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A transformative Managing for Performance Framework to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings has been launched by the Building Better Partnership’s (BBP) Managing Agents Partnership (MAP). The Framework recognises the pivotal role that the property management industry plays ...

Baxi Heating’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, has announced that CEO, Bertrand Schmitt, will be stepping down with effect from 31 December 2023 to pursue other opportunities outside the company. Under Scmitt’s leadership over the past seven years, BDR Thermea ...

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) 2023 assessments have uncovered significant trends shaping the future of the FM industry. For example, while short term risks to the industry, including staffing and skills shortages, are being managed through a focus on ...

Contract caterer Gather & Gather, a division of CH&Co, is marking its 10-year birthday with a refreshed brand proposition to celebrate its journey to date and define the company’s vision and goals for the next decade. At the heart of ...

Transport for London’s (TfL) commercial property company, Places for London, has commenced its search for a single joint venture (JV) partner to help it bring forward a number of new electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging hubs across its estate. The ...

Arsenal has renewed its cleaning contract with Atlas for a further five years. The facilities management provider has been working with Arsenal since 2017. The contract covers the delivery of cleaning services at the Emirates Stadium, Highbury House, London Colney, ...

Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced the launch of Xcelerate – its new regional community skills and learning hubs for training and excellence. These first in class training facilities will be provided in partnership with its clients, with the ...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has named the winners of its 2023 Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Awards, which took place on 23 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. Chosen by an ...

EMCOR UK has strengthen its partnership with Anglian Water with a four-year contract extension. Anglian Water is the largest water and water recycling company in England and Wales by geographic area. The company supplies water and water recycling services to ...

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has marked the 30th anniversary of its founding with the release of new research, ’30 years back, 3 trends for the future’. Developed with sector experts, the work traces the progress of ...