Mitchells & Butlers, which operates restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK, has engaged mechanical and electrical services specialist Mitton Group to carry out an M&E contract. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mitchells-butlers-chooses-mitton-group-for-me-maintenance-works/ News from FM World
Year: 2018
A Modern Professional Body: Institute launches plan for professional distinction as IWFM brand revealed
The new Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management formally introduced itself tonight, with a welcome video and a 10-point plan for becoming a modern professional body, only eight months after the BIFM first proposed to embrace workplace as a key differentiator for its members and…
Fit-out designers neglect the 'human side' of smart lighting
Too many operatives in charge of building design and smart lighting do not put users first, a lighting engineer told the Lux Live show in London this week. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fit-out-designers-neglect-the-human-side-of-smart-lighting/ News from FM World
BIFM Ireland Awards: Celebrating the emerald excellence of Irish FM
The FM stage shone once again on Friday 16 November as the BIFM Ireland Awards, the final event under the British Institute of Facilities Management name, took place in Dublin at a glittering lunch-time ceremony. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bifm-ireland-awards-celebrating-the-emerald-excellence-of-irish-fm/ News from FM World
West Hill Acquisitions rebrands as The Food Solutions Group
West Hill Acquisitions has announced its corporate rebranding to The Food Solutions Group Ltd. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/west-hill-acquisitions-rebrands-as-the-food-solutions-group/ News from FM World
Essentia obtains spot on NHS estates framework
Healthcare consultancy Essentia Trading has won a place on a national framework making it easier for NHS trusts and other public sector bodies to procure experts on property and estates strategy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/essentia-obtains-spot-on-nhs-estates-framework/ News from FM World
ISS Healthcare to run TFM operation at London NHS trust
ISS Healthcare has won a TFM (total facilities management) deal with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/iss-healthcare-to-run-tfm-operation-at-london-nhs-trust/ News from FM World
Employees need a 'quiet zone' at work to aid productivity
Over a third (36 per cent) of workers would like better access to relaxing and quieter areas in their office for eating lunch, reading, and generally spending their downtime, such as a ‘quiet zone’ or library, shows research by K2 Space. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/employees-need-a-quiet-zone-at-work-to-aid-productivity/ News from FM…
NI sees 31% fall in workplace deaths but 27% rise in serious injuries
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has published its annual report, which shows a decrease in the number of workplace fatalities. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/ni-sees-31-fall-in-workplace-deaths-but-27-rise-in-serious-injuries/ News from FM World
ISS's focus on key markets yields continuing organic growth
Danish support services firm ISS, has seen organic growth of 3.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2018 and 3.4 per cent in Q3 (Q2 2018: 3.2 per cent). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/isss-focus-on-key-markets-yields-continuing-organic-growth/ News from FM World