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Equans in multi-site win
New contract covers repairs and maintenance services for 420 locations across England.
Sodexo reports modest first-half growth
Revenue up in all regions for the first six months of FY25.
New MD for Praxis FM
Andrew Lunt appointed at property group’s facilities management business.
Morag Freathy named sustainability Business Leader of the Year
Freathy, CEO of Compass Group UK&I’s Business & Industry division, came top of the category at the edie Awards.
Yesterday
Workplace Futures 2025: white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled a growing talking point for the industry – artificial intelligence.
Vertas in Nottingham joint venture win
Nottinghamshire County Council partners for delivery of catering and facilities management services.
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Sodexo recognised for social impact commitment
UK & Ireland business awarded the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group.
BSRIA updates compliance guidance
New guide supersedes BG 80/2023 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist.
This Week
SBFM’s Matt Chapman named CEO of the Year
Chapman recognised at the 2025 Business Leader Awards with Business Awards UK.
Abbey Road gig for Lexington
Lexington Catering has been appointed as the exclusive provider for London's Abbey Road Studios.
SSE plays on at The Oval
Surrey County Cricket Club has extended its deal with SSE Energy Solutions.
Employers still grappling with Covid work changes
Five years after the first lockdown, many employers are still adapting to the after-effects of Covid-19.
Gaming out the future of the office
Furniture rental model underpins dynamic and agile work environment.
OCS in Dunelm win
Renewal of the existing contract covers 184 stores across the UK.
New MD at Atlas Workplace Services
Karen O’Neill appointed managing director as part of growth-focused plans.
Senior appointment at Elior UK
Charlotte Wright promoted to director of corporate social responsibility and food strategy.
BCIS reports tender prices rise by 0.5%
Increase seen between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, according to the Building Cost Information Service.
NHSPS unveils new green plan
Comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of NHS facilities.
14forty strengthens senior team
Tom Mitchell appointed as strategic partnership director.
Responsive repairs win for United Living
United Living Property Services appointed by Sovereign Network Group.
Cleaning and related industries up 10% in value
Latest figures show UK cleaning, hygiene and waste industry valued at nearly £66.9bn.
First acquisition of the year for Ranger
Ranger Fire and Security adds McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems to the group.
Product director appointment for SBFM
Soft service specialist names Mark Fenn to key technology role.
Sodexo on track to halve food waste
Announcement that the 50% cut goal will be met this year marks Food Waste Action Week.
This Month
Bidvest Noonan unveils new cleaning technology
Company introduces new range of specialist cleaning technology for its customers.
OCS company raises funds for ‘giveback’ programme
Over $10,000 raised by Angel Hill Food Co’s Groundhouse Coffee to benefit Honduras suppliers.
BaxterStorey bolsters sales team
Two senior appointments aim to build on last year’s strong sales performance.
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Levy UK+I names new director of decarbonisation
Dr Vincent Walsh joins the Compass sports and hospitality catering business.
SIA opens consultation on licensing criteria
Proposals will toughen criminality criteria for licence applications.
Sustainable procurement platform scoops award
Action Sustainability initiative takes 2024 Leadership Award.
Sodexo celebrates two Women to Watch
Lynsey O’Keefe and Rayna Miller feature on 2025 industry list.
PE firms planning to boost investment
Over two-thirds of private equity firms expect to increase their investment levels this year.
Suez extends longstanding relationship
Recycling and recovery company has worked with Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough for almost 25 years.
Compass venture achieves a social value industry-first
Compass One has achieved Level One of the Social Value Management Certificate.
Aston Villa extends Levy contract
10-year extension for the Compass sports and entertainment catering business.
Energy consultancy continues move into FM
Simple Energy Matters Group has acquired a second hard services business.
Amey expands sustainability capabilities
New suite of services designed to help clients meet sustainability ambitions and reduce costs.
ABM partners for menopause support
New partnership with Henpicked focuses on support in the workplace.
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Bidvest Noonan retains Alexion deal
AstraZeneca business renews multi-service contract.
Bidvest set to extend hygiene offer
Group cleared to acquire the international operator Citron Hygiene.
JLL appointed for Abu Dhabi data centre
Contract covers integrated facilities management services at the new Yas Island data centre.
Sodexo tool spotlights social value impact
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Government business launches new client-focused, data-driven reporting platform.
