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Firm foundations

Nadeem Ashraf, Head of Asset Management & Systems, Integral UK warns of the hidden dangers of bad data and siloed software and how it’s important to build foundations for AI-driven FM The FM sector talks a lot about smart buildings, ...

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Making the business case for solar PV

Energy management has always sat squarely within the facilities manager’s remit, but in recent years it has taken on a new urgency. The UK has some of the highest industrial electricity prices in Europe, with prices 46% above the median ...

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Firefighting culture, broken systems and vanishing staff: New research highlights challenges for UK FM sector

The UK’s £52.5 billion Facilities Management (FM) industry is under pressure from system chaos, skills shortages and client pressure for quality, according to new research launched today by FM technology specialists, askporter. The study, The State of UK Facilities Management, ...

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Lovat’s to deliver the Commercial Heating Framework for Fife Council

Scottish building services company, Lovat’s Group has been appointed to deliver the Commercial Heating Framework for Fife Council. The contract award, which  covers an initial five-year term, with the option to extend for a further three years, has an estimated ...

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RICS publishes new insight paper on flooding and property

A landmark practice information paper, Flooding and its implications for property professionals, providing the profession with a comprehensive overview of the growing challenges and responsibilities associated with flood risk across the UK has been published today by the Royal Institution ...

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Sam White to join Mitie as MD of Technical Services

Mitie has appointed Sam White as its new Managing Director of Technical Services. He will assume his new role on 1 December 2025 and take a seat on Mitie’s Group Executive. White brings over 25 years’ experience in complex engineering ...

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FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards

FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities ...

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Complete record

Rob Norton, UK Director at PlanRadar argues that traditional recordkeeping practices in construction are causing FMs operational headaches Around the world, the construction industry is haemorrhaging money. RIBA’s comprehensive review highlights the shocking reality that every year billions of dollars ...

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Carlisle appoints new MD for Security and Events North

Vinny Singh has been appointed as Managing Director for Security and Events North at Carlisle Support Services, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading ...

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Sodexo once again named among the UK’s top 75 employers driving social mobility

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been included in 2025 Social Mobility Employer Index for the second year running. Compiled annually since 2017 by the Social Mobility Foundation, the Social Mobility Employer Index, recognises organisations that are taking meaningful action to ...

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