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Christine Latham: From DIY lover to female plumber, a shining example for National Estates and Facilities Day 

Frontline worker changed careers at 55, going from Domestic Assistant to Maintenance Assistant. With support and encouragement from NHSPS, Christine is still growing in her career, now in an apprenticeship to become a plumber.  As National Estates and Facilities Day ...

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ELFT Estates and Facilities takes Team of the Year title

The East London NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates, Facilities and Capital Development Team has been crowned Estates & Facilities Team of the Year at the annual Design in Mental Health (DIMH) Awards. The team, which is responsible for the management, maintenance ...

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NHS Open Space extends to landlords and wider NHS

NHS Property Services this month relaunches its space management system NHS Open Space – which will help benefit customers, landlords and patients across the entire health system. First launched in 2016, NHS Open Space was developed by the NHS for ...

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Managing Estates and Facilities with Good CAFM Software

CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) software enables you to manage your Buildings, Estates and Facilities amazingly, despite increases in demand and challenging budgets. From PPM to scheduled testing, reactive helpdesks to simplified reporting, managing compliance to allocating jobs, CAFM makes ...

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Making connections

Kean Jones, Chief Technology Officer at the Government Property Agency describes the work the team at the GPA have been doing on connectivity across the estate The dust is now settling on the great workplace disruption – hybrid models have ...

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GPA publishes guidance to improve biodiversity across government estate

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has published new guidance – Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Annex (BNRA) – detailing how it will protect and improve the natural environment across the extensive estate it manages. As the largest office property holder in ...

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Pinnacle wins housing association estate management deal

Funding Affordable Homes Housing Association (FAHHA), a for-profit Registered Provider and Homes England investment partner, has appointed Pinnacle Group to provide management services at a new-build home counties housing scheme. Sterling Gardens, a development of 119 apartments, including 27 for ...

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Places for London pilots new business skills training to help tenants become more sustainable

Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – is piloting a new business skills training programme for tenants across its estate as part of its commitment to being a responsible and sustainable landlord. Working with Heart of ...

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Keeping house

The work being done by the estates team at the Environment Agency at the lock keeper houses on the River Thames is benefiting occupants and the environment. Sara Bean reports The Environment Agency (EA) plays a pivotal role in supporting ...

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Pat Ritchie appointed for second term as GPA chair

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has extended Pat Ritchie’s tenure as chair for a second term. Remaining in the role until 2027, Ritchie will continue to work closely with the wider board and executive team to support the GPA’s mission ...

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