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RICS reports demand for green and sustainable buildings are rising but costs slowing progress

Occupier demand for sustainable buildings in the UK has risen, and global appetite for green buildings is on the rise, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is holding industry back from making a real impact on net zero targets. ...

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Award for Medirest security team at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

The Medirest security team at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust in north London, were crowned winner for Healthcare Security Team of the Year, at the National Association for Healthcare Security event. The National Association for Healthcare Security (NHAS), which ...

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ABM announces HQ relocation as part of integration plan

Facility services provider ABM has announced a head office relocation and senior appointments in the next stage of a strategic growth plan. The London Bridge office has moved into the Transport for London (TfL) North Greenwich offices, underpinning the valued ...

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Mitie recognised as Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer for sixth consecutive year

Mitie has been recognised as one of the UK’s 50 most inclusive employers, for the sixth year running. Ranked number 24 on the 2023 Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Index (IT50 List), Compiled by Inclusive Companies and judged by an ...

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ESS Partners with Olio to reduce food waste and support local communities

The Defence, Marine & Aerospace sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is partnering with community sharing app Olio to redistribute good-to-eat surplus food to members of the local community. The company is donating pre-packed products and ...

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CIBSE introduces mandatory CPD on building safety and sustainability

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has introduced mandatory CPD topics for its members. From January 2024, in addition to their existing CPD requirements, members must undertake and reflect on at least two CPD activities, one on sustainability ...

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UKGBC publishes new guidance for construction sector to accurately model and report on embodied carbon emissions

The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance to improve how embodied carbon emissions are modelled and reported on, enabling more informed and sustainable decision-making across projects. Although embodied carbon is being increasingly factored into how we design new ...

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NHSPS appoints new head of service operations and security

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has announced the appointment of Sasha Griffiths as the new Head of Service Operations and Security. Griffiths will act as the single point of accountability for the live service of the Digital and Data function at ...

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Mitie demonstrates cutting-edge technology with the launch of its Facilities Transformation Hub

In a special preview this week, FMJ visited Mitie’s new Transformation Hub based in its London headquarters in The Shard to see the facilities management provider’s investment in the latest innovations. These aim to help customers embrace five key mega-trends: ...

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Hybrid working patterns continue to flourish around the world, finds JLL study

Employees globally are spending just over three days in the office on average, meaning leaders must now consider how to meet new expectations around work and where it’s done, suggests a new JLL report, Is hybrid really working? Creating a ...

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