Heather Baily, Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), has announced that she will be stepping down from the role on 28 February 2026. The announcement brings forward by a few months the end of her tenure which commenced on ...
Read More »Acas launches new strategy as polls show workplace conflict is rising
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has launched a new transformative five-year strategy as polling revealed over two in five workers say workplace conflict is rising, with pay, working patterns, and capability and performance now among the top causes. ...
Read More »Sodexo awarded eight-year contract extension with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sodexo Health & Care has been awarded an eight-year extension to its patient dining contract with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Sodexo has worked with Chesterfield Royal Hospital for nearly 30 years to deliver high-quality catering services in partnership ...
Read More »Claremont appoints new MD and executive chairman
Claremont, a leading workplace design and build company, has announced a strategic leadership transition that marks a new chapter in the firm’s growth and future. Taking immediate effect, Tim Frankland, currently Managing Director, will assume the role of Executive Chairman. ...
Read More »Hospital roof renewal supports NHS net-zero goals
Memorial Hospital, operated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, has completed a critical roof refurbishment to extend the lifespan of its facilities, improve thermal efficiency, and support the Trust’s Green Plan commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The result ...
Read More »BESA mourns loss of former president Rab Fletcher
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the death of “hugely popular and highly respected” former President Robert (Rab) Fletcher after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was President of the Association in 2022/23 and was Mechanical Services Team ...
Read More »MARCH unveils Service+ Compliance Contract
The critical engineering specialist has launched its new Service+ Compliance Contract, a structured solution designed to support regulatory risk management. From equipment safety to regulatory inspections and asset performance, MARCH says Service+ empowers organisations to take control of engineering compliance ...
Read More »OCS launches ‘125 challenge’ to mark its 125th anniversary
The 125 Challenge is a week-long virtual event designed to unite colleagues, customers, and communities in movement and fundraising. The initiative, which has been launched to mark OCS’ 125th anniversary, aims to generate vital support for the OCS Foundation and ...
Read More »Industry study finds a third of FM teams are unsure about their sustainability budgets
The built sector’s roles and responsibilities regarding the race to net zero carbon came under the spotlight at this year’s UK Construction Week Conference in Birmingham. Recent survey findings revealed that just under 50 per cent of facilities management professionals ...
Read More »Amulet secures contract with the Institute of Directors
Specialist security provider, Amulet, has expanded its corporate portfolio with a five-year (3+2) security contract with the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the provision of guarding services at the IoD’s iconic members’ club at 116 Pall Mall, central London. This ...
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