The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Autodesk, a global leader in software for engineers, builders, designers and creators, have launched the Building Lifecycle Management Initiative (BLMI). With a global focus spanning North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific and LATAM, the technology-agnostic, ...
Read More »Birmingham City Council’s Alexander Stadium partners with Elior UK
Following a competitive tender process, Birmingham City Council has appointed Elior UK catering and hospitality services partner at its Alexander Stadium. Elior UK was selected for its proven expertise in delivering exceptional hospitality across a diverse range of venues and ...
Read More »Planon named a leader in FM applications
Smart sustainable building management software provider, Planon, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Facility Management Applications 2024–2025 Vendor Assessment. The recognition follows a comprehensive evaluation of vendors, with IDC MarketScape positioning Planon in ...
Read More »Lancer Scott expands hard FM deal with Co-op
Following five years of collaboration, Lancer Scott Facilities Management has secured a new five-year hard FM services contract with Co-op to deliver maintenance and repair services across the South of the UK. This latest deal expands Lancer Scott’s service provision to ...
Read More »New CEO appointment at BCIS
Richard Linstead has been appointed as the new CEO of the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), with James Fiske appointed to the new role of Executive Director. Linstead, who has been with the business for two years in his role ...
Read More »Optimus Facilities secures decarbonisation contracts in excess of £4m
Mechanical and electrical services firm, Optimus Facilities, which operates across the North West has secured three major decarbonisation contracts in excess of £4 million. The largest of these wins is a 12-month contract worth £2.5 million in collaboration with Liverpool ...
Read More »Building costs forecast to rise 17% in next five years
According to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), building costs will increase by 17 per cent over the next five years to 1Q 2030, while tender prices will rise by 15 per cent over ...
Read More »New chef partners at BaxterStorey
Gary Maclean and Hannah Catley have joined hospitality firm BaxterStorey as Chef Partners to the business. Maclean is Scotland’s first government-appointed National Chef, a role in which he promotes locally sourced and locally produced food and drink, as ...
Read More »Polyteck lands Westminster City Council contract
Construction and facilities management firm, Polyteck, has won a four-year deal with Westminster City Council to provide plumbing maintenance services, as well as improve infrastructure reliability and overall service quality for residents. The terms of the agreement will see Polyteck ...
Read More »Mears Group reappointed as repairs and maintenance contractor for Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Mears Group, a leading provider of services to the housing sector, has been reappointed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) as its repairs and maintenance contractor for the next 10 years with an opportunity to extend for a further ...
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