Month: March 2019

Since the collapse of Carillion, and with Interserve struggling to right itself, outsourced facilities management has had to defend itself in the glare of a national spotlight. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/think-tank-is-outsourcing-favouring-the-smaller-player/ News from FM World

Facilities management firm Westgrove Group has reported a turnover rise from £20 million to £25 million, according to its financial results for the year. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/westgrove-group-records-another-strong-year-of-growth/ News from FM World

Facilities management company Cloudfm Group has extended its partnership with Essex County Cricket Club until the end of the 2023 season. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/cloudfm-to-field-at-essex-ccc-until-2023/ News from FM World

FM services provider ABM UK is expanding its Junior Engineering Engagement Programme (JEEP) a training scheme that aims to embed the skills of the profession into the minds of 11-year-olds to other parts of the UK. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/abm-uk-expands-fm-training-scheme-for-11-year-olds/ News from FM World

Businesses that want to secure future government contracts are being urged to show they can help improve society by tackling issues such as modern slavery and climate change. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/government-to-shake-up-public-procurement-contracts-to-boost-social-value/ News from FM World

Twenty-three of the UK’s most influential built environment businesses have signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the environment bill to provide the foundation for economic growth that is restorative and regenerative by design. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/built-environment-firms-call-on-government-to-set-binding-targets-in-environment-bill/ News from FM World

The Association of University Directors of Estates has published its annual Estates Management Report (EMR). http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/university-estates-invest-3bn-in-new-buildings-as-performance-reaches-a-peak/ News from FM World

Women and men with children use flexible working models in different ways, according to research by a German trade union research body. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/flexible-working-does-not-mean-more-free-time/ News from FM World

Creativevents, Mitie’s specialist outdoor catering business, has been awarded the contract for all hospitality at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in July. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/creativevents-picks-up-hospitality-deal-at-rhs-hampton-court-palace-garden-festival/ News from FM World

Incentive FM has secured a new five-year contract with retail and leisure destination Bluewater. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/bluewater-renews-and-extends-deal-with-incentive-fm/ News from FM World