Thomson FM has promoted Ciara Holmes to the newly created role of Head of FM Consultancy Services. In her new position, Holmes will take on increased responsibility for leading Thomson FM’s consultancy services function, while also supporting the continued development ...
Read More »From coordination to capacity: How FM teams are doing more with AI
FM teams are having to manage more sites, contracts and client expectations with the same number of people. AI isn’t replacing those people: it’s absorbing the coordination overhead that was stealing their time. On Tuesday 16 June at 11:00am, askporter ...
Read More »Foodbuy Group appoints new COO
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement division, Foodbuy Group, has appointed Lawrence Harvey as Chief Operating Officer UK&I, as the business continues to strengthen its leadership team and expand its operations across hospitality, leisure, health and education. In his new role, ...
Read More »What 25 years have taught us about roofing across UK estates
Roofing failures rarely begin with a leak. In many cases, the problem began years earlier, with short-term decisions that quietly reduced the asset’s lifespan. A leak disrupts operations, reactive repairs escalate, and budgets are diverted from planned works. Yet in ...
Read More »Equans to deliver major upgrades to nine tower blocks in Birmingham
Equans has won two new contracts with long-standing partner Birmingham City Council to carry out transformational upgrade, refurbishment and safety work to nine tower blocks across the city. On the Bromford Bridge estate, Equans will complete major structural improvement work ...
Read More »BESA welcomes IoR president-elect to its technical team
Stephen Gill, incoming Institute of Refrigeration President has joined the technical team at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Gill brings more than 40 years’ experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps (RACHP) to the Association with a particular focus ...
Read More »Seismic demographic shifts are becoming a strategic risk for EMEA workplaces
Ageing workforces, skills shortages and uneven population growth are reshaping talent availability across EMEA region. According to new research from Colliers, demographic change is increasingly influencing how and where organisations operate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ageing populations ...
Read More »From local contracts to industry leadership: A 20-year journey at The Clean Space
Twenty years ago, The Clean Space was built around smaller local contracts and a simple belief: cleaning should be delivered with care, consistency and respect for the people doing the work Today, that same belief sits at the heart of ...
Read More »ISS secures primary school catering contract with West Sussex County Council
ISS has won a seven-year contract with West Sussex County Council to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable school meals across the county. The contract, which takes effect in Q3 2026, has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million (£11.5 ...
Read More »Four reasons why now is the time to pick up a paint brush
As temperatures rise and daylight hours extend, the spring and summer months provide facilities managers with a valuable opportunity to undertake essential maintenance and refurbishment projects. From refreshing worn floor coatings to reinstating external line marking, warmer weather creates more ...
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