Focus is on the future of high-performing places and centred on ‘Better Places; Thriving Communities’.
Project involved major infrastructure upgrades at University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Caterer to stay on at Royal College of Physicians for further three years.
New hard services contract at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Group adds strength in catering & FM and in HR.
Former Edwin James Group extends new branding to Motivair subsidiary.
Collaboration will drive efficiencies, enhance resource management and deliver improved outcomes.
Maintenance contractor begins operations in the Northwest following launch in the Southwest.
Ian Miller has joined the leadership team as chief commercial and procurement officer.
Construction sector security and site set-up business expands the service offering.
Darren Marston was officially installed earlier this month.
New contract covers the full Metro tram network.
Colin Hamilton appointed to newly-created role of managing director, capital projects at ISS UK & Ireland.
McGowan now executive managing director for the financial & professional services sector in EMEA and APAC.
The investor-backed group has added KAM Project Consultants to the fold.
Major decarbonisation programme underway in Hertfordshire.
Churchill security business reappointed following competitive tender.
Waste and recycling deal extended to March 2028.
FM group consolidates tech responsibility at board level.
Dalkia UK technical director to lead key industry association committee.
Majority of businesses see hybrid working benefits; yet many also want more time in the office.
Laura Walker appointed as growth director for Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Corporate Services and Energy & Resources business.
Luke Morris is promoted and Darren Kent joins the specialist FM business.
New collaboration bridges the gap between real estate and IT services for improved workplace management, firm says.
Subscription-based service is designed to simplify compliance, risk management and operations.
Evolve tops Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programme category at the 2025 Best Business Awards.
H1 FY25 organic revenue growth of 3.5%; more cautious view on full year.
Grounds company also announces senior management changes.
The go-to organisation for confirmation of targets is consulting on a draft revised corporate standard.
Two leaders in the field come together to focus on transforming for the better.
Council builds on existing relationship with hard services deal.
Flight to quality paralleled by interests in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Council cites tender’s ‘significant assurance and solid proposals’.
Recognition highlights 'innovative ideas revolutionising the cleaning industry’.
Ambitious initiative aims to create a lasting legacy for the building services engineering profession.
New three-year agreement covers major London shopping centres.
FM company appointed to provide cleaning services for Kildare Village.
But research finds barriers, especially budget constraints, slowing improvement.
Engagement programme relaunches to help improve social mobility, foster talent and support growth.
Security services contract at Deansgate Square won by local FM company.
‘Table’ and ‘Fresh’ designed to keep workplace teams energised.
Launch marks last stage of a nine-month project consulting with customers, suppliers, staff and stakeholders.
Sodexo veteran Bill Buchan takes on new and expanded role.
District Council extends a 27-year partnership.
FM and property consultancy firms BWA (Europe), BWA Middle East and In-Touch Advisory sign collaboration agreement.
Private equity investor takes majority stake in the waste management specialist.
Businesses should be in compliance with new requirements now.
Dover District Council renews repairs and maintenance contract.
Group operations director Katie Harvey joins executive board.
Caterer appointed by the City Council for services at Alexander Stadium.
Lancer Scott Facilities Management reappointed on hard services deal.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council extends contract for repairs and maintenance services.
Market research firm rates technology company amongst leaders in facilities management applications.
City Council awards four-year hard services contract.
Engagement strategy produces 31.8% cut in supply chain GHG emissions.
Data shows energy-efficient commercial property shows stronger capital growth and total returns.
The latest quarterly sector survey shows key obstacle is shortage of skilled personnel.
Rail operator extends partnership with the security services provider.
Delivered-in office catering specialist has recruited two new members to its senior team.
Harmony Fire secures two-year fire service and maintenance renewal.
Building maintenance costs are set to rise nearly a fifth by Q4 2029.
FM company one of eight vying for top recognition in British Business Awards 2025.
New contract covers repairs and maintenance services for 420 locations across England.
Revenue up in all regions for the first six months of FY25.
