Rob Jepson has been appointed as CEO for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Health & Care business with Philip Leigh leading on strategic projects across the region. Prior to joining Sodexo Jepson was Group Director of Estates and Facilities at Manchester ...
Read More »Cost of construction tenders set to rise
Construction tender prices are set to climb by up to 5.0 per in 2026, threatening costs for key UK programmes and challenging project viability, according to new data from global professional services company Turner & Townsend. In its Winter 2025 ...
Read More »The Voice of Facilities Managers 2026
MRI Software is inviting facilities managers to share their opinions by taking part in its latest survey to uncover industry trends, priorities for the next 12 months, and the role of AI and IoT in shaping the future of FM. ...
Read More »Key trends and regulatory changes shaping the waste management sector in 2026
Regulatory reform, digital oversight, and growing expectations around sustainability are actively reshaping how waste is collected, treated, tracked, and reported in 2026. Graham Flynn, Managing Director of independent healthcare waste management company, Anenta, outlines the key trends for the waste ...
Read More »Tork issues tools and support for reimagining public washrooms
Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene, has published new guidance aimed at helping businesses transform their washrooms into assets that enhance user satisfaction and benefit business performance. Citing research that indicates a significant gap in ...
Read More »Built Environment Competence Hub launches
Launched by BSI, the Built Environment Competence Hub is a new national resource designed to bring together standards, competence frameworks, guidance and trusted industry insight in one central place. The digital Hub has been created to act as a central ...
Read More »IFMA publishes global FM Pulse Report
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Simplar Foundation have published the Facility Management Pulse Report which provides a quarterly snapshot (October-December 2025) of global facility management trends and for the first time includes IFMA’s inaugural Facility Management Workload Index ...
Read More »Idle workplace tech is adding to business energy consumption
The high cost of energy remains a key concern for UK businesses, with nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) using more energy than ever before. Over a third (34 per cent) of businesses blame energy-intensive technology and process digitalisation ...
Read More »New BSRIA guide helps building managers identify the best smart building tech
BSRIA has published an essential resource for professionals looking to install or renew smart building systems. The new guide ‘BG 91/2026 Procuring Smart Building Technology‘ covers the full procurement process, from defining needs to delivering benefits, ensuring the right people, process ...
Read More »United Infrastructure appointed to Wessex Water framework
Wessex Water has appointed United Infrastructure to deliver design-and-build services under its Minor Works Infrastructure Framework. The appointment marks the Company’s first framework award with Wessex Water for United Infrastructure’s Water business, creating new opportunities across AMP8. Under the framework, ...
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