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CBRE renews global FM services agreement with Deutsche Bank 

CBRE has renewed a global agreement under which Deutsche Bank, the leading bank in Germany, has engaged the company to provide services for its real estate portfolio of over 50 countries. Under the agreement, CBRE will provide integrated facilities management ...

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Churchill Group report highlights ESG achievements

Key environmental, social and governance achievements for Churchill Group in the 2023/2024 financial year have been released in the company’s annual ESG report. Highlights include 100 per cent of offices transitioning to renewable energy, an 11 per cent reduction in ...

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Record-breaking financial performance in 2024 for Morris & Spottiswood

Multi-skilled, end-to-end services provider, Morris & Spottiswood has reported its best-ever consolidated financial results, achieving exceptional growth in turnover, profit and cash reserves during 2024, driven by strategic sector growth and diversification and operational excellence across its business portfolio. The ...

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British Security Award win for Securitas UK in partnership with South West Water

Securitas UK has won the partnership category at the British Security Awards for its advanced lone worker and gas detection devices. The business was recognised for its deployment of 1,500 lone worker detection devices to South West Water’s operatives, which ...

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Landmarc extends guaranteed interview scheme

Landmarc Support Services’ Guaranteed Interview Scheme has been extended to include the spouses, civil partners and long-term cohabiting partners of serving Armed Forces personnel. A trusted industry partner to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the move says Landmarc, strengthens its ...

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Steps to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded at every level in the workplace

Almost half (42 per cent) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, according to research from ‘Pride in Leadership’. Issues include a lack of policies that ensure a positive working environment for LGBTQ+ employees, ...

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Compass supports VCSEs with £16 million spend

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are continuing to be supported by Compass Group UK & Ireland with the company reporting a £7.4 million spend (in 2024), which is a 60 per cent increase from the previous year. The business ...

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Conference to discuss the impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on the work of Environmental Health Officers

How the Crime and Policing Bill 2024-25 will impact the work of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) will be the headline topic at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Conference. Taking place on Wednesday 25th June, the ...

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Industry leaders gather to advance operational excellence at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference

CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference, which took place yesterday (19 June) at the Congress Centre in London, brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence. Held ...

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Tackling time wasters: Ways of raising the bar in FM repairs

By Ben Yexley, Head of Business Development at askporter Faced with tight budgets and rising customer expectations for quick repairs, facilities services providers need to optimise their efficiency. However, several challenges impede FM services performance. Inefficient contractor management Miscommunication leading ...

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