The BIFM Academy has launched its first online training course, ‘Introduction to Facilities Management’, designed to help those who are just moving into or embarking on their first management role in facilities management to acquire much-needed knowledge and skills. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-launches-new-online-introduction-to-facilities-management-course/ News from FM World
Year: 2017
Instant survey uncovers 'hidden costs' of leasing conventional office space
The average cost of flexible office space in the UK per person per month is between £200 and £1,400, depending on location and amenities. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/instant-survey-uncovers-hidden-costs-of-leasing-conventional-office-space/ News from FM World
CBRE rises to Phoenix Group's TFM five-year deal
Global real estate adviser CBRE has been appointed by Phoenix Group to provide total facilities management (FM) in a five-year contract. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cbre-rises-to-phoenix-groups-tfm-five-year-deal/ News from FM World
Carillion sells its shares in Ask Real Estate for £13.8m
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 be forced to close without government spending
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
'Schools by Sodexo' starts new pupil dining service
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
BIFM strengthens core team with new commercial director
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
Helistrat Renews Poundland Contract
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
UK offices lack the features needed to boost productivity and wellbeing
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
Engie's partnership with Lambeth will continue into 2019
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