In the build-up to ThinkFM on 1 May, we’re detailing the speakers and topics at BIFM’s annual showcase conference. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/thinkfm-2018-coleen-conklin-previews-findings-of-sodexo-workplace-trends-report/ News from FM World
Year: 2018
Assist Group strikes seven-year partnership with Kier
Assist Group has secured a seven-year partnership with Kier Group to deliver street scene and grounds maintenance services as part of their new highways alliance with Shropshire Council. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/assist-group-strikes-seven-year-partnership-with-kier/ News from FM World
KBR buys Carillion's stake in Aspire Defence
KBR has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Carillion’s interests in Aspire Defence following Carillion’s recent insolvency. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/kbr-buys-carillions-stake-in-aspire-defence/ News from FM World
Member input wanted for FM-specific procurement contract
Last month the BIFM entered into collaboration with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to develop a new procurement contract specifically for the FM industry. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/member-input-wanted-for-fm-specific-procurement-contract/ News from FM World
RIBA fears Hackitt Review will not deliver changes needed
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) says it is concerned that the Hackitt Review will fail to deliver changes needed to building regulations and fire safety. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/riba-fears-hackitt-review-will-not-deliver-changes-needed/ News from FM World
Axis appoints commercial manager to target specialist sectors
Axis Cleaning and Support Services has appointed Pamela Hamilton as commercial manager. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/axis-appoints-commercial-manager-to-target-specialist-sectors/ News from FM World
Norse bags security, cleaning and pest control deals
Norse Security has been awarded a contact to provide guarding at the Migsolv data centre in Norwich, Norfolk. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/norse-bags-security-cleaning-and-pest-control-deals/ News from FM World
ThinkFM 2018: Vicky Pryce talks Brexit and the CCS framework
In the build-up to ThinkFM on 1st May, we’re detailing the speakers and topics at BIFM’s annual showcase conference. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/thinkfm-2018-vicky-pryce-talks-brexit-and-the-ccs-framework/ News from FM World
London's West End office leasing sees best first quarter in six years
Uptake of office space in central London has increased in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the previous quarter. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/londons-west-end-office-leasing-sees-best-first-quarter-in-six-years/ News from FM World
ESS to cater for COSL Pioneer drilling rigs
ESS Support Service Worldwide (ESS) Offshore has secured a three-year framework agreement with COSL Drilling Europe AS (CDE) to deliver catering and hotel services on its drilling rigs. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ess-to-cater-for-cosl-pioneer-drilling-rigs/ News from FM World