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• IFMA and Autodesk launch Building Lifecycle Management Initiative

  28-03-2025 12:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Autodesk, a global leader in software for engineers, builders, designers and creators, have launched the Building Lifecycle Management Initiative (BLMI).
  With a global focus spanning North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific and LATAM, the technology-agnostic, standards-aligned initiative aspires to unify commercial real estate stakeholders – from owners and facilities managers to architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) profess
  
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• Filtered water

  11-06-2026 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Graham Crisp, National Key Accounts Manager, Zip Water UK explains why workplace water filtration is becoming a bigger priority for facilities managers
  Workplace drinking water provision used to be seen as a simple, readily available utility and a space for employees to congregate for conversation. But expectations are changing.
  While still a place to congregate, it wouldn’t be too surprising for a conversation at the water cooler to be about water itself, given the prominence of PFAS &nd
  
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• BCIA warns non-domestic buildings risk being overlooked in decarbonisation drive

  11-06-2026 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Commercial and public buildings risk being left behind in the UK’s transition to net zero despite more than £40bn of funding, investment and policy support being directed towards building decarbonisation, according to the latest Policy Pulse report from the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA).
  The new report highlights a wave of fresh funding commitments, regulatory reforms and performance standards designed to improve building efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Howeve
  
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• Apave UK: A collaborative powerhouse in global risk management

  11-06-2026 09:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Apave UK unites 5 industry leaders, PPL Training, PPL Engineering Services, PIM, Apave IRISNDT, PARC, and Apave TIV to provide a unified approach to safety and compliance across the MOD, Nuclear, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Healthcare sectors. For FM professionals, the Apave UK synergies transform a complex regulatory landscape into a streamlined, one-stop safety solution.
  The Apave Group is a global leader in risk management, operating across more than 50 countries with a workforce of 13,000
  
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• UK plastics capacity falls while councils are being asked to recycle more

  11-06-2026 09:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Britain risks collecting more plastic for recycling than it can process domestically unless urgent action is taken to rebuild UK recycling infrastructure, according to a new independent report published by resource recovery and recycling specialist Viridor.
  The research, carried out by Ceres Waste, Renewables & Environment, warns that the UK’s plastics recycling capacity is under pressure at the same time as new policy reforms are set to increase the amount of plastic collected by coun
  
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• Nathalie Kenning promoted to Associate at Jasper Sanders + Partners & new designer Josie Robertson joins

  11-06-2026 09:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jasper Sanders + Partners has announced the promotion of Nathalie Kenning, formerly Lead Interior Designer, to Company Associate, as well as the appointment of a new team member, Junior Designer Josie Robertson.
  Nathalie Kenning has been with the company since 2021, joining directly after graduation from Leeds Beckett University. Since then, she has become an integral member of the studio, recognised for both her design talent and her calm, thoughtful approach to projects and the wider business.
  
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• Introducing Nexus from Radlea

  11-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Nexus is a purpose-built business management platform for UK commercial cleaning companies. It brings contracts, customers, sites, staff, documents, attendance and compliance into one central system, helping you reduce administration, improve operational visibility and deliver a more transparent service to customers.
  
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• BM Caterers awarded a prestigious Silver Medal by EcoVadis

  11-06-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  BM Caterers has been recognised amongst the top 10 per cent of companies by EcoVadis in recognition of its continued commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices and responsible operations. The independent assessment saw BM Caterers achieve a score of 75 points, marking an improvement on last year’s performance and placing the business in the top 10% of companies assessed globally over the past 12 months.
  The EcoVadis assessment evaluates organisations across four key area
  
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• Amey to support defence housing reform with energy‑saving technology pilot

  10-06-2026 14:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amey has launched a pilot of smart energy optimisation technology across military housing, to support the UK Government’s wider Defence Housing Strategy and its ambition to modernise accommodation, improve living standards and deliver better long-term value across the estate.
  Amey, in partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), operates two Regional Accommodation Maintenance Services (RAMS) contracts, providing repair, maintenance, and property preparation services to a
  
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• Primary schools wanted for targeted hygiene pilot project

  10-06-2026 12:23 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Primary schools and trusts across the UK are being invited to express interest in potentially taking part in a pilot project starting in the Autumn term which aims to reduce absence rates using targeted hygiene.
  
