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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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PM Reveals Economic Recovery Plans
Boris Johnson has revealed the government's plans for a post-COVID economic recovery, stressing that it will build the foundations now for "future...
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Imtech Inviron to Provide Technical FM at Jewish Care Properties
Imtech Inviron has secured a new five-year deal to provide technical facilities maintenance services across 26 Jewish Care properties. Jewish Care is the largest...
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COVID-19
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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ABM Works with UK Airports to Improve Customer Confidence
Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports are reimagining the customer journey and introducing new hygiene measures to increase visitor confidence. ABM UK, a provider...
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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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Legionella Checks on Water Heating Systems Essential, says Rinnai
As buildings are reoccupied, Rinnai is recommending a series of procedures on continuous flow hot water systems before bringing them into active service. All hot water...
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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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Central London Maintenance Association Takes New Tech-Led Direction with BESA
The Central London Maintenance Association (CLMA) has developed a new strategy around new and emerging technology in building services and has rebranded as TEMA, the...
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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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