National decarbonisation and maintenance contractor, Novus Property Solutions, has appointed two highly experienced candidates to its senior leadership team, as the contractor continues to demonstrate its commitment to strategic growth and diversity. Rebecca Hart has been appointed as Head of ...
Read More »The leaks you can’t ignore: Turning frustration into a facilities management fix
By Frank Hogg, Industrial Problem Solver, Blackpool “No one had time to listen. So I built a tool that made them pay attention.” — Frank Hogg I’ve spent over 25 years in manufacturing facilities, industrial estates, and commercial buildings. Across ...
Read More »Is your AC coping with the heat? Smart mid-season checks for facilities managers
With summer now in full swing and air movement systems working hard across commercial properties, there’s still time for facilities managers to take stock. Jerry Hall, Head of Technical Services – Air Conditioning at Climate Centre, offers a timely reminder ...
Read More »BCIS reveals latest maintenance, cleaning and energy forecast
According to the latest five-year forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 19 per cent by 1Q2030. Cleaning costs, mainly driven by labour ...
Read More »The role of distributor support in education facilities management
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, ...
Read More »Cardo wins repairs and maintenance contract in Wokingham
Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) has appointed Cardo as its new repairs and maintenance contractor, looking after 2,795 homes in the area. The five-year contract, which commenced in June 2025, covers WBC’s housing stock as well as properties owned by its ...
Read More »Lords committee seeks views on Building Safety Regulator
A call for evidence has been issued by the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise ...
Read More »FM experts share blueprint to help NHS tackle £13.8bn maintenance backlog
The NHS estate has long faced a serious and growing challenge: an overwhelming £13.8 billion backlog in essential maintenance, with costs only rising. Delays in upkeep not only endanger patient safety but can also expose Trusts to legal risks, including ...
Read More »Actionable data insights
Are you getting the actionable insights you need to make smarter maintenance decisions? Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO at Facilio with advice on data-led maintenance to achieve operational excellence From HVAC runtimes and energy usage patterns to asset health logs and maintenance ...
Read More »Sandwell Property Care appoints GRAHAM for repairs and maintenance contract
GRAHAM has commenced a repairs and maintenance contract with Sandwell Property Care (part of Corporate Landlord), across the Borough’s non-housing properties, including office accommodation, schools, museums, libraries, leisure centres, industrial premises, community centres and schools. The contract will see GRAHAM ...
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