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SMEs brace for legislation changes and talent shortages in 2026

SME businesses are concerned at their ability to adapt to employment legislation changes and the shortage of skilled applicants in 2026. New data from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, shows rising growing concerns among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as ...

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Taylor Shaw extends Equals Trust catering partnership

Education sector caterer, Taylor Shaw, has extended its catering contract with Equals Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Nottinghamshire. Originally appointed in 2023 to provide catering services to 12 primary schools, Taylor Shaw has extended its support to an additional ...

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Amey enters the nuclear sector with FM contract win

Amey has secured a contract to deliver facilities management and workplace maintenance across the Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) estate. The contract award marks Amey’s formal entry into the nuclear sector. Commencing in 2026, the contract positions Amey as a key ...

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From hype to discipline: The 7 new rules of Information Management in 2026

By Nigel Dews, Managing Director of Restore Information Management The story of 2026 is not about chasing the next breakthrough. Organisations aren’t abandoning innovation, but they are done with experimentation for its own sake. Big visions are being replaced by ...

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BCIS appoints talent lead to fuel growth plans

Natalie Cross has been appointed as talent lead at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)  to drive key hires as the business announces plans to expand in its 65th anniversary year. Since BCIS became independent from RICS in 2022 it ...

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Trends and predictions for FM in 2026

Last year revealed how firmly regulatory change has taken hold across the facilities management sector. The Fire Safety Act 2021, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 continued to redefine responsibilities, sharpen accountability and raise ...

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The Voice of Facilities Managers 2026

MRI Software is inviting facilities managers to share their opinions by taking part in its latest survey to uncover industry trends, priorities for the next 12 months, and the role of AI and IoT in shaping the future of FM. ...

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Majority of employees experience mental health symptoms yet many are delaying seeking help

UK organisations are caught in a mental health crisis with 81 per cent of workers experiencing mental health symptoms –  including stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and loneliness – in the past 12 months. This is according to a new survey ...

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The Access Group acquires MaxOptra to expand supply chain & logistics ERP

Business management software provider, The Access Group, has reached an agreement to acquire MaxOptra, a cloud-based route optimisation and delivery management platform. MaxOptra serves over 450 customers optimising more than 6,000 vehicles daily across 26 industry sectors including food & ...

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Webinar FMJ and askporter: How to overcome the comms gap in FM with AI and tech tools

According to the 2026 UK Facilities Management Market Research Report by askporter, facilities management professionals want clear, verifiable evidence of work being delivered, with teams that can communicate progress in real time. This requires technology that is affordable, intuitive, and ...

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