Equans has won two new contracts with long-standing partner Birmingham City Council to carry out transformational upgrade, refurbishment and safety work to nine tower blocks across the city. On the Bromford Bridge estate, Equans will complete major structural improvement work ...
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BESA welcomes IoR president-elect to its technical team
Stephen Gill, incoming Institute of Refrigeration President has joined the technical team at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Gill brings more than 40 years’ experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps (RACHP) to the Association with a particular focus ...
Read More »Seismic demographic shifts are becoming a strategic risk for EMEA workplaces
Ageing workforces, skills shortages and uneven population growth are reshaping talent availability across EMEA region. According to new research from Colliers, demographic change is increasingly influencing how and where organisations operate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ageing populations ...
Read More »From local contracts to industry leadership: A 20-year journey at The Clean Space
Twenty years ago, The Clean Space was built around smaller local contracts and a simple belief: cleaning should be delivered with care, consistency and respect for the people doing the work Today, that same belief sits at the heart of ...
Read More »ISS secures primary school catering contract with West Sussex County Council
ISS has won a seven-year contract with West Sussex County Council to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable school meals across the county. The contract, which takes effect in Q3 2026, has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million (£11.5 ...
Read More »Four reasons why now is the time to pick up a paint brush
As temperatures rise and daylight hours extend, the spring and summer months provide facilities managers with a valuable opportunity to undertake essential maintenance and refurbishment projects. From refreshing worn floor coatings to reinstating external line marking, warmer weather creates more ...
Read More »An end to one-size-fits-all building maintenance
Andre Bothma, Managing Director – Strategic Asset Management & Energy at Bellrock, says facilities managers stand to benefit enormously from moving beyond a homogenous approach to managing and maintaining modern buildings When the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) launched the ...
Read More »Optimax multi-site contract win for The Clean Space
The Clean Space has won a two-year contract with Optimax, one of the UK’s leading eye care providers, for the delivery of cleaning services across eight clinic locations nationwide. The contract covers a range of clinical and patient-facing environments, including ...
Read More »Two Recolight executives recognised with honorary fellowships of the Society of Light and Lighting
Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey and marketing and communications manager Suzanne Castine received SLL honorary fellowships at the recent AGM in CIBSE’s headquarters in London. Commenting on the award, the outgoing Society of Light and Lighting president Kristina Allison said: “The ...
Read More »Security contract extension for Mitie at Birmingham Airport
Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with Birmingham Airport for an additional two years, and will continue to play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient operations at one of the UK’s busiest airports, which welcomed a record-breaking 13.6 ...
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