The UK’s current office grading system is no longer fit for purpose, according to a new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO). The report, authored by JLL for the BCO, found that fewer than three per cent of ...

Digital automation and energy specialist, Schneider Electric, has announced a strategic partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew. As Kew’s official Energy Sustainability Partner, Schneider Electric will play a critical role in helping the world-famous botanic gardens meet its goal to ...

Powerstar, a provider of smart power solutions for the energy transition, has announced the appointment of David Seabridge as Chief Executive Officer. The move comes at a pivotal time for the manufacturer, as it focuses on driving growth and accelerating ...

Europe’s office market is experiencing significant supply constraints with construction down 24 per cent since 2020 and heading toward decade-low levels in Q1 2025. This has created critical space scarcity, particularly in Central Business Districts (CBD) where vacancy rates average ...

Corps Security has been appointed as the new security provider for The National Archives, the UK government’s official archive and publisher, which holds one of the largest and most significant collections in the world. The new partnership sees 12 new ...

Following on from Office Depot joining business services firm, Paragon UK, Ireland and Luxembourg (UKIL), the business will officially rebrand as Paragon Business Essentials. This rebrand marks a fresh chapter for the business that reflects the shared commitment to innovation, ...

The formation of a representative organisation for the real estate sector, Real Estate:UK (RE:UK) will move ahead following an overwhelming vote in favour across all three member organisations. 100 per cent of Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) members; 99.5% ...

Flexible workspace operator FOUNDRY has opened a brand-new coworking hub in Hove, East Sussex which has been designed by Bath-based workplace specialists Interaction. The new coworking centre, part of the flagship Hove Gardens development, accommodates up to 300 coworkers in state-of-the-art office ...

The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has announced a series of new appointments and promotions, as it continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its global membership, and the ongoing challenges faced by the hospitality industry. Isabel Hargreaves MIH has ...

Facilities & Estates Management Live, which opens its doors on 7th and 8th October at the Business Design Centre in London is pleased to reveal more details on the seminar sessions taking place over the two days. There are two ...