Kingdom acquires training business
Second acquisition announced inside a week sees Competence Matters Ltd join the group.
LKQ names OCS for TFM
Contract covers three sites for major automotive and marine product supplier.
ISS in £6m deal with HSS ProService
Technology Award winner named hire supply chain partner after a competitive tender.
Senior appointments at Compass
Michelle Sanders named chief growth officer as Sophie Smith becomes chief people officer.
Kingdom expands recruitment operations
Services group completes the acquisition of recruitment specialist FPR Group.
Mitie appoints chief people officer
The company’s new CPO also joins the group executive team.
New HR director at Compass B&I
Hilary Goldby has joined Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry division.
New CEO for BCO
Samantha McClary appointed to steer the British Council for Offices through its next phase of growth.
Sodexo launches nutrition report
New report marks National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of good food.
Houston & Hawkes celebrates B Corp Month
The first UK caterer to achieve B Corp certification has a series of actions in hand for March.
RICS opens consultation on use of AI
Public consultation focuses on new professional standard for responsible use.
Peterborough looks at insourcing
Services outsourced to the council’s own company could come back in-house.
Caterer launches nutrition education programme
Female-founded, B Corp-certified Pow Food aiming to set a new industry standard.
Calls grow for men’s sanitary bins
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, heightening awareness of the need for bin access.
Mitie completes solar array installation
The Mitie business Custom Solar has completed £1m project for Pets at Home.
Fortem wins in Cambridge
Willmott Dixon maintenance business appointed by Cambridge Housing Society.
ABM unveils renewed ESG strategy
New approach aims to support evolving customer needs.
IWFM opens 2025 Deborah Rowland Scholarship
Applications are due in before the end of June.
Churchill Support Services rebrands
Chorley-based security and cleaning specialist is now the ProFM Group.
andwis acquires compliance business
Strategic move broadens and deepens existing offer.
Suppliers appointed to Fusion21 FM framework
45 companies named for agreement worth up to £700m over four years.
RICS names acting president
Nick Maclean steps in while Justin Sullivan’s role is reviewed.
BSI offers guidance on AI sustainability
Generative AI applications may use 30 times more energy than machines running task-specific software.
NHS looking at return of PFI
Pressing need for investment in new facilities may see the Private Finance Initiative resurrected.
CIBSE names FM award winner
Winners revealed in 21 categories at last week's annual Building Performance Awards event.
Competence framework for sustainability launched
Focus is on discipline-specific competence requirements across the built and natural environment sectors.
Sodexo recognised for ethnic diversity inclusion
Service provider named as one the Top 25 companies for race and ethnic inclusion in the workplace.
MAPP appointed by Portman Estate
Integrated services for office portfolio includes FM.
Mitie named for major BESS contract
Battery Energy Storage Systems project will be one of the largest in the UK.
Good momentum going into 2025 says Serco
Strong figures for 2024 include jump in profit.
Business waste myths debunked
With Simpler Recycling requirements due into force soon, many businesses will need to take a closer look at their waste management practices.
ISS wins in Türkiye
New contract expands partnership with a large construction customer.
Churchill in pair of wins
Environmental Services business secures contracts with Abbeyfield Living Society and Wiltshire Council.
Rising energy demand knocks business plans
High costs of energy demand solutions ranked as the biggest barrier to net zero action.
Manchester ranked top for EPC ratings
But over 80% of commercial real estate in major English cities is below EPC B.
FM technology award winner named
Unusually, this year’s winner shared the stage with a highly commended entry.
Kimpton named for Liverpool’s tallest building
Hard services specialist appointed at West Tower.
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Bidvest Noonan reports near 12% emissions reduction
Figures for reduction in fiscal year 2024 have been externally verified.
Churchill roundtable sparks community partnership
ESG roundtable facilitated a new project among clients to benefit local communities.
NHS SBS launches fire and safety framework
New framework from NHS Shared Business Services targets building safety and fire compliance.
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Sodexo partners to advance nutrition education
Partnership with non-profit Culinary Medicine UK aims to further enhance patient care.
Framework appointment for United Living
United Living Property Services awarded place on the LHC Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework.
New ESG lead at Houston & Hawkes
James Carr appointed head of ESG and safety to strengthen sustainability and safety leadership.
OCS signs SCTS contract
Signing reaffirms long-standing partnership between Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and its TFM provider.
