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CBRE completes £960m deal for majority ownership of Turner & Townsend

CBRE has acquired a 60 per cent ownership interest in, and entered into a strategic partnership with, Turner & Townsend, a provider of program management, cost consultancy, project management and advisory consulting services for clients in 46 countries. The strategic ...

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Net-Zero 2050: Built environment sector questions feasibility

Sixty-nine per cent of built environmental specialists are sceptical about the government’s current net-zero strategy according to new research. The findings, published in the City of Tomorrow The Road to Net Zero report by building performance analysts IES, found that ...

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Adler and Allan buys Jet Aire Services

Environmental and energy infrastructure specialist, Adler and Allan, has expanded its range of specialist environmental services with the acquisition of drainage experts, Jet Aire Services. Based in Leeds, Jet Aire Services is a leading UK drainage service provider in the ...

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Cleaning and hygiene industry apprenticeship bid passes first hurdle

A trailblazer group for the cleaning and hygiene industry has been given the greenlight to develop detailed proposals for an accredited industry-wide training programme and apprenticeship for the sector. Earlier this year, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) sponsored a Trailblazer ...

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Mitie acquires Rock Power Connections

Mitie has bolstered its high voltage, new connections and electric vehicle (EV) capabilities with the acquisition of Independent Connections Provider (IPC), Rock Power Connections Limited. The acquisition will enable Mitie to provide new connections to the electric grid, high voltage ...

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Elior launches mentoring scheme supporting females to flourish

UK contract caterer, Elior, has launched a mentoring programme aimed at helping female staff to fulfil their potential. Inspiring growth and progression, Womentoring is a 12-month programme being led by Elior UK’s CFO, Leni Savva and is designed to boost ...

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Pinnacle Group expands FM expertise with AM Services Group acquisition

Pinnacle Group has acquired AM Services Group (AMSG) in a deal that extends its service capacity, technical skill set and expert knowledge across new FM sectors including retail, manufacturing, and chemical industries. The acquisition will allow Pinnacle to expand its service footprint across the ...

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Now hiring! Overcoming the challenge of recruiting for soft services

It’s notoriously difficult to recruit for certain soft FM services. Challenges include hiring the right skill level, keeping people motivated, and making the job appealing, all whilst delivering what the business needs. This problem seems to be more profound in ...

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Sun European take on ownership of Bellrock to help accelerate growth

Facilities and property provider Bellrock has secured new ownership from Sun European Partners, LLP a private investment advisory firm. According to the property and facilities management firm, the new partnership will enable Bellrock to capitalise on a unique and differentiated ...

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Quarterly office take-up in London’s West End is highest it’s been in three years

Savills has recorded the highest monthly take-up of London West End office space it’s seen since December 2019, highlighting a growing momentum amongst occupiers deciding to re-activate requirements or upgrade their offices. A flurry of deals in September took monthly ...

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