The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) inaugural Top Global FM Influencers list recognises leading professionals shaping the future of facility management through innovation, leadership and measurable impact. What qualities does IFMA believe these individuals offer which inspire positive change and ...

OCS has been awarded a new three-year contract with Shaftesbury Capital for the delivery of total facilities management services across the company’s West End portfolio. Effective from earlier this year, the agreement builds on a 15-year partnership and extends OCS’ ...

Lucy Hayes, HR Director, Q3 Services explains why non-traditional routes into FM can be the most rewarding When people ask me how I ended up in FM, I often joke that I took the scenic route. Starting in HR straight ...

By Peter Hall (pictured left), Co-Head of Workthere UK, and Alex Reynolds (pictured right), Head of FM UK (FM+) The rise of flexible workspace, including serviced offices, co-working hubs and fully managed offices, has seen companies embrace agility and rethink ...

EMCOR UK’s 2025 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, documents the company’s ongoing commitments and progress made in 2024. The report is aligned with key frameworks, including the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Development Goals, the ...

Research shows AI-optimised facilities outperform traditional operations by 20-30 per cent in key metrics, highlighting the clear benefits of AI integration. Facilities management professionals are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce costs amid challenges such as ...

The UK’s £52.5 billion Facilities Management (FM) industry is under pressure from system chaos, skills shortages and client pressure for quality, according to new research launched today by FM technology specialists, askporter. The study, The State of UK Facilities Management, ...

Mitie has appointed Sam White as its new Managing Director of Technical Services. He will assume his new role on 1 December 2025 and take a seat on Mitie’s Group Executive. White brings over 25 years’ experience in complex engineering ...

SBFM has appointed Emma Jane McSteen as its Chief Legal & Risk Officer. In this strategic role, McSteen will lead the soft FM service provider’s legal operations, including its governance and risk management functions. She will work closely with the ...

Lucy Jeynes, a respected figure in the facilities management sector and founding Director of Leamington-based Larch Consulting, has been appointed Chair of Governors at South & City College Birmingham (SCCB). Over a 35-year FM career, Jeynes has advised major organisations ...