The latest news from the world of facilities managementSmall FM firms should be extra vigilant about who they deal with to avoid facing down their tardy clients in court over non-payment. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/small-businesses-head-for-the-courts/Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:10:06 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 15:56:41 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 16:10:06 GMT41357The government has placed an export ban on a rare 1719 chandelier worth an estimated £337,250.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/chandelier-gets-sell-off-reprieve/Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:44:28 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:19:28 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 11:44:25 GMT41247Cibse will launch a new Journal in February. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/cibse-announces-new-official-journal/Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:43:35 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:08:44 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 11:43:35 GMT41245The largest waste services contract in western Europe could face delays in current economic climate. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/delays-possible-for-manchester-waste-contract/Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:35:33 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 10:31:59 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 10:35:33 GMT41288Compass will be served with a $200m (£130m) class-action lawsuit in the US today (Monday), according to media reports.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/compass-faces-200m-discrimination-suit/Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:12:46 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:04:28 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:12:46 GMT41257Balfour Beatty has acquired Colledge Trundle and Hall which specialises in energy control systems for building. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/balfour-beatty-workplace-acquires-colledge/Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:04:33 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 15:54:32 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:04:33 GMT41237Rentokil Initial is to restructure its debt, according to the Sunday Telegraph. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/rentokil-to-restructure-its-debt/Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:50:35 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 10:52:50 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 12:50:35 GMT41113A Spanish local authority has turned on solar panels atop several mausoleums. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/spanish-cemetery-gets-solar-panels/Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:17 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 10:24:30 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:15 GMT41107Independent contract caterer Vacherin has been appointed to manage the catering facilities at the new Whitechapel Gallery.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/vacherin-wins-whitechapel-gallery-contract/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:23:54 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 16:20:57 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 16:23:54 GMT41032The Health and Safety Executive has warned employers in the offshore sector to ensure adequate risk assessments following the prosecution of two multinational companies after the death of a technician. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-over-proper-risk-assessments/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:39:03 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:31:13 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:39:03 GMT41023Mouchelbabcock Education, the joint venture between Babcock and business services group Mouchel, has signed a £167 million contract for new and refurbished school facilities with the London Borough of Hackney. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mouchelbabcock-signs-schools-deal/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:27:47 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:13:04 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:27:47 GMT41014New research has found that changing traditional white-light office lighting to blue-enriched white light helps keep office workers more alert throughout the day. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/blue-enriched-light-helps-staff-stay-alert/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:07:28 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 10:01:10 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 10:07:28 GMT40981Students, parents, teachers. The government’s Building Schools for the Future programme is “listening and learning” from all three groups about what they want their new school to be like.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/bsf-promises-bright-future-for-young-people/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:32:32 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 08:47:14 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 09:32:32 GMT40974Mitie entered into a strategic partnership with global security and business intelligence provider Stirling Assynt.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-forms-security-intelligence-partnership/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:28:05 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 09:22:50 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 09:28:05 GMT40977Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire County Councils have been awarded £138 million in PFI credits to improve local waste management facilities.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/waste-pfi-credits-boost-council-recycling-plans/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:28 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 09:15:02 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:28 GMT40976Rentokil Initial has appointed Michael Murray as chief financial officer.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/rentokil-names-new-cfo/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:34:21 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 08:31:38 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 08:34:21 GMT40972“Having solid financial backing could help firms to grab a bigger slice of the public spending pie in the years to come.”http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/a-bullish-balfour-beatty-stays-firm-in-belief-that-fortune-favours-the-bold/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:18:13 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 17:07:37 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 17:18:13 GMT40943Vast, sclerotic, spendthrift, inefficient. Can you tell what it is yet? The public sector according to the standard version of right-wing pressmen and cynical suits.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/asset-08/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:17:52 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 16:03:33 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 16:17:52 GMT40936The future is here. All we have to do is open our eyes to what high-tech developments are being implemented around us.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/worktech-london/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:02:51 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 16:00:29 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 16:02:51 GMT40935IPD has launched a new space code that aims to cut costs and reduce the environmental impact of running a building.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/space-management-code-promotes-best-practice/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:28:22 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 08:53:52 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 10:28:22 GMT40832Today is the deadline for signing up to the 2009 FM World Buyers’ Guide to FM Services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-world-buyers-guide-last-chance-to-enter/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:04:04 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 10:25:52 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 10:04:04 GMT38135Almost half of contract cleaning companies in the UK experienced growth over the past 12 months, despite the economic downturn, but a third of cleaning firms are considered “at risk” as a result of weakening conditions, according to new industry research.