The contract caterer is introducing brand-new mixed reality (MR) headsets to enhance training for its teams serving healthcare and retirement living sectors. HoloLens 2, Microsoft’s MR technology, entails wearable glasses with multiple sensors, advanced optics, and holographic processing that meld ...
Read More »Framework to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings is launched
A transformative Managing for Performance Framework to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings has been launched by the Building Better Partnership’s (BBP) Managing Agents Partnership (MAP). The Framework recognises the pivotal role that the property management industry plays ...
Read More »BDR Thermea CEO steps down
Baxi Heating’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, has announced that CEO, Bertrand Schmitt, will be stepping down with effect from 31 December 2023 to pursue other opportunities outside the company. Under Scmitt’s leadership over the past seven years, BDR Thermea ...
Read More »Virtual exploration
Piers Zangana explores the development of new, virtual ways of learning and training which are being applied in the hospitality and facilities management space Skills and people shortages are the most significant challenges the facilities management and catering sectors are ...
Read More »Employee wellbeing and retention are a clear focus for FM industry
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) 2023 assessments have uncovered significant trends shaping the future of the FM industry. For example, while short term risks to the industry, including staffing and skills shortages, are being managed through a focus on ...
Read More »Gather & Gather unveils 10-year anniversary refresh
Contract caterer Gather & Gather, a division of CH&Co, is marking its 10-year birthday with a refreshed brand proposition to celebrate its journey to date and define the company’s vision and goals for the next decade. At the heart of ...
Read More »WELCOME… Chris Bullen!
Chris has joined Clivet as Sales Manager for the Residential Team, coming most recently from Jaga UK, and before that Panasonic, and brings a wealth of experience to his Clivet role. As Chris says… “I am a seasoned Salesman selling ...
Read More »Places for London seeks new EV charging hub partner
Transport for London’s (TfL) commercial property company, Places for London, has commenced its search for a single joint venture (JV) partner to help it bring forward a number of new electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging hubs across its estate. The ...
Read More »Arsenal re-signs Atlas
Arsenal has renewed its cleaning contract with Atlas for a further five years. The facilities management provider has been working with Arsenal since 2017. The contract covers the delivery of cleaning services at the Emirates Stadium, Highbury House, London Colney, ...
Read More »Creating FM career paths for veterans
On average, 20,000 veterans leave the Armed Forces each year to join the civilian workforce, yet half have a difficult time finding work. With research revealing that over two thirds of veterans who joined the industry felt FM was a ...
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