Author: Simon Carter

Businesses must break down traditional silos within IT and HR to facilities, for a more streamlined workplace experience which supports employee productivity, says a report backed by Interserve. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-should-see-the-workplace-experience-as-a-value-adding-resource/ News from FM World

Sodexo has been awarded a three-year contract by Great Western Academy to provide catering, cleaning, washroom and pest control services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/sodexo-wins-three-year-deal-with-great-western-academy/ News from FM World

Workplace caterer Olive Catering Services has been awarded a new contract by the Football Association’s National Football Centre, St George’s Park. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/caterer-olive-scores-with-deal-at-national-football-centre/ News from FM World

CBRE has secured a three-year contract with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) to provide mechanical and electrical services across its attractions and properties. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cbre-and-royal-museums-greenwich-begin-partnership/ News from FM World

Over half of UK businesses believe Brexit will trigger a drop in revenue in 2019, according to research by business intelligence and analytics provider MHR Analytics. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/more-than-half-of-businesses-say-brexit-will-lead-to-revenue-drop/ News from FM World

Engie has been awarded a total of three places in the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) new Facilities Management Marketplace framework. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/engie-listed-in-ccs-fm-marketplace-framework/ News from FM World

Interserve has secured a new £67 million, five-year contract to provide total facilities management services for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/interserve-extends-tfm-deal-with-the-foreign-office/ News from FM World

Open-plan offices do not necessarily lead to better collaboration, according to a study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/open-plan-offices-do-not-always-foster-collaboration-says-study/ News from FM World

Businesses are being urged to save lives by accessing free practical resources to reduce the toll of work-related lung cancer. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/safety-groups-press-businesses-to-prevent-work-related-lung-cancer/ News from FM World

Fire doors from five suppliers have now been identified as failing to meet requisite fire performance standard, following an investigation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-orders-fire-door-manufacturers-to-address-safety-failings/ News from FM World