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/a-third-of-cleaning-firms-at-risk/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:37:22 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:51:04 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 09:37:22 GMT40719Atkins has reported revenue growth of 12 per cent to £710.8 million for the six months to 26 November.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/atkins-revenues-up-12-per-cent/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:20:12 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 08:18:37 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 08:20:12 GMT40830Transport for London has issued a notice to renew its project management framework.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/tfl-issues-project-management-contract-notice/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:17:24 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 16:32:02 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 08:17:24 GMT40803Mitie has been awarded the contract to provide security services at the Port of Felixstowe, part of the Hutchison Port Holdings Group.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-wins-port-of-felixstowe-security-contract/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:13:00 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 16:10:51 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 16:13:00 GMT40798Powerminster Gleeson Services has won a new maintenance contract with Manchester Methodist Housing Associationhttp://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/powerminster-wins-manchester-housing-deal/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:55:37 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 09:49:17 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 09:55:37 GMT40726Compass Group has announced a full-year pre-tax profit rise of 29.8 per cent to £566 million, with sales up 6.3 percent to £11.4 billion. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/compass-pre-tax-profits-rise-298-per-cent/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:34:12 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:32:46 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:34:12 GMT40718G4S Security Services has launched a new specialist vacant property service.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/g4s-launches-empty-property-services-business/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:19:34 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:17:04 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:19:34 GMT40716Are you a strategic business thinker? Do you think you can predict the future? The past 12 months have been some of the most turbulent in recent history and, if the word from the Bank of England and the government is anything to go by, 2009 is set to be equally fraught both for businesses and consumers alike.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fantasy-futures-predict-the-future-and-win-250/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:02:45 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 07:36:54 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 07:02:45 GMT40051The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Nuclear Management Partners, a consortium comprising Amec, Areva, and URS Washington division have signed a new management and operations contract.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/amec-consortium-signs-nuclear-contract/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:36:57 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 15:20:10 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 15:36:57 GMT40662A lift engineer diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma has been awarded £140,000 in compensation by his former employers, Evans Lifts and James Oakes & Co.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/140000-compensation-for-asbestos-case/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:10:16 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 15:08:55 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 15:10:16 GMT40660Government plans to bring forward capital spending on major infrastructure projects have been welcomed by the property industry.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/spending-will-bring-stimulus-to-construction-sector/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:34:30 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 09:38:44 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 10:34:30 GMT40602Ingredients, Mitie’s food service brand, is celebrating its largest ever catering contract. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-food-brand-celebrates-largest-catering-deal/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:02:09 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 10:00:29 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 10:02:08 GMT40608 Chancellor Alastair Darling has announced a temporary rates exemption for empty commercial properties with an annual rental income of £15,000 or less in his pre-Budget report.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/darling-announces-empty-property-tax-exemptions/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:33:08 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 16:39:35 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 09:33:08 GMT40571Twynham Housing Association, which manages around 4,000 properties across Dorset, the New Forest, Fareham and Eastleigh, has extended its property services contract with Ian Williams for an extra year. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/twynham-extends-ian-williams-contract/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:07:02 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 09:05:19 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 09:07:02 GMT40597The Olympic Delivery Authority has issued a contract notice to establish a building services framework for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/oda-issues-building-services-contract-notice/Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:56 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 08:59:19 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:56 GMT40596The management of the government estate presents a massive challenge, but potentially an even bigger opportunity. That was the message at last week’s Asset 08 conference. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/government-estate-outperforming-private-sector-on-efficiency/Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:53:32 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 08:58:45 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 10:53:31 GMT40481Almost a quarter of a million jobs could be lost in the construction industry, unless the government brings forward a number of construction projects in today’s pre-Budget report, Rics has warned.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/rics-calls-for-pre-budget-report-to-prevent-construction-job-losses/Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:53:11 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 09:11:54 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 10:53:11 GMT40485Housing maintenance workers must be aware of dirty needles in order to avoid needlestick injuries when they are working on properties, a construction union has warned.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/maintenance-workers-warned-against-needlestick-injuries/Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:52:48 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 10:25:45 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 10:52:48 GMT40491Good progress and strong growth were the buzzwords used in Mitie’s latest interim statement, which addd that the current economic conditions represent opportunities for the group.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/economic-downturn-means-strong-growth-for-mitie/Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:49:51 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 08:36:45 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 10:49:51 GMT40480Interserve has been ranked 19th among the entire list of FTSE 350 companies in The Observer's "Good Companies Guide" 2008.