Apleona has launched a division to deliver a holistic food service experience to customers across the UK and Ireland. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/apleona-starts-up-specialist-food-service-division/ News from FM World
Day: September 6, 2017
ABM Industries buys GCA Services Group
Facilities services provider ABM has completed its acquisition of GCA Services Group for US$1.25 billion. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/abm-industries-buys-gca-services-group/ News from FM World
ISS Healthcare wins £45m deal with South Warwickshire NHS trust
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) has named ISS Healthcare as its new soft services provider in a contract worth almost £45 million over its initial five years. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/iss-healthcare-wins-45m-deal-with-south-warwickshire-nhs-trust/ News from FM World
FM across borders will help firms raise their game
The progressively global nature of FM deals in which clients are looking to standardise services internationally means companies are having to establish a multinational footprint or risk losing out in future. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-across-borders-will-help-firms-raise-their-game/ News from FM World
Government publishes guidance for high-rise building owners
The government has published further advice that brings together all the results and the views of the expert panel on the implications for building owners, according to communities secretary Sajid Javid’s latest statement on Grenfell Tower. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-publishes-guidance-for-high-rise-building-owners/ News from FM World
City guild awards scheme searches for young FM star
One of the historic City of London livery companies is inviting nominations for an award for a young facilities manager. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/city-guild-awards-scheme-searches-for-young-fm-star/ News from FM World
Broadly positive outlook for FM industry in Middle East
The third annual Business Confidence Monitor Middle East, conducted by BIFM in partnership with i-FM.net and FM EXPO, shows a consistently positive outlook and steady growth within the FM industry, with some key challenges ahead. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/broadly-positive-outlook-for-fm-industry-in-middle-east/ News from FM World
Minister presses large firms to come clean over workplace diversity
Business minister Margot James has urged the UK’s largest companies to increase transparency about the diversity of their workforce ahead of the first meeting of the new Business Diversity and Inclusion Group. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/minister-presses-large-firms-to-come-clean-over-workplace-diversity/ News from FM World