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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.
Yesterday
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.
This Week
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.
This Month
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.
This Quarter
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NHS win for Sodexo
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust awards soft services deal covering multiple sites.
Serco sees a strong close to 2024
Public sector services specialist reports good performance in the second half and is prepared for challenges of the new year.
Diamond grows in Scotland
Support services group has secured several new contracts.
Galliford Try partners for AI-driven security
Next-gen technology designed to enhance security and protect assets, workers and surrounding communities.
New Equans brand will drive digital offer
Equans Digital brings together a range of solutions focused on decarbonisation and digital transformation.
Investor backing for Besseges
Manchester FM and fire protection group has secured significant investment.
Sodexo ends 2024 counting award wins
Wins demonstrate a market-leading position as a purpose-led business delivering excellence in food and FM services.
EMCOR rises on employers list
EMCOR UK moves up 16 places on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers rankings.
Polyteck lands London M&E contract
Company will oversee M&E work at luxury residential development, Holland Park Villas.
BM trials AI self-checkout
Caterer is testing system at two client sites, with possible roll-out to follow.
Computer says no
Power shortages will restrict 40% of AI data centres by 2027.
Biffa signs in Lincoln
City of Lincoln Council awards £50m waste/recycling and street cleansing contract.
andwis buys again
The acquisitive investor-backed group has increased its service offer and regional reach.
Levy renews at Excel
Compass Group UK&I’s events, sports and entertainment business seals multi-million-pound extension.
Retrofitting: ventilation must be part of the plan
Building retrofit programmes to improve energy efficiency must also include appropriate ventilation, argues a new report.
JLL analyses key trends in commercial property
New report looks at ‘a pivotal year’ for real estate in a review of trends shaping the future.
Mitie in Met Police win
Major contract covers planned and reactive engineering maintenance across the entire estate.
Guinness appoints Novus in southwest
Housing provider awards two-year framework deal.
ABM Aviation strengthens leadership team
Ian Mitchell promoted to vice president of operations for aviation and transport.
Senior appointment at Danhouse
Benjamin Bishop named key account director at security services company.
West Coast win for Vinci
Vinci Facilities went live on a new hard services contract at the start of this month.
Atlas Elektronik win for Dine
Dine Contract Catering secures long-term contract at client’s Dorset headquarters.
Technical services group grows
The PE-backed andwis group has acquired another business.
Sodexo to offer guaranteed interviews to ex-offenders
Sodexo, which employs more than 30,000 people in the UK&I, announces a significant milestone.
Thales extension for Mitie
Seven-year contract extension builds on a ten-year partnership.
Amulet secures DLR contract
Award covers security services at several locations.
Five shortlisted for Technology Award
The shortlist for i-FM’s long-running Technology in FM Award has been announced.
ISS partners to help people back into work
ISS working with Community Shop and Biffa on a pilot project in Liverpool.
Sodexo collaborates on employment opportunities
Recent parliamentary reception launched a new collaboration to improve opportunities for prison leavers.
Platinum unveils new executive team
New leadership team aims to drive growth at the hard services specialist.
Richard Irvin wins in Stirling
Council awards four-year hard services contract.
Building services: braced for project delays
Industry survey finds two-thirds of building services businesses worried about delays to projects in 2025.
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Sodexo business donates over 330,000 meals
The Health & Care business supports thousands of low-income households across the UK by donating meals to charity.
Public sector spend on FM continues to grow
Total public sector spend has increased 31% over the past four years.
MoJ looking for workplace services solution
Technology platform needed to monitor and report on the Ministry’s Property Transformation Programme.
Notts County looking for FM partner
County explores new solution for catering, cleaning, landscape and maintenance services.
Bidvest Noonan moves on climate issues
FM services provider signs up to Accelerate, the business pact for climate and nature.
Skanska secures extension at Northwood
New seven-year contract covers a range of FM services at the military HQ in Hertfordshire.
MoD expands ESS contract
Tedworth House added to ESS Defence service delivery portfolio.
Wates searching for sustainable innovations
Wates and partners aiming to boost emerging green innovators across the UK.
