risk management

SOCOTEC UK’s Asbestos team has secured three major contracts with three of the UK’s largest supermarket and retail chains. These contracts, worth over £2.5 million per annum, will cover more than 6,000 properties across the UK and will include the ...

Contracting authorities in the public sector must prepare to assess their supply chains using the Common Assessment Standard (CHAS Elite) or PAS 91 (CHAS Advanced) following the release of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 03/23 which updates the Selection Questionnaire and replaces PPN 08/16.   The changes, ...

Supply chain risk and compliance solutions provider, Veriforce, has completed its acquisition of CHAS 2013 Limited. CHAS, previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of the London Borough of Merton, is a leading provider of risk prevention, compliance, and supply chain management services, ...

Mitie has scooped two award wins at this year’s CIR Risk Management Awards, taking first place in both the ‘Risk Management Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Risk Management App of the Year’ categories for its innovative Risk Safe solution. The ...

Supply chain risk and compliance solutions provider, Veriforce, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CHAS 2013 Limited. CHAS 2013 Limited, previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of the London Borough of Merton, is a leading provider of risk prevention, compliance ...

In a highly cost-competitive and dynamic marketplace, to keep up with ever-expanding client demands and remain competitive, there is increasing pressure on FM organisations to effectively manage risk. And with the growing challenges of dealing with multiple suppliers, contractors, and ...

CHAS Managing Director Ian McKinnon outlines how adoption of the Common Assessment Standard has gathered pace since its rollout began in 2019 with multiple major contractors now specifying the scheme and explains why now is the time for contractors who ...

A new report from independent research and advisory firm Verdantix says the environment, health and safety (EHS) software market will continue to grow this year despite recession fears with an increased focus on proactive risk management helping support expansion. Its ...

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is entering into a partnership with The Security Institute – the UK’s largest professional membership body for security professionals – in relation to its SABRE certification scheme, an award-winning security risk management standard for new ...

Supply chain compliance expert, CHAS, has launched Verified Supplier, a compliance verification service which enables material suppliers to the FM industry to showcase their commitment to operating credibly, safely and ethically. Supply chain compliance expert, CHAS, has launched Verified Supplier, ...