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ISS has agreed to sell its US-based portfolio of single-service janitorial and select specialised services contracts to Argenbright Holdings, a privately held provider of workforce solutions in human capital-intensive industries…
Cordant Services rebrands under the Bidvest Noonan banner
Cordant Services has completed its integration into Bidvest Noonan, with the combined business now moving forward under the Bidvest Noonan banner.
Bidvest Noonan a leading provider for services such as security, cleaning and front of house,…
Sodexo launches Accelerator innovation lab in the UK and Ireland
Sodexo has joined forces with innovation specialist L Marks to launch its innovation lab in the UK and Ireland.
Sodexo’s Accelerator innovation programme has already launched in China, Brazil, India, France and Sweden, and from January 2022…
International Workplace CEO David Sharp to lead strategic review of IWFM Impact Awards
The Founder and CEO, International Workplace David Sharp, who became Chair of Judges for the 2022 season, has decided to step aside from that role and will instead lead a wide-ranging review of the IWFM Impact Awards with recommendations to…
Mitie reports encouraging half year performance and progress in delivering growth
Mitie’s performance for the first half of 2021 has been encouraging, according to the Group’s half year results and it is making steady progress towards delivering its new growth strategy.
The results for the period to September 30th show…
New Return on Workplace Investment tool could put value of strategic workplace and facilities…
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), Liverpool Business School and Workplace Unlimited have launched a tool which they say could consign any doubts about the return on workplace investment permanently to the past.…
Governments ‘missing the bigger picture’ in the rush to roll out zero emissions vehicles
Leading sustainability authority, Bureau Veritas, has stated that while various worldwide governments setting dates to target the ban of petrol and diesel vehicle sounds optimistic, there is a significant lack of a bigger picture around…
Demand for dogs in the workplace increases post-lockdown
In recent weeks, many workers have faced the inevitable post-pandemic return to their workplace. But what happens to the 12 million dogs in the UK who now face being left home alone?
A recent study found that 54 per cent of pet owners would…
Serco to pull out of FM deal with Barts Health
Serco has announced it is to pull out of its soft FM services contract with Barts Health NHS Trust at the end of April 2023.
The multi-service provider employs around 1,700 people across the Barts Health group to deliver portering,…
Sun European take on ownership of Bellrock to help accelerate growth
Facilities and property provider Bellrock has secured new ownership from Sun European Partners, LLP a private investment advisory firm. According to the property and facilities management firm, the new partnership will enable Bellrock to…
RICS appoints Mike Driver as Chair of Audit Committee
RICS has appointed as the Chair of its Audit Committee, Mike Driver, President of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and a former senior Whitehall official with more than four decades in public service. Mr…
Chequers unveils proactive gritting service
Churchill Group’s specialist services provider, Chequers, has launched a comprehensive new winter maintenance service including proactive gritting and snow clearance.
The nationwide services are automatically triggered by Met Office…