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Diamond Facilities Support launches Major Works department

The Birmingham-based FM firm has launched a Major Works team to meet rising client demand and aid its ambitious growth plans. Complementing its existing Minor Works Team, the new Major Works division will be led by Barry Leonard, who will focus ...

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The new AI Act and its impact on the facilities sector

By Peter Smyth, Director of Technology & Innovation, and Olga Mitropoulou, Director of Risk & Compliance at Bidvest Noonan On Wednesday, the EU passed the world’s first comprehensive AI law, the Artificial Intelligence Act. This Act is set to establish ...

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Double win for Macro at Surrey County Council

Macro has signed two contracts with Surrey County Council (SCC) for the delivery of hard and soft FM services to more than 600 buildings across the county. The contract for hard services will run for a minimum of five years ...

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String of new hires at Lonsdale Contracts

The Leeds-based FM and maintenance provider has made three new appointments as part of its on-going expansion strategy. Daniel Houghton joins Lonsdale Contracts as Local Authorities Trades Supervisor, working on projects such as wet room conversions, level access, rise and ...

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Gainful experience

Workplace Futures 2024 focused on the symbiotic relationship between people and technology, which for FMs means delivering a quality workplace experience The meshing of the physical and digital worlds was a theme that ran through this year’s Workplace Futures conference. ...

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Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend partnership

Global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, has extended Sodexo’s food and facilities management services contract in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway for a further five-years. The collaboration between the two companies began in 2008 in the UK with a ...

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North East Lincolnshire Council considers options for future service delivery

North East Lincolnshire Council is looking to implement a new delivery model for a range of key services currently being delivered on its behalf by Equans. Equans, and its subcontractors, currently deliver several services on behalf of the council, including ...

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Third of FMs say budget cuts pose risks to safety within their business

New research has examined the complexities of the facilities management industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility. The survey of 250 senior FM professionals by industrial paint and repair products specialist, Watco, revealed that ...

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Phosters FM lands national deal with Roadchef

Phosters FM has been appointed the primary facilities management partner for roadside service area operator, Roadchef. The three-year national FM contract covers a range of services, including planned and reactive maintenance, as well as compliance management and innovative solutions designed ...

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Founders of DFS complete 100% takeover on 14th anniversary

The founders of FM firm, Diamond Facilities Support Group, have completed the purchase of a 100 per cent shareholding in the business. Coat Holdings Limited – which is owned by Adam Atkins and Helen Cooper – has purchased a 56 ...

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