Month: July 2018

The Better Building Partnership has published a new toolkit to help owners and occupiers deliver office fit-outs that incorporate sustainability and well-being principles. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/new-fit-out-guide-published-for-owners-and-occupiers/ News from FM World

The British Cleaning Council, which represents more than 20 national trade and membership associations linked to the UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management sectors, has welcomed The Business Services Association (BSA) as a council member. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-services-association-joins-the-fold-at-british-cleaning-council/ News from FM World

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has appointed Katrina Kostic Samen as its new president. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/british-council-for-offices-appoints-new-president/ News from FM World

A change to government policy, which allows firms who pay the Apprenticeship Levy to transfer up to 10 per cent of their funds to multiple supply chain partners each year, has received support from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/apprenticeship-levy-change-receives-endorsement/ News from FM World

Members of the Construction Industry Council including the BIFM, CIBSE, and RIBA have formed the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Coalition. It was launched at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland this week. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-joins-new-coalition-to-raise-fire-safety-standards/ News from FM World

Support services and construction group Interserve has been awarded a five-year contract worth £35 million to deliver total facilities management services at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/interserve-wins-35m-tfm-deal-with-barking-havering-redbridge-nhs-trust/ News from FM World

The BIFM has said that facilities managers are key to unlocking value from new technology as a part of the government’s Construction Sector Deal announced last week. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fms-hold-key-to-unlocking-value-from-new-technology-says-bifm/ News from FM World

Infrastructure services, buildings and developments and housing group Kier has secured three-year extensions on its Highways England Areas 3 and 9 contracts valued at around £250 million a year. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/kier-renews-two-highways-england-contracts-worth-250m-a-year/ News from FM World

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company has signed a five-year agreement with caterer White Oaks, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, to offer residents dining services in 12 of its care homes across the UK. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/white-oaks-signs-up-to-cater-at-royal-masonic-benevolent-institution-care-centres/ News from FM World

More than two-thirds of businesses (68 per cent) believe that technology is important in recruiting, motivating and retaining employees. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/technology-is-a-magnet-for-attracting-and-retaining-talent-say-bosses/ News from FM World