark a significant increase in presence at the Northern aviation hub, which is in the final stage of a £1.3billion…

News

Johnson Controls Acquires FM Systems

Johnson Controls has acquired digital workplace management and IoT solutions provider FM:Systems for a base purchase price of US $455 million with additional payments to be made subject to the attainment of post-closing earnout milestones. Coupled with our building asset solutions, energy management offerings and global field network, this acquisition further differentiates Johnson Controls’ leadership…

News

Leading the Way

Ecolab has been named to Selling Power magazine’s list of the ‘Best Companies to Sell For’ for the eighth year in a row. The American multinational supplier of water, cleaning and hygiene solutions secured the 16th spot on the 2023 list, marking the 17th time in the past 20 years that the company’s dedicated sales-and-service…

News

Aramark Achieves Top Score on Disability Equality Index for Seventh Year

Aramark has been recognized for its commitment to disability inclusion by achieving a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI). The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, and it recognizes organizations that excel in fostering disability inclusion in the workplace. This is the…

News

Saving on Energy

Mitie has supported Royal Mail Group in achieving significant energy savings of over 16.69 GWh – equivalent to the annual usage of 1,100 UK homes – within a 12-month period. This milestone marks the first year of a five-year partnership aimed at helping Royal Mail Group achieve a minimum of 15% energy savings across its…

Denmark

Belonging in the Workplace

A recent public opinion survey conducted for ISS by Opinium sheds light on the topic of ‘Belonging in the Workplace.’ The research, based on responses from 4,500 individuals working in various industries below management level within organisations with over 250 employees, was conducted between 15th March 2023 and 26th April 2023. Participants represented a cross-section…

News

Farnek Secures AED 356 Million of Contracts in First Half of 2023

UAE-based facility services provider Farnek reports new and retained contracts valued at over AED 356 million (US $96.9) in the first six months of 2023. The company has been awarded a total of 69 contracts requiring the deploying of more than 1,450 staff members to various sites across the UAE, with 65% of the projects…

News

A Decade of Supporting NHS Customers and Communities

A day before the National Health Service marks its 75th anniversary, NHS Properties have released a video celebrating the decade-long contribution of front line workers to the NHS Estate.   NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating 10 years of serving patients, customers and local communities with facilities management, property expertise and transformation of the NHS estate…

News

Bidvest Noonan Announces Senior Appointment

Facility services provider Bidvest Noonan has promoted Lorraine Monaghan as Director of Operations for its education sector business in Ireland. An experienced professional who joined the company which employs over 27,000 people in the United Kingdom and Ireland as a customer services representative in 2014, Monaghan has established an impressive track record that includes building…

industry

ISS Appoints Group CEO

ISS has selected Kasper Fangel as Group CEO following the resignation of former incumbent Jacob Aarup-Andersen in March. The appointment takes effect from 1st September when Fangel will assume responsibility for the execution of the facility services provider’s OneISS strategy. Currently Group Chief Financial Officer, Fangel has played a central role in a divestment and…

Denmark

ISS Commits to Tent Partnership Refugee Recruitment Initiative

ISS will recruit 1,000 refugees into its European operations following a commitment at the Tent Partnership for Refugees’ European Business Summit in Paris. The commitment builds on the Danish multinational facility services provider’s on-going commitment to hire, train and upskill immigrants and refugees. Europe faces its largest refugee crisis since World War II, including 5…

News

Asahi UK Awards Hard Services Contract

Japanese multinational beverages and food business Asahi has appointed Pareto FM to deliver integrated hard services at its UK Head Office in Woking. Popular Asahi brands include Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. We look forward to a progressive partnership Annabelle Lloyd-Jane, Facilities Manager at Asahi UK, says:…

News

ABM Recognised for UK Armed Forces Covenant Commitment

ABM has been recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) as a ‘Silver Employer’ under the Armed Forces Covenant scheme. The Armed Forces Covenant was introduced as a “promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly“, helping members of…

News

Compass Cultivates Urban Farm at UK Headquarters

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s headquarters, Compass House in Chertsey, has embraced vertical farming with the introduction of an urban farm in collaboration with Square Mile Farms. This partnership allows the largest food and support services provider in the UK to bring ultra-fresh, sustainable produce to its on-site chefs and Compass colleagues, further reinforcing its…

News

Lorne Stewart Facilities Reports Strong Start to 2023

Lorne Stewart Facilities has reported a positive start to 2023 with the award of four new hard services contracts and several contract extensions. New clients of the facility services subsidiary of UK engineering group Lorne Stewart plc, include the corporate office of a housing group, and organisations operating in the healthcare, rail and education sectors,…

Case Studies

Putting Safety First

A new case study from Aramark considers the wider impact on ESG of its Safety Leader Program – a network of around 400 employees who are the ‘voice’ of safety across its businesses in the United States. Aramark_SLP_Case_Study

News

Papua New Guinea and Pareto FM’s Journey to Carbon Neutrality

Engineering and facility services business Pareto reports it achieved carbon neutrality in 2022 in accordance with the UK’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting ( SECR) regulations . The SECR regulations distinguish ‘Scope 1’ emissions – or those generated from gas, oil or other fuel used in buildings, vehicles and other equipment owned or controlled by…

