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Wates Launches ‘Healthy Homes’ Division

Building and property maintenance company Wates has launched a new “healthy homes” service to help social housing landlords to reduce disrepair,...

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IWFM Partners With Equans on Sustainability Education for FMs

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has announced a new partnership with FM provider Equans to educate its members on sustainability in facilities...

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Net-Zero Policies to Watch in 2024

To mark Earth Day 2024, Planet Mark spotlights how businesses can stay ahead of net-zero policy.   UK Policies: SECR and ESOS   In the UK, over...

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Apleona Acquires Neylons Facility Management

Apleona has acquired Neylons Facility Management, one of the largest owner-managed integrated facility management providers in Ireland. The acquisition means that...

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Spotlight Interview – Kyri Anastasi | Circle UK Group

Kyri Anastasi is the CEO of Circle UK Group, which delivers a comprehensive range of FM and security services throughout Greater London and the South East. Circle UK...

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Datore Partners With Acclaro Advisory on SFMI Framework

Business intelligence platform Datore has been appointed to provide analytics services for the Sustainable Facilities Management Index’s Scope 3 Emissions Framework...

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High Performing Buildings – April’s Roundup

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Spotlight Interview – Kyri Anastasi | Circle UK Group

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Should Carbon Offsetting be a Last Resort?

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Heatherwick Studio Publishes CGIs for First South American Project 

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Videos
MAD Architects Reveal Nanhai Art Centre Designs

Designs for the Nanhai Art Centre in Foshan City, Guangdong have been unveiled.   Watch the Video   >   MAD architects, working on...

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Contract Wins
East Cheshire NHS Trust Extends FM Contract With ISS

ISS will continue to provide soft facilities management services across the East Cheshire NHS Trust’s estate for a further five years. The historic contract...

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Property
Can Buildings be Ranked on Social Value?

A building certification that measures the social value of a building has been launched by Fitwel.   Watch the Video   >   Investors...

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Workplace & Wellbeing
HSE and NEBOSH Develop One-Day Course in Managing Stress at Work

Coinciding with Stress Awareness Month, HSE and NEBOSH have developed a new one-day qualification in managing and controlling stress at work. Health and Safety...

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Building, Refurbishment & Fit-Out
High Performing Buildings – April’s Roundup

April’s high performing buildings roundup includes a new office scheme in the Square Mile, a Fitwel-accredited business park and plans for a new home for Birmingham...

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Energy Management
IWFM Publishes Energy Management Good Practice Guide

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and Carbon Numbers have produced an updated guide to energy management in buildings for facilities managers. The...

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Building Services
Building Services Contractors Must Consider Changes to Legal Liabilities 

The Building Safety Act is already changing the legal landscape for the building services profession, according to BESA. The association considers the extension of the...

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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washroom
Bayleaf Facilities Management Acquires Kleen London

Commercial cleaning services provider Bayleaf Facilities Management has acquired Kleen London. Bayleaf Facilities Management Director, Paul Babai, says the move will...

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Education & Training
Mitie Donates £2m of Unspent Apprenticeship Levy Funds to SMEs

Mitie has pledged £2 million in Apprenticeship Levy gifting funds to help plug skills gaps in the engineering, construction, data, and digital sectors. As a...

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Environment & Sustainability
Should Carbon Offsetting be a Last Resort?

The Science Based Targets initiative has announced plans to allow carbon offsetting for scope 3 emissions. A press release from the UN-backed climate certification...

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Facilities Management
Diamond Facilities Support Launches Major Works Team

Birmingham-based FM service provider Diamond Facilities Support has launched a major works team and a new intake of engineers. The new major works team will be led by...

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Fleet & Transportation
Europe’s First Low-Carbon Timber Framed Solar Car Park to Open in April

In Salisbury, a solar car park made from timber beams and glass solar panels is to open at a health and wellbeing centre. Situated at Wiltshire Council's Five...

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People
Infogrid Appoints New Board Members

Smart building technology company Infogrid has appointed climate tech founder Kate Henningsen as its CEO, alongside four new board directors. Kate Henningsen...

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Products & Projects
AJ Products Partners With WG Installations

Furniture and equipment supplier AJ Products has partnered with WG Installations to expand its current delivery and installation services. The new alliance means AJ...

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Safety & Health
Spotlight Interview – Sunita Gordon | SaferSpace

Sunita Gordon is the Co-Founder and CEO of SaferSpace, an app that allows employees to report unacceptable behaviour and harassment in the workplace...

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Security, Fire & Contingency Planning
Sham Security Training – Changing Practices

Mike Bullock from Corps Security outlines the changing landscape of security at a time of geopolitical and economic instability and how training practices must...

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Smart Buildings & Technology
Infraspeak Welcomes FM Community at Intelligence for Maintenance Summit 2024

The Infraspeak team has returned to London for its 2024 summit and to launch a new supplier management tool. Over 100 FM professionals gathered at the Queen Elizabeth...

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Build2Perform
Altecnic | CIBSE Build2Perform Focus Interview

Watch ThisWeekinFM’s interview with Steve Boyd, Head of Trade and Specification Sales at Altecnic at CIBSE Build2Perform Live. Altecnic produces hydronic...

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