Facilities professionals have a long list of issues to deal with this year. This includes achieving sustainability and social value objectives, re-evaluating the role of the physical workplace, embracing new technologies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in a ...
Read More »EN:Procure appoints contractors for £3.2bn framework
Regional procurement specialist EN:Procure has appointed 100 contractors to its latest installers’ framework, valued at more than £3.2 billion, over a four-year term. The procurement arm of social housing consortium Efficiency North had recently opened the bidding for the next ...
Read More »The Momentum Group expands south
North West property services company, The Momentum Group, has been appointed by real estate investment manager, Redevco, to deliver property management services for the White Lion Walk Shopping Centre in Guildford. The 48,000 sq ft shopping centre will be managed by ...
Read More »Churchill retains deal with South Central Ambulance Service
Churchill has retained its contract with the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) for a further three years, with the option to extend. SCAS is an integral part of the NHS’ daily operations, providing ambulance services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and ...
Read More »Robert Scott introduces new addition to its sustainable Toucan Eco range
Robert Scott has launched Centrego Renew, a highly sustainable disinfectant generator that uses just water, salt and electricity to make two litres of powerful, antibacterial multi-surface cleaner in four minutes. The latest addition to the company’s innovative Toucan Eco range ...
Read More »North East Lincolnshire Council considers options for future service delivery
North East Lincolnshire Council is looking to implement a new delivery model for a range of key services currently being delivered on its behalf by Equans. Equans, and its subcontractors, currently deliver several services on behalf of the council, including ...
Read More »Sodexo retains Wellington College deal
Independents by Sodexo has added another decade to its contract with Wellington College in Berkshire. The new 10-year deal, valued in the region of £80 million, includes the delivery of the catering, hospitality, retail and domestic services including cleaning, logistics and ...
Read More »Guidance on storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace
To coincide with yesterday’s National Battery Day 2024, the British Safety Council has published an introductory guide for employers on managing the risks from storing and charging Lithium Ion (Li-on) batteries in the workplace. Most e-bikes are powered by Li-on ...
Read More »FMs who seek to optimise their building operations must remain open to 15-minute cities
By William Poole-Wilson, Founder and Managing Director, WILL+PARTNERS The 15-minute city is a revolutionary urban planning concept centred around creating self-sufficient neighbourhoods where residents can access their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes. This ...
Read More »Balfour Beatty signs 54-year partnership deal with University of Sussex
International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has partnered with the University of Sussex to finance, build and operate new student accommodation project – the West Slope Residences. Balfour Beatty Investments has signed a 54-year contract and will invest equity of £32 ...
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