Cijo Joseph, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Mitie explores the technology driving facilities transformation Across all industries, there’s been a technological shift over recent years, with continuous innovation proving crucial to keeping up with societal changes. The facilities management industry ...
Read More »Churchill Group wins Rising Star award
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has awarded Churchill Group with the ‘Rising Star’ award following its third assessment from the sustainability benchmarking initiative. Churchill Group was recognised with the Rising Star award for its multiple social value activities. For ...
Read More »Head of Hard FM Expertise appointment at NHSPS
Simon Knott, who joined NHS Property Services (NHSPS) in 2018, as the Principles Operations Compliance Manager in the technical compliance team has recently been appointed as the Head of Hard FM Expertise. Knott’s new role will involve leading the hard ...
Read More »Mitie recognised with top ESG ratings
Mitie joins an exclusive group of organisations recognised for demonstrating best-in-class carbon reporting and environmental management having been awarded an ‘A’ score from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). Considered the ‘gold standard’ for environmental reporting globally, CPD reviews over ...
Read More »Smart embrace
With the FM industry being one of the last areas to undergo technological transformation – it’s about time it embraced digital transformation, says Aidan Donnelly, CEO at SmartWorkplus The past few years have seen swathes of a previously traditional real ...
Read More »Premier Support Services enrols with UK Skills
Birmingham-headquartered Premier Support Services, which has a workforce of 2,600 across the UK, has partnered with UK Skills, a division of Burton and South Derbyshire College and an Ofsted outstanding training provider with a track record in delivering high-quality training ...
Read More »Third of FMs say budget cuts pose risks to safety within their business
New research has examined the complexities of the facilities management industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility. The survey of 250 senior FM professionals by industrial paint and repair products specialist, Watco, revealed that ...
Read More »Phosters FM lands national deal with Roadchef
Phosters FM has been appointed the primary facilities management partner for roadside service area operator, Roadchef. The three-year national FM contract covers a range of services, including planned and reactive maintenance, as well as compliance management and innovative solutions designed ...
Read More »Macro appoints Managed Services COO
Macro has announced the appointment of Gary Pyle as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Managed Services division. Pyle, who has over 17 years of experience in the FM sector, working in several senior management positions at leading property and facilities ...
Read More »Founders of DFS complete 100% takeover on 14th anniversary
The founders of FM firm, Diamond Facilities Support Group, have completed the purchase of a 100 per cent shareholding in the business. Coat Holdings Limited – which is owned by Adam Atkins and Helen Cooper – has purchased a 56 ...
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