By David Cooke, Founder at Building Design & Management (BDM) With the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law – and its receipt of Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, venues ...
Read More »Arcus FM’s EDI report celebrates national recognition and workplace inclusion
Arcus FM has released its second Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Report, charting a year of tangible progress and deeper cultural impact across the business. Building on the foundations laid in its inaugural report, Arcus has made strong advances across ...
Read More »Stannah Lifts transforms seven Network Rail stations with step-free access
Stannah is managing a major accessibility upgrade at several South Western Railway stations along the Wessex route, installing a total of 13 passenger lifts to date. These upgrades are part of a broader initiative across Network Rail’s Southern region, aimed ...
Read More »KST awarded contract extension with Post Office Ltd
Specialist security, fire and life safety technology provider, Kings Secure Technologies (KST), has announced the extension of its contract with Post Office Ltd until 2029. Post Office Ltd is a core part of the national infrastructure; it is essential that ...
Read More »Mitie launches ‘Plan Thrive’, focusing on people, places and partnerships
Mitie has launched Plan Thrive – a bold commitment to uplift one million lives, transform 1,000 places, and champion inclusive partnerships across the country. Rooted in insight and Mitie’s purpose of creating “Better Places and Thriving Communities”, Plan Thrive is Mitie’s ...
Read More »IFMA names 2025-26 Global Board of Directors
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced the member-elected executive committee and appointees to the global board of directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). Christa Dodoo, CFM, FMP, CIWFM, CMQ-OE begins her ...
Read More »Resilience in action: How CAFM helps facilities managers overcome workforce shortages
As workforce shortages and operational demands grow, research from Idox reveals how Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems are helping facilities managers work smarter and lead strategic change. The recent celebration of World FM Day 2025 and its theme “Resilience in ...
Read More »Calls to get ahead for site cooling amid soaring temperatures and construction sector surge
Amid forecasts of a major boom in UK construction, Aggreko is advising construction managers to take steps to protect site productivity and worker welfare as extreme heat increasingly becomes the norm on building sites nationwide. The call follows the Glenigan ...
Read More »ISS awarded multi-country contract with VELUX Group
ISS has entered into a new partnership with Denmark-based international manufacturer VELUX Group. Under the new contract, ISS will deliver integrated facility services across sites in 12 countries in Northern and Central Europe. These include a wide range of services ...
Read More »Smart energy trial results show significant savings at military barracks
A smart technology trial by VIVO Defence Services, in partnership with Equans, has resulted in a 44 per cent reduction in energy use in a Single Living Accommodation (SLA) barrack block on a military base. The trial was undertaken on ...
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