Novus kicks off Anchor contract
Works underway in the southwest in first of two assignments.
Contract caterers report Q4 growth
Top caterers grew their sales by 12% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Bernard Williams: an FM pioneer
Bernard Williams passed away on Wednesday, 19 February, after a short illness.
This Quarter
ISS reports ‘robust development’ for 2024
Performance delivered on targets and the group is ready to accelerate growth.
SBFM’s Abigail Richards wins Pattenmakers award
Account director Abigail Richards has been awarded the Future Leader FM Award by The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers.
Vast social value created by tech reuse scheme
Between £120m and £346m of social value created as a result of product reuse in 2023/24.
Magenta publishes Good Business Report
New report explores four pillars of responsible business.
Pinnacle expands Bellway portfolio
Company appointed to provide management services at five additional sites.
Cardo extends operations in Scotland
Housing maintenance group has made its second Scottish acquisition this year.
Decarbonisation and fire safety frameworks open
South East Consortium launches pair of tender opportunities.
Using AI to cut construction waste
New research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and innovative waste management strategies.
Compass marks Xcelerate anniversary
2,200 people trained in the regional skills hub's first year.
Senior appointment at CoSourced
Ryan Handyside has joined the HVAC and fire and smoke control specialist.
Another good year for FM M&A
The number of deals done continued to rise in 2024.
FM in the value spotlight
Report highlights opportunities for FM to drive new solutions but warns it must prove value.
SBFM signs Social Recruitment Covenant
Move reinforces commitment to creating inclusive and equitable employment pathways for disadvantaged groups.
Sodexo leads on planet-friendly school dinners
Company recognised as one of the country’s leading providers of healthy, sustainable school meals.
Bain Capital acquires Apleona
New investor aims to continue growth towards European IFM market leader.
ISS confirms significant Germany win
New contract covers service delivery at 47 locations.
BESA tackles critical training shortage
New programme addresses shortage of trainers and assessors which threatens to leave the industry ‘on its knees’.
OCS collaborates with Morrisons on cobotics
New cleaning technology introduced across supermarket group's logistics sites.
Housing association brings FM back in-house
Finding the best solution isn't always easy.
ABM strengthens B&I team
Business & Industry division focused on operational excellence and support for customers’ evolving needs.
Sodexo reveals social impact targets
New pledge sets out clear and ambitious commitments.
Security Skills Board plans upskilling initiatives
Future-proofing steps include a new Security National Skills Academy.
Employees look for more wellbeing support
Only half feel employers provide enough support.
Organiser pulls the plug on Anticipate London
The exhibition and conference event has been ‘retired’.
Boomers, Zoomers and the workplace
Where are we on the whole generational change thing? New research sheds new light.
GMS wins at RAF Museum
GMS Security appointed for multiple services in London.
Virgin win for Grazing
Delivered-in office and venue catering specialist appointed at Virgin Group’s new London HQ.
Carbon-neutral Innovation Lab planned
Latest event scheduled for 27 March at Excel London.
ISS announces multi-country win
Deal spans several European countries and will be mobilised during the first half of 2025.
Pinnacle renews Midlands contracts
Walsall Housing Group has reappointed the service provider on two contracts.
ABM launches new brand platform
Move aims to mark the company as an innovative and tech-enabled solutions provider.
C-Suite wants more from real estate
Appreciation is growing, but there is potential for further support of business strategy.
EMCOR UK launches Workplace Evolution service
New service promises to help organisations create more productive, smarter and sustainable workplace environments.
Fusion21 invites bids for £175m framework
The Construction Consultancy Services Framework includes FM consultancy.
Reconomy strengthens technology resources
Senior hire confirmed along with plans to invest over £10m.
Sodexo unveils new restaurant
New facilities set to elevate the employee experience at Leonardo’s Yeovil site.
Jaguar retains Holborn contract
Building services company’s longest-standing account renewed for another three years.
ABM retains CAA ‘outstanding’ rating
Civil Aviation Authority recognition covers work at Heathrow and Manchester airports.
NHS England publishes 2025 cleaning standards
National standards of healthcare cleanliness cover all cleaning tasks throughout the NHS.
Compass reports strong start to the year
First quarter results show revenue up over 9%.
Planon rated EcoVadis Platinum
Recognition places the company in the top 1% of organisations worldwide for sustainability performance.