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/interserve-ranks-high-in-observers-good-companies-guide/Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:48:53 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 09:45:43 GMTMon, 24 Nov 2008 09:48:53 GMT40488GSH Group has secured a five-year, multi-million pound contract to deliver technical facilities services across Norwich Union’s national portfolio.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/gsh-signs-norwich-union-deal/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:34:37 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 08:31:23 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 10:34:37 GMT40336Cancers caused by exposure to dangerous chemicals at work kill up to 18,000 people every year, the TUC has warned.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/tuc-launches-workplace-associated-cancer-guide/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:32:57 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 08:49:24 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 10:32:57 GMT40344Buildings that feature air conditioning systems with an output of more than 250kw must be inspected before 4th January, FM services firm Integral has warned. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/businesses-told-to-gen-up-on-air-conditioning-regs/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:03:33 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 10:01:27 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 10:03:33 GMT40352Gleeson, owner of Powerminster Gleeson Services, has announced further job cuts.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/further-job-cuts-at-gleeson/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:18:54 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 09:17:31 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 09:18:54 GMT40347Rod Pettigrew has been appointed to the new position of deputy chief executive at the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/pettigrew-named-deputy-chief-executive-of-hvca/Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:38:56 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 08:37:09 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 08:38:56 GMT40337The future is here. All we have to do is open our eyes to what high-tech developments are being implemented around us. So said many of the speakers at the WorkTech London conference this week.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/workplace-must-not-alienate-older-staff-myerson-tells-office-futures-conference/Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:37:58 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 08:44:02 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 11:37:58 GMT40187Sodexo Prestige has signed a deal to provide catering for up to 52,000 fans at Newcastle United’s ground, St. James’ Park.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/magpies-sign-sodexo-prestige/Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:19:04 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 09:12:03 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 09:19:04 GMT40192Office rental group Regus’ financial performance continues to be in line with the expectations, following the relocation of its headquarters from the UK to Luxembourg in the Autumn.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/regus-in-line-with-expectations-following-luxembourg-move/Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:18:51 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 16:39:00 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 09:18:51 GMT40146Public sector workers union Unison is launching a campaign called 'Just Desserts' to find out how recent changes to school food services have affected the working life of school meals staff.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/unison-calls-for-just-desserts-for-school-meals-workers/Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:49 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 17:08:10 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:49 GMT40150Turner & Townsend has been commissioned to provide project management services to the £12 million development planned for the Selby War Memorial Hospital site.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/turner-townsend-to-manage-north-yorks-hospital-project/Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:55:01 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 16:52:41 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 16:55:01 GMT40148Challenging economic times mean that health and safety is critical in ensuring firms stay afloat – that is the message from the new president of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Nattasha Freeman.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/iosh-president-warns-against-hs-complacency/Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:29 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 18:03:44 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:29 GMT40027After much conjecture in recent weeks about the resilience of the FM and general outsourcing sector, the past fortnight has brought mixed messages from four different players about the state of the sector.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/uncertain-times-continue-as-the-winners-and-losers-emerge-across-the-sector/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:44:08 GMTTue, 07 Oct 2008 10:20:48 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 17:44:08 GMT35761Manchester City Council has settled out of court over the design and construction problems of the sculpture B of the Bang.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/b-of-the-bang-designers-pay-council-17-million/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:09:36 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 17:05:03 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 17:09:36 GMT40019Steve Dingley, managing director of Integrated fm, has been appointed as a non-executive director of performance improvement body Investors in Excellence.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/integrated-fm-md-appointed-to-investors-in-excellence-board/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:54:17 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 15:51:41 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 15:54:17 GMT40004The ODA has issued a contract notice to establish a seating installation framework for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/oda-issues-seating-installation-contract-notice/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:16 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 14:58:49 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:16 GMT39981Mitie has won its first Building Schools for the Future contract with a 31-year deal to deliver total facilities management to three new PFI schools in Kent.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-wins-first-building-schools-for-the-future-contract/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:36:22 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 10:33:07 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 10:36:22 GMT39952The Royal Institute of British Architects has launched a competition encouraging students to think creatively about 'designing-in' counter terrorist features into public buildings.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/students-urged-to-create-counter-terrorist-buildings/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:31:03 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 07:05:39 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 10:31:03 GMT39939Balfour Beatty has appointed Andrew McNaughton as chief operating officer. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/balfour-beatty-appoints-mcnaughton-to-the-board/Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:25:19 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 07:24:21 GMTTue, 18 Nov 2008 07:25:19 GMT39940Younger people who demand flexible working, a work life balance and a socially-responsible attitude from their employers may have to review their attitude to the workplace in the current marketplace, a recruitment expert has warned. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/is-this-the-end-for-generation-y/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:26:13 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 17:22:30 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 17:26:13 GMT39901Sustainability has seen the end of the “boom and bust” years, as companies still see it as a priority despite the credit crunch. That’s according to a new poll conducted by the UK Green Building Council.