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Mace to Construct Facility to House World’s Most Powerful Laser

In a landmark project for the UK science sector, Mace Construct has been appointed to deliver a new facility to house a 20 Petawatt laser system—set to be the...

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New Consultation on the Control of Asbestos Regulations Launches

The Health and Safety Executive is seeking views on new proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos...

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Spectrum Service Solutions Awarded 13 New Contracts in Aberdeen Through CBRE

Working through their client CBRE, Spectrum Service Solutions has been appointed for cleaning contracts at 13 sites in Aberdeen. Spectrum will provide a full range of...

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UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Appoints Bureau Veritas for Administrator Role

Bureau Veritas has been appointed to help develop the verification framework and methodology for the first version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. For an...

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Refreshing an Iconic London Landmark – One Embankment Place

Hopkins Architects are applying a “retrofit-first” approach to the enhancement of One Embankment Place – a prominent building above Charing Cross...

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Hillsborough Law – How Will the FM Sector be Held to Account?

Nikki Bowker, Partner at Devonshires, explores the impact of the Hillsborough Law on the FM sector.  Nikki is an experienced commercial litigator and has acted...

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The Grand Ballroom – Albania’s 6,000-Seat Stadium 

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Refreshing an Iconic London Landmark – One Embankment Place

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New York's Largest All-Electric Tower Completes

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Heatherwick Studios to Transform Seoul’s Forgotten Island

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Videos
Spotlight Interview – Emma McLaughlin-Edwards

Is ED&I dropping down the FM agenda? We met with Emma McLaughlin-Edwards from Constructing Rainbows to find out. Emma is an equality, diversity and inclusion...

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Contract Wins
ISS Wins FM and Capital Projects Contract With Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

In 2026, ISS will embark on a five-year contract with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. ISS will deliver soft facilities management services across...

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Property
Albert Bridge House Skyscrapers Receive Planning Approval 

Proposals for a major mixed-use project on the southern quayside of Manchester’s River Irwell have received planning approval.  Albert Bridge House...

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Workplace & Wellbeing
BCO Awards Reveal the UK’s Best Offices

The British Council for Offices’ annual National Awards have revealed an exciting shift in office design – customer experience taking centre stage. For the...

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Building, Refurbishment & Fit-Out
The Grand Ballroom – Albania’s 6,000-Seat Stadium 

The new Asllan Rusi sports palace in Albania is set to become a new landmark for the city of Tirana. Architect MVRDV has won the competition to design what’s...

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Energy Management
Government Energy Efficiency Scheme Criticised for Poor Home Installations

98 per cent of homes with external wall insulation installed under the government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme have major issues due to poor oversight and...

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Building Services
Domestic Building Services Panel Integrates With CIBSE

The Domestic Building Services Panel has now formally migrated into CIBSE, becoming the CIBSE Domestic Building Services Panel. The Domestic Building Services Panel...

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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washroom
Cleanology Raises £34,000 for The Hygiene Bank in Annual Fundraiser

Commercial cleaning company Cleanology has raised a record £34,000 for The Hygiene Bank. The event was held at The Law Society in Chancery Lane, which was...

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Education & Training
ISS Launches Low-Carbon Primary School Meals

Almost 200 primary schools in the UK will serve low-carbon meals to their students from November 2025. After launching low-carbon meals in secondary schools in 2024,...

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Environment & Sustainability
Celebrating Sustainable Businesses – Planet Mark Awards 2025

The eighth annual Planet Mark Awards recognised businesses committed to making a difference through their own sustainability journeys. Planet Mark is a...

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Facilities Management
IWFM Launches Information Management Guide 

A new guide to help facilities management professionals strengthen their information management practices has been launched by IWFM. The guidance provides a framework...

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Fleet & Transportation
Driverless Taxis to be Introduced in London by 2026

Autonomous taxi service Waymo is set to arrive in London by 2026, marking the brand’s first move into Europe. Waymo’s latest models operate using cameras,...

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People
Sodexo to Help Modern Slavery Survivors Into Work

Sodexo has committed to supporting survivors of modern slavery rebuild their lives with long-term employment. In collaboration with not-for-profit Bright Future Co-op,...

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Products & Projects
Novus Property Solutions Supports DIY SOS Appeal

12 employees from maintenance contractor Novus Property Solutions volunteered to support the recent Joshua Tree Children in Need build for an episode of DIY SOS. The...

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Safety & Health
Knight Frank Rolls out Anaphylaxis Medical Kit at UK Client Sites

Knight Frank has partnered with health-tech company Kitt Medical to equip its UK client portfolio with its award-winning Anaphylaxis Kitt. Starting in Newcastle,...

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Security, Fire & Contingency Planning
Amulet Wins New Security Contract With Govia Thameslink Railway

Amulet, part of Churchill Services Group, has won a three-year security contract with Govia Thameslink Railway. The contract will see Amulet working across the...

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Smart Buildings & Technology
SFG20 Introduces World’s First AI Asset-to-Schedule Mapping Software 

SFG20’s latest software module uses AI to identify the appropriate maintenance for assets, reducing manual asset-to-schedule mapping time by up to 95 per...

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Opinion
Scrutinising MEP Systems to Unlock Carbon Savings in the Built Environment

Can the built environment unlock substantial carbon savings by scrutinising mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems? Max Gibbens, Senior Environmental Consultant...

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