There is a growing interest by young people in apprenticeships; yet, a report revealed the underutilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy, with over £3.3 billion in unused funds returned to the Treasury between 2019 and 2022. How can we ensure that ...

Responsibility for cleaning decisions is often fragmented, says Georgia Jordan of BioHygiene. Taking a more strategic approach to cleaning requires FM departments to work together Cleaning is not just a support function but a defining factor in performance and perception. ...

Stefania Vatidis, Growth Marketing Manager at dynamic workplace solutions provider HubStar explains why underused offices are an environmental problem – and how data can fix it Discussions about office sustainability tend to focus on solutions such as green building certifications, ...

Kevin Muckle, Head of Soft Facilities Management for Sodexo UK & Ireland on how cleaning has evolved from a traditional, manual task into a technology led, data informed and experience-centred profession According to the British Cleaning Council (2024), the cleaning, ...

Matt Hassall, Head of Estates Central Services for Avanti Schools Trust explains to Sara Bean why a culture change is needed in educational estates management The Department for Education (DfE) published its Education Estates Strategy in February which set out ...

Net Zero starts in the supply chain says Daniel Usifoh, MSc, MCIPS, Co-Founder of Axiom Sustainability Software When FMs think about decarbonisation, the immediate focus is often on the buildings themselves. That means improving energy efficiency, investing in renewables or ...

End-of-route facilities are defining the commute. Madeleine Ford explores how the right infrastructure can combine smarter storage, better wellbeing and stronger sustainability outcomes End-of-route facilities have undergone a quiet but significant transformation over the past five years. Once viewed as ...

Defence, data and the burning fire. Richard Huck of Magenta with reflections from the Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Engagement (DPRTE) expo There is a particular energy to an event that knows its relevance. DPRTE 2026, the UK’s premier defence ...

Sara Bean visits Farnborough Airport to see how the team from Peartree Cleaning maintain the highest cleaning standards at the premier aviation hub While every FM services provider knows that quality of service and attention to detail are always paramount, ...

This month’s FMJ features a visit to Farnborough Airport to see how Peartree’s cleaning team meet the high standards of the premier aviation hub. Our cleaning and hygiene focus reveals why a more strategic approach to cleaning requires FM departments ...