A new campaign has been launched by CIBSE to shape the future of building engineering services. ‘Building for the Future’ is a transformative initiative designed to build a lasting legacy for the building services engineering profession. Central to this vision ...
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Taking advantage of training resources and adapting to emerging challenges can help FM professionals navigate the ever-changing landscape of the industry. Madeleine Ford asks the experts where to begin The facilities management industry is dynamic and fast evolving, meaning the ...
Read More »Applications open for the 2025 Deborah Rowland Scholarship
The IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Deborah Rowland Scholarship, dedicated to finding and supporting the next generation of talent in the FM industry Introduced last year to provide disadvantaged ...
Read More »Compass and DFN Project SEARCH partnership offers internships for young adults with learning disabilities
Compass Group UK & Ireland and DFN Project SEARCH are expanding their partnership to provide one-year transition to work programmes for young adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum conditions, or both. The collaboration aims to offer valuable work ...
Read More »BESA launches new initiative to tackle critical shortage of trainers and assessors
A new programme to tackle a shortage of trainers and assessors has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Following a detailed study of the sector’s skills requirements, the Association believes the “critically low” number of trainers and ...
Read More »Security Skills Board reveals suite of initiatives to upskill the industry
The Security Skills Board, a committee of senior security industry leaders, brought together over 60 industry professionals at The Shard for a ‘Futureproofing the Industry’ breakfast where they presented the next steps in their mission to support skills development and ...
Read More »New RICS President calls to attract next generation at inauguration
Last night saw Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Fellow Justin Sullivan inaugurated as the institution’s 143rd President in its 157-year history. The new President was presented with his chain of office by former RICS President Tina Paillet, at the ...
Read More »New Employment Councils to bring probation, prisons and local businesses together
A major new drive to get thousands of offenders into stable jobs and away from a life of crime will see top UK business bosses, sitting on new Employment Councils which will support offenders serving their sentence in the community ...
Read More »BESA urges industry to back growing WorldSkills
Employers are being encouraged to get behind “a big push for skills” with the launch of the 2025 WorldSkills competition. Sponsors are being invited to sign up this month ahead of entries opening in February for the world’s largest skills ...
Read More »Compass joins forces with Street League to create jobs for the future
Compass Group UK & Ireland has partnered with and Street League to create learning and job opportunities for young unemployed people, giving them skills for future success. Street League uses the power of sport to tackle poverty and give young ...
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