New figures released yesterday reveal a landmark surge in procurement spending with social enterprises, as 33 big businesses together spent £179 million with suppliers that use profits for social or environmental causes, a 46 per cent year-on-year increase, the highest ...
Read More »infinitSpace to open second Berlin location
infinitSpace is to open its second flexible workspace in Berlin in partnership with PATRIZIA, an investment manager in global real assets. The new site will be located at Chausseestraße 29 in the capital’s central Mitte district and will operate under infinitSpace’s ...
Read More »Atlas London in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea win
Atlas London has secured a five-year soft services contract with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Spanning 32 sites across the borough, the agreement covers a comprehensive range of services, including daily office cleaning, deep cleans, feminine hygiene, window ...
Read More »National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day: The faces behind the NHSPS’ biggest heat pump
On this National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Management Day, NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating the unsung heroes who keep our hospitals running efficiently and sustainably. At the heart of this celebration is Tony Gatfield, Technical Services Supervisor, who leads ...
Read More »FM experts share blueprint to help NHS tackle £13.8bn maintenance backlog
The NHS estate has long faced a serious and growing challenge: an overwhelming £13.8 billion backlog in essential maintenance, with costs only rising. Delays in upkeep not only endanger patient safety but can also expose Trusts to legal risks, including ...
Read More »BSRIA refreshes Air Quality Hub to mark Clean Air Day
To mark Clean Air Day (19 June), BSRIA, the leading authority in building services testing, intelligence and research, has released its refreshed Air Quality Hub. This enhanced resource centre is a vital toolkit, providing building and facilities managers with comprehensive guidance, ...
Read More »Year of record sales and improved profitability for NG Bailey
A year of record sales and improved profitability has been reported by independent engineering and infrastructure services business, NG Bailey, as it delivers its strategy for sustainable, long-term growth. The positive financial results follow Jonathan Stockton’s first year in post ...
Read More »Elliott Group launches UK fit-out division
Elliott Group has launched a dedicated UK Fit-Out Division, marking a significant step in the Group’s ongoing expansion across the UK. With a strong pipeline of live projects on site and in PCSA, the construction and fit-out firm says this ...
Read More »Hospitality sector needs to be more ‘disability confident’ to tap into a wider pool of guests and employees
A recent forum comprising people living with disability, hospitality leaders, and accessibility advocates highlighted the urgent need for the hospitality industry to become more inclusive, with a powerful call for businesses to build “disability confidence” across every level of operations. ...
Read More »EMCOR UK wins TFM deal with Cadent
EMCOR UK has won a five-year total facilities management contract with Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network. The contract will see 190 EMCOR UK employees delivering a range of services including catering, security, and asset management and maintenance services, ...
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