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/no-more-boom-and-bust-for-sustainability/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:59:23 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 16:55:45 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 16:59:23 GMT39894The Hochtief group, parent company of Hochtief Facility Management has reported a set of “excellent results” for the first nine months of the year.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/hochtief-reports-excellent-performance/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:11:52 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 14:06:51 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 14:11:52 GMT39865Last month, UK commercial property capital values suffered their biggest fall in 22 years, according to the latest UK Monthly Property Index from IPD.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/commercial-property-value-suffers-steepest-fall-in-22-years/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:56:31 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 13:54:53 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 13:56:31 GMT39864The Security Industry Authority has marked one year of regulation in the private security industry in Scotland.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/sia-marks-one-year-of-scottish-regulation/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:43:26 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 13:40:24 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 13:43:26 GMT39863The Chartered Institute of Building has named Bridget Boreham as its first chief operating officer.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/ciob-names-first-chief-operating-officer/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:46:03 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 08:30:58 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 10:46:03 GMT39817The University College London has set up a sports facilities innovation unit to look at the design and operation of Britain’s leisure buildings.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-industry-to-monitor-2012-venue-development/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:20:04 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 14:57:36 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 10:20:04 GMT39743Emcor Facilities Services Group has signed a partnership with the International College of Engineering and Management in Oman, in order to develop FM education and training for regional undergraduates. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/emcor-signs-fm-education-partnership-in-middle-east/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:22:27 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 09:20:12 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 09:22:27 GMT39821Connaught Environmental has begun working on contracts worth a total £2.5 million since the end of the summer.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/connaught-environmental-wins-3-million-in-new-business/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:06:42 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 08:59:19 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 09:06:42 GMT39818The cost of running the estate at number 10 Downing Street hit £22.78 million last year. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/number-10-premises-costs-reach-22m/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:29:29 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 11:27:10 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 08:29:27 GMT39728London’s Olympics in 2012 could be remembered for being the “flexible games” if building design results in a legacy of well-used and easily maintained buildings. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/no-white-elephants-for-london-2012-olympics/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:07:58 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 08:29:47 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 16:07:58 GMT39696The FM World Daily is now being read by more than 4,000 FM professionals every day.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-world-daily-hits-4000/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:07:23 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:31:51 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 16:07:23 GMT39716White Young Green has made job cuts as a result of subdued market conditions since July.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/job-cuts-at-white-young-green/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:06:29 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 12:03:45 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 16:06:29 GMT39731Fountains, the environmental support services company, has been awarded a contract from North Lanarkshire Council for the Streetscape works for Bellshill town centre.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/fountains-wins-bellshill-deal/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:04:28 GMTThu, 02 Oct 2008 11:17:11 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 16:04:28 GMTrestricted30417SGP Property & Facilities Management, the property and FM business of Johnson Service Group has won a new maintenance contract with the Yum! brand, owner of Pizza Hut and KFC.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/sgp-wins-maintenance-contract-with-kfc-group/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:28:37 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 16:17:23 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 12:28:36 GMT39650Harrow Green has been appointed to relocate 900 staff from five buildings into one for Atkins in Bristol.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/harrow-green-plans-move-with-atkins/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:16:50 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:17:07 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:16:50 GMT39699Connaught Compliance has bought electrical services firm Nectahttp://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/connaught-compliance-buys-necta/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:08:21 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:02:47 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:08:21 GMT39707Haden Building Management has rebranded as Balfour Beatty Workplace. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/rebrand-for-balfour-beattys-fm-arm/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:57:43 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:54:42 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:57:43 GMT39704Serco has said that it is on track to deliver on expectations for 2008.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/serco-confident-of-delivering-double-digit-growth/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:19:31 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:02:14 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:19:31 GMT39697London’s Olympics in 2012 could be remembered for being the “flexible games” if building design results in a legacy of well-used and easily maintained buildings. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/sports-facilities-fit-for-the-future/Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:55:24 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 16:52:35 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 16:55:24 GMT39660The mayor of one of Europe’s fastest changing cities formally welcomed the world of corporate property at the beginning of Corenet Global Summit in Berlin last month.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/corenet-global-summit-2008/Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:08:12 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 15:25:32 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 14:08:11 GMT38755Land Securities has appointed Alison Carnwath as its new chairman.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/land-securities-names-new-chairman/Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:32:37 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 08:10:10 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 10:32:37 GMT39463The 2008 Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code awards, held earlier this week, have revealed that London businesses are putting sustainability at the top of their agenda.