North East Lincolnshire Council is looking to implement a new delivery model for a range of key services currently being delivered on its behalf by Equans. Equans, and its subcontractors, currently deliver several services on behalf of the council, including ...
Read More »Third of FMs say budget cuts pose risks to safety within their business
New research has examined the complexities of the facilities management industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility. The survey of 250 senior FM professionals by industrial paint and repair products specialist, Watco, revealed that ...
Read More »Phosters FM lands national deal with Roadchef
Phosters FM has been appointed the primary facilities management partner for roadside service area operator, Roadchef. The three-year national FM contract covers a range of services, including planned and reactive maintenance, as well as compliance management and innovative solutions designed ...
Read More »Founders of DFS complete 100% takeover on 14th anniversary
The founders of FM firm, Diamond Facilities Support Group, have completed the purchase of a 100 per cent shareholding in the business. Coat Holdings Limited – which is owned by Adam Atkins and Helen Cooper – has purchased a 56 ...
Read More »Pareto grows Fletcher partnership
Pareto FM has extended its contract with Fletchers Group, one of the UK’s leading personal injury legal firms. Pareto was appointed in early 2023 to deliver hard services to Fletchers Group, which included all associated compliance and engineering services across ...
Read More »OCS launches ‘best’ brand vision and strategy
OCS UK & Ireland has today announced an ambitious plan to double its revenue over the next five years, positioning itself as a leading force in the global FM market. This strategic move is marked by the launch of OCS’s ...
Read More »Green horizons
Catherine Wheatley, Head of Energy Services, Mitie says AI will play a major role in supporting the FM sector’s green agenda this year As King Charles put it when addressing world leaders at COP28, now is the time for ‘transformational ...
Read More »Artificial intelligence continues to overhaul facilities management
By Ben Yexley, Head of Business Development at askporter, shares his reflections on facilities management in 2023, and looks at some predictions for 2024. Innovative technology has become a main conversation point across the facilities management sector in 2023. With ...
Read More »Five trends redefining FM in 2024
Looking back over the past few years, the world of facility management has been through an ocean of change, says Joe Harris, Commercial Director at workplace technology specialist Matrix Booking. As we look ahead to 2024, Harris says the sector ...
Read More »CBRE extends FM partnership with Alstom
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) and the UK’s leading rail manufacturer, Alstom, have extended their long-term facilities management partnership, consolidating Alstom’s extensive and varied national portfolio under one contract, which took effect earlier this month. CBRE GWS has been providing ...
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