SBFM wins two HR awards
Soft FM company comes top in two categories at the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards.
Amulet scoops Security Project of the Year award
Churchill company wins the award for the second year in a row.
OCS acquires FES
Acquisition doubles the size of OCS Group’s hard services business.
Briggs & Forrester buy for BGIS
BGIS has acquired Briggs & Forrester Group’s building services maintenance division.
Pareto builds capabilities with Sowga buy
Deal brings in additional expertise in M&E maintenance and compliance services.
BNP Paribas selects Sodexo as UK IFM partner
Contract replaces multiple providers delivering single services with a fully integrated approach.
Churchill on board with Merseyrail
New contract covers cleaning services at multiple stations.
CBRE named data centre partner
New partnership focuses on IFM support for Kao Data’s expanding portfolio.
DS Smith win for Apleona UK
Contract covers the recycling specialist’s Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
Strategic suppliers see public sector income fall
Select group of service providers is doing well despite a second year of decline in their share of this market.
Novus launches second recruitment drive
Recruitment underway in North West and South West following contract wins.
ABM confirms accessibility moves
Developments reflect commitment to embed accessibility and inclusion into the company culture.
SBFM names ‘Den’ winner
Dragons’ Den-style competition reveals ideas for innovation within the business.
Sean Haley set to leave Sodexo
Haley, CEO of the UK and Ireland business, will leave at the end of December.
Churchill leading on West End recycling
Simpler Recycling strategy implemented at Bond Street shopping centre.
Servtron acquires Fusion Landscaping
Second deal in two months for the ambitious environmental services business.
Diamond on Midlands growth list
Facilities services company and its parent listed amongst fastest growing in the region.
SFMI highlights good progress for 2024
FM has reached the point where sustainability pays, report says.
Offices: new-builds and refurbs down in London
Construction dips but developers remain optimistic.
NHS Professionals contract for Artic
Hard FM services appointment at Hemel Hempstead offices.
City contract renewal for Jaguar
Jaguar Building Services re-appointed at 88 Wood Street in the City of London.
Contract caterers see good growth in Q3
Sales at Britain’s leading contract caterers grew by 7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024.
ISS signs up to sponsor WageMap
Move strengthens commitment to increasing implementation of living wages across the industry.
Richard Irvin in Perth win
Glasgow-headquartered hard services specialist appointed for heating maintenance services.
City FM partners with Totalmobile
Lone worker protection technology to be rolled out for 600 employees.
ABM extends retail destination deal
New contract covers multiple services at London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park.
Kings named to NHS SBS framework
Kings Secure Technologies listed for provision of security services, CCTV and VSS.
CRE: fundamental shift towards flexibility
New report highlights ongoing post-pandemic change in the property industry.
EMCOR recertified as Disability Confident Employer
Recertification achieved by demonstrating inclusivity throughout business operations.
Mitie secures five-year deal with HMRC
New contract covers integrated FM services across the East Region of the department’s estate.
Christie contract for Dalkia
New multi-services contract on the NHS trust’s Manchester site.
Milton Keynes win for Bidvest Noonan
Multiple services to be provided at centre:mk, a UK top 10 shopping destination.
Compass hails a strong year
Increased focus on and investment in growth opportunities pays off.
IWFM report finds progress on net zero
Three-quarters of organisations say they expect to meet the 2050 target.
Planon in major Middle East win
Tamimi, largest service provider in the region, to deploy Planon’s Field Services platform.
Sodexo in multi-site HMRC win
Integrated workplace services contract covers 24 sites across the western part of the UK.
Grosvenor in four centre win
Grosvenor Services retains contract at Westfield London, with three other sites added.
VIVO gains gold at The 5% Club
Gold rating comes just 10 months after joining the ‘earn & learn’ organisation.
Pareto achieves Planet Mark certification
Company marks significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction.
HSS ProService scoops technology award
HSS group’s marketplace initiative named Tech Company of the Year.
Annual FM market report online now
Trends & Opportunities, the unique annual review from i-FM, looks closely at the UK industry and how it is shaping up for the future.
Sodexo calls for collaboration on green skills
Service provider advocating for cross-industry collaboration to enable organisations to meet net zero commitments.