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/london-businesses-save-187-olympic-sized-swimming-pools-of-waste/Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:57:21 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 09:05:33 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 09:57:21 GMT39586Rentokil has launched a new information site which it says will become the Wikipedia for the UK pest control world.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/rentokils-site-aims-to-be-wikipedia-of-pest-world/Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:56:50 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 09:49:53 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 09:56:50 GMT39588The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new section of its website aimed entirely at providing health and safety support and advice to businesses in Wales.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-launches-dedicated-site-for-wales/Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:26:26 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 09:20:22 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 09:26:26 GMT39587Gloucestershire County Council has been awarded £92 million in PFI credits to improve its waste facilities.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/gloucestershire-awarded-92m-in-waste-pfi-credits/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:34:31 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 16:29:27 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 16:34:31 GMT39552Operon FM has won three new contracts to provide a range of hard and soft facilities management services.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/operon-fm-celebrates-trio-of-new-contracts/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:59:59 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 15:54:59 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 15:59:59 GMT39546Selecta has won a five-year contract to provide vending machines on the Tyne and Wear Metro system.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/selecta-to-provide-drinks-on-the-metro/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:47:01 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 15:44:22 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 15:47:01 GMT39542Balfour Beatty’s education PPP concession Transform Schools has been appointed by the London Borough of Southwark as selected bidder for the £200 million Southwark Schools for the Future programme.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/balfour-beatty-named-top-bidder-on-southwark-schools-programme/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:53:23 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 07:59:34 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 09:53:23 GMT39461Land Securities’ latest results are a reflection of an unprecedented period of instability, its chief executive has said, adding that work on the group’s demerger has stopped.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/land-securities-abandons-demerger-plans-amid-period-of-instability/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:06:01 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 08:03:25 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 08:06:01 GMT39462Amec said that its cash position remains strong, while the group continues to seek growth through further acquisitions.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/amec-continues-growth-through-acquisitions/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:58:47 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 07:56:00 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 07:58:47 GMT39460The latest predictions from members of interiors federation the Association of Interior Specialists regarding the commercial fit-out market show a glint of light at the end of the tunnel.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/ais-sees-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:42:10 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 18:35:09 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 18:42:10 GMT39447Carillion IT Services has been appointed by Carlisle College to install a new integrated IP telephony system and provide technical support as part of a planned £30 million site redevelopment.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/carillion-it-services-to-work-with-carlisle-college/Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:25:29 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 18:19:42 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 18:25:28 GMT39446People’s social scene revolves around the workplace - that was the message at this week's Generations at Work seminar, organised by Herman Miller. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/generations-at-work/Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:31:50 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 16:26:03 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 16:31:50 GMT39426Integral has won a three-year, multi-million pound property maintenance contract with information protection and storage company Iron Mountain.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/integral-wins-me-deal-at-iron-mountain/Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:57:29 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 12:46:33 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2008 12:57:29 GMT39350The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (Cibse) has published a guide to help firms ensure that they are compliant with energy and carbon emissions regulations. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/cibse-publishes-energy-compliance-guide/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:33:05 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 16:30:38 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 16:33:05 GMT39291Businesses have until the 1st December before they must pre-register chemicals that they manufacture or import, under new government guidelines.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/businesses-urged-to-pre-register-for-reach/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:25:06 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 16:23:12 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 16:25:06 GMT39289Bristol has beaten last year’s winner Brighton and Hove to claim the title of Britain’s most sustainable city.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/bristol-is-uks-greenest-city/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:09:41 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 15:53:08 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 16:09:41 GMT39279G4S has said that the business has been strong over the past six months, with performance benefiting from the recent strength of the euro and US dollar.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/g4s-benefiting-from-strong-dollar/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:14:00 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 15:06:40 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 15:14:00 GMT39272Hochtief Facility Management has won the contract to manage hard FM services at the German headquarters of British American Tobacco.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/hochtief-takes-on-fm-at-british-american-tobacco/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:53:56 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 14:49:12 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 14:53:56 GMT39269Security firm Securiplan has been found guilty of 19 cases of using unlicensed security staff and has been fined more than £500,000 as a result.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/securiplan-pleads-guilty-and-fined-half-a-million-pounds/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:40:08 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 13:03:32 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 14:40:08 GMT39254Kier said that it has made a good start to the new financial year with first quarter trading in line with the group’s expectations.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/kier-reports-upbeat-trading/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:24:37 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 08:51:46 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 10:24:37 GMT39226Sodexo’s FM services have grown strongly throughout the year, and now represent more than a fifth of group revenue, according to the latest group statement.