• Acquisition supercharges Levy’s experience business

    Levy, the sports and entertainment arm of food services business, Compass Group UK & Ireland, has acquired international sports marketing agency, The iLUKA Collective.
    iLUKA delivers strategic architectures, from brand experience and hospitality to bespoke digital platforms, which simplify the complex environments of major global events, including the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
    By integrating iLUKA’s specialised expertise, Levy
  • NEC launches accreditation programme for FM professionals

    A new training and certification pathway has been launched by NEC for facilities management professionals.
    The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) Service Manager Accreditation programme has been designed to equip experienced professionals with the skills, authority and confidence to deliver facilities management services under NEC4 FMC contracts.
    The programme reflects a broader shift within facilities management contracting – from reactive maintenance towards proactive, lifecycle-b
  • Survey on the Employment Rights Act finds sick pay changes will have biggest impact at work

    Workplace expert, Acas, commissioned YouGov to ask which changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will have the biggest impact on bosses and workers.
    New rights on sick pay topped the polls for both, followed by new protections on unfair dismissals. Employers ranked new paternity leave rights as their third biggest while workers opted for the new changes on flexible working.
    The valuable insights gained from the results will help Acas target its support for workers and bosses where they need it
  • Northwood acquires KC sites in Flint, North Wales

    The shareholders and directors of Northwood have announced that they have acquired the complete mill and converting facility of the Coleshill site of Kimberly-Clark (K-C) as well as the Flint site of K-C Personal Care.
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  • Magenta Associates awarded Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation

    Communications Agency, Magenta Associates, has been awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) accreditation, by the Carbon Literacy Project in recognition of its ongoing commitments to reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
    Carbon Literacy, as defined by the Carbon Literacy Project, is “an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis&rdq
  • Willmott Dixon appointed for preconstruction services on new LFB HQ refurb

    Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed for preconstruction services on London Fire Brigade (LFB) HQ refurbishment at 8 Albert Embankment.
    Procured via the SCAPE construction framework, the contractor has been appointed to finalise Stage 3 and 4 design, which will see a significant overhaul of the historic building and landmark structure while introducing modern facilities and meeting standards for sustainability.
    It comes after proposals were developed in late 2025 with the aim of del
  • Amulet wins Outstanding Security Performance Award

    Specialist security provider, Amulet, was named winner of the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator award at the 2026 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
    The award was presented to Amulet in recognition of the company’s sustained growth, technical innovation, and measurable client outcomes across its installation and integration services.
    Since launching its installation division in 2018, Amulet has delivered 15 per cent year-on-year revenue growth and retained mor
  • Applications open for CHSA’s 2026 Bursary

    The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university.
    Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
    The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that ti
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  • CHSA’s 2026 Bursary is now open for applications

    The CHSA has launched its 2026 Bursary, providing financial support for young people going to university.
    Now open for applications, the bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
    The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that ti
  • Commercial cleaning firm sharpens operational focus and brand strategy through leadership programme

    A commercial cleaning and environmental services firm has strengthened its operational clarity and long-term growth strategy after completing the national Help to Grow: Management programme.
    Dove Cleaning & Environmental Services, based in Altrincham, operates across the commercial cleaning and facilities sector, supporting businesses with professional cleaning and environmental services.
    As the company continued to grow, owner Dan Quigley joined the 12-week, government-backed leadership ini
  • Lifesavers rest easy thanks to biohazard cleaners

    Emergency services workers can rest easy in clean, safe spaces, thanks to a Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and biohazard cleaning company.
    Two of the county’s fire stations, a pair of police stations and a leading hospital have all enlisted Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough to clean their equipment and environments to eradicate any potentially hazardous substances for staff and visitors.
    Specialist equipment used by firefighters for response calls must be disman
  • Delphis Eco strengthens professional cleaning credentials with Savernake Knives endorsement

