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Independent hospitality company Bennett Hay appoints Kelly Brewer as Operations Manager

Kelly Brewer has joined Bennett Hay as Operations Manager at the independent hospitality company.  She will manage several direct reports and will be responsible for the smooth running of corporate clients, landmark offices as well as planning 2024’s mobilisation of a ...

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Amey reduces carbon consumption for courts facilities

Amey’s facilities management business has helped its client deliver a 30 per cent reduction in carbon across its Avon & Somerset Courts contract. These reductions are helping the department meet ambitious national targets and save money. Amey, who deliver reactive ...

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Robertson FM takes hard services deal with Wakefield Council

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has been appointed by Wakefield Council for the provision of hard FM services across its corporate estate, which also includes 60 schools. The contract will see RFM deliver planned and reactive maintenance including small projects and ...

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NTU to launch new centre for sustainable construction and retrofit

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will invest £1.5 million into developing skills, research, training and consultancy to support the UK construction sector reach net zero. The University will launch the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit to develop solutions, skills and ...

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Tests reveal vast quantities of non-compliant safety footwear on UK market

British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) testing has revealed that a significant amount of safety footwear produced by non-members fails to perform as advertised. Safety footwear is used to protect against hazards including slips, sharp objects, heavy loads, extreme temperatures, and ...

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Voice of the Facility Manager report

Did you know that mental health was rated as the biggest challenge working in facilities management? ‌‌ ‌Two in five FM professionals who were surveyed cite “mental health” as one of their biggest challenges at work. ‌From the adoption of ...

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EMCOR UK appoints CEO to succeed Keith Chanter

EMCOR UK’s Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl McCall, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2024. She will take over the reins from Keith Chanter, who is retiring after 16 years with the business. McCall ...

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CIWM launches Skills Matrix for UK waste, recycling and resource management sector

A comprehensive Skills Matrix which provides guidance and support for professional and career development across the UK waste, recycling and resource management sector has been launched by the CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) in conjunction with its Skills for ...

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BM raises almost £50,000 to support people in Ukraine

Workplace catering company, BM, has raised almost £50,000 in aid of the Order of St George’s work in Ukraine through a second fundraising dinner. The Golden Hearts Gala Dinner, held at Hogan Lovells in London on 26 October, saw people ...

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Sodexo’s Chris Achillea appointed CQI Chartered Fellow

Sodexo’s Head of Quality and Compliance for the UK & Ireland, Chris Achillea has been appointed a Fellow of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). The CQI Fellowship aims at recognising professionals in the industry who have demonstrated high levels of ...

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