Equans has secured a major partnership deal with Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, to provide repairs and maintenance services across 420 locations. The deal also includes the management of a new ...
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Building safety regulations in high-rise residential buildings
By Richard Ganeshmoorthy, Director Urban Studio In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 in West London, there was a significant shift in building safety regulations in the United Kingdom. The tragedy highlighted the urgent need for stringent ...
Read More »Vertas embarks on catering and FM joint venture with Nottinghamshire County Council
A new joint venture (JV) partnership has been formed between Nottinghamshire County Council and Vertas Group Ltd for the delivery of deliver catering and facilities management services from September 2025 onwards. The new JV partnership, which will be known as ...
Read More »Sodexo achieves recognition for commitment to social impact
Sodexo UK & Ireland has received the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, becoming the first organisation to achieve this highest level of recognition. This milestone reflects Sodexo’s long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the ...
Read More »World Water Day: Why collaboration is key for better water management
Efficient water management has become increasingly more important in the UK, particularly in commercial settings, with the Environment Agency warning of potential water shortages in England by 2050 This World Water Day (22 March), Angela Nilsson, Divisional Managing Director (Service) ...
Read More »Metsä Group reveals winners of the 2025 Sustainability Awards
Metsä Group’s Tissue paper business, Metsä Tissue, in partnership with the Cleaning & Services Support Association, has celebrated and recognised the cleaning and hygiene industry’s commitment to sustainability in its 2025 Sustainability Awards. Winners were announced an Awards dinner at ...
Read More »The benefits of joining networking groups
Whether new to the profession, working as the client-side FM or for a services provider, according to L&D experts, joining a networking group is a valuable way to exchange ideas and hear from different perspectives. What advice would you give ...
Read More »Regional firms join construction team on regeneration project
Two regional firms have been appointed by BAM, the lead construction contractor on Kirklees Council’s Our Cultural Heart regeneration scheme, to support the project’s delivery. Construction on Phase One of the landmark development is progressing well, with the former Queensgate ...
Read More »BSRIA updates BG 80 guide to help FMs stay compliant
The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has launched the latest edition of its BG 80 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist, an essential resource for facilities managers navigating evolving building regulations. The updated guide published by the research and consultancy ...
Read More »Lexington Catering to deliver bespoke catering services at Abbey Road Studios
Corporate contract caterer, Lexington Catering, has been appointed as the exclusive catering provider for Abbey Road Studios, located in St. John’s Wood, London. This partnership brings Lexington’s expertise in tailored food and drink provision to the global home of music ...
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