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Intelligence panel

FMJ partnered with MRI in a recent roundtable which brought a group of thought leaders from both FM client and services backgrounds together under Chatham House rules to discuss how innovations in AI-based software can be harnessed to deliver intelligent ...

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Pareto retains hard FM contract with London and Whipsnade Zoo 

Pareto FM has retained its long-standing contract with London and Whipsnade Zoos for the provision of hard FM services. The renewed partnership, which extends Pareto’s eight-year collaboration with conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL), will introduce an enhanced service ...

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Engineering Council launches new UK-SPEC HRB Standard

The official launch of a new Standard for building safety took place on Friday (2 May) at the House of Lords at an event hosted by his Lordship the Earl of Lindsay. The new UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence ...

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SmartIntego sets new standard for secure, scalable access control within co-working and multi-tenant spaces

Managing access in dynamic environments like co-working spaces and multi-tenant properties is no easy task. Operators and developers need to juggle security, flexibility, and efficiency – without the hassle of lost keys, complex credential management, or costly system overhauls. SimonsVoss ...

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UK falls behind in European workplace productivity rankings

New research reveals stark disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain leading the charge while the UK and Ireland trail behind. The study, conducted by Opinion Matters for Ricoh Europe, surveyed 7,000 workers and 1,800 decision-makers across Europe (UK, ...

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Schneider Electric expertise for FM sustainability

The knowledge of a technology-agnostic service partner can lay a path to decarbonisation for critical and non-critical facilities. Sustainability is a necessity for FM teams, with growing pressure to move away from fossil fuels, adopt renewable energy, and optimise operations ...

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Leading the change

Iain Franklin, Managing Director, Transformation at JLL, explains why taking the lead from how the airline and hotel industries operate could have a transformative effect on the ways facilities management services are delivered With the adoption of hybrid working patterns, ...

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UK construction workloads stable amid cautious growth outlook

Construction workloads remain largely stable, with signs pointing to modest growth in the year ahead, particularly driven by infrastructure projects. This is according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Q1 2025 UK Construction Monitor which reveals the overall ...

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Morris & Spottiswood Group generates £79m for UK communities in 2024

Construction end-to-end service provider, Morris & Spottiswood Group, has generated £79 million of social value throughout 2024 for UK communities. This figure has been generated through a range of initiatives – from facilitating accessible arts and culture programmes to enabling ...

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Sodexo retains HMP Forest Bank contract

Following a competitive tender process, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has awarded Sodexo’s Justice Services business a new 10-year contract to continue the management of HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester. The new contract award will see Sodexo continuing ...

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