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• 14forty secures five-year integrated FM contract with Valeo Foods

  10-06-2026 12:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Integrated facilities management provider 14forty has secured a five-year contract with leading international food manufacturer Valeo Foods, supporting the business in enhancing employee experience and operational performance through improved workplace services and facilities management.
  The partnership will see 14forty deliver a full range of soft FM services across three Valeo Foods’ manufacturing and office sites in the UK and Ireland.
  Valeo Foods, home to much-loved brands including Ba
  
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• Poor data quality and fragmented record is impacting compliance across lift and escalator assets

  10-06-2026 11:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A lack of reliable data and inconsistent record keeping across lift and escalator assets could be hindering sustainability progress and safety compliance, new research suggests.
  The research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, found that nearly two thirds (63 per cent) of facilities managers believe carbon data relating to lifts and escalators to be limited or unreliable. While 72 per cent say the sustainability credentials of lifts and escalators are integral to their building management strategy,
  
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• Plastics problem

  10-06-2026 11:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  David Gudgeon, Head of External Affairs at Reconomy brand Eurokey, says Britain’s recycling gap is becoming a growing cost and compliance problem for facilities managers
  The UK’s recycling infrastructure challenge is no longer simply an environmental issue. It is becoming an increasingly significant commercial problem for facilities managers and businesses across the waste chain.
  A wave of reforms, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Simpler Recycling and the Plastic Pa
  
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• Service Works Global unveils Geminus – a new platform for the connected built environment

  10-06-2026 09:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Service Works Global (SWG) introduces Geminus, a next‑generation platform that helps organisations move forward on their digital journey – no matter where they are today.
  Geminus empowers facilities and property management teams to make faster, more informed decisions by unlocking the full value of their building data. Built on decades of FM and technology expertise, the platform provides a trusted foundation for connecting, structuring and using information across the entire buildin
  
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• UK data centre demand is coming up against a limited pool of capacity, warns Savills

  10-06-2026 09:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The UK’s data centre vacancy rate has compressed sharply in the last decade, from 27 per cent in 2016 to 8 per cent in Q1 2026, with London’s vacancy rate currently even lower at just 7 per cent according to Savills. A record amount of capacity – 217MW – took space across the country in 2025, up from 212MW in 2024, with 96MW taken in the final quarter of 2025 alone.
  The international real estate advisor says that UK data centre demand is converging on a limited pool of ca
  
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• BCC initiative invites primary schools to take part in targeted hygiene pilot project

  10-06-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Primary schools and trusts across the UK are being invited to express interest in potentially taking part in a pilot project starting in the Autumn term which aims to reduce absence rates using targeted hygiene.
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC), working with sector partners including SC Johnson Professional, has designed the initiative to explore whether a practical, evidence-informed targeted hygiene approach can help schools support attendance at the time of the year when winter illnesses su
  
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• Mitie extends relationship with Government Property Agency in new £4 million contract

  09-06-2026 11:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has extended its partnership with the Government Property Agency (GPA), securing a new £4 million facilities management contract. The three-year contract will cover three of its sites, including Quay House, the flagship regional hub in Peterborough and two Grade II listed buildings at 3-8 and 55 Whitehall in Westminster.
  Mitie’s engineers will deliver predictive mechanical and engineering maintenance to monitor equipment, such as heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) sy
  
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• Golden Thread

  09-06-2026 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The data-driven performance monitoring of heat networks is becoming mandatory. Adam Newman, Head of Technical Solutions at Insite Energy outlines how to prepare for the new regulations
  As the UK heat network sector moves towards formal regulation, facilities managers face a fundamental shift in how they monitor communal and district heating systems. What was once a largely billing-focused task is becoming a data-driven discipline centred on performance, efficiency and accountability.Central to t
  
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• IWFM Market Outlook Report 2026 outlines the challenges shaping the FM profession

  09-06-2026 10:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Market Outlook Report 2026 reflects a sector operating in a more complex and uncertain environment. Drawing on insights from more than 400 UK respondents, this year’s report, Headwinds and Hard Choices: a call for insight and agility, offers a brand new assessment of the conditions shaping the workplace and facilities management profession.
  While FM remains central to organisational performance, market sentiment has shifted, with organis
  
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• Fusion21 appoints suppliers to £85 million Grounds Maintenance Framework for the public sector

  09-06-2026 10:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a competitive open tender process, Fusion21, a national social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement and social value services, has appointed 22 suppliers to its £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework. The aim is to provide public sector members with a fast route to market for grounds maintenance, landscaping and outdoor space services.
  The specialist companies have secured a place on the fourth iteration of the framework, with 72
  
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• Believ and Mitchells & Butlers partner to deliver EV charging across hospitality venues nationwide

