The future of FM – is it facing an existential threat? Is it a sustainable, viable & thriving sector attracting in new recruits as it is? 40 years on have we failed to truly professionalise ourselves and gain the necessary ...

The government is promising more training for 16 to 21-year-olds in a bid to ‘refocus the skills landscape towards young, domestic talent’. However, it has also confirmed plans to scrap funding for postgraduate apprenticeships. What kind of impact could this ...

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has appointed OCS to deliver a new facilities management contract, covering catering, cleaning, laundry and linen, waste management, and pest control services. This new partnership will enhance services across Trust sites, creating a ...

Carlisle Support Services has secured a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London, on Transport for London’s behalf. This extensive programme of works, which commenced in June ...

Sodexo received two awards at the inaugural FM Awards UK held on 11 September at the Park Plaza London Riverbank, winning in the categories for Innovation in Tech & Services and FM Team of the Year. Sodexo Health & Care’s ...

Kier has been appointed by Wiltshire Council to provide facilities management services across three key areas following a competitive tender process. The new contract runs to 2029 (with an option for a further five years) and extends Kier Places’ partnership ...

Now in its fourth year, The Smart Buildings & Sustainability Leaders’ Forum encourages collaborative effort across the whole supply chain to accelerate the adoption of smart technologies, which are vital to achieving net zero targets. Industry leaders will convene at ...

Daniel Dickson, CEO UK & Ireland at OCS, on what the rebranding of FES FM and FES Support Services under the OCS name means for the business, colleagues, and customers Global M&A (mergers & acquisitions) activity is in decline, yet ...

Pareto FM has been recognised for its commitment to social value and service excellence having won the CSR Initiative of the Year Award at the 2025 Facilities Management Awards UK, sponsored by The Sunday Times. The award recognises Pareto’s commitment ...

Coventry Building Society Arena has agreed a three-year deal with CBRE to oversee facilities management and maintenance services. The move will bolster the capabilities at the venue to deliver the best visitor experiences, ensuring the venue’s day-to-day operations run safely, ...