Lift industry leaders are calling for action as new research has found widespread competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators, with many struggling to keep pace with safety and compliance demands. Skills gaps and competency shortfalls are leaving ...

CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance. Aligned with 2024–25 CIBSE President Fiona Cousins’ ...

Building Management Systems (BMS) have long been used to control the heart of a building – monitoring and controlling its essential systems such as lighting, ventilation, heating and air conditioning. Facilities Managers want the best visibility to help detect and ...

Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, a leading independent provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating 10 years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful ...

Professional cleaning and facilities solutions business, Peartree Cleaning Services, has received a Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’. The award, presented on 17 November at the House of Lords, recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership. ...

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is calling on member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery. Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited ...

Facilities management company, Thermatic, has appointed a new CEO and strengthened its Executive team with several key promotions. Joe Lyon (pictured above) formerly Operations Director at Thermatic, has been appointed to the role of CEO. Lyon will steer the organisation ...

Corps Security celebrated a double win at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories, Corps was praised for ...

Elite Group, a facilities management and engineering services provider has been acquired by Healthcare Modern Methods of Construction specialist MTX Contracts Ltd. According to MTX, the acquisition marks an exciting milestone for the company as the business continues to strengthen ...

Momentum Maintain, part of north west-based property services company, The Momentum Group, has been appointed by Crosby Housing Association (CHA) to deliver high-quality cleaning services that will enhance living environments for residents and support CHA’s commitment to reinvesting in local ...