Ward Security has been appointed by the Paternoster Square management team to manage the security of Paternoster Square next to St Paul’s Cathedral. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ward-security-gains-paternoster-square-contract/ News from FM World
Month: July 2018
Women in P&L roles still missing, claims report
Construction, real estate and support service companies need to appoint more women with responsibility for profit and loss reporting if gender diversity targets are to be met. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/women-in-pl-roles-still-missing-claims-report/ News from FM World
Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance
The government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions in a consultation launched this week. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/brokenshire-moves-to-review-building-regulations-fire-safety-guidance/ News from FM World
Total Solutions Group signs up to Living Wage
Total Solutions Group, the specialist facilities services provider, has announced that it is a Recognised Service Provider working together with the Living Wage Foundation. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/total-solutions-group-signs-up-to-living-wage/ News from FM World
Oxford Direct Services appoints Bath as finance director
Oxford Direct Services (ODS), the commercial arm of Oxford City Council, has announced the appointment of Aled Bath as finance director. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/oxford-direct-services-appoints-bath-as-finance-director/ News from FM World
London office investment reached £3.6bn high in Q2 2018, says CBRE
City office investment volumes reached a record high in Q2 2018, with £3.6 billion of stock traded over the course of the quarter, according to global real estate adviser CBRE. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/london-office-investment-reached-36bn-high-in-q2-2018-says-cbre/ News from FM World
BSI ushers in code of practice to tackle 'mental health and well-being crisis'
BSI, the business standards company, has launched a new code of practice for organisations to help tackle a crisis in the mental health and well-being of Britain’s workforce. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bsi-ushers-in-code-of-practice-to-tackle-mental-health-and-well-being-crisis/ News from FM World
Lords say UK's construction sector needs overhaul to meet housing needs
A radical overhaul of construction sector is needed or the UK will struggle to meet its housing and infrastructure needs, says a House of Lords’ report published today. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/lords-say-uks-construction-sector-needs-overhaul-to-meet-housing-needs/ News from FM World
Maxim acquires two new FM companies
Contract cleaning and facilities management firm Maxim Facilities Management has completed two acquisitions. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/maxim-acquires-two-new-fm-companies/ News from FM World
Ageism in the workplace wastes UK talent, say MPs
The nation is wasting the talents of more than a million people aged over 50 who are out of work but would be willing to work if the right opportunity arose or if employers offered flexible working, says the Women and Equalities Committee http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ageism-in-the-workplace-wastes-uk-talent-say-mps/ News…