Andrew Lunt appointed at property group’s facilities management business.
Freathy, CEO of Compass Group UK&I’s Business & Industry division, came top of the category at the edie Awards.
February’s FM conference tackled a growing talking point for the industry – artificial intelligence.
Nottinghamshire County Council partners for delivery of catering and facilities management services.
UK & Ireland business awarded the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group.
New guide supersedes BG 80/2023 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist.
Chapman recognised at the 2025 Business Leader Awards with Business Awards UK.
Lexington Catering has been appointed as the exclusive provider for London's Abbey Road Studios.
Surrey County Cricket Club has extended its deal with SSE Energy Solutions.
Five years after the first lockdown, many employers are still adapting to the after-effects of Covid-19.
Furniture rental model underpins dynamic and agile work environment.
Renewal of the existing contract covers 184 stores across the UK.
Karen O’Neill appointed managing director as part of growth-focused plans.
Charlotte Wright promoted to director of corporate social responsibility and food strategy.
Increase seen between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, according to the Building Cost Information Service.
Comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of NHS facilities.
Tom Mitchell appointed as strategic partnership director.
United Living Property Services appointed by Sovereign Network Group.
Latest figures show UK cleaning, hygiene and waste industry valued at nearly £66.9bn.
Ranger Fire and Security adds McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems to the group.
Soft service specialist names Mark Fenn to key technology role.
Announcement that the 50% cut goal will be met this year marks Food Waste Action Week.
Company introduces new range of specialist cleaning technology for its customers.
Over $10,000 raised by Angel Hill Food Co’s Groundhouse Coffee to benefit Honduras suppliers.
Two senior appointments aim to build on last year’s strong sales performance.
Dr Vincent Walsh joins the Compass sports and hospitality catering business.
Proposals will toughen criminality criteria for licence applications.
Action Sustainability initiative takes 2024 Leadership Award.
Lynsey O’Keefe and Rayna Miller feature on 2025 industry list.
Over two-thirds of private equity firms expect to increase their investment levels this year.
Recycling and recovery company has worked with Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough for almost 25 years.
Compass One has achieved Level One of the Social Value Management Certificate.
10-year extension for the Compass sports and entertainment catering business.
Simple Energy Matters Group has acquired a second hard services business.
New suite of services designed to help clients meet sustainability ambitions and reduce costs.
New partnership with Henpicked focuses on support in the workplace.
AstraZeneca business renews multi-service contract.
Group cleared to acquire the international operator Citron Hygiene.
Contract covers integrated facilities management services at the new Yas Island data centre.
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Government business launches new client-focused, data-driven reporting platform.
Second acquisition announced inside a week sees Competence Matters Ltd join the group.
Contract covers three sites for major automotive and marine product supplier.
Technology Award winner named hire supply chain partner after a competitive tender.
Michelle Sanders named chief growth officer as Sophie Smith becomes chief people officer.
Services group completes the acquisition of recruitment specialist FPR Group.
The company’s new CPO also joins the group executive team.
Hilary Goldby has joined Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry division.
Samantha McClary appointed to steer the British Council for Offices through its next phase of growth.
New report marks National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of good food.
The first UK caterer to achieve B Corp certification has a series of actions in hand for March.
Public consultation focuses on new professional standard for responsible use.
Services outsourced to the council’s own company could come back in-house.
Female-founded, B Corp-certified Pow Food aiming to set a new industry standard.
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, heightening awareness of the need for bin access.
The Mitie business Custom Solar has completed £1m project for Pets at Home.
Willmott Dixon maintenance business appointed by Cambridge Housing Society.
New approach aims to support evolving customer needs.
Applications are due in before the end of June.
Chorley-based security and cleaning specialist is now the ProFM Group.
Strategic move broadens and deepens existing offer.
45 companies named for agreement worth up to £700m over four years.
Nick Maclean steps in while Justin Sullivan’s role is reviewed.
Generative AI applications may use 30 times more energy than machines running task-specific software.
