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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 ...

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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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Dalkia UK secures FM contract with EDF Nuclear Operations

On 1 July 2025, Dalkia UK assumes responsibility for the facilities management on eight nuclear power stations operated by EDF Nuclear Operations. The comprehensive contract covers a broad spectrum of essential FM services including mechanical and electrical maintenance, building fabric ...

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BCO elects new president

Helen Hare, Director of projects at GPE, has been elected President of the British Council for Offices (BCO) with immediate effect. She succeeds Peter Crowther, Chief Executive of Tatton Estate and co-founder of HERE. Andy McBain, Head of Future of ...

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MARCH secures place on United Utilities £50m framework 

Engineering specialist, MARCH, has secured a place on the United Utilities Monitoring and Control Systems Integration framework, supporting the delivery of critical operational technology across the North West’s water infrastructure. The framework will run for an initial period of five ...

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RICS says UK businesses risk sleepwalking into cyber attacks

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) identifies cybersecurity and digital risk as one of the biggest and fastest growing threat to owners and occupiers of buildings. It says owners, managers and occupiers of commercial buildings neglecting to take responsibility ...

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ABM launches on TOM Social Value Portal 

As part of the company’s ESG drive, ABM has launched on the TOM (Themes, Outcomes, Measures) Social Value Portal, a digital platform which helps organisations measure, report, and externally verify their social value activities, particularly within the context of public sector ...

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Central London office business rates set to surge says Colliers

Businesses occupying prime office property in Central London could well be paying a massive £5.23 billion in business rates following the 2026 Revaluation – according to business rates experts at Colliers – an average rise of nine per cent or ...

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Gleeds awarded Best Workplaces for Wellbeing status for third year 

The international property and construction consultancy has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing for the third time, ranking 25th out of 50 businesses in the Super Large category. Compiled by Great Place to Work®, the global ...

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Condair publishes heritage humidity control guide

A comprehensive 10-point guide to managing humidity in museums, galleries, archives and heritage buildings has been published by humidity control specialists, Condair. The guide outlines the key challenges of humidity control in heritage environments and offers clear advice on how ...

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