Atlas has launched a new specialist business focused on supporting the smooth, safe and welcoming operation of retail and leisure destinations across the UK. Working across shopping centres, retail parks, leisure parks and mixed-use destinations, Atlas Retail delivers cleaning, security ...
Read More »CH&CO promotes Liam Hatcher to People Director
CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK, has promoted Liam Hatcher MCIPD to the role of People Director, where he will draw on his HR and operational expertise to strategically lead the People function across the contract catering and hospitality group, ...
Read More »Executive Board changes at Apleona
European real estate and facilities management company, Apleona Group, has announced a restructure of its Executive Board, effective from 21 May 2026. Responsibilities for the individual business divisions will be adjusted accordingly. Following three successful years as Chief Operating Officer (COO) ...
Read More »Final call for FM SMEs to register for government funded occupational health and wellbeing training
The registration deadline for fully funded occupational health and wellbeing training for facilities management line managers is fast approaching, with only one week left to secure your free place. Those who are interested need to: Register for and start the ...
Read More »Mite launches new Sustainability and Social Value Supplier Charter
Mitie has launched a pioneering supplier charter to strengthen sustainability and social impact. Mitie’s new Sustainability and Social Value Charter provides suppliers with the tools to help create and deliver positive impact for people and places, while embedding sustainability within ...
Read More »Havering Council awards major electrical contract to AJS
AJS has commenced mobilisation of a long‑term contract for the delivery of electrical repair and maintenance works across Havering Council’s housing stock. The contract, valued at £5 million per annum will run for an initial nine years and five months, ...
Read More »Corps Security appoints new Board Chair
Corps Security has appointed Fiona Strens as Chair of its Board. Strens has served as Non-Executive Director at Corps Security since 2021. Her role will begin in April, where she will succeed Chris Nickols, who steps down after serving his ...
Read More »The Guinness Partnership and five partners sign long-term contracts
The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest housing associations, has formally signed five contractors to new long-term agreements, to deliver its planned maintenance and investment programme. Valued at over £1 billion, the contracts span the next 15 years. The contractors and regions they ...
Read More »CIBSE has mixed response to UK Government position on whole-life carbon assessments
CIBSE has welcomed the Government’s recognition that whole-life carbon assessments will play an important role in decarbonising the UK’s buildings. However, the body for building services professionals is disappointed that it has rejected the Environmental Audit Committee’s recommendation to introduce ...
Read More »Research highlights risks faced by engineers, inspectors and facilities teams working alone
Half of field-based workers have avoided tasks or locations because they felt unsafe while working alone, according to new research highlighting the risks faced by staff operating independently. The Lone Worker Survey, conducted by safety technology provider SoloProtect, gathered responses ...
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