Ed Parsloe, CEO of coaching and mentoring provider The OCM describes how AI-powered coaching skills practice can develop leadership skills for facilities managers LinkedIn’s recently published ‘Skills on the Rise 2025’ report identified relationship building as the top skill needed ...
Read More »KST opens new accredited training centre
Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has opened a new accredited training centre at its technology monitoring facility, K-SOC, located in the West Midlands, underscoring the Group’s commitment to investing in innovative learning opportunities and fostering a culture of continuous professional development. ...
Read More »Rethinking fire safety: FM’s must see safety training as an investment, not an expense
The fire safety landscape in the UK presents growing complexities for Facilities Managers. As the responsibilities of Responsible Persons expand and compliance laws constantly evolve, viewing fire safety training as a mere cost is no longer viable. Instead, a fundamental ...
Read More »Sodexo partners to lay building blocks to employment for prison leavers
Sodexo has partnered with a construction consortium on an innovative project, which is providing skills-based training to prisoners ahead of their release to support future roles in the construction industry. Constructed Pathways, funded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, has ...
Read More »Association of Professional Standards for Asset Surveying launches
A new professional association for the built environment has launched with the creation of the Association of Professional Standards for Asset Surveying (APSAS). The vision of the new association includes the aim ”to improve both the quality of asset surveying ...
Read More »Dynamic knowledge
Taking advantage of training resources and adapting to emerging challenges can help FM professionals navigate the ever-changing landscape of the industry. Madeleine Ford asks the experts where to begin The facilities management industry is dynamic and fast evolving, meaning the ...
Read More »AI adoption promises efficiency gains in property management
Ongoing economic pressures, regulatory changes, and shifting tenant and owner expectations have tightened profit margins and created challenges for property management professionals, highlighting the need for operational efficiencies. MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has ...
Read More »AI in training and education
The hype around AI is so intense that there is a risk it will fail to capitalise on the opportunities it affords. Nowhere is this more salient, argues David Sharp CEO of learning provider International Workplace, than in training and ...
Read More »ABM retains ‘Outstanding’ rating with the CAA
ABM UK & Ireland has retained its ‘Outstanding’ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rating for its quality assurance for AVSEC training at London’s Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport. This is the second time the facilities and aviation solutions provider has achieved ...
Read More »Academy success for Sodexo and Bruntwood SciTech
Sodexo and Bruntwood SciTech, a client of Sodexo’s Corporate Services division, hosted a celebration day on 17 January to mark the success of its Change Please Academy at Manchester Science Park. Change Please is an award-winning social enterprise that aims ...
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