Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has won a five-year deal worth over £2 million with leading power generation company RWE. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/interserve-wins-five-year-contract-extension-with-rwe/ News from FM World
Author: Simon Carter
Only one in three office workers takes work breaks
One in three office workers feels unable to make the most of breaks at work. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/only-one-in-three-office-workers-takes-work-breaks/ News from FM World
Government shames 260 bosses for dodging minimum wage
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has named 260 employers for failing to pay 16,000 workers at least minimum wage rates. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-shames-260-bosses-for-dodging-minimum-wage/ News from FM World
Manchester to fit sprinkler systems to council high-rises
Manchester City Council’s executive is set to approve the installation of sprinklers in the 36 council-owned high-rise properties in consultation with residents. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/manchester-to-fit-sprinkler-systems-to-council-high-rises/ News from FM World
Croydon Council makes waste deal with Veolia
Croydon Council has won a long-term contract with waste company Veolia that starts next year. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/croydon-council-makes-waste-deal-with-veolia/ News from FM World
Interserve appoints Cabrini as director of transformation
Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has announced the appointment of Sally Cabrini to its executive board as director of transformation, IT and people with effect from January 15. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/interserve-appoints-cabrini-as-director-of-transformation/ News from FM World
Pinnacle PSG wins £2m Midland Heart contract
Pinnacle PSG, part of the Pinnacle Group, has secured a new contract worth more than £2 million each year to provide FM services with Midland Heart. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/pinnacle-psg-wins-2m-midland-heart-contract/ News from FM World
Mitie wins safety passports deal with Highways England
Mitie’s security business has been awarded a two-year contract with Highways England to provide up to 50,000 road workers across England with a health & safety passport. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mitie-wins-safety-passports-deal-with-highways-england/ News from FM World
The new CCS framework: A big opportunity for smaller suppliers
Next year will see the introduction of a revised Crown Commercial Service (CCS) facilities management framework. Simplicity of structure and a focus on involving more SMEs as service providers characterise the new approach. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/the-new-ccs-framework-a-big-opportunity-for-smaller-suppliers/ News from FM World
Employers must help older workers become 'digital adopters'
Employers must do more to train and upskill older workers to prepare them for the digital economy, says a survey and report from Business in the Community (BITC). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/employers-must-help-older-workers-become-digital-adopters/ News from FM World