Thomson FM has promoted Ciara Holmes to the newly created role of Head of FM Consultancy Services. In her new position, Holmes will take on increased responsibility for leading Thomson FM’s consultancy services function, while also supporting the continued development ...
Read More »From coordination to capacity: How FM teams are doing more with AI
FM teams are having to manage more sites, contracts and client expectations with the same number of people. AI isn’t replacing those people: it’s absorbing the coordination overhead that was stealing their time. On Tuesday 16 June at 11:00am, askporter ...
Read More »Foodbuy Group appoints new COO
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement division, Foodbuy Group, has appointed Lawrence Harvey as Chief Operating Officer UK&I, as the business continues to strengthen its leadership team and expand its operations across hospitality, leisure, health and education. In his new role, ...
Read More »Equans to deliver major upgrades to nine tower blocks in Birmingham
Equans has won two new contracts with long-standing partner Birmingham City Council to carry out transformational upgrade, refurbishment and safety work to nine tower blocks across the city. On the Bromford Bridge estate, Equans will complete major structural improvement work ...
Read More »BESA welcomes IoR president-elect to its technical team
Stephen Gill, incoming Institute of Refrigeration President has joined the technical team at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Gill brings more than 40 years’ experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps (RACHP) to the Association with a particular focus ...
Read More »Seismic demographic shifts are becoming a strategic risk for EMEA workplaces
Ageing workforces, skills shortages and uneven population growth are reshaping talent availability across EMEA region. According to new research from Colliers, demographic change is increasingly influencing how and where organisations operate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ageing populations ...
Read More »ISS secures primary school catering contract with West Sussex County Council
ISS has won a seven-year contract with West Sussex County Council to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable school meals across the county. The contract, which takes effect in Q3 2026, has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million (£11.5 ...
Read More »Optimax multi-site contract win for The Clean Space
The Clean Space has won a two-year contract with Optimax, one of the UK’s leading eye care providers, for the delivery of cleaning services across eight clinic locations nationwide. The contract covers a range of clinical and patient-facing environments, including ...
Read More »Security contract extension for Mitie at Birmingham Airport
Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with Birmingham Airport for an additional two years, and will continue to play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient operations at one of the UK’s busiest airports, which welcomed a record-breaking 13.6 ...
Read More »CHSA Council honours Lorcan Mekitarian with Life Vice Presidency
Lorcan Mekitarian has been elected as a Life Vice President by the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Governing Council in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Association and the wider cleaning and hygiene industry. Initially elected to the ...
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