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Neller Davies appointed to key public sector framework 

Neller Davies has secured a place on the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework across seven individual lots. The ESPO 664_25 framework, worth £300 million in total, provides public sector organisations with access to pre-approved consultancy providers across a range of ...

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Top five FM challenges from upcoming council devolution

The UK government is set to reorganise a number of local government structures, replacing two-tier systems with single-tier unitary authorities. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce duplication, but the merging may come with a new set of challenges, ...

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Julia McMullan appointed to COO role at SBFM

SBFM has appointed Julia McMullan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). As a core member of the board, McMullan will ensure the soft services provider continues to deliver operational excellence at pace and scale while keeping its operating model ...

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BCO pilots new office grading system as industry calls for reform

The UK’s current office grading system is no longer fit for purpose, according to a new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO). The report, authored by JLL for the BCO, found that fewer than three per cent of ...

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Schneider Electric partners with RBG Kew to meet 2030 climate positive goal

Digital automation and energy specialist, Schneider Electric, has announced a strategic partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew. As Kew’s official Energy Sustainability Partner, Schneider Electric will play a critical role in helping the world-famous botanic gardens meet its goal to ...

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Powerstar appoints David Seabridge as Chief Executive Officer to accelerate innovation and growth

Powerstar, a provider of smart power solutions for the energy transition, has announced the appointment of David Seabridge as Chief Executive Officer. The move comes at a pivotal time for the manufacturer, as it focuses on driving growth and accelerating ...

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JLL research suggests retrofitting as a strategic solution to fall in European commercial office construction

Europe’s office market is experiencing significant supply constraints with construction down 24 per cent since 2020 and heading toward decade-low levels in Q1 2025. This has created critical space scarcity, particularly in Central Business Districts (CBD) where vacancy rates average ...

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Corps Security wins contract at The National Archives

Corps Security has been appointed as the new security provider for The National Archives, the UK government’s official archive and publisher, which holds one of the largest and most significant collections in the world. The new partnership sees 12 new ...

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Paragon rebrands Office Depot as Paragon Business Essentials

Following on from Office Depot joining business services firm, Paragon UK, Ireland and Luxembourg (UKIL), the business will officially rebrand as Paragon Business Essentials. This rebrand marks a fresh chapter for the business that reflects the shared commitment to innovation, ...

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Real estate bodies vote in favour of new industry powerhouse

The formation of a representative organisation for the real estate sector, Real Estate:UK (RE:UK) will move ahead following an overwhelming vote in favour across all three member organisations. 100 per cent of Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) members; 99.5% ...

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