Month: June 2018

Technologies that empower workers to do their jobs more effectively will be crucial in the battle for greater productivity and employee satisfaction, according to a new report. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/technology-is-crucial-to-resolving-service-sector-challenges/ News from FM World

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has announced that there will be a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-launches-consultation-on-combustible-cladding/ News from FM World

Speaking at today’s Facilities Show, Chris Jeffers, chairman of BIFM’s procurement special interest group, has suggested that empathy in FM contracts, to put yourself in the other party’s shoes, is critical to overcoming contract performance shortfalls. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/facilities-show-2018-empathy-is-key-to-fm-procurement/ News from FM World

Vinci Technology Centre UK has been awarded a framework agreement by EDF Energy to provide specialist support for seven nuclear power stations. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/vinci-technology-centre-awarded-edf-energy-framework-deal/ News from FM World

Service provider Cloudfm has formed a joint venture with Spanish firm Optima Facility. Branded Cloudfm, the JV firm will offer large organisations in Spain their first opportunity to access the full benefits of Cloudfm’s uniquely effective processes and technology, says the company. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cloudfm-sets-up-spanish-jv-with-optima-facility/ News from…

Norse Cleaning Division has won a three-year cleaning contract with a Cambridge school worth £500,000. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/norse-signs-a-cambridge-school-cleaning-deal/ News from FM World

Project and facilities management company Concerto has been awarded a new contract with Hoults Yard corporate campus in Newcastle upon Tyne. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/concerto-chimes-in-at-newcastles-hoults-yard-business-park/ News from FM World

Facilities managers have an important role in making hot-desking work in offices. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fms-are-key-to-creating-successful-hot-desking-environments/ News from FM World

The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford has selected two Axis Group companies, Axis Security and Axis Cleaning and Support Services, to deliver an integrated cleaning and security service. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/axis-helps-to-enhance-customer-service-at-mercury-shopping-centre/ News from FM World

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has appointed Rachel Gutter as president. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/rachel-gutter-appointed-president-of-iwbi/ News from FM World