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Skanska renews FM services deal at Northwood HQ

Skanska has renewed its contract for the provision of a range of hard and soft FM services at the Northwood military headquarters in Hertfordshire. Building on Skanska’s current FM provision at Northwood, the £95 million contract with Eastbury Park Limited ...

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UK firms push for in-office presence to boost engagement, contradicting a leading benefit of remote work

The trend of flexible work models is gradually shifting, as almost two-thirds of UK companies (60 per cent) have implemented a formal policy that requires employees in the office for a minimum number of days a week. That’s according to ...

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Security Project of the Year award win for Amulet

Churchill Group’s specialist security division, Amulet, has won Security Project of the Year at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024, which recognise excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements across the security and fire safety industries. It is the second consecutive ...

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SBFM celebrates two Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards

The soft facilities management firm has won the Excellence in Inclusivity and Diversity Award and Purpose Beyond Profit Award at the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards, for its dedication towards inclusive, sustainable employment opportunities for frontline FM workers. In its ...

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Controlling the chaos: How a delivery management system reduces delivery-related downtime and disruptions

Managing inbound deliveries at facilities is a complex challenge. Uncontrolled delivery schedules lead to congestion, inefficiencies, safety risks, and environmental concerns. These disruptions strain resources and make it increasingly difficult for facilities managers to maintain smooth operations. The Domino Effect ...

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ASFP reveals 2024 Passive Fire Protection Award winners

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has named the winners of its 2024 Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Awards, which took place on 28 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the the Athena Hotel in Leicester. Selected by an ...

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Mitie partners with WalkSafe to help keep people safe on the streets after dark

New research from Mitie and personal safety app, Walksafe, shows that almost half of women (44 per cent) and a fifth of men (21 per cent) feel unsafe when walking in the dark, even when making every day journeys, including ...

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ESS appointed for soft FM services at Tedworth House

ESS Defence, specialist provider of foodservice and facilities management to military establishments across the UK, has further expanded its service delivery with the addition of Tedworth House, home to the Tedworth House Recovery Centre which supports the holistic recovery of ...

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Over half of UK workers neglect essential desk breaks

A new survey highlights UK workers’ desk-break habits amid growing mental health concerns. Conducted by workplace product supplier, AJ Products, the survey sought to dig deeper into the importance of desk breaks and their impact on workers, whether UK workers ...

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BM Caterers named one of the UK’s top 100 employers 

Best Companies has named BM Caterers as one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK. In addition, the business has been ranked among the top 25 large companies to work for in London, and among the ...

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