  09-06-2026 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Convenient, highly reliable on-site charging for guests at up to 65 locations, home to brands such as Miller & Carter, Ember Inns, All Bar One, Toby Carvery and Harvester.
  Mix of standard plus (22 kW), rapid and ultra-rapid chargers (up to 250 kW) to support both overnight hotel stays and shorter pub and restaurant visits.
  All charge points powered by 100% renewable electricity, supporting Mitchells & Butlers’ ambition to be net zero by 2040.Electric vehicle (EV) charge point oper
  
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• BaxterStorey extends British Airways partnership to 2035

  09-06-2026 09:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  BaxterStorey has announced the strengthening of its partnership with British Airways through a new agreement extending to 2035. Alongside it has also confirmed  the appointment of Kirsty Hurst-Worth as regional director for its British Airways lounges business.
  Under the renewed agreement, BaxterStorey will continue delivering food and beverage, housekeeping and hospitality services across British Airways’ UK lounge estate, serving guests at lounges in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ga
  
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• The Clean Space acquires MN Support Services

  09-06-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has acquired MN Support Services, a London-based office and commercial cleaning provider, as part of its ongoing strategic growth plan.
  The acquisition strengthens The Clean Space’s position within the London market and supports its continued expansion across the commercial cleaning sector. MN Support Services has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office and commercial cleaning services, aligning closely with The
  
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• Lolly CEO calls for human-centred and ethical workplace technology as AI reshapes employee expectations

  08-06-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Peter Moore to chair AI and workplace panel alongside leaders from META, HSBC, FORA and BCG.
  Businesses risk creating workplace environments that feel increasingly fragmented and impersonal unless technology is deployed in a way that works seamlessly across all generations of employees, according to Peter Moore, CEO of scale-up software house, Lolly.As organisations rapidly adopt AI, automation and connected workplace technologies, Moore believes the focus must shift beyond simply introducing ne
  
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• Climate risk needs to be integrated into real estate decision-making, says Colliers

  08-06-2026 12:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Climate and environmental pressures are intensifying across EMEA and are becoming harder for real estate leaders to ignore and is increasingly influencing location decisions, operating performance and long-term asset strategy.
  Colliers’ report, Building Resilience: 5 Megatrends Redefining Corporate Real Estate, identifies climate risk as one of five global megatrends redefining corporate real estate strategy. The research highlights two converging forces: the growing physical impacts of ex
  
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• Consolidated approach

  08-06-2026 11:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Timber Barker, CEO of Boom Interactive and Creator of CoreSpec 3D, sets out how AI and digital technologies helps consolidate all facilities information into an Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFMS) strategy
  According to a recent report by askporter, facilities management teams are in a state of perpetual crisis management, with a staggering 73 per cent of teams resorting to reactive problem-solving due to a lack of real-time insights. Not only is this reactive style of work eroding c
  
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• UK construction sector is facing mounting pressure over Iran conflict warns BCIS

  08-06-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  One hundred days after the outbreak of conflict in Iran, the UK construction sector is facing mounting pressure from rising energy costs, persistent inflation and weakening demand, according to analysis by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
  While the conflict initially impacted commodity markets, its effects are now spreading more widely through the economy, creating challenges for construction firms, clients and investors alike.
  Dr David Crosthwaite, BCIS chief economist, said: &ldqu
  
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• Former MD of BM Caterers joins Accent Catering 

  08-06-2026 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Accent Catering has appointed Antony Prentice to the role of Commercial Director, where he will support sales, client relationships and strategic development of the business.
  The former MD of BM Caterers brings over 30 years of experience within the hospitality sector, having worked for BM Caterers for 15 years in operational and directorship roles. Prior to that, he had held positions with many leading UK foodservice operators, including Eurest, Restaurant Associates and Sutcliffe Catering.
  His
  
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• Believ backs biggest LEVI deal yet for Hampshire County Council

  08-06-2026 09:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Hampshire County Council has selected Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ to deliver what is expected to be the largest Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) contract signed to date, bringing 17,180 public EV chargers to the county in a rollout backed by up to £90 million of Believ investment.
  In what will represent a significant step forward in preparing Hampshire for the continued uptake of electric vehicles, t
  
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• Double royal recognition for Perfect Hygiene

  08-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Aberdeenshire-based Perfect Hygiene has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty The King, following a similar recognition for its sister company. The Royal Warrant reflects the company’s role as a supplier of hygiene and washroom services to the Royal Household. This latest announcement means both Perfect Hygiene and its sister company, Perfectshine, now hold Royal Warrants.
  
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