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/sodexo-reveals-fm-revenue-growth/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:21:33 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 10:19:10 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 10:21:33 GMT39233Galliford Try has issued a profit warning, announcing a £50 million write down in the value of its landholdings.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/profit-warning-from-galliford-try/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:05:41 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 09:28:48 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 10:05:41 GMT39228Land Securities Trillium is expected to announce a 20 per cent drop in the value of its assets, and halt plans for its three-way demerger.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/land-securities-drops-plans-for-demerger/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:05:03 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 09:50:00 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 10:05:03 GMT39231Today is your last chance to take part in this year’s FM World Salary Survey. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-world-2008-salary-survey-today-is-the-deadline/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:23:00 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 08:37:15 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 09:23:00 GMT38238Michael Wilson, chief executive of the Security Industry Authority has said that he will step down from his position on Thursday 13th November.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/sia-chief-executive-steps-down-following-agency-staff-security-checks/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:31:13 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:35:29 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 10:31:13 GMT39012Rentokil Initial has posted a 72 per cent fall in third-quarter profit and said the worsening economy was beginning to affect sales across the group and hamper its turnaround plan.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/rentokil-profits-drop-by-72-per-cent/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:42:28 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 09:35:56 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 09:42:28 GMT39080Mapeley said that funds from operations was £13 million for the past quarter, with performance in line with management expectations.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mapeley-delivers-in-line-with-expectations/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:28:57 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:26:47 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:28:57 GMT39006Knightstone Housing Association has signed a £25 million five-year Decent Homes agreement with Ian Williams for the north of its area and Mitie for the south.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-and-ian-williams-sign-housing-agreement/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:07:55 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:04:39 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:07:55 GMT38999Rok has announced a 15 per cent cut in jobs and expects revenue to drop by £120 million.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/rok-announces-15-per-cent-job-cuts/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:49:28 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 13:46:46 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 13:49:28 GMT38994FM World, the award-winning fortnightly magazine of the British Institute of Facilities Management, has revealed the names of the pioneers of the facilities management sector.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-world-reveals-the-pioneers-of-the-fm-sector/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:29:43 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 10:09:01 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 10:29:43 GMT38935The partnership between Interserve and the Royal Navy has won the Partners in PFI/PPP Award at the PFM Awards, the top award at the annual industry awards ceremony held earlier this week in London.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/industry-awards-honour-fm-partnership/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:29:29 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 09:49:13 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 10:29:28 GMT38928Mitie has secured a new contract with Tesco that includes the provision of landscaping services to over 840 UK stores.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-to-landscape-tesco-stores/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:03:42 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 10:02:27 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 10:03:42 GMT38933Amec has bought US-based engineering and architecture services firm OEST Associates from its owner-manager for £5.9 million.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/amec-strengthens-earth-and-environmental-position-in-the-us/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:33:12 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 09:31:18 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 09:33:12 GMT38924Interserve said that it continues to trade in line with expectations set out in August.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/interserve-shows-resilience-in-face-of-downturn/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:06:17 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:59:49 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 09:06:17 GMT38923Carillion IT Services today has secured a framework agreement with BAA for the provision and maintenance of network infrastructure and cabling.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/carillion-it-signs-baa-agreement/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:47:53 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:45:41 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:47:53 GMT38922Balfour Beatty Communities, Balfour Beatty's US PPP subsidiary, has reached financial close on a military housing project in South Carolina.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/balfour-beatty-closes-on-us-military-housing-project/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:37:38 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:35:42 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:37:38 GMT38920Operon has created its second charity partnership, Chiltern Student Villages, to finance, build and operate new student accommodation for Buckinghamshire New University.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/operon-signs-second-university-partnership/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:58 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 14:33:04 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:58 GMT38736A new £6 million fund to help charitable and voluntary organisations support and develop environmental projects throughout England has been launched today by environment secretary Hilary Benn.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/6-million-released-to-help-third-sector-stay-green/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:56 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 14:58:05 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:56 GMT38749Balfour Beatty said that its financial position remains strong with average net cash in the period exceeding £200 million.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/balfour-beatty-stays-strong-despite-financial-downturn/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:41 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 14:23:47 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:41 GMT38733Greig Brown has been appointed chief executive of facilities services firm Europa. Martin Jones, who has led the business for over 25 years, is to become the deputy chairman working alongside chairman Billy Allan.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/europa-appoints-new-chief-exec/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:16 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 09:53:45 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 10:33:16 GMT38692Government environmental consultancy Envirowise has called on office workers to “think before they drink.”http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/consultancy-appeals-for-responsible-tea-drinking/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:32:46 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 15:22:45 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 10:32:46 GMT38753UK law firms are feeling the pinch and seeking to save money any way they can, in an effort to stem further redundancies.