Month: October 2017

The successful people and projects at this year’s BIFM Awards have been revealed at an awards ceremony in London. Here are all the details. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/bifm-awards-2017-the-winners/ News from FM World

AM Services Group has acquired Liverpool-based, family-owned SLS Washroom Services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/am-services-group-buys-liverpool-washroom-business/ News from FM World

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s integrated facilities management business, 14forty, has secured a new contract with professional services company Capita. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/compass-signs-soft-fm-contract-with-capita/ News from FM World

Minimum wage enforcement concerning sleep-in shifts in the social care sector has been suspended for a further month. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/suspension-of-minimum-wage-enforcement-in-the-social-care-sector-extended/ News from FM World

The government has confirmed plans to increase funding for affordable homes by another £2 billion to more than £9 billion. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/affordable-homes-get-2bn-boost/ News from FM World

An interview with Ross Abbate, managing director of Macro on FM without borders http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/fm-without-borders/ News from FM World

Two science-based building rating systems are to come together so users can appky for dual certifications, writes Herpreet Kaura Grewal http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/news-analysis/green-rating-systems-join-forces/ News from FM World

relatively level for the third year in a row at £2.04 billion, according to the Association of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) annual report, released today. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/property-costs-of-the-university-estate-remain-level-third-year-in-a-row/ News from FM World

Technology-enabled facilities management and property services provider Bellrock has acquired Planned Engineering Services Limited (PES). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bellrock-acquires-planned-engineering-services/ News from FM World

Rudeness and bullying are rife in the workplace, according to a new book by Stanford University professor published last month. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bullying-bosses-impose-hidden-costs-on-the-workplace/ News from FM World