Lorne Stewart sticks with HSS ProService
The building services company has reselected the HSS online business as hire supply chain partner.
New research to focus on emerging workplace trends
Quarterly survey will use AI to analyse data and look for insights.
OCS scoops Battersea deal
FM group appointed to provide soft services at London landmark.
ISS partners with sustainability specialist
Anthesis, a global advisor, will help to conceive, develop and deliver exemplary solutions, optimised for FM.
Finalto appoints Artic for hard services
Financial services company awards new contract for its London offices.
CIPD leading research on AI take-up
Focus will be on people and organisational factors that can accelerate responsible adoption.
Equans in Portsmouth extension
Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust adds five years to soft FM contract.
Record flexible office take-up in 2024
Level recorded was 12% ahead of total reached in 2023.
SBFM signs Crisis Homelessness Covenant
Soft services firm pledges support for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Peartree Cleaning launches ESG report
Report highlights ongoing commitments and details ambitious plans for 2025.
New CPO for ISS UK & Ireland
Rebecca Jeffs has joined the company as chief people officer.
Business review processes need improvement
New research shows 80% of suppliers fear margin erosion due to poor review practices.
BCO launches new guidance for office design
Update reflects changed working patterns and net zero transition.
City win for Jaguar
New contract covers hard services at refurbished City of London building.
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B Corp certification for Wilson Vale
Contract caterer joins a select group from the industry to achieve recognition.
Veolia appointed to Scotland framework
APUC Waste Management Services Framework Agreement available to higher and further education bodies.
Frontline employees call for flexible working rights
Research finds 88% struggle to manage work and caregiving duties.
Midcounties Coop turns to Arcus for IFM services
Three-year integrated hard services deal covers multiple sites.
Mount Charles plans investment for growth
Northern Ireland firm sets out growth and job creation targets.
Biffa secures East Sussex extension
Councils exercise extension option in existing contract.
Commercial property: 2025 looks better?
RICS survey finds more positivity, especially around prime, energy-efficient space.
CEOs more confident in UK outlook
Survey finds most backing the country, AI and climate action.
Sodexo charity names first patron
World-renowned chef and women empowerment advocate Asma Khan has joined the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation.
Vertas funding trees for schools
133 schools receiving free apple tree as part of Derbyshire County Council’s Million Tree project.
Medirest secures London trust deal
Cleaning and catering services contract due to start in May.
New MD at Spectrum
Rebecca Bell moves up from former role as operations director.
Most people would trust AI role in decisions
Artificial intelligence trusted to inform – but not make – work decisions.
Nuffield Health extends Sodexo partnership
New five-year contract comes into effect in 2028, following on extension awarded in 2023.
Five-year DVLA contract for Mitie
Hard services deal extends to multiple buildings.
Senior appointment at Houston & Hawkes
Independent B Corp caterer recruits Jessica Burgess as sales director.
Getting the FM message into schools
Early information opens career opportunities as well as appreciation for FM itself.
Many built environment businesses ‘in distress’
Research shows numbers facing financial distress rising significantly.
Full FM role for Nirvana Maintenance
Kent-based firm appointed to deliver hard and soft FM for portfolio of build-to-rent properties.
Mitie reports record quarterly revenue
Trading update shows 15% growth year on year for third quarter.
Barnsdales appointed in Doncaster
New contract covers property and asset management at Frenchgate Shopping Centre.
Atlas moves to 100% employee-owned
Full ownership by employees sets a new standard in the sector, the company says.
ABM in Irish first
Group lands its first Technical Solutions contract in the Republic.
Booth Welsh win for Spectrum
Engineering technology company appoints Spectrum Service Solutions for cleaning.
Bidvest Noonan to chair tall building SIG
Special interest group will focus on security needs and solutions.
Government building maintenance backlog at least £49bn
NAO report finds MoD, NHS and school properties account for 88% of the total.
OCS Acquires Maxim FM
Latest addition to the ambitious group is the independent northeast of England service provider.
MARCH in hard FM win
Contract covers multiple buildings on two sites in south London.
Senior appointments at Macro
FM company fills senior sustainability and marketing posts.
Social impact manager for Churchill
Group appoints Charlotte Macdonald to further its commitment to sustainability and social value.
New MD at Wates FM
Jack Prady appointed as managing director of group’s facilities management business.
