Authored by James Massey, Managing Director, Facilities, Energy Management and Retail Intelligence at MRI Software Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a theoretical discussion in facilities management. It’s moved firmly onto the agenda, framed as a route to greater efficiency, ...
Read More »Sodexo adjusts 2026 outlook as H1 revenues fall
First half Fiscal 2026 revenues for global food services and facilities management business Sodexo Group totalled 12.0 billion euros, down -3.7% year-on-year with a negative foreign exchange effect of -5.3%, mainly driven by the US dollar, a net contribution from ...
Read More »Mitie extends 26-year FM partnership with NCIC
Mitie has extended its 26-year facilities management partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) working across NCIC’s Cumberland Infirmary estate to deliver critical services including cleaning, maintenance, security, portering services and patient catering. The contract will see ...
Read More »FM sector poised for technology investment boom
New research commissioned by facilities management services provider, Bidvest Noonan, shows record confidence in technology investment across the FM sector. According to the survey, 97 per cent of FM leaders plan to increase technology spending over the next 12-24 months, ...
Read More »Major contract extension for ISS
The global workplace experience and facility services company has extended its Integrated Facilities Services (IFS) contract with one of its largest and longstanding global customers. The contract has been extended by two years, with the extension taking effect from Q3 ...
Read More »DMA Group takes hard FM deal with London Borough of Sutton
Property maintenance specialist, DMA Group, has been awarded a three-year contract with the London Borough of Sutton for the delivery of hard FM services across the Council’s operational and corporate estate. Serving approximately 210,000 residents across south-west London, London Borough ...
Read More »Serco to support British Army’s marine assets fleet for a seven-year term
Serco has won a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British Army’s fleet of 512 marine vessels, commencing in April 2026. The Army’s fleet delivers troops, transport equipment and supplies on ship to shore deployments in a range ...
Read More »How technology can help facilities managers tackle the skills shortage
By James Massey, Managing Director for Facilities, Energy Management & Retail Intelligence at MRI Software The skills shortage has long challenged the facilities management (FM) sector, but it is now reaching a critical point. New technologies, regulatory change and evolving ...
Read More »Training paradox undermining FM modernisation efforts, says Bidvest Noonan
New research published by Bidvest Noonan highlights a significant gap between technology ambition and successful adoption in the FM sector. Bidvest Noonan surveyed 110 senior FM decision-makers with authority over technology investment, managing estates ranging from 20,000 to over 500,000 square ...
Read More »Webinar on regulatory trends and sustainability insights for the FM sector
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) invites FM and property professionals to a webinar offering practical insights to help your organisation stay ahead in sustainability. The SFMI Ambitions Report, launching at the end of this month, will reveal sector progress over ...
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