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New Appointments in Facilities Management – July 2025

Take a look at the latest new appointments in FM, commercial real estate and the built environment.   Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of Katie...

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News
Office Utilisation Drops to 66%, Says British Council for Offices

The British Council for Offices has published new research revealing a shift in how UK offices are used. The study draws on sensor data, observation studies &...

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CIBSE Updates Weather Data Set

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers has launched its latest weather data set to assist building services professionals in adapting their...

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Emcor UK Unveils New Data Centre Offering

Emcor UK has added data centre operations to its facilities management services capabilities. A new data centre team, led by Steve Clifford, Director of Data Centres,...

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Mitie Report Reveals a 'Productivity Black Hole' in UK Workplaces

A new survey shows that UK employees estimate they lose 68 minutes every week to “unproductive workplace tasks”, including navigating workplace procedures and...

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Over a Million Urinal Mats Deliver Men’s Health Warnings

Urinal mats branded with “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” have been placed in washrooms throughout England as part of an NHS partnership with...

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Videos
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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Contract Wins
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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Property
McLaren Construction Appointed to Remodel Art Deco Landmark Brettenham House 

Developer Helical has appointed McLaren Construction as the main contractor for the £90 million remodelling and refurbishment of Art Deco landmark Brettenham House...

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Workplace & Wellbeing
Government to Ban Non-Disclosure Agreements That Silence Workplace Abuse

As part of changes to the Employment Rights Bill, employers will soon no longer be able to use non-disclosure agreements to cover up workplace...

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Building, Refurbishment & Fit-Out
Heatherwick Studio Reveals Images of First Thailand Project

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled images of its first-ever project in Thailand.   Watch the Video   >   Hatai, a new public space with...

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Energy Management
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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Building Services
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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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washroom
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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Education & Training
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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Environment & Sustainability
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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Facilities Management
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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Fleet & Transportation
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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People
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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Products & Projects
Kingdom Cleaning Gears Up for Oasis Wembley Reunion

As part of their long-term cleaning contract at Wembley Park, Kingdom Cleaning is preparing for the sold-out Oasis reunion tour at Wembley Stadium this summer. Oasis...

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Safety & Health
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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Security, Fire & Contingency Planning
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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Smart Buildings & Technology
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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Opinion
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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