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RIBA Reveals National Award Winners for 2025
20 projects have been named RIBA National Award Winners, including office retrofits, a women’s prison & the restoration of Big Ben’s Elizabeth...
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124 People Killed in Work-Related Incidents in 2024-25
The Health and Safety Executive has published its annual workplace fatality statistics for 2024-2025, revealing that 124 people died in work-related incidents. The...
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Heritage Group Opposes Latest Liverpool Street Upgrade Plans
Heritage building protection group, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, has responded to Network Rail’s new plans to upgrade Liverpool Street Station, objecting to the...
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IWFM Teams Up With The Government Property Profession
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has established a strategic partnership with the Government Property Profession. The collaboration will allow both...
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BNP Paribas Finalises Acquisition of AXA Investment Managers
AXA has sold its investment arm to BNP Paribas Cardif for cash proceeds of €5.1 billion. BNP Paribas Cardif is the insurance subsidiary of BNP Paribas, and has...
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Canada’s First Supertall Building
One Bloor West in Toronto has officially become Canada’s first supertall building. Watch the Video > The...
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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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ISS Wins Facilities Services Contract With Velux
ISS has signed a five-year integrated facility services deal with roof window manufacturer Velux. The partnership will span sites in 12 countries in Northern and...
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Building Begins on Government-Funded Climate Research and Weather Centre in Reading
Construction has started on the new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in Reading. The site at the University of Reading...
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ISS Study Highlights Growing Demand for ‘Purpose-Driven’ Office Environments
Insights from a global survey of nearly 11,000 office workers reveal the importance of engaging office environments & “purpose-driven”...
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Inside the New Chicago Fire FC Stadium
Design renders of Chicago Fire FC’s new soccer stadium have been revealed by Gensler. The 22,000-person capacity stadium will be the home of the Chicago Fire...
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New Homes to Include Solar Panels By Default
Under the Future Homes Standard, the “vast majority” of new build homes will be fitted with solar power. The proposed Future Homes Standard is set to be...
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BESA Launches First in Free Competence Toolkit Series
The Building Engineering Services Association has launched its first competence toolkit, focused on industrial and commercial ductwork installation. The free...
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Urine from Women’s Toilets at the London Marathon to be Converted into Fertiliser
Urine from thousands of women running the 2025 London Marathon will be saved from sewage and turned into fertiliser for wheat. The team behind the UK’s first...
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IWFM Partners With Amey on Strategic Asset Management Guidance
Amey and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management are looking to address the knowledge gap in strategic asset management amongst facilities...
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Building Research Establishment to Lead on Future Homes Standard Methodologies
The Building Research Establishment will work with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to develop both the Home Energy Model product recognition system and...
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ABM Acquires LMC FM
Global FM business ABM UK & Ireland has acquired Dublin-based facilities service provider LMC FM. The deal is part of ABM’s strategy to grow via strategic...
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New York First US City to Enforce Congestion Charge
From 5 January 2025, drivers entering New York State will have to pay a Congestion Relief Zone Toll of up to $9 per day. This will eventually increase to $12 in 2028...
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British Council for Offices Appoints Helen Hare as New President
Great Portland Estates’ Director of Projects Helen Hare has been elected President of the British Council for Offices. Helen succeeds Peter Crowther, Chief...
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Chai Vending Machines Ready to Launch
A London-based startup is looking to bring new hot drink options to workplaces with the launch of its new chai vending machine. Chai GPTea offers seven chai...
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Harmony Fire Wins Fall Protection System Contract With NHS
A £1.3 million contract to deliver maintenance services for fall protection safety systems across the NHS estate has been won by Somerset-based Harmony Fire. The...
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Campaign Groups Urge Sadiq Khan to Halt Tower Block With One Staircase
The Fire Brigades Union and other groups have written to Sadiq Khan and Bromley Council leader Colin Smith, raising concerns over plans for a 17.7-metre-high development...
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JLL Foundation $4.75m in Loans to 18 Green Startups
Through its not-for-profit foundation, JLL has provided $4.75 million of zero-interest loans to 18 companies in the decarbonisation sector. JLL Foundation, which was...
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Carbon Credits Explained – Biochar, DAC and BECCS
Demand for high-quality carbon credits continues to outstrip supply, driving growth in carbon dioxide removal technologies – but what are the main factors shaping...
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