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Sam White to join Mitie as MD of Technical Services

Mitie has appointed Sam White as its new Managing Director of Technical Services. He will assume his new role on 1 December 2025 and take a seat on Mitie’s Group Executive. White brings over 25 years’ experience in complex engineering ...

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FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards

FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities ...

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Complete record

Rob Norton, UK Director at PlanRadar argues that traditional recordkeeping practices in construction are causing FMs operational headaches Around the world, the construction industry is haemorrhaging money. RIBA’s comprehensive review highlights the shocking reality that every year billions of dollars ...

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Carlisle appoints new MD for Security and Events North

Vinny Singh has been appointed as Managing Director for Security and Events North at Carlisle Support Services, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading ...

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Sodexo once again named among the UK’s top 75 employers driving social mobility

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been included in 2025 Social Mobility Employer Index for the second year running. Compiled annually since 2017 by the Social Mobility Foundation, the Social Mobility Employer Index, recognises organisations that are taking meaningful action to ...

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Chief legal & risk officer hire at SBFM

SBFM has appointed Emma Jane McSteen as its Chief Legal & Risk Officer. In this strategic role, McSteen will lead the soft FM service provider’s legal operations, including its governance and risk management functions. She will work closely with the ...

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Mitie brings in former RMS team to strengthen heat decarbonisation offering

Mitie has enhanced its capability to manage the design, development, installation and maintenance of heat decarbonisation solutions by bringing in-house fabrication and heat pump expertise from the former RMS team. The move will strengthen Mitie’s ability to deliver turnkey heat ...

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Lucy Jeynes appointed first female chair of governors at South & City College Birmingham

Lucy Jeynes, a respected figure in the facilities management sector and founding Director of Leamington-based Larch Consulting, has been appointed Chair of Governors at South & City College Birmingham (SCCB). Over a 35-year FM career, Jeynes has advised major organisations ...

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BCC says better-targeted cleaning needed to reinforce new handwashing standards 

Building on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Handwashing Standards, which are being published today to coincide with Global Handwashing Day (15 October), industry experts are calling for clear and effective cleaning standards to be introduced across workplaces and public ...

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Fears rising around construction site safety due to climate change

As the UK prepares for winter, a new survey commissioned by SafeSite Facilities has found that three-quarters of construction workers say they are concerned about the impact of climate change on site safety. The survey revealed a worrying picture of ...

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