BESA plans major change
First chief operating officer appointed as part of planned strategic transformation.
Mitie named a UK top employer
FM group achieves recognition for the seventh consecutive year.
Sodexo and Bruntwood SciTech mark success
Celebration highlights success of the Change Please Academy at Manchester Science Park.
ISS scoops two major contracts
Group gives preliminary details of two new deals in Europe and APAC.
OCS named top FM company to work for
The company is the only FM provider included in recent Sky News listing.
ESS grows partnership with Olio
The Compass UK & Ireland business extends its partnership with the community sharing app.
Data centre demand surges
Demand growing globally despite supply and power constraints.
Senior appointment at HSS
ProService brings in software expert to help grow the platform.
Medirest stays on at Sherwood Forest
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s healthcare business signs contract with Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust.
Pagabo finalises new FM framework
27 suppliers appointed to framework with a total estimated value of £814m.
Gerald Eve appoints Polyteck
Hard services contract covers commercial properties in the Home Counties and London’s Mayfair.
First ESG report for The Clean Space
Ambitious cleaning company outlines year’s achievements and plans for the future.
Simpler Recycling deadline looms
In March, businesses in England face change in recycling regulations.
OCS wins at Everton
Five-year contract to provide integrated facilities management services for Premier League football club.
CBRE to acquire Industrious
Move opens the way to new business segment to include FM and focus on workplace experience.
Five-year maintenance, cleaning and energy cost forecast
Good news, bad news: trend is down for the third and up for the first two.
Consumers value sustainable food, but barriers remain
Research highlights significant opportunity for foodservice providers, manufacturers and retailers.
Cleaning industry resilient in the face of challenges
Sector continues to demonstrate confidence and a firm focus on sustainable innovation.
Data centre industry worries about power supply
Most data centre professionals see availability of power as a major constraint.
Compass grows procurement business
Foodbuy has become the foodservice industry’s largest group purchasing organisation.
Government targets AI for growth
Action plan aims to ‘turbocharge growth and boost living standards’.
NHS SBS unveils decarbonisation framework
£500m agreement designed to help public sector organisations decarbonise their estates.
CBRE names chief growth officer for occupier business
Tim Hamilton appointed to the newly created role.
Serco set for new CEO
Anthony Kirby appointed group chief executive designate.
BA win for ABM
Cabin cleaning contract for British Airways at Britain’s busiest airport.
New CEO for GFSL
UK central government’s facilities services business has appointed Alistair Watters to lead its ‘next chapter’.
Burnley to bring services in-house
Council extends outsourcing deal while key services are transferred.
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Merton contract for Veolia
London borough awards eight-year deal covering multiple services.
Lexington business celebrates 300% growth
Contract caterer’s independent schools division saw new business wins valued at £7m in 2024.
Senior appointment at SFG20
The building maintenance standard group has recruited Will Ellis as chief revenue officer.
BSI investigating the ‘hybrid generation’
Call for evidence focuses on Covid-19 impacts on younger workers.
NHSPS reports cost savings of £71m
Cost savings up over last year’s £45.9m with carbon footprint down over 8%.
OCS expands GKN contract
New chapter for longstanding relationship sees move to TFM contract.
Senior appointments at Wates Property Services
Significant hires to strengthen the leadership team, Wates says.
ISS marks education milestone
The facilities management company is accelerating its commitment to employee development and education.
Demand for ‘connected intelligence’ surges
Research shows innovative solutions emerging from drive for real estate optimisation.
Mitie identifies top barriers to net zero
New report also offers advice on navigating the journey.
Hygiacura extends service range
Ambitious services group moves into waste management sector with latest buy.
Clients ignoring building safety, says BESA
Construction clients are failing to engage with the new building safety regime, research finds.
Market trends in 2025
OCS UK&I CEO Daniel Dickson outlines drivers shaping FM for the coming year.
Contollo acquires M&E business
Latest buy for the ambitious group is MEP engineering services company ESP.
RICS president highlights acute skills shortage
Newly installed president labels demand for built environment professionals “white hot”.
Knight Frank contract for Spectrum
Soft services firm appointed at refurbished Glasgow site.
Scottish security firms merge
Deal sees acquisition of pioneering social enterprise security provider.
Lift framework open for tender
£30m framework backed by EN:Procure, part of social housing consortium Efficiency North.
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