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Mitie posts strong set of results in first year of facilities transformation plan

Mitie has reported a strong set of full-year results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2025 showing good progress in the first year of its 2025-2027 Facilities Transformation Plan. Revenue rose 13 per cent year-on-year to £5.1 billion, with ...

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BCIS calls for investment action after Labour’s sluggish start

Construction cost and carbon experts at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) are calling for more decisive investment action from the government after a slow first year in power. Chief economist Dr David Crosthwaite said the government must prioritise a ...

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Wave renews contract with NEPO worth £120M

National water retailer, Wave, has renewed its place on North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO’s, water framework, worth over £120M. This is a key win for Wave, as it highlights the shared commitment between Wave, NEPO and their customers to grow ...

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Office Conversions and Demolitions Will Exceed New Construction in 2025 For the First Time in Several Years

CBRE found more than 23 million sq. ft. of office space planned for conversion or demolition this year, which exceeds the amount of new construction. More office space will be removed from the U.S. market this year than added to ...

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St John Ambulance launches national campaign urging workplaces to better prepare for traumatic injuries and mass casualty incidents

England’s leading first aid charity St John Ambulance has launched a national campaign urging businesses to better prepare their workforce to respond to traumatic injuries in the workplace – from accidents to knife crime, terrorist attacks and mass casualty incidents. ...

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Open plan office is not so fit for purpose in the hybrid world finds global report

The fully open-plan office, once hailed as the future of collaborative work, is no longer fit for purpose in the hybrid, post-pandemic workplace, according to a new report from Crown Workspace. The research, which surveyed 1,250 office workers and facilities ...

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Workman launches new mentorship programme with The Circle Partnership

Commercial property management and building consultancy firm Workman LLP has launched an internal mentorship programme in collaboration with The Circle Partnership. The scheme, specifically targeted at Associates, recognises the critical importance of supporting employees at the pivotal mid-point of their careers. ...

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Richard Jones appointed Managing Director for ESS Government business

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has welcomed Richard Jones to its leadership team, joining joins ESS as Managing Director for its Government business. Jones will take responsibility for the strategic direction and service delivery across ESS Government ...

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Over 100 FM businesses sign Open Letter to the Government about Employment Rights Bill

Entrepreneurs Dominic Ponniah and Malcolm Hills, the CEO of office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology and the MD of Think FM respectively, have co-authored an open letter to PM Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Business and Trade ...

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CIEH welcomes Government announcement on apprenticeships but wants greater focus on environmental health

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called on the Government to ensure environmental health is a priority area as it reveals plans to offer more training for people aged 21 and under. The Government has revealed that 120,000 ...

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