Pressing need for investment in new facilities may see the Private Finance Initiative resurrected.
Winners revealed in 21 categories at last week's annual Building Performance Awards event.
Focus is on discipline-specific competence requirements across the built and natural environment sectors.
Service provider named as one the Top 25 companies for race and ethnic inclusion in the workplace.
Integrated services for office portfolio includes FM.
Battery Energy Storage Systems project will be one of the largest in the UK.
Strong figures for 2024 include jump in profit.
With Simpler Recycling requirements due into force soon, many businesses will need to take a closer look at their waste management practices.
New contract expands partnership with a large construction customer.
Environmental Services business secures contracts with Abbeyfield Living Society and Wiltshire Council.
High costs of energy demand solutions ranked as the biggest barrier to net zero action.
But over 80% of commercial real estate in major English cities is below EPC B.
Unusually, this year’s winner shared the stage with a highly commended entry.
Hard services specialist appointed at West Tower.
Figures for reduction in fiscal year 2024 have been externally verified.
ESG roundtable facilitated a new project among clients to benefit local communities.
New framework from NHS Shared Business Services targets building safety and fire compliance.
Partnership with non-profit Culinary Medicine UK aims to further enhance patient care.
United Living Property Services awarded place on the LHC Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework.
James Carr appointed head of ESG and safety to strengthen sustainability and safety leadership.
Signing reaffirms long-standing partnership between Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and its TFM provider.
Works underway in the southwest in first of two assignments.
Top caterers grew their sales by 12% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Bernard Williams passed away on Wednesday, 19 February, after a short illness.
Performance delivered on targets and the group is ready to accelerate growth.
Account director Abigail Richards has been awarded the Future Leader FM Award by The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers.
Between £120m and £346m of social value created as a result of product reuse in 2023/24.
New report explores four pillars of responsible business.
Company appointed to provide management services at five additional sites.
Housing maintenance group has made its second Scottish acquisition this year.
South East Consortium launches pair of tender opportunities.
New research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and innovative waste management strategies.
2,200 people trained in the regional skills hub's first year.
Ryan Handyside has joined the HVAC and fire and smoke control specialist.
The number of deals done continued to rise in 2024.
Report highlights opportunities for FM to drive new solutions but warns it must prove value.
Move reinforces commitment to creating inclusive and equitable employment pathways for disadvantaged groups.
Company recognised as one of the country’s leading providers of healthy, sustainable school meals.
New investor aims to continue growth towards European IFM market leader.
New contract covers service delivery at 47 locations.
New programme addresses shortage of trainers and assessors which threatens to leave the industry ‘on its knees’.
New cleaning technology introduced across supermarket group's logistics sites.
Finding the best solution isn't always easy.
Business & Industry division focused on operational excellence and support for customers’ evolving needs.
New pledge sets out clear and ambitious commitments.
Future-proofing steps include a new Security National Skills Academy.
Only half feel employers provide enough support.
The exhibition and conference event has been ‘retired’.
Where are we on the whole generational change thing? New research sheds new light.
GMS Security appointed for multiple services in London.
Delivered-in office and venue catering specialist appointed at Virgin Group’s new London HQ.
Latest event scheduled for 27 March at Excel London.
Deal spans several European countries and will be mobilised during the first half of 2025.
Walsall Housing Group has reappointed the service provider on two contracts.
Move aims to mark the company as an innovative and tech-enabled solutions provider.
Appreciation is growing, but there is potential for further support of business strategy.
New service promises to help organisations create more productive, smarter and sustainable workplace environments.
The Construction Consultancy Services Framework includes FM consultancy.
Senior hire confirmed along with plans to invest over £10m.
New facilities set to elevate the employee experience at Leonardo’s Yeovil site.
Building services company’s longest-standing account renewed for another three years.
Civil Aviation Authority recognition covers work at Heathrow and Manchester airports.
National standards of healthcare cleanliness cover all cleaning tasks throughout the NHS.
First quarter results show revenue up over 9%.
