Category: News

Serco Group says it expects to report revenue of £1.35 billion and underlying trading profit of £35 million to £45 million for the first half of the financial year ending 2 August. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/serco-hints-that-profits-could-be-hit-by-taking-on-carillion-contracts/ News from FM World

GVA has been appointed to manage a major mixed-use development in Birmingham, which will include a 27-storey office and residential tower. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/gva-secures-major-appointment-to-birminghams-landmark-beorma-quarter/ News from FM World

Procurement organisation Fusion21 has announced the launch of its Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Framework and Empty Buildings Refurbishment & Security Framework. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fusion21-launches-repair-and-refurb-frameworks-worth-300m/ News from FM World

Corporate real estate and facilities management teams are now responsible for running and managing a full 33 per cent of alternative work (AW) programmes, compared with 24 per cent for HR, and 11 per cent for executive leadership. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-teams-now-run-33-of-alternative-workplaces/ News from FM World

Lancashire-based AM Services Group has announced the creation of a waste and washroom management division. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/am-services-group-sets-up-waste-and-washroom-management-arm/ News from FM World

There needs to be further clarity around how the government intends to use the Social Value Act in procurements, says the act’s author. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/more-clarity-is-needed-on-government-social-value-procurement-pledge/ News from FM World

NJC, the cleaning and support services company, has announced its contract win with independent property adviser Metrus. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/njc-wins-deal-with-metrus/ News from FM World

Services covered by Engie’s long-standing FM contract with accountancy consultants Grant Thornton have been extended to include energy, through guaranteeing a minimum 5 per cent reduction in costs in this area each year. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/engie-assures-energy-savings-for-grant-thornton/ News from FM World

Jeremy Furniss, partner at international M&A and debt advisory firm Livingstone, discusses the state of the FM industry following Carillion’s demise. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/fm-must-quit-risky-business/ News from FM World

The Facilities Show took place last month. Here’s our ‘hot take’ on the topics and trends that could affect your future operational and procurement decisions. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/news-analysis/the-facilities-show-2018-key-trends-and-themes/ News from FM World