With the number of universities offering postgraduate degree level qualifications having shrunk over the last decade, what more can the sector do to support and encourage the next generation of FM leaders? What opportunities are available for FMs to increase ...

According to the HSE, an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety were reported in 2022/23, with approximately half of the 1.8 million workers attributing their conditions to these issues. With Deloitte research revealing that the cost to ...

It’s estimated that two thirds of FM services are outsourced as it’s seen as the best way to increase efficiency and tap into expertise. However, there has been a recent trend towards the adoption of self-delivered solutions. How can FM’s ...

Whether it is in tightening up employment and health and safety legislation, promoting a green energy agenda or addressing sustainability, the new Labour Government is promising change. Leading organisations representing facilities and health and safety professionals discuss how the change ...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned of ‘questionable’ net zero carbon claims within the built environment, while in a recent survey ‘Greenwashing – what’s true, what’s not, and does it matter?’ almost 90 per cent of respondents believe ...

New flexible working regulations came into effect on 6 April 2024. While some employers are attempting back-to-office mandates, others are incentivising workers to come into the office for at least three days a week. With FMs tasked with enhancing facilities ...

The announcement in the Spring budget that the Government intends to introduce regulations for the providers of Environmental, Social, and Governance ratings illustrates an increased focus on managing environmental and social risks and building strong governance. With research suggesting the ...

The last few years have seen notable changes in legislation and regulations within the FM space such as the Fire Safety Act 2021, The Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022, to name a few. These ...

Facilities professionals have a long list of issues to deal with this year. This includes achieving sustainability and social value objectives, re-evaluating the role of the physical workplace, embracing new technologies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in a ...

Although research has suggested there is a largely positive outlook regarding workloads and employment across the facilities management sector, many employers continue to cite difficulties in finding staff for skilled maintenance, support services and property management roles. What more can ...