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High Performing Buildings – June’s Roundup

This month's high performing building roundup includes an airport terminal that resembles a garden, a contemporary workspace...

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Andy Donnell Joins CoSourced Group

Andy Donnell, former MD at Westway and ABM, has returned to the facilities management industry after six years in semi-retirement. Andy is now the Non-executive...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – June 2024

This month's new appointments roundup includes Arcus FM, Kingdom Services Group and SBFM.   Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of Kathy Hope,...

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Cleanology Prepares for Fourth Annual Hygiene Bank Fundraiser

After raising over £78,000 for The Hygiene Bank in its first three years, the Cleanology Hygiene Bank Charity Evening is returning for 2024. Held at Old Park...

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CIBSE Launches Flush Challenge for Primary School Pupils

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers has created an educational game to engage primary school pupils in the world of building services...

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Pride Month 2024 – Resources for Facilities Managers

Take action this Pride Month and educate yourself with these resources for facilities and workplace managers. Although Pride Month provides an opportunity to platform...

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China’s First Net-Zero Operational Carbon High-Rise

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Videos
MAD Architects Reveal Nanhai Art Centre Designs

Designs for the Nanhai Art Centre in Foshan City, Guangdong have been unveiled.   Watch the Video   >   MAD architects, working on...

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Contract Wins
International Workplace Group Appoints Wates to Deliver Building Maintenance  

Wates Group’s FM business has won a contract to provide building maintenance services for the International Workplace Group. Wates will work across 250 sites in...

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Property
JPC by Samsic Expands British Land Portfolio to Include Norton Folgate

JPC by Samsic has been appointed as the cleaning specialist for the redeveloped Norton Folgate​ in East London. As part of their existing relationship with British...

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Workplace & Wellbeing
Pareto FM Becomes Member of Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion

Pareto FM has joined The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion, coinciding with Pride Month. The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) helps...

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Building, Refurbishment & Fit-Out
High Performing Buildings – May's Roundup

This month's high performing building roundup includes a new Nike logistics campus in Corby, specialised laboratory space in Manchester, and the Best Refurbished...

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Energy Management
SEE Services Assists Yorkshire Ambulance Service in EV Upgrades

SEE Services is working with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust to support the setting up of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With more electric...

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Building Services
Mecsia Acquires Scott Combustion

M&E maintenance provider Mecsia has acquired the building services company Scott Combustion. The acquisition will allow Mecsia to expand its nationwide building...

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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washroom
Federation of Window Cleaners Warns About Electrocution Risk

The Federation of Window Cleaners has set up a meeting to discuss improved safety measures when window cleaners use water-fed poles near overhead power...

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Education & Training
Amey Announces Military Employment Programme

Amey’s “Service to Success” military programme will offer a direct employment pathway for those in their military resettlement period. In partnership...

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Environment & Sustainability
1 Million Tonnes of Plastic Packaging Waste Could be Avoided by 2029

Nearly 1 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste could be avoided by standardising materials within the next five years, according to a new report.   Watch...

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Facilities Management
Emotion Detection Analysis – Can it Help FMs?

Dan Teare examines the ethics around AI emotion detection analysis and looks at potential use cases for facilities managers. A recent article from Wired.com discussed...

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Fleet & Transportation
Europe’s First Low-Carbon Timber Framed Solar Car Park to Open in April

In Salisbury, a solar car park made from timber beams and glass solar panels is to open at a health and wellbeing centre. Situated at Wiltshire Council's Five...

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People
Built Environment Businesses Named in Gender Equality List

AECOM, Sodexo and Willmott Dixon have all been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 list. The list recognises firms that have taken proactive...

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Products & Projects
Waste Management Platform to Gamify Recycling in Workplaces

A waste management company is rewarding correct waste segregation in workplaces by linking it to a weekly prize jackpot. SmartSegregation offers entry into weekly...

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Safety & Health
Building Safety Act – Implications for FMs as Construction Clients

The 6 April 2024 deadline is approaching, marking the end of the transitional period for building control applications and a new regime which has implications for those...

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Security, Fire & Contingency Planning
First Response Group Wins Security and Safety Entrepreneurial Award

Yorkshire-based security and facilities services provider First Response Group has been awarded Entrepreneurial Business of the Year: above £10 million at the...

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Smart Buildings & Technology
Liverpool Shopping Centre Installs ‘Digital Human’ as Part of Guest Services Team

“Liv”, an AI-enabled “digital human”, is now part of Liverpool ONE shopping centre’s front-of-house customer service offering. As part of...

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Build2Perform
Altecnic | CIBSE Build2Perform Focus Interview

Watch ThisWeekinFM’s interview with Steve Boyd, Head of Trade and Specification Sales at Altecnic at CIBSE Build2Perform Live. Altecnic produces hydronic...

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