Paul Smith has been appointed as the new Director of Estates at Bath Spa University (BSU). Smith, who commenced in his new role at the end of March 2026, will lead the strategic management and development of the institution’s estate, ...

Mitie has extended its 26-year facilities management partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) working across NCIC’s Cumberland Infirmary estate to deliver critical services including cleaning, maintenance, security, portering services and patient catering. The contract will see ...

Edinburgh College recently advanced its net zero goals after becoming the first college in Scotland to completely decarbonise one of its campuses. Working in partnership with renewable energy experts Vital Energi, and funded through the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficiency Grant ...

Kevin Meighan was officially installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) at an event held at Mansion House on 27 March 2026. He succeeds the former Master, Darren Marston. Meighan is the Sales Director at NIC ...

Workplace design and build specialist, Claremont, has announced a record financial year, achieving £65.8 million in revenue alongside a record post-tax profit of £3.1 million. The strong performance, record-breaking throughout its 48-year history, reflects continued demand for high-quality, experience-led workplaces ...

Around 65 per cent of London’s buildings pre-date modern energy standards, creating a major challenge for net zero. London’s architectural appeal is one of its defining strengths, but much of its commercial property market still operates inside buildings designed for ...

This month’s FMJ features a visit to Farnborough Airport to see how Peartree’s cleaning team meet the high standards of the premier aviation hub. Our cleaning and hygiene focus reveals why a more strategic approach to cleaning requires FM departments ...

Orbis Protect, a leading provider of specialist security and protection services, has secured transformational growth capital investment from Tiger Infrastructure Partners, subject to regulatory approval. Tiger Infrastructure Partners is an innovative private equity firm focused on providing significant strategic growth ...

Corps Security has won a three-year contract for the provision of security services at Michelin’s factory in Stoke-on-Trent. Michelin is a global leader in tyre manufacturing for aircrafts, automobiles, bicycles and motorsports.  Thousands of tyres are produced and held at ...

Mecsia, a leading provider of compliance‑led technical inspection, testing, and maintenance services, has acquired FMS Fire & Security Ltd, in a move which will strengthen Mecsia’s fire safety capability, essential to delivering safe, reliable, high‑quality services for customers across the ...