A select committee’s report into energy efficient buildings highlights the “inadequacies of government policy in addressing carbon emissions”, according to the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/ukgbc-responds-to-beis-report-into-energy-efficiency/ News from FM World
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Gig economy sector doubles in size over three years
The number of people doing gig economy work has doubled in the past three years, according to research supported by TUC and pan-European think tank the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/gig-economy-sector-doubles-in-size-over-three-years/ News from FM World
Mitie wins five-year multi-service FM contract with SIG
Mitie has been awarded a five-year multi-service facilities management contract with SIG plc, a European supplier of specialist building materials. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/mitie-wins-five-year-multi-service-fm-contract-with-sig/ News from FM World
Interserve Group announces Alan Lovell as new chairman
Interserve Group, the international support services, construction and equipment group, has announced that Alan Lovell will take over as chairman from 15 July. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/interserve-group-announces-alan-lovell-as-new-chairman/ News from FM World
Macaroons that Make a Difference (MacsMAD)
The MacsMAD programme is run by community interest group Miss Macaroon, which manufactures and supplies Macaroons in Birmingham. The programme provides training to help young unemployed people. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/business-analysis/macaroons-that-make-a-difference-macsmad/ News from FM World
Sodexo Energy & Resources secures three deals worth £6.5m a year
Sodexo Energy & Resources has been awarded three FM contracts worth a combined £6.5 million a year. The clients are Total E&P UK, Doosan Babcock, and a major player in the energy market. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/sodexo-energy-resources-secures-three-deals-worth-65m-a-year/ News from FM World
Government must 'take bold action' on ethnicity pay gap
The Trades Union Congress is putting pressure on the government to take action on the ethnicity pay gap. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/government-must-take-bold-action-on-ethnicity-pay-gap/ News from FM World
Independents by Sodexo wins £4.25m deal at Worcester school
Independents by Sodexo has been awarded a five-year contract to manage catering and cleaning services at The King’s School, Worcester. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/independents-by-sodexo-wins-425m-deal-at-worcester-school/ News from FM World
The Friday catch-up 12/07/2019
Our selection of the other workplace and facilities management announcements made this week. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/the-friday-catch-up-12-07-2019/ News from FM World
Office workers are 'more discerning' about the look of their workplace
UK office employees long to work in more beautiful and inspiring offices, according to research by office plant supplier Ambius. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/office-workers-are-more-discerning-about-the-look-of-their-workplace/ News from FM World