Dalkia UK has been awarded a contract extension with Birmingham City University to cover the full estate. The extension has been agreed following a long-standing collaborative relationship and rewards Dalkia UK for delivering a consistent, high-quality facilities management service over ...
Read More »The safe outdoors
Beyond cameras and fences, grounds security isn’t just about preventing intruders, it starts with making the outdoor environment safe, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer, OUTCO When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to ...
Read More »UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot feedback shapes Version 1
The Standard is a cross-industry initiative to develop the UK’s first Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Leading industry organisations BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS, and UKGBC have joined forces to champion this initiative. Between April ...
Read More »Mitie awarded Good Business Charter accreditation
Mitie has been awarded the Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, reflecting its commitment to responsible business practices that support people and the planet. With 84,000 colleagues working across the country in roles from security to sustainability and cleaning to compliance, ...
Read More »KST appoints new MD
Specialist security, fire and life safety technology group, Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has appointed David Lilley as Managing Director of its Kings Security Systems division. Lilley is an accomplished senior leader, bringing extensive experience in directing large-scale service, sales and ...
Read More »Lords Committee says Building Safety Regulator delays are ‘unacceptable’
A cross-party House of Lords Committee has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes is leaving residents waiting for remediation of dangerous cladding in unsafe buildings and increasing costs for leaseholders. Whilst ...
Read More »New head of food named at 14forty
Jeremy Nutsford has been appointed as the new Head of Food at integrated FM provider, 14forty. Nutsford has vast experience in the sector, having been with parent group Compass UK & Ireland for more than 10 years, most recently as Culinary ...
Read More »Kimberly-Clark Professional evolves RightCycle™ into ReNew by Kimberly-Clark Professional™: Sustainable solutions made simple
• Kimberly-Clark Professional™ unveils the ReNew™ Programme, an evolution of its award-winning RightCycle™ Programme, launching in September 2025 to offer industry-leading circularity solutions for hard-to-recycle hygiene products. • The service builds on the success of the RightCycle™ Programme, offering comprehensive, ...
Read More »Institutional change
At Facilities & Estates Management Live, Wayne Young chaired a session that brought together leaders from the three main institutes that represent FM and the built environment. The panel discussed the key role played by the IWFM, RICS and CIBSE ...
Read More »UKGBC Trends Report reveals an increased focus on resilience across the built environment
The UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) Trends Report 2025, details major shifts that shaped the built environment this year along with key themes to look out for in 2026. Drawing on insights from sustainability and innovation experts across industry as ...
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