Day: July 31, 2019

Engie has secured over £200 million in contracts for a student accommodation and regeneration scheme with Freemens Common Village LLP, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) established to design, build, fund, manage and operate the project for the University of Leicester. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/engie-wins-200-deal-with-university-of-leicester/ News from FM World

Wates FM, the Wates Group’s newly launched facilities management business, has secured a contract to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services at 110 Bishopsgate in London. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/wates-fm-clinches-major-london-mep-deal/ News from FM World

Serco has reported an increase in underlying trading, despite a dive in operating profits, according to its latest financial results. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/serco-reports-increase-in-profit-in-new-financial-results/ News from FM World

Technology, skills and competence, and cultural understanding all play vital roles in the success of cross-border contracts, according to a forum by the Institute for Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) International Special Interest Group. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/cross-border-contract-success-needs-much-work/ News from FM World