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ABM takes off with FM deal at Edinburgh Airport

ABM, a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has won a three-year contract for the delivery of facilities services across Edinburgh Airport, including the terminal, corporate offices and contractor buildings. The contract award, says ABM, highlights the success of ...

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Mitie awarded DWP’s security contract 

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has selected Mitie to provide the largest security workforce within the Government estate, alongside building and operating a new bespoke 24/7 Security Control Centre. The Security Guarding contract is valued at £136 million ...

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Recognising and valuing multigenerational perspectives in the workplace

This is the first time in history that employers are managing five different generations. Surveys have shown that while Gen Z report lower job satisfaction and burnout than any other group, 73 per cent of over 50s feel overlooked by ...

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Oktra marks 30th anniversary with new head of sustainability

Oktra, a leading office design studio, has appointed Jamie Firman as its Head of Sustainability and Environmental. The appointment follows a record-breaking quarter in 2024 and aligns with the B Corp company’s 30th anniversary in the industry. With over 17 ...

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Gleeds takes on project manager role at new Airedale Hospital

International property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, has been appointed project manager for the billion-pound redevelopment of Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, West Yorkshire on behalf of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The trust employs over 3,000 people and provides acute, elective, ...

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Meeting the evolving demands of NHS facilities management: How Hywel Dda University Health Board transformed operations with CAFM Explorer®

Explore the success story of Hywel Dda University Health Board and learn how CAFM Explorer® can streamline your facilities management operations. Facilities Managers (FMs) today operate in an increasingly complex environment.  Delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective services is no longer ...

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Rhinos declared safe!

You might imagine that a Rhino is a dangerous creature and, if you come face-to-face, you might indeed choose to give that fearsome horn a wide berth. But in actual fact the rhino is a relatively peaceful animal and we ...

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ESOS compliance: A four-step guide towards your share of £1.12 billion

By Dr James Crosby-Wrigley, Head of Sustainability at Advantage Utilities The Phase 1 submissions deadline of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) – the mandatory energy assessment applying to medium and large businesses in the UK was in March. FMs ...

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Cardo Group acquires the roofing arm of collapsed Breyer Group

Cardo Group, a provider of building maintenance services to social housing providers and public bodies, has completed an Asset Purchase Agreement following Breyer Group entering administration at the beginning of this month. In a dual move, Cardo has entered into ...

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Businesses are struggling with staff shortages

Nearly half of UK businesses (46 per cent) are currently struggling with staff shortages, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK business owners and hiring managers by Indeed Flex, an online marketplace for flexible and temporary work, reveals ...

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