    Delphis Eco has partnered with Laurie Timpson, Founder and Head Maker of British precision manufacturer Savernake Knives, as its latest Delphis Eco Hero shining a spotlight on the Delphis Eco Stainless-Steel & Glass Cleaner, recognising a shared commitment to high-performance cleaning, safety and sustainability in demanding professional environments.
    Savernake Knives is renowned for its uncompromising standards and precision manufacture, producing high-value stainless-steel products for pro
  • Biohazard cleaning in prisons: An iron will and a strong stomach

    Cleaning in law enforcement agencies is a vital part of operations. Prison cells and police custody units have the potential to become breeding grounds for germs and disease if not properly maintained and, as well as physical health, unhygienic conditions can also create mental health distress for both detained individuals and staff
    Everyone has the right to a clean and healthy environment, regardless of their legal status or crime, and law enforcement rooms that hold people require thorough and
  • Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products

    Major proposals to strengthen the construction products used in buildings across the country have been published by government in a crackdown on unregulated practices, which led to the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
    The Construction Products Reform White Paper sets out that all products must be properly assessed before being used in the building process.
    Currently only around a third of constructions products are regulated – the new general safety requirement will mean that all products undergo
  • infinitSpace named FD International Gazelle 2026

    Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace
    Full-stack AI flexible workspace provider, infinitSpace, has been named an FD International Gazelle 2026. The recognition by Het Financieele Dagblad highlights infinitSpace’s strong international growth and the scalability of its AI-driven model beyond the Netherlands.
    The FD International Gazelles celebrate companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in overseas markets. In 2026, 71 companies received the FD International Gazelle distinction.
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  • Spring into action: why now is the time for facilities managers to tackle winter surface damage

    After months of cold temperatures, rainfall and increased footfall, winter is likely to have left its mark on commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many issues remain hidden beneath standing water or temporary fixes.
    Spring presents facilities managers (FMs) with a valuable opportunity: a safer, more predictable window to assess the true impact of winter weather and take action. With improved visibility, milder temperatures and reduced operational pressures, now is the ideal time to inspect,
  • Bellrock launches Top 30 integrated consulting ‘powerhouse’

    Bellrock, a leading intelligent property services partner, has announced the strategic unification of its specialist advisory brands to create Bellrock Consulting. The move establishes a unique, technology-led approach in the UK’s Top 30 consultants dedicated to optimising the built environment.
    Bellrock combines consulting, proprietary technology and self-delivered maintenance to replace traditional fragmentation with a uniquely integrated offering for clients to transform estate data int
  • Balfour Beatty announces Myles Westcott as incoming CFO

    International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced that Phil Harrison will step down from the Board later this year following more than 10 years as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
    Following an extensive search process and as part of the Board’s long-term succession planning, Myles Westcott, currently Group Financial Controller at BAE Systems plc, has been appointed to succeed him. Subject to finalising his departure date from BAE Systems plc, Westcott will join the Group late
  • New analysis on the state-of-play for air pollution reporting

    Research of 1,000 companies finds significant progress is needed to improve how air pollutant impacts are disclosed and quantified.
    A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking.
    The air pollution reporting gap: Evidence from 1,000 organizations across high-emitting sectors, produ
  • Solstice AV partners with Killis to help resellers win with robotics

    Solstice AV has announced a new UK partnership with Killis, one of Britain’s most established names in cleaning technology and robotics.
    The partnership brings cleaning and service robotics into the AV channel, giving resellers a clear, supported way to introduce robotics as part of wider technology projects across hospitality, education, retail and commercial environments. The focus is firmly on practical deployment, long-term support and clear commercial value.
    Cleaning and service robot
  • Landmarc rolls out three-time award-winning soft FM initiative across UK Defence Training Estate

    Landmarc Support Services, a leading facilities management and professional services provider, has received three national sustainability and industry awards for its soft FM initiative, recognised for improving employee safety and comfort while delivering measurable environmental performance improvements.
    Implemented across more than 100 sites on the Defence Training Estate (DTE), the initiatives supports Landmarc’s role as industry partner to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
  • Landmarc rolls out three-time award-winning soft FM initiative

