Serco’s advisory business, +impact, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Transport Technology Framework – the UK public sector’s largest provision of transport and mobility services consultancy. +impact’s appointment spans four lots: Lot 1 – Transport ...
Read More »Two-thirds of UK buyers now use AI to choose suppliers
New research by Magenta Associates, reveals AI has become a routine part of the B2B buying process, with approximately two-thirds (66 per cent) of UK purchasing decision-makers now using tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Perplexity to find and assess potential ...
Read More »SHB Real Estate launches TERA, a new lease management platform for multi-site operators
London-based consultancy aims to end spreadsheet-based lease tracking with introduction of customisable solution for multi-branch organisations looking to take control of their property portfolios. SHB Real Estate has unveiled TERA, a new lease management platform designed to help organisations manage ...
Read More »Firefighting culture, broken systems and vanishing staff: New research highlights challenges for UK FM sector
The UK’s £52.5 billion Facilities Management (FM) industry is under pressure from system chaos, skills shortages and client pressure for quality, according to new research launched today by FM technology specialists, askporter. The study, The State of UK Facilities Management, ...
Read More »HubStar acquires Spica Technologies
HubStar, an industry leader in dynamic workplace solutions, has acquired Spica Technologies, a UK-based pioneer in workplace experience and IoT technology. As hybrid work volatility continues to reshape corporate real estate strategies, organisations are under pressure to build a robust ...
Read More »Consumer experience economy continues to influence real estate decisions, finds JLL survey
JLL’s 2025 Global Consumer Experience Survey reveals how shifting spatial experience preferences are poised to reshape the built environment. The global survey of 12,000 consumers across 19 markets and 64 cities uncovers that while consumers are increasingly drawn to AI-enabled ...
Read More »Recorra installs AI-powered robotic sorting arm at Purfleet MRF
Recorra, a UK commercial waste and recycling company, installed and launched an AI-powered robotic sorting arm at its Purfleet Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The system is now fully operational and marks the first phase of a £1 million investment aimed ...
Read More »UK workers lead Europe in AI readiness, though optimism remains selective finds research
UK workers are increasingly aware of how artificial intelligence (AI) may reshape their jobs, and show greater optimism than European peers, according to new findings from ADP Research. The research reveals that while 88 per cent of UK respondents have ...
Read More »RICS invites interest for pilot programmes of new professional pathways to membership
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling for expressions of interest from professionals and employers for two new planned pathways to RICS membership. The built environment and the role of surveyors within it is expanding, says RICS. And ...
Read More »The role of technological innovation in helping FMs achieve their sustainability goals
According to the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as the sector works towards meeting sustainability targets and net zero commitments, the need for evidence-based approaches has never been more critical. What role do you believe technological innovation will ...
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