Month: October 2018

Private sector C-suite executives and energy managers are neglecting to set targets to cut company carbon emissions, according to a study by YouGov. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/c-suite-and-energy-managers-need-a-wake-up-call-on-carbon-emission-targets/ News from FM World

Affordable and accessible renewables have resulted in green electricity generation reaching a record level, says the Renewable Energy Association, which calls for more support from the government to guarantee growth. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/renewable-electricity-generation-hits-record-high/ News from FM World

The Security Industry Authority has announced the key changes from the latest review of its flagship Approved Contractor Scheme for private security businesses. The changes will take effect on 1 April 2019. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/security-industry-review-is-published/ News from FM World

The BIFM has broadly welcomed chancellor Philip Hammond’s announcement this week of plans for changes to the apprenticeship levy system, expressing hopes that a further review would lead to a more flexible system. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-calls-for-more-flexibility-in-apprenticeship-levy-review/ News from FM World

A new report calls for stricter controls on the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the workplace focusing particularly on schools and hospitals. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/white-paper-calls-for-tougher-controls-on-asbestos/ News from FM World

Rhino Interiors Group, which has offices in Coventry and Birmingham, has acquired Derby-based Three Hundred & Sixty Degrees as part of its rapid expansion plan. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/charging-rhino-buys-out-midlands-workspace-interiors-rival/ News from FM World

Does tech multi-tasking negatively affect concentration, or does using multiple devices allow workers to be more flexible and efficient? It’s a fine line, shows a study by Probrand.co.uk. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/are-uk-workers-attention-spans-disrupted-by-tech-multi-tasking/ News from FM World

Workers blame a lack of flexible working for feeling like they have inadequate support in their roles, according to research carried out by YouGov. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/a-third-of-uk-workers-blame-rigid-hours-for-lack-of-support-at-work/ News from FM World

Service provider Amey is partnering with a special school in Woolton, Liverpool, to provide supported internships for young adults with learning disabilities. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/amey-partners-with-liverpool-school-to-create-work-internships/ News from FM World

JCA Engineering has been appointed to a five-year maintenance contract for hard FM services by the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/jca-engineering-wins-maintenance-deal-at-chelsea-and-westminster-hospital/ News from FM World