A major review of workplace lead exposure limits could reshape how organisations manage hazardous materials across the UK’s built environment, according to environmental service provider, Lucion Group. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates ...
Read More »AI momentum grows in UK facilities management, yet over half of FM professionals lack confidence in their data
UK facilities management professionals view artificial intelligence (AI), automation and smart technologies as central to the future of their profession, but many organisations lack the data maturity needed to turn ambition into impact, according to new research from MRI Software. ...
Read More »How to go beyond tick box exercises for Martyn’s Law
By Mark Coates, VP EMEA, Verkada Martyn’s Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, represents one of the most significant overhauls of public security in decades. We are currently at the midway point between Martyn’s Law receiving Royal ...
Read More »Magenta Associates and University of Sussex launch AI literacy programme for senior communicators
Employee-owned, B Corp communications consultancy Magenta Associates and the University of Sussex have launched AI Literacy for Communicators, an executive upskilling programme designed for senior PR, marketing and internal communications professionals. The partnership has been formed in response to the ...
Read More »Pinnacle Group grows property management portfolio with commercial mandate supporting nearly 200 community assets
Pinnacle Group will expand its property management services with the addition of nearly 200 commercial properties to its portfolio, strengthening its role as a market-leading provider of integrated housing, neighbourhood and workplace solutions. The new instruction sees Pinnacle managing a ...
Read More »Seventh consecutive Gold in Safety Excellence Award for ABM
ABM has been awarded a Gold RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Award for Health and Safety Excellence, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has achieved gold-level recognition for safety. RoSPA is a UK-based charity and a ...
Read More »Robert Scott introduces industry-first biodegradable socket mop technology
Robert Scott has become the first company in the UK cleaning sector to incorporate a biodegradable plastic additive into its mop socket design. This innovation means that Exel® sockets are designed to biodegrade in managed landfill environments, eliminating the environmental ...
Read More »FM programme supports people into work at hospitals across the country
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Skills and Early Careers Team have been working alongside its healthcare sector, Medirest and partnering with training provider, GLP Training and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Together they have created a facilities management ...
Read More »Hospitality leaders warn Government policy is ‘hollowing out’ the UK’s most socially productive sector
“Government policy is ‘hollowing out’ the UK’s most socially productive sector” – with hospitality leaders warning the industry is being ‘”taxed out of existence”. That was the stark message from Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, speaking at Arena Networking’s flagship ...
Read More »Steven Snowdon promoted to culinary director at Lexington Catering
Business and industry (B&I) contract caterer, Lexington Catering, has strengthened its senior culinary leadership team having promoted Steven Snowdon to the role of Culinary Director. In his new role, Snowdon will lead culinary strategy across Lexington, ensuring teams are equipped ...
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