Industry players in the built environment have the potential to reduce emissions by more than 50 per cent by 2030 with currently available technologies, according to the latest analysis from McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) in collaboration with the Net Zero ...
Read More »Sodexo showcases positive social impact in new report
Sodexo has published its 2023 Social Impact Report, which highlights progress and outcomes delivered against the commitments laid out in its Social Impact Pledge. Each of these commitments were pledged in 2021, as part of a three-year social value strategy ...
Read More »OCS secures a double victory at the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards
International facilities service provider OCS celebrated a double victory at the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards on Wednesday 24th May. Security officers Ellie Senior (Incentive FM) and Roger Squire (OCS) were both awarded a Security Officer of Distinction ...
Read More »Wates and Impact Hub London expand social enterprise programme to boost local communities
Eight SEs have won a spot on a unique business support programme led by Wates Group and Impact Hub London, giving them an opportunity to expand nationally and secure larger contracts. The seven-month Assisting Social Enterprises to Succeed (ASSETS) programme ...
Read More »Triple triumph for Sodexo employees at 2023 NI Cleaning Awards in Belfast
It was a triple triumph for Sodexo employees at the 2023 NI Cleaning Awards in Belfast earlier this month. Alex McDougall won Cleaning Operative of the Year in the ‘Offices over 100,000 sq.ft’ category, Sybil Ryan was Cleaning Operative of ...
Read More »Cleaners who unsociable hours experience a range of adverse effects, finds global survey
A ground-breaking international survey of cleaners, commissioned by UNI Global Union, indicate that cleaners who work shifts other than the day shift experience a range of adverse effects on their lives. These effects include isolation, difficulties in maintaining relationships, strained ...
Read More »Mace to run building services for soon-to-be-launched Uptown Tower in Dubai
DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has appointed Mace, the global consultancy and construction company, as the building operations management entity for its soon-to-be-launched Uptown Tower. Bringing international ...
Read More »Mitie full year results show a record year and continued strategic progress
Mitie has reported record revenues of £4,055m in its full year results for the 12 month period ending 31 March 2023, with wins, renewals, acquisitions and inflationary contract re-pricing more than offsetting contracts that were not renewed. It also revealed ...
Read More »Government Property Agency awards G4S UK two five-year contracts
G4S Secure Solutions UK (SSUK) has won two five-year contracts from the Government Property Agency (GPA) to provide integrated security and technology services to a significant number of departmental buildings across London and the North. G4S SSUK will deliver services ...
Read More »Search begins for the winner of the Pattenmaker Young Facilities Manager Award 2024
Livery company the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is looking for the next winner of its annual Young Facilities Manager Award – a unique career development opportunity that has helped boost the careers of numerous facilities management professionals. The Pattenmakers is ...
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