Equans has secured a three-year contract extension with Manchester City Council, which will see vital maintenance continue to be delivered to homes across the region. Equans has provided ongoing maintenance and repairs to 12,000 homes and carried out refurbishment and ...
Read More »BCIS FM forecast expects a ‘substantial fall’ in repair and maintenance output
According to the latest quarterly forecast for the FM sector from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), repair and maintenance output is expected to fall substantially in 2024, by 5.6 per cent compared with 2023. In 2025, the forecast cites ...
Read More »AEFM awarded place on national M&E maintenance framework
Facilities management service provider, AEFM, has secured a place on Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)’s Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Services’ Framework. The scope of the Framework Agreement contract covers 14 regions throughout the UK, streamlining the procurement process for mechanical and ...
Read More »Balfour Beatty signs 54-year partnership deal with University of Sussex
International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has partnered with the University of Sussex to finance, build and operate new student accommodation project – the West Slope Residences. Balfour Beatty Investments has signed a 54-year contract and will invest equity of £32 ...
Read More »Roof restoration
When is the right time to repair or replace a commercial roof? Dale Thomas, Technical Manager, Garland UK provides a comprehensive guide Regular inspections and annual maintenance of a commercial roof should always form an essential part of asset and ...
Read More »Neglected car parking facilities can dent your business reputation
Businesses are overlooking the importance of well-maintained parking facilities, which could have a damaging impact on overall reputation. This is according to a new report titled ‘You Can’t Park There‘ by line markings, surface treatment and highway safety specialist, WJ ...
Read More »New report shines a light on the state of play for MRO procurement professionals
A new report which shines a light on the state of play for MRO procurement professionals across a wide range of key economy sectors has been released today by RS, a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial ...
Read More »Changing places
Stewart McGillivray, from Guardian Water Treatment, looks at the changing face of UK commercial buildings and what needs to be considered to keep HVAC safe, efficient and operational Post-pandemic, the face of the working world has changed forever. Total home ...
Read More »G&H Group in 12 Greek Street win
Asset manager, Catella APAM, has appointed G&H Group’s maintenance division to manage 12 Greek Street, a nine-story office in Leeds City Centre. The three-year maintenance contract to manage the 23,500 sq ft office asset was awarded to the mechanical, electrical and ...
Read More »OCS takes five-year deal with SSEN
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has awarded OCS a five-year contract to support the upkeep of all its steel towers across its central southern England distribution area. The deal forms part of SSEN’s £10 million investment to ensure that ...
Read More »