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/law-firms-seek-to-cut-costs-starting-with-free-lunches/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:01:16 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 09:47:12 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 10:01:16 GMT38818Jittery stock markets and economic uncertainty won’t stop the drive towards sustainability in all its guises. If anything, sustainability is more important now than ever before.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/report-from-ipfma-conference-2008/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:24:36 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 15:22:39 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 15:24:36 GMT38752The Treasury’s decision to alter PFI financing rules, a move that will drastically reduce profits for private sector investors, has attracted criticism from the outsourcing sector.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fox-criticises-new-pfi-rules/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:17:29 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 14:54:46 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2008 09:17:29 GMT38616The demand for commercial property fell at its fastest rate in a decade during the third quarter of this year, according to latest Rics’ Commercial Property Survey.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/commercial-property-demand-falls/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:43:33 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 15:42:14 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 15:43:33 GMT38625Members of the security industry have been invited to respond to a consultation which could see the Security Industry Authority alter its core competency specifications.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/sia-launches-competency-consultation/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:20:56 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 15:15:19 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 15:20:56 GMT38622WSP said that it continues to deliver good financial results across all of its regions and is confident that performance for the year would meet expectations.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/wsp-delivers-confident-results/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:21:58 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 14:05:30 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 14:21:58 GMT38606Ecovert FM has secured a one-year maintenance contract with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust for the Springwell Centre.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/ecovert-fm-signs-up-with-the-springwell-centre/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:12 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 12:58:24 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:12 GMT38602Dallas’s new slogan Live Large. Think Big sums up not only the city which hosted this year’s Ifma World Workplace but also the conference itself.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/report-from-ifma-world-workplace-2008/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:06:33 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 11:03:26 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 11:06:33 GMT38569Just as our worst fears are being realised as stalling growth figures suggest the UK is tipping into recession, the chancellor Alistair Darling has signalled his intention to ride to the rescue by ‘reprioritising’ public spending.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/investors-put-safety-first-despite-darling-daring-to-spend-spend-spend/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:37 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 10:58:47 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:37 GMT38568The opening of Heathrow’s £4.3 billion Terminal 5 in March has been branded a “national embarrassment" by the House of Commons Transport Committee.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/terminal-5-opening-was-a-national-embarrassment/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:49:58 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 09:37:01 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 10:49:58 GMT38545Amey is piloting four Mercedes-Benz electric smartcars in major cities across the UK.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/amey-goes-electric/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:25:54 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 10:24:15 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 10:25:54 GMT38558A new recipe book which aims to make catering in the armed forces more exciting has been launched.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/new-book-revitalises-army-catering/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:05:34 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 08:58:14 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 09:05:34 GMT38539Gordon Campbell CBE has stood down from the role of chairman of Babcock International, after eight years in the position.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/babcock-chairman-steps-down/Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:31:08 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 08:29:34 GMTMon, 03 Nov 2008 08:31:08 GMT38537A new report from the House of Commons Transport Committee has urged for more to be done to investigate deaths in work-related road accidents.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/rospa-welcomes-new-road-safety-report/Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:51:30 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 20:50:16 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 10:51:30 GMT38364A new report from the House of Commons Transport Committee has urged for more to be done to investigate deaths in work-related road accidents.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/quarter-of-firms-will-reduce-property-portfolio/Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:26:09 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 07:38:46 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 08:26:09 GMT38376The Healthcare Estates conference organised by the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management was attended by more than 1,000 delegates earlier this month. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/conference-advocates-clean-and-safe-healthcare-environment/Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:25:51 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 08:23:47 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 08:25:51 GMT38382The government has bought forward an amendment that will introduce a Feed-in-Tariff for small-scale, low-carbon electricity production, including micro-CHP.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/government-endorses-micro-chp-technology/Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:53:20 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 07:50:31 GMTFri, 31 Oct 2008 07:53:19 GMT38378Barking & Dagenham has been named as the London borough with the highest asbestos mortality rate, according to the HSE.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/east-london-tops-asbestos-mortality-list/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:24:57 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 20:19:16 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 20:24:57 GMT38357Exhibitions like Orgatec, the world’s biggest dedicated to office furniture, blow my mind - the shear scale, the slickness and investment are just not seen in the FM or corporate interiors sectors in the UK. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/report-from-orgatec-2008/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:54:41 GMTTue, 28 Oct 2008 10:01:31 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 11:54:41 GMT37980Reported major injuries at work fell again this year, marking a 9 per cent reduction since 2000, according the latest figures out from the HSE.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/workplace-injury-figures-drop/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:35:58 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 14:34:42 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 10:35:58 GMT38170Hochtief subsidiary Leighton has secured a new contract to design, build and manage the new Royal North Shore Hospital and Community Health Services Project in Australia.