    Landmarc Support Services has received three national sustainability and industry awards for its soft FM initiative implemented across more than 100 sites on the Defence Training Estate (DTE).
    As part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2035 and supporting the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Climate Change and Sustainability Approach, Landmarc partnered with cleaning suppliers Purozo,Thrive, DRYFT, Fig, Pacvac and i-team Global to simplify and modernise cleaning operations, shapi
  • Engineering and building services sector publishes strategic Skills Plan

    The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. The EBSSA claims this is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one of the most economically significant parts of the built environment sector; an industry that accounts for 40-60 per cent of construction project value, up to 50 per cent of ongoing maintenance costs, and employs half a million people.
  • IWFM’s Women in FM Network relaunches

    The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management is relaunching its Women in FM Network as part of a renewed commitment to supporting women across the workplace and facilities management profession.
  • The Mitie Podcast returns for a second series

    The Mitie Podcast returns for another season following the award-winning success of its debut series, which surpassed 220,000 downloads this year.
    The second series will take listeners behind the scenes of the UK’s most high-performing places where Mitie operates, including Heathrow Airport, Boulby Underground Laboratory – the only deep underground science facility in the UK – and Mitie’s Intelligent Security Operations Centre (ISOC) in Northampton.
    Hosted by FM experts C
  • High number of non-member PPE failed safety and compliance checks in 2025

    New market surveillance data from the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) highlights widespread failures in PPE performance, certification, and documentation.
    According to findings published in BSIF’s new white paper, Combatting Substandard PPE in the UK, 82 per cent of personal protective equipment (PPE) products sourced from non-registered suppliers failed to meet required standards during testing in 2025.
    The results are based on testing and compliance assessments carried out betw
  • Electrolux Professional announces cleantech partnership

    Electrolux Professional Laundry Solutions is leveraging the Group’s sustainability credentials – including EcoVadis Gold Rating (top five per cent globally) and second consecutive TIME and Statista World’s 500 Best Companies recognition – to advance next-generation solutions for professional textile care. The business area has announced a strategic partnership and minority equity stake in Swedish cleantech company Mimbly, addressing emerging EU microplastic regulations an
  • TSA welcomes new CCA and applauds laundry industry’s sustainability achievements

    The Textile Services Association (TSA) has welcomed the new Climate Change Agreement (CCA), which comes into force in 2026.  Like its predecessor, the new CCA scheme offers significant discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCLevy) – for a typical laundry, this can amount to savings of up to 20 per cent on its energy costs.  The discounts are based on the site’s success in meeting energy and carbon reduction targets.
    Laundries who are already in the CCA scheme and undertakin
  • Merger set to create an international leader in field service management

    Totalmobile and Solvares Group have announced they are to merge, creating one of the most comprehensive international providers of field service and workforce optimisation technology.
    This follows the investment in Solvares in December 2024 by Five Arrows and funds advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, and the completion of the subsequent acquisition of Totalmobile, following regulatory approval.
    The merger brings together Solvares and Totalmobile’s market leading field service manage
  • Government office closures save over £17m

    In the past six months, the government has saved over £17 million in rental payments by closing three expensive central London offices and relocating staff to existing spaces.
    10 Victoria Street has now officially closed its doors, marking the third central London office to close in the last six months as part of the Government’s ‘Plan for London’ (PfL) efficiency drive, which is being delivered by the Government Property Agency (GPA), and will achieve £8.8 million
  • Central London office investment climbs 45% 

    Investment into Central London office space has climbed by 45.1 per cent annually, as investors increasingly target prime commercial assets within the capital amid the continued return to the workplace, according to the latest research by BPS London.
    The independent property consultancy analysed commercial property investment data across the UK, comparing total investment volumes and transaction levels to understand how investor appetite has shifted across the office sector.
    The research shows t
  • Savills to manage Swindon Designer Outlet