Datore partners with Nottingham Trent
Analytics as a Service provider working with University’s students to explore real-world challenges.
Technology in FM Award: deadline Friday
The closing date for this unique annual award is this Friday, the 29th.
Mitie cites good progress at half-year mark
First-half revenue and operating profit up, with record contract wins and renewals/extensions.
RICS calls for urgent action on decarbonisation
Change is not happening fast enough, new report says.
Three new frameworks at NHS SBS
NHS Shared Business Services has launched three new soft FM frameworks.
Kier in Cambridgeshire win
New contract covers hard services for the county council’s estate.
Office attendance up but desk provision down
Survey indicates hybrid working is here to stay but needs better management.
Climate Group offers path to ‘renovation revolution’
New handbook from the non-profit climate action group sets out steps for Europe’s built environment.
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Principle retains Gherkin deal
Principle Cleaning Services has been awarded a three-year contract extension at 30 St Mary Axe.
Polyteck in Richmond Housing win
A four-year contract covers maintenance services for Richmond Housing Partnership.
Collaboration delivers millions in social and economic value
OCS, working with East London NHS Foundation Trust, has generated £14.9m in value since 2022.
Huge investment needed in office space
JLL identifies $1trillion cost globally to avoid obsolescence in the face of sustainability requirements.
Wates: 5 years of growth for Property Services
Latest turnover figure for the business shows 50% jump.
ESG guidance launched
Freely available ESG Implementation Principles aims to help organisations streamline practices.
Mitie moves to Silver status at 5% Club
Move recognises consistent commitment to providing earn and learn opportunities.
Q3 marks 6th year of growth
All targets met and the future is bright, says the FM provider.
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Sodexo achieves highest NHS supplier status
Highest level achieved on the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment maturity matrix.
OCS brings urban farming to the workplace
Hydroponic farm pods installed at managed sites in boost to sustainability.
CIBSE announces 2025 awards shortlist
Six entries have been shortlisted in the Facilities Management category.
Mid-size businesses lack sustainability targets
Less than half of UK mid-sized businesses have targets in place including for net zero.
Building Safety Act awareness rising
Awareness of implications growing across the building services sector.
IoT set to revolutionise building operations
Technology evolving rapidly to meet building owners and operators needs.
Compliance Group grows again
The group has acquired Electrical Test Midlands, a specialist in electrical testing and compliance.
Contollo in third acquisition
The PE-backed group has acquired MBA Consulting Engineers.
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AI-powered savings in Nottingham
University’s state-of-the-art Connected Services Hub is cutting costs and increasing efficiency.
Sodexo HR director recognised as role model
Laura Purdey, HR director for schools & universities, has been named in the 2024 Outstanding Executives Role Model List.
Fusion21 opens safety and compliance framework
The national framework is worth up to £800m over four years.
The Clean Space acquires Cynergi
Deal increases the buyer’s turnover by a third.
Compass extends focus on sustainability training
Recent moves reflect the need to equip job functions in all sectors to support sustainability goals.
Strong demand for retrofit skills programme
4,668 individuals and 1,844 companies have actively engaged in the first year.
FM market confidence: a bit iffy
Uncertainty has crept back into UK FM, leaving many optimistic – but equally - cautious.
Carlisle expands into hard FM
Existing relationship extended to introduce hard services at London rail stations.
Multi-site win for Artic
Hard FM contract covers offices in London and Slough.
AI and security: responsible use charter published
Confederation of European Security Services offers guidance for security companies.
OCS scoops Irish award
ESG commitments recognised at the Irish Contract Cleaning Association Awards.
Sodexo recognised with people awards
Company secures awards at three industry events in one week.
Two award wins for Pareto FM
Awards for the company, as well as its founder and vice chair.
Acquisition extends Ranger group again
Seventh acquisition this year builds out footprint in Scotland and Northern England.
Contollo acquires TACE
The new PE-backed building consultancy group has made its second acquisition.
Kingdom extends staffing capabilities
The security, cleaning and recruitment group has acquired Kent-based MC Personnel Ltd.
