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The benefits of joining networking groups

Whether new to the profession, working as the client-side FM or for a services provider, according to L&D experts, joining a networking group is a valuable way to exchange ideas and hear from different perspectives. What advice would you give ...

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Regional firms join construction team on regeneration project

Two regional firms have been appointed by BAM, the lead construction contractor on Kirklees Council’s Our Cultural Heart regeneration scheme, to support the project’s delivery. Construction on Phase One of the landmark development is progressing well, with the former Queensgate ...

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BSRIA updates BG 80 guide to help FMs stay compliant

The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has launched the latest edition of its BG 80 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist, an essential resource for facilities managers navigating evolving building regulations. The updated guide published by the research and consultancy ...

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Lexington Catering  to deliver bespoke catering services at Abbey Road Studios

Corporate contract caterer, Lexington Catering, has been appointed as the exclusive catering provider for Abbey Road Studios, located in St. John’s Wood, London. This partnership brings Lexington’s expertise in tailored food and drink provision to the global home of music ...

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Lower your environmental impact with Bostik’s R3BOND® SYSTEM

Bostik’s R3BOND® SYSTEM provides facilities managers with a sustainable option for the installation, removal, and recycling of vinyl floor coverings. Comprised of a 75% bio-based adhesive and a unique grid, the patented solution enables vinyl floor coverings to be removed ...

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Inclusive environments recognition for HSBC UK’s new Leicester office

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has awarded the first-ever Inclusive Environment Recognition at Project level to an HSBC UK office location. The accreditation is for HSBC UK’s new building in Bede Island Business Park, Leicester, which is a key part ...

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SBFM’s Matt Chapman crowned CEO of the Year

SBFM’s CEO Matt Chapman has won CEO of the Year at the 2025 Business Leader Awards with Business Awards UK. Chapman has been CEO of SBFM since 2022, after which the organisation has welcomed 5,000 new colleagues and operates with ...

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Lift maintenance: Are you compliant?

As duty holders under the Building Safety Act, FMs face increased responsibilities for overseeing lift safety and ensuring compliance with enhanced regulatory frameworks. LIFTEX Event Director Oliver Greening explains With increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and stricter building safety requirements, ...

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United Living bolsters infrastructure capabilities with acquisition 

United Living Group, a social and utility infrastructure solutions provider has acquired Jones, a leading power distribution and street lighting contractor. Based in the North West of England, Jones is a specialist Independent Connection Provider (ICP) providing DNO services and ...

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BCIS reports tender prices increase by 0.5%

Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.5% between 4Q 2024 and 1Q 2025. The increase resulted in 2.3 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price ...

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