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Spotlight Interview – Alex Diaz | Purgo

ThisWeekinFM's latest Spotlight Interview is with Alex Diaz, Founder and CEO of Purgo Supply Services. Alex Diaz’s FM career started at 14 years old when she...

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Novus Promotes Executive Director to CEO

Maintenance contractor Novus Property Solutions has appointed its longstanding employee Lee Hartley to be the next CEO. Lee has worked for Novus for 25 years, starting...

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IWFM Predicts Three Megatrends for the Future of FM

To honour its 30th anniversary, IWFM has published their predictions for how the FM sector will evolve in a new report.   Watch the...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – November 2023

November’s new appointments roundup includes On Verve, the British Council for Offices, Bidvest Noonan and BESA.   Picture: a graphic showing the...

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News
Investment Firm Sells Stake in Pareto FM

NVM Private Equity has sold its stake in Pareto FM, with the facilities services company announcing a new investor partnership from Pictet Alternative Advisors. NWM...

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Autumn Statement 2023 – What FMs Need to Know

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has presented his Autumn Statement for 2023 – let’s take a look at the main announcements that those working in...

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Spotlight Interview – Alex Diaz | Purgo

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IWFM Predicts Three Megatrends for the Future of FM

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High Performing Buildings – November’s Roundup

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – November 2023

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Videos
Spotlight Interview – Jim Holland | Carma

Jim Holland is the CEO and Co-Founder of Carma, a business which partners with veterans and service leavers to plant trees in the UK. Jim is a veteran himself, having...

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Contract Wins
EMCOR Extends FM Contract With Anglian Water

EMCOR UK has extended its facilities management contract with Anglian Water for a further four years. The contract spans 13 corporate locations and more than 70...

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Property
Will Glasgow Adopt a Tall Buildings Policy?

Glasgow City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings, to ensure that they meet design standards and do not spoil existing views. Council...

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Workplace & Wellbeing
Breaking the Sound Barrier – The Impact of Office Noise on the Working Day

Emma Hendry from JLL Consulting looks at how poor acoustics and a lack of privacy affects employee concentration. Emma is the People Experience Managing Director for...

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

ThisWeekinFM’s high-performing buildings roundup for November 2023 includes winners from the New London Awards. Supported by the Mayor of London and organised by...

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Energy Management
Shining Light on the Latest Energy-Efficient Lighting and Advanced Sensor Options

As our days get shorter and darkness is increasingly edging into our working days, it’s a fitting time to start thinking about how to improve energy efficiency in...

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Building Services
Airzone's Innovative Solutions at Build2Perform

Airzone will showcase their innovations at booth 236, including Aidoo Pro gateway for the remote control and integration of air-to-water heat pumps. From December 5th...

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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washroom
Atlas Signs New Five-Year Contract With Arsenal Football Club

Atlas will continue to provide soft FM services for Arsenal Football Club for five years. The FM provider will work across the football club’s estate, including...

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Education & Training
ABM Launches Sixth Year of Junior Engineering Engagement Programme 

Facilities provider ABM is again engaging with 11-12-year-olds to promote the world of engineering and facilities management. The Junior Engineering Engagement...

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Environment & Sustainability
What is COP28 And Is It Still Important?  

TWinFM partner Planet Mark breaks down why COP28 is a big deal and how your business can get involved.   Watch the Video   >   In a...

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Facilities Management
Mitie Launches Facilities Transformation Hub

Mitie has opened a technology demonstration hub at its headquarters at The Shard. The Facilities Transformation Hub is a space where customers can sample some of the...

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Fleet & Transportation
Rishi Sunak Confirms Scrapping of Manchester Leg of HS2

At the Conservative Party conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his plans to scrap the remaining HS2 rail links. The Birmingham to Euston line will be...

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People
Mike Coxon Joins Askporter Sales Team

Joining from Planon, Mike Coxon has joined AI for real estate management company askporter as Business Development Manager.  Mike has worked in PropTech for...

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Products & Projects
Datore Launches Analytics as a Service Solution for the Built Environment

Data analytics platform Datore has launched its “Analytics as a Service” product, to help facilities managers utilise their data without the need for a...

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Safety & Health
CHAS to Lobby Government on Mental Health Provision in Construction Contract Procurement

CHAS is supporting a political lobbying campaign calling for mental health provision to be part of the Health and Safety and Social Value procurement conditions for...

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Security, Fire & Contingency Planning
Corps Security Wins Front-Of-House Contract at Seven Centrepoint Sites

Corps Security has won a two-year contract with youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, to provide security and front-of-house services at seven of its London...

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Smart Buildings & Technology
Amazon Opens First Ever Hospital-Located ‘Just Walk Out’ Store

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has opened the world’s first checkout-free store using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in a healthcare...

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EMEX 2022
Equans  – EMEX 2022 | Focus Interview

Equans enables businesses to transition to net-zero carbon through their EV Solutions business, whether it’s a few chargers for the workplace or the...

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