Robinsons Facilities Services, which maintains and repairs more than 1,100 commercial and public sector buildings spanning the entire Yorkshire and Humber region, has acquired the assets and client portfolio of Bensons Gas Engineering. The deal sees Robinsons, headquartered in Bishop ...
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Integral to operate under the JLL brand
JLL’s building services and engineering firm, Integral UK, will adopt the JLL brand for its engineering, projects and soft services delivery functions as part of JLL’s Workplace Management sub-business line in the UK. JLL acquired the Integral business in 2016 ...
Read More »Mitie launches new apprenticeships to accelerate AI adoption
Mitie has welcomed the first cohort of apprentices to its new AI skills programme which will be delivered by training provider, Corndel, in partnership with Imperial College London and supported by Microsoft. The initial Mitie colleagues have enrolled in a ...
Read More »RICS publishes new edition of its service charges in commercial property standard
The second edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) service charges in commercial property document, is mandatory for RICS-accredited professionals and represents a minimum level of expected compliance. The new edition updates the one published in 2018 and incorporates ...
Read More »Fixing the Levy
As construction faces its biggest skills shortage in decades, Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director of Seddon explains why reforming the Apprenticeship Levy is essential to securing the industry’s future workforce The UK construction industry continues to face a workforce crisis, ...
Read More »Deutsche Bank extends IFM deal with Apleona
Germany’s leading bank, Deutsche Bank, has extended its integrated facilities management (IFM) partnership deal with Apleona, with an agreement until 31 December 2029. The partnership dates back to 2001 and has been continuously expanded and developed over the past 25 ...
Read More »Polyteck secures Islington Council win
Islington Council has appointed Polyteck to deliver essential general building repairs and maintenance services for approximately 35,000 council tenants and leaseholders. Under the potential four-year contract, Polyteck will work alongside the council’s in-house teams to deliver a range of maintenance ...
Read More »New MD for local accounts at Eurest
Alex Ricketts has been appointed as the new Local Accounts Managing Director for contract caterer, Eurest, after 15 years with the wider Compass Group UK & Ireland business. Ricketts, who was previously Strategic Partnerships Director for Eurest, first joined Compass ...
Read More »Mitie becomes largest employer to achieve Fair Tax Mark certification
Mitie has joined a growing movement of businesses who recognise the importance of responsible tax conduct. The Fair Tax Mark is an independent certification recognising organisations that demonstrate their commitment to responsible tax practices and transparent reporting. Awarded by the ...
Read More »Improving longevity
HVAC compliance is not just about meeting statutory and legal obligations says Karl Cundill, Chief Operating Officer at LitmusFM. It directly impacts the safety, efficiency and longevity of critical building infrastructure and assets Many organisations assume their sites and facilities ...
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