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Safety-first culture: Encouraging behavioural safety in the workplace

Compliance based safety is a priority for FMs, but behavioural safety can also be used to help reduce workplace incidents and create a safer working environment. How can facilities managers with health and safety responsibilities encourage employees to take personal ...

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University TFM contract win for OCS

OCS has expanded its presence in the higher education sector having secured a new total facilities management (TFM) contract with the University of Sunderland in London. The initial three-year contract, which has the option to extend for two additional years, ...

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RICS Annual Review 2024 reveals a year of ‘significant progress’

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2024 Annual Review showcases a year of significant progress in modernising the profession, expanding membership, and leading on global sustainability standards. In a landmark year, RICS membership in the UK surpassed 100,000 for ...

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Central London office market shows resilience amid slowdown

Despite a slowdown in leasing volumes, the Central London office market is showing signs of quiet resilience and evolving demand, according to tenant-only real estate advisor, Devono. Devono’s newly released Q1 2025 Central London Office Market Snapshot reveals that while total ...

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New whitepaper to help secure healthcare estates is published

A new whitepaper entitled Securing Healthcare Estates, offers vital guidance to healthcare facilities managers on safeguarding people, premises, and sensitive assets across NHS and private healthcare environments. Published by security and access provider, Abloy UK, the whitepaper outlines the increasing ...

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Veolia bags recycling and waste collections contract with East and North Herts Councils

Resource management business, Veolia, has commenced recycling and waste collections and street cleansing services for residents across East and North Hertfordshire, as part of a new £108 million, eight-year contract. Increasing recycling will be a key priority, as well as ...

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CIBSE Measuring Performance Conference: Turning Data into Action

Exclusive FMJ Reader Discount: Use code “FMJ2025” at checkout! The built environment continues to face unprecedented challenges in meeting sustainability targets while delivering exceptional building performance. As the industry navigates the complex landscape of Net Zero commitments and technological innovation, ...

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Quilter extends Sodexo’s workplace services contract

Quilter, a leading UK-focused full-service wealth manager, providing advice-led investment solutions and investment platform services, has extended Sodexo’s contract to deliver food and FM services across its UK workplaces for an additional three years. Sodexo’s corporate services business has been ...

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x+why expands portfolio to over half a million sq ft

Premium commercial amenity and workspace provider, x+why, is marking a milestone in growth with the opening of two iconic London buildings – Bloomsbury House in central London and Arding & Hobbs at Clapham Junction – taking its national portfolio past ...

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Contract extension for Cardo (South) with Slough Borough Council

Slough Borough Council has extended its contract with Cardo (South) until March 2027, following strong performance across its repairs and maintenance services. The extension will see Cardo (South), a division of building maintenance and retrofit services firm for social housing ...

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