Leeds-based security and FM provider First Response Group (FRG) has acquired 100 per cent share capital of Harrogate-based Robinsons M&E (RME) creating a group with a £25 million turnover. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/first-response-group-buys-robinsons-me-to-create-25m-fm-group/ News from FM World
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Workplace wins for Johnson & Johnson on World FM Day
The top prize at the Global FM Awards for Excellence in Facility Management 2018 has been awarded to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for its 2020 Workplace Experience Strategy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/workplace-wins-for-johnson-johnson-on-world-fm-day/ News from FM World
MPs' report on Carillion's collapse accuses bosses of 'recklessness'
Carillion’s business model was an unsustainable dash for cash, according a report published today by the Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy select committees. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mps-report-on-carillions-collapse-accuses-bosses-of-recklessness/ News from FM World
Helistrat's a schuh-in for recycling contract
Footwear retailer Schuh has awarded environmental consultancy and contract manager Helistrat a five-year waste and recycling contract. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/helistrats-a-schuh-in-for-recycling-contract/ News from FM World
Sodexo wins Glasgow 2018 European Championships contract
Sodexo has taken the catering contract for the Glasgow 2018 European Rowing Championships and European Triathlon Championships at Strathclyde Country Park part of the new multi-sport Glasgow 2018 European Championships. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/sodexo-wins-glasgow-2018-european-championships-contract/ News from FM World
Stress linked to unhealthy lifestyles in new study
Highly stressed workers are almost twice as likely to make unhealthy lifestyle choices, research reveals. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/stress-linked-to-unhealthy-lifestyles-in-new-study/ News from FM World
Derwent takes on new project for the University of York
Derwent FM, as part of the Civitas consortium, has been chosen as the preferred bidder for delivering facilities management services on a major student accommodation project at the University of York. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/derwent-takes-on-new-project-for-the-university-of-york/ News from FM World
BCC backs research into injury risk from long-reach equipment
A research initiative that could improve the safety and well-being of operatives who use long-reach washing equipment has been given a boost by a British Cleaning Council (BCC) grant. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bcc-backs-research-into-injury-risk-from-long-reach-equipment/ News from FM World
Stressed nation: survey finds 74 per cent of UK have felt 'unable to cope'
A UK-wide stress survey has found that almost three-quarters of adults (74 per cent) have at some point over the last year felt so stressed they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/stressed-nation-survey-finds-74-per-cent-of-uk-have-felt-unable-to-cope/ News from FM World
Eric Wright FM takes PFI fire stations contract
Preston-based Eric Wright Facilities Management (EWFM) has been awarded a contract to service 16 PFI fire stations across the North West over the next 18 years. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/eric-wright-fm-takes-pfi-fire-stations-contract/ News from FM World