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Munich Arena Aims to be Germany’s Most Sustainable Concert Venue
A new live entertainment venue in Munich is set to be Germany’s most sustainable concert arena. Watch the Video > A...
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Spotlight Interview – Simon Wrenn
ThisWeekinFM joins Simon Wrenn, CEO of Kindred, to reflect on the company’s history, growth, values, and future aspirations. Simon Wrenn has almost 30 years of...
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The Chartered Association of Building Engineers Presents Two Gold Service Awards
Two Gold Service Awards have been presented at The Chartered Association of Building Engineers’ 2025 Presidential Inauguration. At the ceremony on 9 May...
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The Momentum Group Named in Sunday Times Best Places to Work List
FM and property services company, The Momentum Group, has been named amongst 187 medium-sized businesses in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2025...
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Partnership Formed to Regenerate Waterloo Station and South Bank Area
Network Rail, Lambeth Council and Places for London have formed a new strategic partnership to lead on the regeneration of London Waterloo Station and the wider Southbank...
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Barbican Reveals Updated Designs for Renewal Project
The Barbican Centre has shared new CGIs showing how the site might look in the future, as the second stage of public consultation for its renewal programme...
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The Smartest Workplaces in the Public Sector
The Government Property Agency recently hosted the fourth Smarter Working Live Awards, celebrating outstanding smarter working across the public sector. The awards...
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14forty Announces New Soft Services Contract with The Range
14forty will provide cleaning and catering services for retailer The Range at its new distribution site in Stowmarket, Suffolk. At 1.17 million square feet, the...
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KFC to Open 500 New Sites in UK and Ireland
Fast food restaurant chain KFC is set to grow its estate across the UK and Ireland with 500 new sites. KFC will invest £1.5 billion in its estate, with...
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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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Greater Bay Area Sports Centre Close to Completion
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou, China, is set to complete in June 2025. The project, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, will open in November for the...
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Vital Energi Appointed as Energy Partner for Gatwick Airport’s Decarbonisation Programme
A five-year contract to decarbonise heat and eliminate natural gas in 50 key airport buildings at London Gatwick has been awarded to Vital Energi. The...
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SFG20 Hosts Interview With Dame Judith Hackitt
SFG20, the industry standard for FMs and building maintenance teams, has interviewed Dame Judith Hackitt to discuss the Building Safety Act and building safety...
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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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ISS Launches Apprenticeship to Support Women in Leadership
ISS has expanded its suite of apprenticeship schemes with a new programme aimed at developing women into leadership roles. The Women in Leadership Apprenticeship...
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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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Vertas Group Named in the King’s Awards for Enterprise
FM service provider Vertas Group has been presented with the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. The King’s Awards for...
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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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New Appointments in Facilities Management – May 2025
This month includes new appointments at phs Compliance, Okra, Bellrock and more. Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of Danny Power, Jamie...
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YorPower Delivers UPS Solution for Northern Police Force
Back-up power solutions provider YorPower installed its new UPS Range at a police station in the north of England within just seven days from the initial...
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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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Culture Beats Dysfunction – Recruitment in FM
FM recruitment continues to evolve amidst labour shortages, digital transformation and the industry skills gap. Lynsey Storm from Platinum Facilities shares how...
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