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Southwark Council Discusses ’Serious Failings’ Over Devon Mansions Project

A Southwark Council committee meeting has seen residents and councillors raise concerns over the state of work, behaviour of external contractors and potential fraud in...

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NHS England Uses Urinal Mats to Deliver Cancer Warnings

Urinal mats in public places in England will begin to carry blood in pee cancer warnings, as part of a major new NHS earlier diagnosis drive.  The mats,...

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ISS UK and Ireland Announces New CEO

Scott Davies has been announced as the new CEO of ISS UK and Ireland, effective as of 1 January 2024. Scott will join the Board of ISS’s Northern Europe and UK...

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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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News
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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80% of Landlords Want Stricter Energy Efficiency Rules 

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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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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
Polyteck Wins FM Contract at One Berkeley Street

Construction and FM company Polyteck has won a three-year FM contract to oversee One Berkeley Street in London. Polyteck will...

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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
BCIA Awards 2024 Opens for Entries

The Building Controls Industry Association’s annual awards are now open for entries from the building controls sector. The awards mark the achievements of the...

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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washroom
Golden Service Awards 2024 Finalists Announced

Kimberly-Clark Professional has revealed its finalists list for the Golden Service Awards 2024. Known as the “Oscars” of the FM world, the awards recognise...

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

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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 Named Diversity Champion at Security and Fire Excellence Awards

Social enterprise security provider Corps Security has been recognised at the 2023 Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The company was named the Diversity and...

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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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