The controversial employment practice commonly referred to as “Fire & Rehire” is nearing the end of its legal shelf life says James Twine, a Partner and Head of Business Services at Wolferstans Long associated with public backlash and industrial disputes, ...
Read More »New appointment at Aggreko bolsters support for industrial HVAC contractors and FM firms
Global energy solutions provider, Aggreko, has strengthened its industrial HVAC and process temperature specialist support with the appointment of Chris Smith as Head of Temperature Control for the UK and Ireland. Bringing over 22 years of experience at Aggreko across Europe, ...
Read More »Webinar: Taking a unified approach to adopting Al in FM
FMJ has partnered with global worktech leader, Eptura, to deliver a webinar on Thursday 26 June at 11am to discuss Eptura’s 2025 Workplace Index that suggests that over a third of employers are proactively looking to increase office attendance which could ...
Read More »Chartwells expands presence in Cheshire
School and education catering provider, Chartwells, has been awarded catering contracts with five schools within the Halliard Trust, building on its growing presence in Cheshire. The mobilisation follows the closure of the schools’ previous council-run school meal service in April ...
Read More »Corporate spending with social enterprises surges by 46%
New figures released yesterday reveal a landmark surge in procurement spending with social enterprises, as 33 big businesses together spent £179 million with suppliers that use profits for social or environmental causes, a 46 per cent year-on-year increase, the highest ...
Read More »Upgrading a key pump station at a residential care home in Oxford
The Challenge Ageing pump infrastructure can cause significant operational headaches for facilities managers. One key pump station at a residential care home required a full refurbishment due to outdated components and electrical inefficiencies. The existing system included old pumps, pedestals, ...
Read More »infinitSpace to open second Berlin location
infinitSpace is to open its second flexible workspace in Berlin in partnership with PATRIZIA, an investment manager in global real assets. The new site will be located at Chausseestraße 29 in the capital’s central Mitte district and will operate under infinitSpace’s ...
Read More »Atlas London in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea win
Atlas London has secured a five-year soft services contract with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Spanning 32 sites across the borough, the agreement covers a comprehensive range of services, including daily office cleaning, deep cleans, feminine hygiene, window ...
Read More »National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day: The faces behind the NHSPS’ biggest heat pump
On this National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Management Day, NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating the unsung heroes who keep our hospitals running efficiently and sustainably. At the heart of this celebration is Tony Gatfield, Technical Services Supervisor, who leads ...
Read More »FM experts share blueprint to help NHS tackle £13.8bn maintenance backlog
The NHS estate has long faced a serious and growing challenge: an overwhelming £13.8 billion backlog in essential maintenance, with costs only rising. Delays in upkeep not only endanger patient safety but can also expose Trusts to legal risks, including ...
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