Month: January 2019

There has been a record level of activity in the Manchester market this year, reaching 2.9 million sq ft, including 1.7 million sq ft in the city centre, according to property company GVA’s quarterly update of regional office activity in the last period of 2018.…

Opportunities for work-life balance and quick career progression are crucial factors for young professionals seeking a new role in 2019, global research has found. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/work-life-balance-crucial-for-next-generation-survey-finds/ News from FM World

Support services company Spectrum has been appointed to provide cleaning services in a 3 year contract at golf competitions venues Royal Portrush (2019), Royal St George’s (2020) and at the ‘Home of Golf’ in St Andrews (2021). http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/spectrum-wins-three-golf-championship-deals/ News from FM World

Waste collection systems used throughout the UK could be causing significant long-term musculoskeletal issues for workers, researchers at the University of Greenwich have found. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/waste-collection-systems-could-be-causing-musculoskeletal-issues-for-workers-says-research/ News from FM World

Asset protection specialist VPS Security Services has warned that the ongoing Brexit saga is likely to lead to a rise in vacant properties, both commercial and residential, as property developers and investors are even more reluctant to move forward with their UK real estate strategies.…

Provider of water, recycling and resource recovery solutions in UK and Ireland, Enva has acquired Bio Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/enva-acquires-bio-industries-ltd/ News from FM World

Premier Technical Services Group Plc (PTSG)has announced the acquisition of Trinity Fire & Security Systems Ltd. (Trinity), a fire and security provider which has its head office in Exeter. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/premier-technical-services-group-plc-acquires-trinity-fire-security-systems-ltd/ News from FM World

Analysis from business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that over a third (36 per cent) of all councils in England are at risk of financial failure within the next 10 years. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/a-third-of-councils-at-risk-of-financial-failure-in-the-next-decade/ News from FM World

Lodge Security has completed the acquisition of Ladbroke Security Services, which has 120 staff and sales of £2.25 million. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/lodge-security-acquires-ladbroke-security-services/ News from FM World

Former PHS director Annie Finlayson has joined AM Services Group as a non-executive director from this month to support the board’s strategy for high, sustainable growth. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/am-services-group-appoints-finlayson-as-non-executive-director/ News from FM World