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With gas and electricity prices rising, it is more important than ever to optimise energy efficiency in the workplace where possible. Specialist online retailer ElectricalDirect has continued to add to its growing range of economical…
CEF opens brand-new branch in Bicester
The UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor CEF opened a brand-new branch in Bicester, Oxfordshire on Monday 23rd January. The new premises on Launton Trade Park includes a huge ground floor space and mezzanine to offer…
Mitie Group reports positive third quarter performance
Mitie Group performed strongly for the three-month period ended 31 December, with revenue including share of joint ventures and associates of £1,008m, 51 per cent ahead of the same period last year. This growth reflects new contract revenue…
Facilities management in 2022
Following another year of disruption due to COVID, what do you think will be the most pressing challenges for facilities management in 2022? Given the changes to the way we work following the pandemic, which is having huge repercussions…
SFMI 2021: More transparency on net zero will help push the FM industry forward
Leading FM companies have demonstrated real progress in sustainability but there must be more transparency around net zero, according to the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) which has published the results of its annual…
CIBSE publishes new Guidance on Electrification for Net Zero
New guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focus on the electrification of buildings in the drive to net zero carbon has been published by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).…
Wates Smartspace expands DWP portfolio with a £4m refurbishment project
Wates Smartspace has begun work on a £4m refurbishment project on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), delivering mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering works at the DWP’s Blackpool Peel Park Offices, a hub…
BaxterStorey and Social Bite join up to support those impacted by homelessness back into work
Charity Social Bite has partnered with BaxterStorey to launch a pioneering new initiative to help revolutionise the access people who have experienced homelessness have to job opportunities across the UK. Through its new ‘Jobs First’…
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…
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…