In this month’s issue we focus on the challenges of servicing and managing customer centric physical spaces – including shopping centres, gyms, cinemas, and stadiums with an interview with the MD of Atlas Retail. We also look at security in ...
Read More »World FM Day: Cultivating inclusivity through built environments
By Helen Longfils, Group Director, Social Value, Mitie Belonging is an increasingly important feature of a successful workplace. When people feel valued, supported and connected, they are more engaged, more confident in their roles, and more likely to stay. Yet ...
Read More »London’s Southbank Centre overcomes heritage constraints to go solar
The Southbank Centre in London has installed a rooftop solar array on its Festival Terrace building, overcoming significant heritage and planning constraints to deliver renewable energy as part of its net zero ambitions. The building forms part of a protected ...
Read More »Cardo Group secures place on L&Q’s £3bn Major Works Investment Programme
Cardo has been appointed as a delivery partner on L&Q’s 15-year Major Works Investment Programme. One of the largest home improvement programmes in the UK housing sector, the £3 billion programme will see improvements delivered across L&Q’s portfolio, helping ensure homes ...
Read More »OCS acquires City Group Security
OCS has strengthened its UK security capability having completed the acquisition of City Group Security, an established nationwide security company founded in 1993 and ranked among the top 30 security businesses in the UK. The acquisition brings 600 new colleagues ...
Read More »Healthcare Estates and FMs face compliance pressure as NHS tightens cleaning requirements
With the NHS Contract 2026/27 introducing stricter compliance and performance requirements, Samsic UK is highlighting the need for stronger operational visibility and governance across healthcare estates. The call comes from John Norris, Commercial & Innovation Director at Samsic UK, which ...
Read More »Andrea Strong promoted to Group Director of Technology and Innovation at Corps Security
Andrea Strong has been appointed to lead Corp Security’s newly established Innovation and Technical Services division, embedding the latest technology and systems across the business. Strong, who has a security career spanning over three decades, will be responsible for translating ...
Read More »UK recycling infrastructure faces mounting pressure amid rising costs and policy reforms
UK infrastructure should be primed to support a wave of policy initiatives that may increase demand to recycle flexible plastic packaging domestically, according to David Gudgeon, Head of External Affairs at Eurokey, a brand by Reconomy, the international circular economy ...
Read More »British Land appoints McLaren for design and build contract
McLaren Construction has been selected by developer British Land to deliver a new office scheme at 75 Davies Street, located above West One Shopping Centre and Bond Street Underground Station on Oxford Street. The £99 million Design and Build contract, ...
Read More »Vending Sense publishes white paper ‘A Refreshing Take on AI’
Facilities professionals are being asked to do more than ever before – managing complex estates, meeting sustainability targets, and creating workplaces that truly support employees. But technology is changing the game. Workspace refreshments provider, Vending Sense, has published a new ...
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