Month: July 2018

Japanese knotweed, a notorious non-native species of plant in the UK known for causing structural damage, poses less of a risk to buildings and other structures than many woody species, according to a study. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/study-finds-no-evidence-that-japanese-knotweed-poses-big-risk-of-damage/ News from FM World

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched the Facilities Management Marketplace agreement giving the public sector access to a wide range of suppliers for their FM requirements. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ccs-launches-fm-marketplace-framework-agreement/ News from FM World

Apleona HSG Facility Management UK has secured a multimillion-pound contract to deliver additional facilities services to the Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Hospitals NHS Trust. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/apleona-secures-additional-long-term-contract-with-hey-nhs-trust/ News from FM World

The seriously damaged public trust in outsourcing as a result of the Carillion debacle can only be rebuilt if the government is transparent about how and why it decides to purchase goods or services, says an influential group of MPs. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-must-rethink-outsourcing-after-carillion-debacle-say-mps/ News from FM World

Businesses must play more of a crucial role in improving recycling in the UK, warn waste disposal experts. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/businesses-are-key-to-uk-recycling-efforts/ News from FM World

Security firm ExcluSec Security, part of The ExcluSec Group based in Trafford Park, Manchester, has been appointed to provide services at the Spinning Gate Shopping Centre in Leigh. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/exclusec-security-takes-spinning-gate-shopping-centre-deal/ News from FM World

ISS has secured an extension to its contract with Heathrow to provide soft services to Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 until December 2022. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/iss-extends-t2-and-t4-deal-with-heathrow-and-adds-terminal-3-to-remit/ News from FM World

Leeds-based drainage and groundworks company Jet Aire Services has secured a 12-month contract to provide highways maintenance services on behalf of Rochdale Borough Council. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/jet-aire-wins-12-month-contract-with-rochdale-borough-council/ News from FM World

The government has launched a new, simplified Public Sector Contract designed to make it easier for businesses to apply for government contracts. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/simplified-public-sector-contract-cuts-red-tape-for-small-businesses/ News from FM World

Vertas Group Limited has completed the acquisition of Churchill Catering Limited in a deal that sees it become a national contract catering provider. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/vertas-buys-churchill-catering-to-become-a-national-player/ News from FM World