The hard services market for facilities management is experiencing rapid growth, driven by rising demands for building safety, tighter regulation and more complex, energy-efficient infrastructure across HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing maintenance. Forecasts for the sector are projecting a compound ...
Read More »New MD at KST’s EFire division
Andrew Cooling has been appointed as Managing Director of Kings Secure Technologies’ (KST) EFire division, further strengthening the Group’s leadership in fire and life safety. Cooling joins the business with more than 25 years of experience in the fire and ...
Read More »Houston & Hawkes receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Independent contract catering and hospitality business Houston & Hawkes has received a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, in recognition of its industry-leading approach to environmentally and socially responsible foodservice. The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s ...
Read More »Design-Led appoints Director of Partnerships
Integrated interior solutions business, Design-Led, has appointed Nick Collins as Director of Partnerships, strengthening the company’s focus on strategic relationships across workplace, education, facilities management and built-environment projects. In his new role, Collins will work closely with facilities teams, workplace ...
Read More »CCF champions collaboration and greater accuracy in ESG reporting
National interior building products distributor CCF has joined forces with manufacturer supply chain partners British Gypsum and Isover to highlight the growing importance of accurate carbon data within the construction supply chain. Held at the Saint Gobain Solutions Centre on ...
Read More »Acquisition elevates Complii’s building compliance offering
Complii, a leading provider of building safety and regulatory compliance services in the UK has further strengthened its offering following its acquisition of Classic Lifts (Scotland) Limited. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Complii’s growth journey, introducing Lifts and ...
Read More »Major barriers to AI adoption in public estates revealed in Bellrock survey
According to new research, only 1 per cent of estates leaders across local government and healthcare believe the current facilities management model is fit for purpose. And while AI is still expected to play a big part in FM’s future, ...
Read More »Modular building fix for England’s deteriorating school estate
An FOI (Freedom of Information) dataset analysed by Portakabin, gathered from local authorities, suggests that schools throughout England are operating with thousands of elements that are deteriorating, energy inefficient or no longer aligned with modern teaching needs. With more than ...
Read More »Clerkenwell calling
Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 is just around the corner and boasts a programme full of specially curated events for its fifteenth anniversary. Madeleine Ford presents a preview of what’s to come The 19-21 of May 2026 marks the 15th anniversary ...
Read More »A third of businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health
Businesses may be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, according to new data from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists WorkNest. The research found that while over ...
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