Year: 2017

The Financial Reporting Council said it had concluded a review of Mitie’s accounts for 2015/2016, as the firm reported its operating profit was slightly up in its half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2017. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mitie-transformation-plan-making-progress-despite-profit-decrease/ News from FM World

Two science-based building rating systems are to come together so users can apply for dual certifications. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/breeam-usa-and-fitwel-unite-green-building-ratings-certifications/ News from FM World

Carillion has exited a long-term support services deal for the Royal Bank of Scotland two years early, it has emerged. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/carillion-shares-take-further-hit/ News from FM World

A recent Totaljobs poll has revealed that employers and jobseekers are united in calling for greater protection to be given to those who work in the gig economy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/gig-economy-workers-deserve-greater-legal-protection-agree-bosses/ News from FM World

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Ireland Region has announced the finalists for the 2017 BIFM Ireland Region Awards. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/2017-bifm-ireland-region-awards-shortlist-revealed/ News from FM World

Government figures show that unemployment is at 4.3 per cent the lowest rate since 1975. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ons-figures-show-employment-stays-at-near-record-high/ News from FM World

Facilities management provider Emcor UK has appointed Alison Bettany as the new chair of the facilities management Leadership Group of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bettany-takes-fm-chair-at-supply-chain-sustainability-school/ News from FM World

Sodexo has signed an agreement to acquire Centerplate, Inc. a provider of food and beverages, merchandise and hospitality services at sports facilities, convention centres and entertainment facilities in the US, the UK, Canada and Spain for $675 million from Olympus Partners. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/sodexo-raises-its-sport-leisure-game-with-513m-centerplate-deal/ News from FM…

Robertson Facilities Management has signed a new three-year contract with South Tyneside College to supply ground maintenance services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/robertson-facilities-management-secures-multisite-tyneside-deal/ News from FM World

Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of people surveyed are convinced that artificial intelligence can generate value for their business, but almost half (46 per cent) are being held back by concerns about AI still being in its infancy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/its-still-too-early-to-adopt-ai-say-half-of-uk-businesses/ News from FM World