    Frasers Property Group has appointed Savills to provide property management services to Swindon Designer Outlet.
    Comprising 110 units, the 250,000 sq ft outlet centre, is set within the historic Great Western Railway buildings in the heart of the city, and combines heritage architecture with a modern retail environment.
    The centre has seen sustained improvements in footfall, turnover and average spend, supported by the arrival of new brands alongside reinvestment from long standing tenants. Its
  • Dalkia to lead Energy Centre Programme at British Museum

    Dalkia has been appointed by the British Museum to deliver the Energy Centre Programme, a critical component of the Museum’s wider Masterplan. As one of the most significant cultural redevelopment initiatives underway globally, the Masterplan will reshape the British Museum for the 21st century. The Energy Centre will be transformative in phasing out fossil fuels and improving the efficiency and resilience of its energy infrastructure.
    As Principal Contractor, Dalkia will oversee all works
  • Vision 2040: Restructuring the lighting sector

    Recolight unveil plans for Circular Lighting Live 2026
    The lighting industry’s most forward-thinking event returns as the organiser Recolight reveals the programme for Circular Lighting Live 2026, a showcase of innovation, sustainability and circular design.
    Taking place on Thursday 8 October 2026 at the Minster Building in the City of London, the event promises to challenge ‘business as usual’ industry models and explore practical solutions for a low carbon future. It will fea
  • Nirvana announced as ARL Gold Corporate Partner and FM Partner for 2026

    The Association for Rental Living (ARL) – the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors – has announced Nirvana Group as a Gold Partner and Facilities Management Partner of the organisation for 2026.
    Established for over a decade, Nirvana is a leading FM partner for property managers, delivering fully integrated hard and soft FM solutions across all maintenance disciplines and planned preventative programmes. From statu
  • ABM expands London Fire Brigade partnership

    ABM has expanded its contract with London Fire Brigade (LFB), underlining the Brigade’s confidence in ABM as a trusted partner in supporting critical public sector services across the capital.
    The existing LFB North operation – which runs across 51 stations for the north region of LFB’s estate delivering a comprehensive suite of mechanical and engineering, plumbing, fabric and specialist trade services, including HVAC, critical systems, building management and fuel delivery sys
  • Industry campaign urges clients to step up safety compliance

    A new campaign to encourage clients to speed up adoption of building safety standards has been launched by a coalition of construction industry organisations.
    New guidance produced by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and supported by eight other bodies* has been published with the backing of the Building Safety Regulator’s Industry Competence Committee.
    BESA’s Client’s Guide to the Building Safety Act is a response to growing concerns that many clients
  • Clearly responsible

    Kate Gardner, Tutor & H&S Consultant International Workplace explains why training may be needed for a clear understanding of the recent changes to UK health, building and fire safety law
    Facilities management sits at the intersection of people, buildings and risk. In recent years, significant changes to UK health, safety, building and fire legislation have reshaped what good practice looks like. For facilities managers, simply knowing the rules is no longer enough. They must also under
  • Simple testing of fire and carbon monoxide(CO) alarms with the new Kidde alarm control switch

    Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde FIREX hardwired alarms, providing a practical solution for properties where alarms are installed in locations that are difficult to access or require regular inspection.
    The Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch makes the process easy with a convenient Test/Hush button that eliminates the need for physical access to the alarms. This is particularly valuable for e
  • CHSA celebrates excellence, commitment and talent with new awards

    The CHSA has announced its new awards, created to celebrate excellence, commitment and talent. The winners of the inaugural awards will be announced at the CHSA’s annual Gala Ball, which takes place on Thursday 18 June at voco St John’s in Solihull.
  • JLL highlights design as a strategic lever for future-proofing real estate

    Continual uncertainty, fast-paced technological advances, evolving workplace models and dynamic consumer habits are reshaping the real estate landscape on a global scale.
    JLL’s 2026 Design Perspectives Report provides critical insights for corporate real estate leaders, investors and facilities managers, highlighting design as a core driver for long-term asset value and business outcomes.
    The report sets out four design perspectives shaping real estate in 2026 and beyond:The concept of har
  • BaxterStorey Ireland launches first large-scale growing and education partnership with GIY

