After months of cold temperatures, rainfall and increased footfall, winter is likely to have left its mark on commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many issues remain hidden beneath standing water or temporary fixes. Spring presents facilities managers (FMs) with a ...

The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. The EBSSA claims this is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one ...

Altro has published its latest sustainability report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, with an increased focus on transparency and accountability. ‘Building better futures’ contains detailed information on Altro’s environmental impact and efforts to ...

Test Valley Borough Council has appointed Stannah Lifts to deliver comprehensive lift maintenance services across its full property portfolio, covering six sites in Hampshire. The council selected Stannah Lifts based on its extensive engineer coverage across the region and a ...

A refurbishment project at a large London residential block demonstrates how a data-led approach to roof retention can reduce capital expenditure, avoid unnecessary disruption, and secure long-term asset performance. By intervening only where needed, the project achieved approximately £150,000 in ...

BSRIA, the science-driven independent organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment, has appointed Kim Burgess as Director of Professional Services to transform customer offerings. In this role, Burgess is leading the strategic transformation and digitisation of ...

Five member companies have been suspended by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for failing to comply with its independent audit process. This follows the suspension of 14 other firms in 2025. The Association’s Council, whose members are responsible for ...

BMS Electrical Training has grown from a response to an industry shortage into a major provider of professional development in building services According to the 2025 UK Engineering and Technology skills survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), ...

Cardo Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and public bodies, is strengthening its roofing capabilities with the acquisition of Faskin Group, based in Paisley, Scotland. Founded in 2010 by Frank and Karen ...

Doncaster-based Hörmann Transdek has successfully supplied and installed a Vehicle-to-Ground (V2G) lift at Next’s South Elmsall distribution centre, near Wakefield. The lift supports a newly built warehouse extension designed to meet the retailer’s growing demand for online fulfilment. Designed for ...