Facilities Management

Workplace and facilities management (WFM) professionals are insufficiently involved in organisations’ plans around energy efficiency and carbon reduction, finds new research by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). In a large-scale survey of WFM professionals conducted in Autumn ...

Cijo Joseph, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Mitie explores the technology driving facilities transformation Across all industries, there’s been a technological shift over recent years, with continuous innovation proving crucial to keeping up with societal changes. The facilities management industry ...

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has awarded Churchill Group with the ‘Rising Star’ award following its third assessment from the sustainability benchmarking initiative. Churchill Group was recognised with the Rising Star award for its multiple social value activities. For ...

Simon Knott, who joined NHS Property Services (NHSPS) in 2018, as the Principles Operations Compliance Manager in the technical compliance team has recently been appointed as the Head of Hard FM Expertise. Knott’s new role will involve leading the hard ...

Mitie joins an exclusive group of organisations recognised for demonstrating best-in-class carbon reporting and environmental management having been awarded an ‘A’ score from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). Considered the ‘gold standard’ for environmental reporting globally, CPD reviews over ...

With the FM industry being one of the last areas to undergo technological transformation – it’s about time it embraced digital transformation, says Aidan Donnelly, CEO at SmartWorkplus The past few years have seen swathes of a previously traditional real ...

Birmingham-headquartered Premier Support Services, which has a workforce of 2,600 across the UK, has partnered with UK Skills, a division of Burton and South Derbyshire College and an Ofsted outstanding training provider with a track record in delivering high-quality training ...

New research has examined the complexities of the facilities management industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility. The survey of 250 senior FM professionals by industrial paint and repair products specialist, Watco, revealed that ...

Phosters FM has been appointed the primary facilities management partner for roadside service area operator, Roadchef. The three-year national FM contract covers a range of services, including planned and reactive maintenance, as well as compliance management and innovative solutions designed ...

Macro has announced the appointment of Gary Pyle as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Managed Services division. Pyle, who has over 17 years of experience in the FM sector, working in several senior management positions at leading property and facilities ...