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Building Safety Act: Implications for FMs as construction clients

Paul Nash, Director of Paul Nash Consultancy Ltd, explains the responsibilities of the client as a dutyholder under the Building Safety Act and related secondary legislation Facilities managers will be aware of the new dutyholder role of accountable person in ...

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UK construction sector holds high expectation for AI but obstacles are slowing adoption

Findings from new research commissioned by global cloud enterprise software company, IFS, highlights the increasing optimism of the construction sector about the potential of AI. More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of senior construction and engineering decision-makers at large firms ...

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Compass recognised for sustainability achievements

Progress of the business’ climate and wider sustainability commitments across its six sectors have been acknowledged with the organisation being recognised at the prestigious Green Business Awards and industry leading Footprint Awards Green Business Awards The Green Business Awards took ...

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Over two-thirds of CEOs view sustainability as a growth opportunity

A recent survey by Gartner, Inc. has found that over two-thirds (69 per cent) of CEOs view sustainability as a leading business growth opportunity this year. The 2024 Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey was conducted from July to ...

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His Majesty King Charles III becomes Royal Patron of Corps Security

His Majesty the King has been appointed Corps Security’s Royal Patron. His Majesty’s appointment began in May 2024, following a review of more than 1,000 Royal Patronages by the Royal Household following The King’s Accession in September 2022. King Charles’ ...

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Wates grows FM portfolio with IWG

International Workplace Group (IWG), a global hybrid working specialist, has awarded Wates Group’s facilities management business a three-year contract for the delivery of maintenance services across more than 250 UK sites. The contract includes mechanical and electrical services, additional reactive ...

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Getting to the point

Daniel Lessiter, Head of Business Partnerships at charge point operator Believ, explains how an EV charging infrastructure plays a key role in supporting sustainable transport initiatives Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is of increasing importance in helping organisations ...

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Global head of IFM hire at Cushman & Wakefield

Real estate services business, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed David Bukovac as Global Head of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) on the firm’s Global Occupier Services (GOS) Leadership team. Bukovac joins the firm with over 24 years of experience in the ...

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BM receives two-star rating from Best Companies

BM Caterers has been awarded a two-star rating from Best Companies for its ‘outstanding’ commitment to workplace engagement. Published annually, the list recognises the UK’s most attractive and effective employers. Participating businesses are judged on factors including workplace engagement initiatives, ...

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HVAC maintenance contract win for Artic

Artic Building Services has been awarded a HVAC maintenance contract with Catalent Micron Technologies, a leading international provider of particle size reduction and analytical services. Situated round the corner from Artic’s head office within the Crossways Boulevard, Dartford, Artic will ...

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