Contracts

Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association Contract

Hard FM services contractor DMA Group has regained a multi-year mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance contract with Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association. Under the terms of the agreement, the contractor will carry out 24/7 planned and reactive maintenance, small works, and projects at the association’s offices portfolio, as well as providing energy services advice to…

Contracts

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Awards Sustainable FM Contract

Veolia has been selected to deliver a new multi-million pound “sustainable” FM contract that will focus on implementing hard services and carbon reduction measures across 144,300 square metres of patient care facilities. Under its contract with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, the resource management provider will manage around 20,000 assets. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust…

News

Ecolab Reports Progress Toward 2030 ‘Impact’ Goals

Ecolab has published its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which shows how the company is advancing its vision to build a ‘100% positive’ future. The report affirms the water and hygiene solutions provider’s commitment to protecting people, planet and business health, and details progress made in realizing its 2030 Impact Goals. Our 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report shows once…

News

UK FMs Handling Intolerable Workloads

According to a recent survey, a quarter of facilities management professionals in the United Kingdom report feeling stressed at work, amidst growing industry challenges including a skills shortage, supply chain issues and pressure to improve the overall workplace experience. Commissioned by industrial coating manufacturer and building materials supplier Watco, the survey reports that over 1…

News

Serco Expands Group Executive Committee

Serco has appointed Gillian Duggan as Chief People and Culture Officer, and Ruth McGowan to the new role of Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Both appointees will report directly to Group CEO, Mark Irwin, and become members of the group’s Executive Committee. Duggan brings a depth of experience, leading people and operational teams across a…

News

Kellogg’s Awards Five Year Utilities Maintenance Contract

Global food manufacturer Kellogg’s has expanded its relationship with EJ Musk Process Services, part of the Edwin James Group, following a competitive tender. Based at the Trafford Park site in Manchester the five year contract will cover HVAC, Waste Water Plant and Utilities Maintenance. The Edwin James Group has over four decades of experience with Kellogg’s providing…

Australia

Partnership Supports Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men

Serco has partnered with the Clontarf Foundation to provide A$50,000 of support for male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in educational academies across Australia. Established in 2000, the Clontarf Foundation works to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, equipping them to participate…

News

Farnek Strengthens Business Development Team

UAE based Farnek Services has appointed Tamer Bishay as Head of Business Development. Reporting directly to CEO, Markus Oberlin, Bishay will support the integrated services provider’s corporate plan and targeted growth strategy. Bringing two decades of industry expertise to the role, Bishay will oversee the development, direction, and motivation of Farnek’s sales team, whilst nurturing…

Australia

Forward-thinking Approach Wins Global Accolade for 14forty

Compass Group facilities management business 14forty has been Highly Commended at the Global FM Awards of Excellence for its forward-thinking approach to workplace catering. The awards were created to enable GFM Members – who include the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) in the United Kingdom, the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and…

News

Pareto FM Announces Senior Appointments

UK facilities and engineer services provider Pareto has confirmed multiple appointments to its senior team following Andrew Hulbert’s appointment as vice-chairman. Industry veteran Dave Richards has joined as CEO, having formerly served as Chief Operating Officer for Bellrock Property & Facilities Management, and as FM Transition Director at Mitie. HR director Alishya Artwell assumes a…

News

DE&S DECA Renews Integrated Services Contract

UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) agency DE&S Deca has re-awarded an integrated services contract to EMCOR UK following a competitive tender process. Formed by the integration of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) with the Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA), DE&S Deca negotiates and manages contracts with the UK and global defence industry, developing, supplying…

News

Green Apple for ABM and Victoria Leeds

ABM has been recognised with a Green Apple Environmental Award for the fourth time at a ceremony in Miami where its collaboration with UK retail destination Victoria Leeds Shopping Centre won a Bronze Award.  In the international campaign to find the greenest companies, municipal autorities and communities, ABM continues to impress judges with the passion and…

FM

A Record 2022 for Dussmann Group

As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, Dussmann Group has announced record sales of €2.8 billion in fiscal year 2022. The company maintained an EBITDA margin of 6.1%, against 6.4% the previous year, with Dussmann Technical Solutions and the Italian market played crucial roles in fueling its growth. However, Dussmann Group also faced challenges, including the…

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Global FM and Texas Governor Greg Abbott Comment on World FM Day 2023

Today marks World FM Day, a celebration of the Facilities Management (FM) profession and its accomplishments. The annual event unites the global FM community under a common theme, and this year’s theme is “Making a Real Difference.” The FM industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with sustainability, resilience, and corporate responsibility taking center…

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ISS Guckenheimer Ranks First for Protein Sustainability

ISS Guckenheimer has been awarded a first-place ranking for a second consecutive year in an assessment of climate friendly plant-based food offerings by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HSUS’s annual ‘Protein Sustainability Scorecard’ assesses foodservice companies, and highlighted the measures that are being taken by the company, a business of Danish multinational…

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Churchill Announces Senior Appointment

UK soft services provider Churchill has appointed Martin D’Mello as strategic lead for housing and healthcare in a role that will also extend the company’s relationships with some of the UK’s leading housing associations.  With extensive experience in the housing, care and support sectors, D’Mello has also worked in Local Government, Local Authorities and Housing…

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