Month: October 2017

Kier has been appointed by Capital City Academy Trust to deliver total facilities management (TFM) to its specialist sports and arts academy in Willesden, north-west, London. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/kier-to-run-career-workshops-as-part-of-tfm-deal-at-capital-city-academy/ News from FM World

Serco has been awarded a two-year extension to its strategic partnership contract with Hertfordshire County Council. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/serco-expands-its-fm-brief-with-hertfordshire-county-council/ News from FM World

Support services company Interserve has seen a slowdown on its energy and waste contracts, according to an update on current trading. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ailing-interserve-kicks-off-performance-improvement-plan/ News from FM World

Facilities services provider ABM UK has been awarded a three-year contract with Victoria Place Shopping Centre in London’s Victoria Station. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/abm-uk-bags-2-million-contract-with-victoria-place-shopping-centre/ News from FM World

NG Bailey’s facilities services division has secured major contract renewals for works at the London headquarters of two leading global law firms. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ng-bailey-extends-two-deals-with-global-law-firms/ News from FM World

The UK office industry is undergoing a fundamental shift towards a more customer-centric approach, placing an increasingly emphasis on delivering outstanding customer service to occupiers. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/office-industry-calls-for-greater-focus-on-customer-experience/ News from FM World

An ethical workplace accreditation entitled the Fireplace Award has been set up by a property charity called the Ethical Property Foundation (EPF). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/thinktank-ranking-ethical-working-practices/ News from FM World

BIFM has entered into a partnership with the workplace consultancy 3edges to develop a Workplace Leadership programme comprising a series of training courses. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-introduces-workplace-leadership-programme/ News from FM World

Churchill Services Group has announced its acquisition of AOS Security. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/churchill-buys-aos-security/ News from FM World

Emcor UK has been awarded a new contract by Hampshire County Council to carry out comprehensive maintenance services at 620-plus buildings across West Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/emcor-uk-renews-maintenance-deal-with-hampshire-county-council/ News from FM World