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Webinar: Using AI learning to improve frontline staff engagement

FMJ recently held a Webinar in partnership with frontline training platform Lingio to discuss how frontline workers, such as cleaners, security and maintenance staff can be better supported in their jobs with the use of digital tech. The panel, which ...

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Building costs forecast to rise 15% in next five years

The latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows building costs are set to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 20 per cent over the same ...

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UK’s first cross-industry Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard launches

The Pilot Version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) has launched. It is the UK’s first cross-industry Standard that brings together net zero carbon requirements for all major building types and will enable the UK Built ...

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Contractors wanted for outdoor maintenance work in the Midlands

In partnership with compliance and risk management specialist, Veriforce CHAS, outdoor estate management specialists, OUTCO, is hosting a Meet the Buyer event where Midlands-based businesses can discover how to join OUTCO’s supply chain and secure new contracts. The event, which ...

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Flex space has now become a mainstream property strategy

A new survey launched by flexible workspace provider, Orega, has revealed that flex space has now become a mainstream property strategy with 55 per cent of businesses surveyed saying they now occupy some form of flexible office space. And of ...

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Duct Hygiene acquired by First Compliance Group

Ventilation maintenance and fire safety specialist, Duct Hygiene Ltd, has been acquired by First Compliance Group, a compliance, training and regulatory safety specialist within the ventilation and specialist cleaning sectors. The Wrexham-headquartered business, which also has bases in Birmingham, Liverpool, ...

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Majority of hard hat industry workers have struggled with their mental health

New research has found that a staggering 94 per cent of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major challenges with their mental health, including feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The research from hydraulic hose replacement ...

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Spaces to Places unveils first London Flex Brand Index

Flexible space marketing and consultancy agency, Spaces to Places, has undertaken rigorous analysis of the London flex office market to understand the role brand plays in success for the first time. Published on Monday (23 September), its inaugural report assesses ...

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Communia FM – A new Social Enterprise for the FM market

Social Enterprises are becoming much more common within the UK economy. According to the Social Enterprise UK website, there are now 130,000 Social Enterprises operating in the UK, employing over two million people. With the increase in Social Enterprises expected ...

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Social mobility

Invest in social mobility to create career opportunities and sustainable employment, says Toni-Marie Vaughan, Head of Social Mobility, OCS UK Social mobility should be considered a key investment as it is not only important for hiring practices, but helps breakdown ...

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