Sara Bean visited HMP Onley near Rugby to discover the particular challenges for Amey’s onsite Facilities Management team in maintaining a men’s prison According to figures published by the Parliamentary Justice Committee – as of 8th September 2023, there were ...
Read More »Concrete scandal exposes true value of building maintenance
At a time when building maintenance budgets are under intense pressure, facilities managers could do worse than refer clients to the ongoing scandal over reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). Hundreds of schools have had to close buildings and thousands of ...
Read More »Five-year maintenance, cleaning and energy forecast revealed for FM sector
The latest quarterly forecast for the FM sector from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), reveals maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS Private Sector Maintenance Cost Index, are set to rise by nearly 19 per cent in the next ...
Read More »Apleona acquires stake in predictive, AI-based maintenance solutions business
Apleona, a leading European integrated FM company based in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt (Main), has acquired a stake in Eastway, an Irish firm specialising in data-driven, predictive maintenance and AI-based monitoring of assets in building operations active in the US and ...
Read More »Board appointment at Wates Group
The family-owned building, development, and property maintenance company has appointed Liz Reilly to the Group Board as a Non-Executive Director. Reilly will chair the Wates Group’s Remuneration Committee. Reilly has over 30 years of executive experience in organisational design and ...
Read More »Revising resources – The new CIBSE Guide M
Joanna Harris of Sodexo outlines some of the key changes in the newly amended maintenance guidance, CIBSE Guide M: Maintenance engineering and management which was launched on 28 September 2023 The pace of change in the facilities management world is ...
Read More »Collaboration and partnership: Future-proofing Belmont House for sustainability
In today’s rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become a crucial aspect of building management. Organisations across all industries are recognising the need to adopt sustainable practices to minimise their environmental impact and contribute to a greener future. It has become ...
Read More »Preventative action
With maintenance costs on the rise, Jill Wood, Managing Director at Signum FM, explains why neglecting maintenance tasks to save money in the short-term isn’t the solution It seems every day brings with it another new headline about rising costs ...
Read More »Sewell FM wins retail reactive maintenance deal
Sewell Facilities Management has been appointed by retailer, Heron Foods, to provide reactive maintenance for its stores across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Sewell FM will be on hand to respond to requests for maintenance assistance for 86 of Heron Foods’ 325 stores, ...
Read More »Drainage scheme
New research reveals operational downtime poses a significant risk for businesses that neglect their drainage systems. Peter Molloy, CEO of Metro Rod and Franchise Brand’s B2B Division reports Thousands of businesses are prioritising office refurbishments over drainage maintenance, leaving them ...
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