Kate Gardner, Tutor & H&S Consultant International Workplace explains why training may be needed for a clear understanding of the recent changes to UK health, building and fire safety law Facilities management sits at the intersection of people, buildings and ...
Read More »Amey secures funding to boost skills and cut reoffending across Scotland’s prisons
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Industry Impact Fund has awarded Amey £245,000 to support the delivery of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) training programme. Set to launch on 26 February at HMP Inverness, the two-year initiative, will bring accredited ...
Read More »Compass launches Sustainability Academy
Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its Accelerating Compass’ Transition (ACT) Sustainability Academy, a new learning initiative designed to develop the next generation of Sustainability Leaders and support the company’s new sustainability strategy ‘Our Planet Promise‘. The flagship Academy ...
Read More »Beating the blues: free occupational health and wellbeing training for SMEs
International Workplace is equipping small businesses with the tools to champion mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. ‘Blue Monday’ – the third Monday in January each year – is often cited as the most challenging day of the year ...
Read More »Building and utilities training provider receives EUSR approval
GTEC Training, part of United Infrastructure, has been officially approved by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR). The approval paves the way for the building services and utilities training provider to offer nationally-recognised competency training across its headquarters in ...
Read More »Sodexo extends partnership with Combat2Coffee
Committed to breaking down barriers to employment for prison-leavers, Sodexo UK & Ireland has extended its partnership with social enterprise Combat2Coffee with the opening of a new roastery and staff café at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. Working on the new ...
Read More »Training for the future
How AI and immersive digital learning is transforming indoor environmental quality education to empower professionals with future-proof skills. By Andy Lord, Founder & CEO, OpenRain With growing expectations within the built environment to meet regulatory, environmental and wellbeing standards, the ...
Read More »FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards
FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities ...
Read More »Taking a FIR approach
Saira Khan, FIR Officer at the Supply Chain Sustainability School on how the FIR programme is helping to train, support and equip the built environment for the future Fairness, Inclusion and Respect, otherwise known as FIR, is a free industry-led ...
Read More »Jangro supporting facilities leaders under pressure
Joanne Gilliard, CEO at Jangro, explores how facilities managers can build resilience in the face of mounting pressures and why cutting cleaning budgets can be a false economy. The role of facilities managers has become increasingly demanding, with rising costs, ...
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