Year: 2018

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

Interserve is to sell its infrastructure and industrial access and hard services business to Enigma Industrial Services Holdings. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/interserve-sells-industrial-access-and-hard-services-business-for-36m/ News from FM World

Incentive Tec, part of Incentive FM Group, has been appointed by construction business WRW to provide a range of services at an eco-friendly housing development in Bruton, Somerset. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/incentive-tec-wins-work-on-eco-housing-scheme-in-somerset/ News from FM World

London’s Bloomberg office has come out on top at the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) National Awards held in London last night. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bco-names-uks-best-workplaces/ News from FM World