Month: October 2017

Carillion’s board has announced the disposal of the group’s 66.67 per cent shareholding in Ask Real Estate Limited (AREL) for £13.8 million. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/carillion-sells-its-shares-in-ask-real-estate-for-138m/ News from FM World

Leisure centres could fall into a state of disrepair and even be forced to close without urgent new investment from government, councils have warned. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/leisure-centres-could-be-forced-to-close-without-government-spending/ News from FM World

Support services company Sodexo has launched an integrated facilities management offer for UK state schools. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/schools-by-sodexo-starts-new-pupil-dining-service/ News from FM World

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Balian as commercial director. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-strengthens-core-team-with-new-commercial-director/ News from FM World

Sustainability consultancy and contract management partner, Helistrat, has renewed its contract with discount retailer Poundland. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/helistrat-renews-poundland-contract/ News from FM World

Britain’s workspaces lack distinct, tailor-made areas that could enable employees to work more effectively – particularly introverted workers, according to new research. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/uk-offices-lack-the-features-needed-to-boost-productivity-and-wellbeing/ News from FM World

A five year contract between Engie and London Borough of Lambeth has been extended to 31 March 2019 with an annual contract value of circa £6m. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/engies-partnership-with-lambeth-will-continue-into-2019/ News from FM World

Cordant Technical has been awarded a five-year contract to provide a wide variety of services for global law firm Clyde & Co, in a deal worth £5 million. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cordant-technical-wins-contract-with-global-law-firm/ News from FM World

Poor mental health costs employers between £33 billion and £42 billion a year, with an annual cost to the UK economy of between £74 billion and £99 billion, according to a review commissioned by Theresa May. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mental-health-costs-employers-33-billion-to-42-billion-a-year/ News from FM World

Five trends will dominate the food and drinks market in 2018 including scientifically engineered products, according to a new report. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/five-trends-to-dominate-food-and-drink-market-in-2018/ News from FM World