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Government urged to prioritise repair and maintenance despite economic challenges

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) is calling on the government to address the many urgent issues in the repairs and maintenance sector (R&M). BCIS is forecasting R&M output will fall seven per cent in 2024 before recovering in 2025 ...

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The right mix

Sean Haley, CEO of Sodexo UK & Ireland says the key ingredients for the food and services provider’s bounce back from the pandemic is resilience and retention Amid all the dire predictions on the ‘death’ of the office which dominated ...

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Modern day FM challenges and solutions 

One of the biggest challenges in building maintenance compliance is, frankly, keeping up. All those hours spent creating the perfect maintenance plan count for nothing when legislation and regulations change yet again. This is why the SFG20, the industry standard ...

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Suppliers named for £820m Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework

Procurement organisation, Fusion21, has named the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework. A total of 80 specialist firms – 84 per cent being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework worth up to £820 ...

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Macro appoints Managed Services COO

Macro has announced the appointment of Gary Pyle as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Managed Services division. Pyle, who has over 17 years of experience in the FM sector, working in several senior management positions at leading property and facilities ...

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Comprehensive guide to green buildings is released

IT cyber security and networking company, OryxAlign, has released a new guide, tailored for construction professionals, facilities managers and commercial real estate managers, to help them navigate the complexities of green certifications, offering insights into creating sustainable, healthy and secure ...

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Protect your property from costly vandalism with Solar Gard’s Graffiti Gard Window Film

Anti-Graffiti Window Film has emerged as a valuable solution to combat the pervasive issue of graffiti vandalism on glass surfaces in urban environments. This innovative film not only serves as a protective shield for windows but also offers a range ...

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Employers are urged to ‘walk the walk’ on apprenticeships

Employers are being urged to reset their approach to recruitment and take advantage of the business benefits delivered by apprentices. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling on building services employers to seize the opportunities created by this year’s ...

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SFG20 users get smart upgrade

A major new software solution launched by the UK and international facilities management standard SFG20 will aid regulatory compliance, improve auditing, and facilitate better collaboration between building owners, FMs, contractors, and consultants. Facilities-iQ is a completely new ‘smart’ technology approach ...

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Flexibility first

Workplace flexibility is crucial in empowering people and protecting business. Patrick Ames, Design Director and Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist from Claremont present FMJ with advice and examples of what is required to succeed Employees want more flexibility from their employers ...

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