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
Year: 2018
BIFM joins new coalition to raise fire safety standards
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
Interserve wins £35m TFM deal with Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS trust
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
FMs hold key to 'unlocking value from new technology', says BIFM
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
Kier renews two Highways England contracts worth £250m a year
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
White Oaks signs up to cater at Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution care centres
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
Technology is a magnet for attracting and retaining talent, say bosses
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
Study finds 'no evidence' that Japanese knotweed poses big risk of damage
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
CCS launches FM Marketplace framework agreement
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 secures additional long-term contract with HEY NHS trust
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