Retrofitting everyday commercial properties – often overlooked in favour of high-profile, flagship projects – can generate extraordinary returns, according to a new report from Building Atlas. Entitled ‘The Beauty in ‘Boring’ Buildings: the business case for retrofit beyond flagship assets’ ...

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s healthcare division, Medirest, has joined the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN), underscoring its commitment to supporting patients with dignity and compassion while promoting a safer hospital environment. RRN is a registered charity with an ambitious vision ...

For the fourth consecutive year, Mitie has been named a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 by the Department for Education (DFE), in partnership with RateMyApprenticeship. This year, Mitie has climbed 36 places to secure the number 16 spot with this ...

Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) has appointed Cardo as its new repairs and maintenance contractor, looking after 2,795 homes in the area. The five-year contract, which commenced in June 2025, covers WBC’s housing stock as well as properties owned by its ...

Carly Ersser has been appointed to the role of Workplace Services Director at the Government Property Agency (GPA). Ersser joined the agency as Interim Director in November last year, following 12 years at HM Treasury leading change programmes, workplace experience ...

A Data Centre Operations solution covering the full lifecycle of data centre operations, spanning design, build, management and maintenance has been launched by EMCOR UK. The solution is designed to meet rising demand for new data centres, fuelled by the ...

The new paper reveals how the lives of defence personnel in the UK can be improved into the 2030s according to a group of Serving Personnel, veterans, academics and industry partners convened by Sodexo. Research by food and facilities management ...

Peartree Cleaning Services has achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis, underlining its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The rating places the business among the top five per cent of all companies assessed globally and reflects its comprehensive approach ...

Critical engineering specialist, MARCH, has acquired Quantum Controls Limited (QC) and Q Electrical Industrial Services Limited (QE), collectively known as Quantum. The move strengthens MARCH’s ability to deliver critical asset care and maintenance services with a focus on energy efficiency ...

Mitie has won a new multi-million-pound contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) providing essential facilities management services at Manchester Airport for a further seven years. These services include engineering, decarbonisation, cleaning & hygiene services, and pest control, as well as ...