International advisory and brokerage service business Morphose has separated its brokerage division from the consulting division, which specialises in bid management and tender advice, following a substantial period of growth and development. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/serco-spreads-its-wings/morphosedemerger-leads-to-new-business-name/ News from FM World
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Businesses blow billions on wasted office space, study reveals
Big businesses in England and Wales are squandering £10 billion a year on under-used office space, a new study suggests. The report by flexible workplace firm Abintra draws together data from its work with more than 100 corporations worldwide with government and property industry figures.…
Commercial property market in 'strong position' in NI
Despite the third quarter being quieter during the summer months, the commercial property market in Northern Ireland is set to finish the year in a strong position, according to research by CBRE. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/commercial-property-market-in-strong-position-in-ni/ News from FM World
Mitie mitigates threats with new service
Mitie’s professional services business has launched a new risk consultancy. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mitie-mitigates-threats-with-new-service/ News from FM World
Budget receives tepid reviews
The National Living Wage will increase by 4.9 per cent from £7.83 an hour to £8.21 from April 2019, Chancellor Phillip Hammond announced in the Budget yesterday. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/budget-receives-tepid-reviews/ News from FM World
Workers lose appetite over inadequate lunch areas
Unhappy workers are asking employers to create office breakout spaces so they can eat lunch away from their desks, according to new research. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/workers-lose-appetite-over-inadequate-lunch-areas/ News from FM World
100% Hackitt demands industry change
An initiative to encourage the government to deliver all of the recommendations contained within Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety has been launched. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/100-hackitt-demands-industry-change/ News from FM World
ISS wins catering deal with Kent and Medway NHS Trust
ISS Healthcare has been awarded a contract to provide retail and patient catering for Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/iss-wins-catering-deal-with-kent-and-medway-nhs-trust/ News from FM World
Imtech Inviron secures £30m ME&E contract with Vertas
Vertas Group has awarded Imtech Inviron a £30 million mechanical, engineering and electrical (ME&E) contract for work across its client base, which includes the Suffolk County Council estate. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/imtech-inviron-secures-30m-mee-contract-with-vertas/ News from FM World
Businesses in trades sector risk penalties for GDPR breaches
Despite General Data Packet Regulation (GDPR) legislation having come into effect over four months ago, the majority of UK businesses in the trades sector are now risking penalties by failing to adhere to some of the rules, according to a survey. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/businesses-in-trades-sector-risk-penalties-for-gdpr-breaches/ News from FM…