Social Enterprises are becoming much more common within the UK economy. According to the Social Enterprise UK website, there are now 130,000 Social Enterprises operating in the UK, employing over two million people. With the increase in Social Enterprises expected ...

OCS has won a hat trick of distinguished awards at the Innovation in FM Awards 2024, which celebrate exceptional projects, initiatives, and individuals leading the charge in advancing the facilities management industry for the Middle East region. Held in Dubai, ...

Serco has retained its soft facilities management contract at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The contract follows a comprehensive market test exercise conducted in partnership with Forth Health and NHS Forth Valley. Serco has been responsible for providing both soft and ...

Stadium Support Services has been named as the official Projects Partner of MK Dons Football Club. With more than 20 years of experience across the sport, leisure, and commercial property sectors, Stadium Support Services says it is committed to helping ...

By Peter Hayes, Head of Facilities Management at Rapleys Much focus has been on the need for customer experience, amenities and services in schemes in order to both attract and retain tenants, yield income and add value to developments – ...

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has launched an Experiential Route to CIWFM to recognise seasoned professionals within the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector. The new route will enable WFM professionals to become certified using applied experience, ...

Elizabeth Lyon has been appointed to the role of Strategic Relationship Director at Pareto FM. Lyon, who joins the business with over a decade of experience in the FM sector, will play a key role in driving business growth and strengthening ...

Arcus FM affirms its commitment to building an inclusive workplace with the publication of its first Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) report. The report, which follows the public release of Arcus’ five-year EDI strategy last September, provides transparency on the ...

Bidvest Noonan has secured the cleaning and security services contract at Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry, Northern Ireland. Attracting over 5.5 million visitors annually and home to more than 50 big-name brands and anchor stores, Buttercrane is a premier retail ...

It’s estimated that two thirds of FM services are outsourced as it’s seen as the best way to increase efficiency and tap into expertise. However, there has been a recent trend towards the adoption of self-delivered solutions. How can FM’s ...