New research has found that almost two-thirds of UK businesses’ senior decision-makers will increase the number of times employees must attend their workspace. The findings come from digital infrastructure specialists, NCG, who commissioned an independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers ...
Read More »CIBSE Certification introduces new Management System Specialist scheme
An innovative scheme designed to assess the competency of individuals offering specialist services in management systems has been launched by CIBSE Certification. Recognising the significant challenges faced by organisations and consultants within the built environment, particularly in the fields of ...
Read More »Marching towards Martyn’s Law
Barrie Millett, Director of Assurance, Mitie stresses the role of facilities managers in preparing venues for the new security legislation In May I walked alongside Figen Murray OBE, the bereaved mother of Martyn Hett, who died in the Manchester Arena ...
Read More »OCS joins National Safe Spaces scheme
OCS is part of 12 leading private security service providers that have pledged to support the National Business Crime Centre’s Safe Spaces scheme, which is also known as Operation Portum. This comprehensive initiative invites businesses to participate and contribute to ...
Read More »Rebrand for Nurture Group’s pest control business
The Nurture Group’s pest control business, Rokill Limited, has been renamed as Nurture Pest Control to better reflect the company’s environmental and sustainability focused policies and procedures. Rokill was acquired by Nurture in November 2021, and is one of Britain’s ...
Read More »Equans awarded contract extension with Warrington Borough Council
Warrington Borough Council has extended its contract with Equans, which will see hard FM services continue to be delivered across its built estate with the addition of net zero carbon consultancy. Through the existing partnership which commenced in 2022, Equans ...
Read More »EMCOR UK creates director of engineering role
Matt Kent has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Engineering at EMCOR UK, to reinforce the company’s focus on delivering engineering excellence across the business. Kent has been promoted to support the strategic direction of EMCOR ...
Read More »Vox Ignis launches Unicorn Voice PAVA with global first UL certification
Worldwide voice alarm and safety communications specialist Vox Ignis has launched its new unified PAVA system, Unicorn Voice, after becoming the global first to recieve UL certification to EN54-16. This European standard specifies the requirements for voice alarm controls and ...
Read More »Sodexo stays on at Northumbria University for a further 10 years
Northumbria University in Newcastle has chosen to retain Sodexo for its soft and hard FM services and residential living management contract for a further ten years in a new contract with the addition of a new food offer for the ...
Read More »UK blackout threat explored in new report
With blackouts across the UK expected to rise, power solutions provider, Critical Power Supplies (CPS), has published a new report featuring an in-depth look at the causes, challenges and solutions associated with power outages. The Government has warned that the ...
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