    BaxterStorey Ireland has launched a strategic partnership with GIY, the non-profit social enterprise behind Grow HQ.
    The company becomes the first foodservice provider in Ireland to establish a large-scale collaboration with Grow HQ – focused on workplace food growing, sustainability and education.
    The partnership aims to integrate practical food growing, learning and sustainability initiatives into BaxterStorey Ireland, supporting clients in meeting environmental and social responsibility
  • Unlocking FM potential

    Meeting operational and strategic goals is essential in FM, but explains Matt Garner, Director at Litmus FM, team development is also a key priority for the sector
    In facilities management, we are rightly focused on systems. Compliance frameworks, asset registers, performance dashboards, KPIs and audit trails dominate our conversations – and for good reason. Buildings must be safe, resilient and efficient. However, in focusing so heavily on infrastructure and metrics, it can become easy to
  • Johnson Controls signs agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises 

    The acquisition will expand Johnson Controls’ leadership and capabilities in the high growth data centre cooling segment.
    Johnson Controls, a a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has signed an agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, a US firm based in Boston, which specialises in a next-generation thermal management platform for high-performance data centres and other mission-critical industrial applications.
    Founded in 2020, Alloy Enterprises is a thermal, mechan
  • ISS reports robust financial performance in 2025

    Global workplace experience and facilities management firm, ISS, has reported robust financial performance in 2025, in line with expectations.
    In its 2025 financial results, organic growth was 4.3% in 2025 (2024: 6.3%), and 4.4% in H2 2025 (H2 2024: 6.6%), which ISS says was mainly driven by price increases implemented across the Group, and positive volume growth partly offset by net negative contract wins.
    Operating margin before other items (excl. IAS 29) in 2025 was 5.0% (2024: 5.0%), and 5.8
  • BioHygiene celebrates a decade of sustainable cleaning

    A spokesperson for BioHygiene reflects on the company's first ten years.
  • United Infrastructure secures contract with Cadent

    United Infrastructure, a leading provider of solutions for the UK’s critical infrastructure, has won a contract with Cadent Gas to deliver a major redevelopment at Bromley-By-Bow Gasworks, one of London’s most historically significant industrial sites.
    Home to the UK’s largest collection of Grade II listed gasholders, Bromley-By-Bow Gasworks forms a key part of the wider Bromley-By-Bow masterplan, which aims to preserve the site’s industrial heritage while unlocking
  • The road ahead 2026: Challenges and opportunities for FM

    The facilities management sector faces a range of challenges in 2026. These include dealing with economic pressures, attracting and retaining talent, navigating rapid technological changes and increasing sustainability demands. How do you think the sector will meet these challenges and create opportunities this year?
    THE STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S VIEWDAVE HARRIS,VINCI FACILITIES
    As 2026 begins, facilities management stands at a crossroads. Economic pressures are real, but the big
  • It’s not all tiaras and turrets: The chartered director behind the maintenance of the Royal estate  

    The Property Section of the Royal Household is responsible for the upkeep of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and a diverse estate including residential properties, workshops and mausolea
    Tim Maynard, Head of Property Projects, has been overseeing the delivery of high profile projects, across the vast royal estate, for over a decadeAfter starting his career in the property and construction sector and qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Tim Maynard began a defining chapter in 2014 when
  • IWFM relaunches Women in FM Network

    IWFM has relaunched its Women in FM Network, renewing the Institute’s commitment to supporting women across the workplace and facilities management profession.
    The refreshed WiFM Network will focus on widening participation, strengthening career pathways and helping more women thrive in every part of the sector.
    IWFM says whilst the workplace and facilities management profession continues to evolve at pace, women remain underrepresented in senior FM roles and specialist pathways. In recogn

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