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East London NHS Foundation Trust Appoints CBRE for Hard FM Contract
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions will partner with East London NHS Foundation Trust to improve hard FM delivery across its estate. CBRE will deliver hard...
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Sodexo Appointed to Help Home Office Develop its Own FM Function
The Home Office has appointed Sodexo to assist it in developing its own in-house FM function for its 677 built assets, including office spaces, ports, airports, and data...
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RAAC to be Removed From Schools in England by 2029, Says Education Secretary
The government has confirmed timelines for the complete removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete from schools and colleges in England. The...
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Heatherwick Studios to Transform Seoul’s Forgotten Island
A human-made, uninhabited island on the Han River is set to become a cultural icon in the heart of Seoul. Nodeul Island is a former beloved recreation area with sandy...
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New Appointments in Facilities Management – October 2025
Catch up on the latest new appointments in FM, commercial real estate and the built environment. Picture: a graphic showing the headshots...
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Phase One of Awaab’s Law Takes Effect
As of 27 October 2025, new reforms will force social landlords to address emergency hazards in their housing stock within 24 hours. This is the first phase of...
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Spotlight Interview – Emma McLaughlin-Edwards
Is ED&I dropping down the FM agenda? We met with Emma McLaughlin-Edwards from Constructing Rainbows to find out. Emma is an equality, diversity and inclusion...
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OCS Wins Three-Year TFM Contract With Shaftesbury Capital
OCS has been appointed to deliver facilities management services across Shaftesbury Capital’s West End portfolio, including Soho, Carnaby and Seven Dials. The...
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Albert Bridge House Skyscrapers Receive Planning Approval
Proposals for a major mixed-use project on the southern quayside of Manchester’s River Irwell have received planning approval. Albert Bridge House...
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BCO Awards Reveal the UK’s Best Offices
The British Council for Offices’ annual National Awards have revealed an exciting shift in office design – customer experience taking centre stage. For the...
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Appleby Blue Almshouse Wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2025
A social housing complex for over-65s is the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025. Appleby Blue Almshouse isn’t just about providing shelter; it's...
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Government Energy Efficiency Scheme Criticised for Poor Home Installations
98 per cent of homes with external wall insulation installed under the government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme have major issues due to poor oversight and...
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Domestic Building Services Panel Integrates With CIBSE
The Domestic Building Services Panel has now formally migrated into CIBSE, becoming the CIBSE Domestic Building Services Panel. The Domestic Building Services Panel...
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Cleanology Raises £34,000 for The Hygiene Bank in Annual Fundraiser
Commercial cleaning company Cleanology has raised a record £34,000 for The Hygiene Bank. The event was held at The Law Society in Chancery Lane, which was...
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ISS Launches Low-Carbon Primary School Meals
Almost 200 primary schools in the UK will serve low-carbon meals to their students from November 2025. After launching low-carbon meals in secondary schools in 2024,...
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Oxford United Gains Approval for UK’s First All-Electric Football Stadium
Plans for Oxford United Football Club’s new 16,000 capacity home ground have been approved by the government. The project has been granted planning permission by...
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Pinnacle Group’s B2B FM Business Rebrands as Pinnacle Workplace
Pinnacle Group’s workplace services arm has been relaunched as Pinnacle Workplace. The group hopes that the new brand identity will cement its place as a trusted...
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Driverless Taxis to be Introduced in London by 2026
Autonomous taxi service Waymo is set to arrive in London by 2026, marking the brand’s first move into Europe. Waymo’s latest models operate using cameras,...
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David Stevens Wins UK Construction Week Icon Award
David Stevens, Director of Estates & Capital Development at East London NHS Foundation Trust, has been named a UK Construction Week Icon for 2025. Announced at the...
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Liberty Hygiene First Independent Washroom Provider on ISS Preferred Supplier Platform
Liberty Hygiene Services has officially become a Preferred Supplier on the ISS procurement platform, marking the first time an independent workplace hygiene provider has...
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Knight Frank Rolls out Anaphylaxis Medical Kit at UK Client Sites
Knight Frank has partnered with health-tech company Kitt Medical to equip its UK client portfolio with its award-winning Anaphylaxis Kitt. Starting in Newcastle,...
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Amulet Wins New Security Contract With Govia Thameslink Railway
Amulet, part of Churchill Services Group, has won a three-year security contract with Govia Thameslink Railway. The contract will see Amulet working across the...
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Mitie Introduces 32 Automated Cobots at Heathrow Airport
Mitie has rolled out the UK’s largest fleet of cobotic cleaning machines at Heathrow airport. 32 cobots in a range of sizes have been deployed to mop and...
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How Can FMs Make Workplaces More Attractive to Gen Z?
As the workplace continues to evolve with new norms and expectations, the question remains: will Gen Z adjust, or be the ones reshaping it? Paul Sherwin from office...
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