In education, the focus is often – and rightly – on student outcomes. But behind every successful school day lies the unrelenting work of facilities managers, tasked with keeping the environment safe, compliant, and fully operational. Their role is vital, ...
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Simon Lilley, Director of Strategy and Marketing for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Health & Care business explains to Sara Bean how working in partnership with healthcare providers is helping improve patient care in and out of hospital Recent issues of ...
Read More »AI in recruitment
FMJ brought recruitment experts from Indeed Flex together with a group of talent, procurement and tech thought leaders from the FM sector to discuss AI and people: the top tech led solutions to help address a recruitment crisis FM businesses ...
Read More »Operational excellence
CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management 2025 Conference brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance. Madeleine Ford reports CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference, held on June 19, centred ...
Read More »Martyn’s Law is coming – procrastination is dangerous: A two-year action plan for UK Venues to prepare
By David Cooke, Founder at Building Design & Management (BDM) With the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law – and its receipt of Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, venues ...
Read More »Educated palate
Lizzie Foskett BSc RNutr Head of Nutrition & ESG, BaxterStorey on a new in-person course, created to inspire and educate BaxterStorey’s team members about the benefits of sustainable nutrition The future of food service is evolving rapidly, shaped by growing ...
Read More »Fixing the Levy
As construction faces its biggest skills shortage in decades, Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director of Seddon explains why reforming the Apprenticeship Levy is essential to securing the industry’s future workforce The UK construction industry continues to face a workforce crisis, ...
Read More »Improving longevity
HVAC compliance is not just about meeting statutory and legal obligations says Karl Cundill, Chief Operating Officer at LitmusFM. It directly impacts the safety, efficiency and longevity of critical building infrastructure and assets Many organisations assume their sites and facilities ...
Read More »Steps to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded at every level in the workplace
Almost half (42 per cent) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, according to research from ‘Pride in Leadership’. Issues include a lack of policies that ensure a positive working environment for LGBTQ+ employees, ...
Read More »Tackling time wasters: Ways of raising the bar in FM repairs
By Ben Yexley, Head of Business Development at askporter Faced with tight budgets and rising customer expectations for quick repairs, facilities services providers need to optimise their efficiency. However, several challenges impede FM services performance. Inefficient contractor management Miscommunication leading ...
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