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London-Based FM Company Seeks Acquisitions
BVC Facilities is on the hunt for facilities management company acquisitions to grow their business to £10 million by June 2021. BVC told ThisWeekinFM that they...
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Mitie Secures Royal London Group’s First Integrated FM Contract
Mitie is to deliver a new integrated facilities management contract with Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life insurance, pensions and investment...
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Peter Ankerstjerne Appointed IFMA Chair
Peter Ankerstjerne has been appointed as the chair of IFMA’s global board of directors, beginning a one-year term. As chair, Ankerstjerne will steer the...
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Introducing ThisWeekinFM's Editorial Advisory Board
Bringing together a diverse range of FM professionals, the brand new ThisWeekinFM Editorial Advisory Board will support and strengthen our content offering. Each board...
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Compass Group Signs up to the Race at Work Charter
Compass Group UK & Ireland has signed up to the Race at Work Charter, in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC). The initiative has been designed...
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Facilities Management Marketplace Launched for the Public Sector
A new digital portal to make it easier for the public sector to find suppliers for a range of FM services has been launched. Buyers from both central government and...
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Introducing the TWinFM COVID-19 Resources Section
Guidelines to help businesses to re-open and operate safely have been published by the government, but what products and services are available to facilitate...
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How could the role of FM change post COVID-19? | Scott Newland | D-I-S-Ce FM
Scott Newland is a senior FM consultant working with an extensive portfolio of clients. His company, D-I-S-Ce FM, delivers a variety of facilities management consultancy...
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How has the Premier League Managed Behind Closed Doors Football Safely?
After a 100 day gap, the Premier League officially resumed on 17 June 2020, after working with clubs to ensure risks are assessed and minimised. The remaining games...
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The Environmental Impact of Disinfectant Usage
The cleaning and FM sectors are being urged not to over-rely on disinfectants that risk a negative impact on the environment. InnuScience, a commercial cleaning...
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SFMI Report Encourages Sustainable Ambition in the FM sector
A sustainability framework to help FM organisations improve their environmental, social and governance performance has been published by the SFMI. The Sustainable...
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FM Careers – Breaking into the Facilities Management Industry
Representing a substantial piece of the wider UK economy, the potential market for facilities management is estimated to be £121.8 billion, says the Career...
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Bureau Veritas Launches App to Assess Readiness to Reopen
The free app enables users to complete an industry-specific questionnaire and receive a “readiness score”, along with safety and hygiene feedback. As...
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Government Renewable Heat Incentive Announcement Described as “Misleading”
A ground source heat pump manufacturer is claiming that the government’s press release regarding the Non Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive is “damaging”...
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49 Per Cent of Commuters Plan to use Their Own Vehicle, as Travel Habits Shift
COVID-19 will revolutionise the way we commute, stemming from a lack of confidence in public transport, says Addison Lee. Research shows that 6 out of 10 London...
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Ventilation a Key First Step to Prepare Pubs for Reopening
Evaluating ventilation systems before pubs reopen on 4 July is one of the first steps to take before reopening, as laid out in the government’s new guidance. In...
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IWFM Publishes Guidance Showing Benefits of Paying Real Living Wage
IWFM has published new guidance on the Real Living Wage, explaining the benefits and practicalities of paying it in the FM profession. Created in partnership with the...
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Research Shows Reasons Behind Security Staff’s Susceptibility to COVID-19
Age, working location, ethnicity, and working in close proximity to others have all been identified as factors that may contribute to security officers having one of the...
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FirstPort and Mainstay Join Forces to Deliver Property and Asset Management
FirstPort has announced that it will combine with property and asset manager, Mainstay Group. For FirstPort and Mainstay customers, clients, employees,...
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Boris’ Recovery Plan Must Deliver Jobs and Cash, says BESA
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is promoting a three-stage plan to ensure construction can play a major role in the UK’s economic...
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Business Smart Meter Rollout to Gain Momentum
After an initial delay, the government is now planning to set suppliers annual targets for smart meter installations. The original programme deadline was 2020, with...
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Wearing Headphones in the Office – Acceptable or Not?
Working in headphones is the norm for many individuals and industries, but others feel that it shuts down communication and prevents true collaborative...
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