The British Institute of Facilities Management has said that the FM sector could face a skills shortage by any change in immigration policy, as it welcomed a government review into post-Brexit skills needs. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-sector-faces-skills-shortage-as-government-launches-review-into-post-brexit-skills-needs-says-bifm/ News from FM World
Year: 2017
Third round of cladding fire safety tests completed
The third in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed by the BRE, according to an announcement by the Department for Communities and Local Government. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/third-round-of-cladding-fire-safety-tests-completed/ News from FM World
ISS cleans up with Hitachi Rail contract
ISS has secured a new contract with Hitachi Rail for the IEP (Intercity Express Programme) for Great Western Main Line. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/iss-cleans-up-with-hitachi-rail-contract/ News from FM World
Yorkshire Water appoints ENGIE to supply energy and services to help reduce £53m electricity costs
An energy supply and services partnership between the multi-national energy company ENGIE and Yorkshire Water will see ENGIE deliver a flexible, competitive energy supply to the water company whilst the two companies work together to support Yorkshire Water’s sustainable energy strategy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/yorkshire-water-appoints-engie-to-supply-energy-and-services-to-help-reduce-53m-electricity-costs/ News from FM…
Serco reports a fall in profits despite order intake increase
Serco has reported a fall in profits in its latest financial results for the first half of 2017. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/serco-reports-a-fall-in-profits-despite-order-intake-increase/ News from FM World
Government must help businesses get ready for new data laws
Eight-four per cent of UK small business owners and 43 per cent of senior executives of large companies are unaware of the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to a report by data destruction company, Shred-it. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-must-help-businesses-get-ready-for-new-data-laws/ News from FM World
Barclays backs national expansion of facilities management business
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd, which provides central heating and electrical services across Scotland and the UK, has secured £2m of funding from Barclays to drive growth plans and streamline business overheads. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/barclays-backs-national-expansion-of-facilities-management-business/ News from FM World
City FM wins new deal with Four Seasons Healthcare
City Facilities Management has commenced a three-year FM contract with healthcare provider Four Seasons Health Care. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/city-fm-wins-new-deal-with-four-seasons-healthcare/ News from FM World
Wates Smartspace FM scoops prestigious LSE deal
Wates Smartspace (FM) has landed a contract with The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to maintain its prestigious London estate, in a three year deal. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/wates-smartspace-fm-scoops-prestigious-lse-deal/ News from FM World
Axis Security celebrates Kinney Green contract
Axis Security has won a new contract with London-based property consultant Kinney Green to provide manned guarding services at its flagship property in the heart of The City 5 Fleet Place. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/axis-security-celebrates-kinney-green-contract/ News from FM World