Year: 2018

ISS has won two new contracts with Modern Courts to provide a range of soft and hard facilities services for the Ministry of Justice in five locations across Humberside and East Anglia. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/iss-awarded-new-courts-contract-in-humberside-and-east-anglia/ News from FM World

The BIFM has published its latest technology guidance note on the Internet of Things (IoT). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-publishes-new-guidance-on-iot/ News from FM World

Commercial property consultancy GVA has appointed Peter Woodley as director. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/peter-woodley-joins-gva-as-director/ News from FM World

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in Kent has renewed its contract with Cordant Cleaning for another three years and extended the remit to include additional services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cordant-cleans-up-in-tunbridge-wells/ News from FM World

Technology facilities management and property services provider Bellrock has been awarded a contract with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for works at its global headquarters in Denham, and corporate office in Branston, near Burton upon Trent. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bellrock-wins-contract-with-intercontinental-hotels-group/ News from FM World

Technologies that empower workers to do their jobs more effectively will be crucial in the battle for greater productivity and employee satisfaction, according to a new report. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/technology-is-crucial-to-resolving-service-sector-challenges/ News from FM World

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has announced that there will be a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-launches-consultation-on-combustible-cladding/ News from FM World

Speaking at today’s Facilities Show, Chris Jeffers, chairman of BIFM’s procurement special interest group, has suggested that empathy in FM contracts, to put yourself in the other party’s shoes, is critical to overcoming contract performance shortfalls. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/facilities-show-2018-empathy-is-key-to-fm-procurement/ News from FM World

Vinci Technology Centre UK has been awarded a framework agreement by EDF Energy to provide specialist support for seven nuclear power stations. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/vinci-technology-centre-awarded-edf-energy-framework-deal/ News from FM World

Service provider Cloudfm has formed a joint venture with Spanish firm Optima Facility. Branded Cloudfm, the JV firm will offer large organisations in Spain their first opportunity to access the full benefits of Cloudfm’s uniquely effective processes and technology, says the company. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cloudfm-sets-up-spanish-jv-with-optima-facility/ News from…