Collett joins 14forty as MD
Antony Collett joins from Wates Group where he was managing director for the FM business.
New CEO at Servo Group
Leeds-based multi-service provider promotes Andy Haynes to CEO.
Securitas and IBM switch to Vested contract
The move away from a transactional contract to a collaborative, win-win partnership is an industry first.
Sodexo focusing on veterans
UK & Ireland business supported October’s Care After Combat all-party parliamentary event held at the Houses of Parliament.
Atlas rated by its people
A nationwide survey of employees shows best-ever satisfaction and happiness levels.
Mitie books four-year deal with GWR
New Great Western Railway contract covers engineering maintenance at 203 stations and six depots.
Bellrock invests in critical engineering
Jordon Group merger extends services offer with access to new clients and new sectors.
Datore signs five new customers
FM is catching on to the transformative power of data, says the analytics as a service specialist.
Nurture Group scoops up Tivoli
Latest acquisition brings the 4th largest grounds business into the fold.
BM Caterers partner with Luminary Charity and Bakery
New partnership brings social enterprise Luminary Bakery and its sister charity, Luminary Limited, onboard.
Corps in Langham Estate win
New contract covers multiple sites in central London.
EMCOR UK launches Asset Dynamics service
New management service draws on firm’s engineering heritage and expertise.
New backing for MARCH
The engineering group, formerly Edwin James, has a new owner/investor.
Living Wage accreditation for Praxis FM
The property development and investment group’s FM business is now a Real Living Wage employer.
Affordable housing group acquires Pinnacle
Hyde Group calls move “a game changing moment for the housing sector".
Mecsia acquires ECG Facilities Services
Technical services group adds Glasgow-based firm to its portfolio.
Securitas in Somerset win
New contract focuses on upgrading security measures for expanding business park.
Sodexo scoops Sevenoaks School deal
The Independents by Sodexo business is delivering catering services for one of the UK’s oldest schools.
Co-living operator appoints Atlas
FM group’s London business will look after three sites for Folk Co-Living.
Technology in FM Award: deadline coming
November already! and the closing date for this unique annual award is the 29th.
Many businesses lag behind on maintenance
As many as 60% may still be using paper-based maintenance guidance.
United Living extends reach with acquisition
The property services group has bought the complementary business, PiLON.
Hygiacura buys again
The growing services provider has added First Point Cleaning and Maintenance Limited to its group.
Office occupancy rises across Europe
Average office occupancy rate has risen to 60% over the last six months.
Arcus ‘aggressively’ targeting waste to landfill
Progress confirmed in fourth annual Sustainability Impact Report.
React buys to grow
The AIM-listed cleaning specialist has acquired a drainage and plumbing services company.
Pinnacle appointed on extra care portfolio
The portfolio comprises over 500 apartments in eight locations.
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Sodexo expands Combat2Coffee partnership
Government business strengthens commitment to veterans by expanding partnership to new sites.
JLL turns up the AI dial
New purpose-built platform will leverage the best of human and machine learning, says the CRE group.
Christie contract for Avrenim
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has a new hard services provider.
Croydon contract for Veolia
Council awards eight-year contract that builds on existing services.
More consolidation in the fire sector
Bury-based group acquires Hampshire operator.
Newcastle-based fire & security group in fourth acquisition
The compliance services sector is changing rapidly, with groups buying to grow.
BESA launches skills service
New skills and policy department aims to address the industry’s training and recruitment challenges.
SFMI announces awards webinar date
Annual event will take place 28 November and cover the range of sustainability topics.
BCC calls for minimum cleanliness standards
Industry body wants to see national rules for minimum standards in UK workplaces.
AI will bring FM a new era of efficiency
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the landscape of facilities management, says CBRE.
Mitie extends fire services
Acquisition of Argus Fire builds resources in the high-growth, high-margin UK fire & security market.
Sodexo closes out a strong 2024
Year-end FY24 figures show good performance on all key measures.
Churchill Group in key senior appointment
Eddie Fairish has been recruited as the group’s chief growth officer.
ISS launches low-carbon school meals
The low-carbon initiative focused on secondary school menus is a first for the industry.
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