GRAHAM has won a new strategic partnership contract with Solihull Council for the delivery of hard facilities management services under the long-established Property Services and Maintenance Partnership. Following a competitive procurement process, the new five-year contract award, with the option ...

Continuing a 27-year partnership, Thanet District Council has reappointed Mears Group as its repairs and maintenance contractor for the next 10 years, with an option to extend for a further five years. The new contract, which commences on 1 April ...

Mears Group has been reappointed as Dover District Council’s (DDC) repairs and maintenance contractor. Commencing on 1 April 2025, the new five-year contract will see Mears Group continue to deliver responsive repairs and maintenance works for the 4,863 council properties ...

Construction and facilities management firm, Polyteck, has won a four-year deal with Westminster City Council to provide plumbing maintenance services, as well as improve infrastructure reliability and overall service quality for residents. The terms of the agreement will see Polyteck ...

Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 17 per cent by 4Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Cleaning costs, mainly driven by labour ...

As duty holders under the Building Safety Act, FMs face increased responsibilities for overseeing lift safety and ensuring compliance with enhanced regulatory frameworks. LIFTEX Event Director Oliver Greening explains With increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and stricter building safety requirements, ...

Following a competitive five-way tender process, technical specialist in engineering maintenance services, Linaker, has been awarded the framework with defence company, Babcock International Group, to supply hard service maintenance to its UK wide Defence Support Group (DSG) portfolio. The eight ...

Matt Hellicar, Director of Operations & Energy, Platinum Facilities outlines the benefits of digitising the maintenance process to enhance energy efficiency in buildings Understanding asset hierarchy and the maintenance regimes that are applied is essential when deploying digital maintenance practices ...

By Michael Smith Facilities Management Expert For organisations all over the country, maintaining smooth operations across multiple sites poses a daily challenge. Equipment reliability, ever-shifting regulations and sustainability targets are just a few pieces of the puzzle, with running costs ...

Your roof may not demand attention every day, but that doesn’t mean it’s problem-free. Neglecting roof maintenance can lead to costly leaks, operational downtime and avoidable repairs. The best way to protect your building? A proactive roof survey gives you ...