Author: Simon Carter

Ten minutes of brisk walking during your lunch break could add years to your life, according to research from Public Health England. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/10-minute-walk-a-day-can-reduce-risk-of-early-death/ News from FM World

NHS Property Services has announced two senior appointments to its executive team. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/nhs-property-services-makes-two-senior-appointments/ News from FM World

Global real estate adviser CBRE has been appointed by new client Clarks to provide total facilities management (TFM) in a five-year contract. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cbre-steps-into-five-year-deal-with-clarks/ News from FM World

Survey data collected in August indicates that the UK construction sector continued to experience a slowdown this summer. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/construction-calls-on-government-to-stall-the-sectors-slowdown/ News from FM World

BIFM Academy courses have become available to purchase for all facilities management professionals. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bookings-open-for-first-phase-of-bifm-academy-training-courses/ News from FM World

One in eight large UK organisations admits knowing that sexual harassment has gone unreported in their workplace. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/sexual-harassment-is-going-undisclosed-says-one-in-8-large-firms/ News from FM World

Cordant Services has bolstered its integrated services division by picking up a five-year contract with multi-channel retailer Shopping Direct for its operations in Cambridgeshire. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/cordant-cleans-up-with-shopping-direct-contract/ News from FM World

Companies across the capital are being encouraged to engage with their employees on mental health and offer training to staff to help detect and aid colleagues who might be suffering. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/london-mayor-calls-on-companies-to-help-tackle-mental-health-problems/ News from FM World

NHS commissioners are being given the opportunity to offload the costs and responsibilities of managing vacant and unused space in their buildings under a new scheme unveiled by NHS Property Services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/nhs-commissioners-offered-chance-to-offload-vacant-space/ News from FM World

Facilities managers are being warned that rising in copper prices coupled with an easing of regulations could give rise to an increase in theft of the metal. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fms-urged-to-be-extra-vigilant-over-copper-supplies-amid-rising-risk-of-thefts/ News from FM World