Facilities Management

Facilities Management

STRABAG PFS Strengthen Hard FM and Decarbonisation Capabilities 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 »

Contracts

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 »

Security & Safety

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 »

Germany

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 »

Germany

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 »

Facilities Management

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 »

Germany

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 »

defence

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 »

United Kingdom

Sodexo Recognised for Net Zero Supply Chain Engagement​

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been awarded the Supply Chain Decarbonisation award at the Reuters Sustainability Awards and the SupplyRead More »

UK & Ireland

How Venues Can Prepare for Martyn’s Law

Andrew Robbins, Director of Security, Risk and Resilience at OCS UK & Ireland, explains how businesses can prepare for Martyn’s LawRead More »

Facilities Management

Deborah Rowland Scholarship Launches JustGiving Page to Support the FM Industry

The Deborah Rowland Scholarship, a scholarship fund dedicated to finding and supporting new talent in the FM industry, has announcedRead More »

Asia Pacific

NetApp Awards IFM Contract for Locations in India

Global data infrastructure provider NetApp has awarded a three-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract to CBRE for its locations inRead More »

Asia Pacific

Singapore Recognises Cleaners with Inaugural Appreciation and Awards Ceremony

The contribution of four Savills Property Management and Aras Development cleaning staff has been recognised at the inaugural Cleaners’ AppreciationRead More »

United Kingdom

City of London Corporation Extends Soft FM Services Contract

The City of London Corporation has extended its contract with ISS for the provision of security and front of houseRead More »

Facilities Management

BBC Awards 5-year IFM Contract

Public service broadcaster the BBC has selected EMCOR UK for a five-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract. The journey toRead More »

Facilities Management

Record Number of Engineering Apprentices Start Mitie Programme

Mitie is celebrating its highest intake of engineering apprentices since launching a dedicated apprenticeship programme in 2021. Recently ranked inRead More »

Facilities Management

NHS Forth Valley Re-awards Hospital Soft FM Contract

NHS Forth Valley has retained Serco as the provider of cleaning, catering and portering services at Forth Valley Royal HospitalRead More »

Facilities Management

Sodexo Ambassador Delivers Motivational Session at NHS Estates & Facilities Forum​

Sodexo Ambassador Matt Dawson MBE recently joined Karin Smyth MP, the UK’s Minister of State at the Department of HealthRead More »

Facilities Management

Bidvest Noonan Secures Buttercrane Shopping Centre Contract

Building on its momentum in Northern Ireland, Bidvest Noonan has secured a contract to deliver cleaning and security services toRead More »

Facilities Management

ISS Mobilising UK Department for Work and Pensions IFM Contract

ISS is preparing to mobilise a seven-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with the DWP for a scheduled go liveRead More »

Appointments

Senior Appointment at Sodexo UK & Ireland

Sodexo UK & Ireland has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Lynsey O’Keefe as its new CEO forRead More »

Facilities Management

OCS Acquires Exclusive Services Group

OCS has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland. TheRead More »

Contract Catering and Foodservice

Employment Initiative Celebrates First Anniversary

Compass Group reports its Social Partner Hub has supported over 100 people into employment and a further 800 with jobRead More »

Contracts

STRABAG PFS to Deliver Hard FM Services at 60-Storey Office Building in MesseCity Köln

STRABAG PFS has been awarded the technical FM and infrastructure management contract for Centraal, a new 24,500sq metre office developmentRead More »

Facilities Management

Churchill Group Secures Sustainability-linked Loan

Soft services provider Churchill Group is funding the acquisition of employee shares with debt capital following its conversion into anRead More »

Facilities Management

Bidvest Noonan Launches Corporate Purpose Statement

Facility services provider Bidvest Noonan has adopted the corporate purpose statement ‘To proudly create safer and healthier communities today, forRead More »

Facilities Management

ABM Recognised for Commitment to UK Armed Forces Covenant

ABM has been recognised with Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Armed Forces Covenant.Read More »

Contracts

Port of Dover Maintenance Contract

Mitie has been awarded a new £3 million a year contract with the Port of Dover covering maintenance work andRead More »

Latest Updates

Green Cleaning Initiative Targets Docklands Light Railway

Bidvest Noonan has announced a landmark sustainable cleaning initiative with DLR operator KeolisAmey Docklands. The partners aim to increase theRead More »

Facilities Management

ISS UK Enhances Safety of 7,000 Frontline Workers

ISS and field service management software company Totalmobile are launching a groundbreaking safety initiative to safeguard lone and isolated workersRead More »

Facilities Management

Mitie Progressing Towards Sustainability Goals

Mitie has published its 2024 ESG report revealing significant progress towards its sustainability goals. The facility services provider met orRead More »

United Kingdom

Living Wage Foundation Accredits SBFM

Soft service provider SBFM has been accredited as a Living Wage Recognised Service Provider by the Living Wage Foundation inRead More »

Talent

Final Applications Invited for Deborah Rowland Scholarship

The application deadline for the Deborah Rowland Scholarship for FM training has been announced as 14th September. Offered in partnershipRead More »

Facilities Management

Bidvest Noonan Appoints Director of Operations at Security Division in Ireland

Bidvest Noonan has promoted Darren Martin to the new role of Director of Operations at its Security Division in Ireland.Read More »

Contracts

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Extends Soft FM Contract with Sodexo​

The UK’s largest fire service Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has retained Sodexo as its soft services contractor forRead More »

Facilities Management

Sodexo Rolls Out Data-driven Hard FM Services Developed at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Sodexo Health & Care is rolling out an intelligent collaborative asset performance management platform which was first implemented at ManchesterRead More »

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