Recognition places the company in the top 1% of organisations worldwide for sustainability performance.
The building services company has reselected the HSS online business as hire supply chain partner.
Quarterly survey will use AI to analyse data and look for insights.
FM group appointed to provide soft services at London landmark.
Anthesis, a global advisor, will help to conceive, develop and deliver exemplary solutions, optimised for FM.
Financial services company awards new contract for its London offices.
Focus will be on people and organisational factors that can accelerate responsible adoption.
Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust adds five years to soft FM contract.
Level recorded was 12% ahead of total reached in 2023.
Soft services firm pledges support for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Report highlights ongoing commitments and details ambitious plans for 2025.
Rebecca Jeffs has joined the company as chief people officer.
New research shows 80% of suppliers fear margin erosion due to poor review practices.
Update reflects changed working patterns and net zero transition.
New contract covers hard services at refurbished City of London building.
Contract caterer joins a select group from the industry to achieve recognition.
APUC Waste Management Services Framework Agreement available to higher and further education bodies.
Research finds 88% struggle to manage work and caregiving duties.
Three-year integrated hard services deal covers multiple sites.
Northern Ireland firm sets out growth and job creation targets.
Councils exercise extension option in existing contract.
RICS survey finds more positivity, especially around prime, energy-efficient space.
Survey finds most backing the country, AI and climate action.
World-renowned chef and women empowerment advocate Asma Khan has joined the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation.
133 schools receiving free apple tree as part of Derbyshire County Council’s Million Tree project.
Cleaning and catering services contract due to start in May.
Rebecca Bell moves up from former role as operations director.
Artificial intelligence trusted to inform – but not make – work decisions.
New five-year contract comes into effect in 2028, following on extension awarded in 2023.
Hard services deal extends to multiple buildings.
Independent B Corp caterer recruits Jessica Burgess as sales director.
Early information opens career opportunities as well as appreciation for FM itself.
Research shows numbers facing financial distress rising significantly.
Kent-based firm appointed to deliver hard and soft FM for portfolio of build-to-rent properties.
Trading update shows 15% growth year on year for third quarter.
New contract covers property and asset management at Frenchgate Shopping Centre.
Full ownership by employees sets a new standard in the sector, the company says.
Group lands its first Technical Solutions contract in the Republic.
Engineering technology company appoints Spectrum Service Solutions for cleaning.
Special interest group will focus on security needs and solutions.
NAO report finds MoD, NHS and school properties account for 88% of the total.
Latest addition to the ambitious group is the independent northeast of England service provider.
Contract covers multiple buildings on two sites in south London.
FM company fills senior sustainability and marketing posts.
Group appoints Charlotte Macdonald to further its commitment to sustainability and social value.
Jack Prady appointed as managing director of group’s facilities management business.
First chief operating officer appointed as part of planned strategic transformation.
FM group achieves recognition for the seventh consecutive year.
Celebration highlights success of the Change Please Academy at Manchester Science Park.
Group gives preliminary details of two new deals in Europe and APAC.
The company is the only FM provider included in recent Sky News listing.
The Compass UK & Ireland business extends its partnership with the community sharing app.
Demand growing globally despite supply and power constraints.
ProService brings in software expert to help grow the platform.
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s healthcare business signs contract with Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust.
27 suppliers appointed to framework with a total estimated value of £814m.
Hard services contract covers commercial properties in the Home Counties and London’s Mayfair.
Ambitious cleaning company outlines year’s achievements and plans for the future.
In March, businesses in England face change in recycling regulations.
Five-year contract to provide integrated facilities management services for Premier League football club.
Move opens the way to new business segment to include FM and focus on workplace experience.
Good news, bad news: trend is down for the third and up for the first two.
Research highlights significant opportunity for foodservice providers, manufacturers and retailers.
Sector continues to demonstrate confidence and a firm focus on sustainable innovation.
Most data centre professionals see availability of power as a major constraint.
Foodbuy has become the foodservice industry’s largest group purchasing organisation.
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