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/hochtief-business-wins-australian-ppp-hospital-deal/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:01 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 09:58:43 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:01 GMT38249A new standard, launched by the Carbon Trust, Defra and BSI British Standards, will help businesses assess the carbon footprint of their goods and services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/new-standard-counts-the-carbon-cost/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:42:35 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 09:24:59 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 09:42:35 GMT38244Eurest Services, part of the Compass Group, has announced a new “one stop shop” that combines food and support services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/eurest-services-announces-one-stop-shop/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 09:07:47 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT38242Sodexo has announced the creation of a new division focused on the pharmaceutical industry.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/sodexo-launches-pharmaceutical-division/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:26:49 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 08:23:43 GMTThu, 30 Oct 2008 08:26:47 GMT38237With a decreasing number of employees expected to spend all their time in the office, why spend a lot of time and money on improving the office environment? The reason is to get the best out of them when they are there. Also, according to a survey, 45 per cent of young people still expect to work in a large office.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/report-from-the-sustainable-workplace-conference/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:03:08 GMTFri, 17 Oct 2008 11:47:41 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 17:03:08 GMT37141Reliance Facilities Management has appointed Paul Crilly as deputy chairman.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/reliance-fm-appoints-deputy-chairman/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:09:22 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 10:08:27 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 10:09:22 GMT38131Mitie has won a five-year, £26 million contract with First London and Berkshire, part of FirstGroup, to provide support services to its bus division.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/mitie-wins-london-bus-deal/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:49:08 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 09:46:21 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 09:49:08 GMT38129The FM sector’s bid to create a National Academy for Facilities and Waste Management has been turned down for a second time by the Learning and Skills Council.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-rejected-for-skills-academy/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:33:54 GMTTue, 28 Oct 2008 20:59:11 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 09:33:54 GMT38110Industrial property owners are being forced to consider demolishing empty warehouses to avoid paying extra taxes under the government’s empty property relief rules.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/business-owners-demand-end-to-empty-property-rules/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:33:36 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 09:25:53 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 09:33:36 GMT38128New guidance that aims to help architects, planners and builders to develop high quality waste facilities has been released by Defrahttp://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/defra-releases-waste-facility-design-guidance/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:51:56 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 08:42:55 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 08:51:56 GMT38121Hochtief Facility Management has signed a deal to oversee the FM at Bahrain International Airport. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/hochtief-fm-takes-over-at-bahrain-airport/Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:28:18 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 08:26:59 GMTWed, 29 Oct 2008 08:28:18 GMT38119London businesses are losing around £6,000 a year for each staff car parking place they provide, according to a new report.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/car-park-spaces-wastes-thousands-of-pounds/Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:20:20 GMTTue, 28 Oct 2008 07:46:23 GMTTue, 28 Oct 2008 10:20:20 GMT37971Andrew Wolstenholme, capital projects director at BAA is to become managing director of Balfour Beatty.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/baa-project-director-to-join-balfour-beatty/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:58:34 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 15:57:15 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 15:58:34 GMT37944This year’s Orgatec, the world’s biggest office furniture expo, was more impressive than ever, demonstrating the high levels of investment that design companies have made in their portfolios.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/design-investment-impresses-at-orgatec/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:29:40 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 15:27:25 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 15:29:39 GMT37936Integral has won a three-year hard FM contract with St. Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/integral-wins-scottish-shopping-mall-contract/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:44:52 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 14:43:27 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 14:44:52 GMT37926HSE has issued a warning to electrical contractors to ensure safe working practices for their staff, after a man working for Mitie Engineering Services died when he came into contact with a live conductor.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/mitie-fined-for-electricians-death/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:09:35 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 12:08:10 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 12:09:35 GMT37893FM employers are being urged to sign up to participate in the new Diploma for Construction and the Built Environment.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/new-diploma-calling-out-for-fm-employers/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:57:39 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 09:08:14 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:57:39 GMT37814Research from the Health Protection Agency has shown that some energy saving compact fluorescent lights can emit ultraviolet radiation at levels that can result in exposures higher than guideline levels.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hpa-issues-fluorescent-bulb-caution/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:56:46 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:01:22 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:56:46 GMT37829Kier is launching a new £120 million facilities services business.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/kier-launches-120m-fm-company/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:43:50 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:39:22 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:43:50 GMT37844Land Securities Trillium has signed a contract on the first phase of Kent’s Building Schools for the Future programme.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/trillium-signs-kent-schools-deal/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:43:17 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:42:57 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 10:43:17 GMT37847Redhall has confirmed that its offer for engineering support services company Chieftain is unconditional.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/redhall-confirms-chieftain-offer/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:44:17 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 08:42:16 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 08:44:17 GMT37812Interserve has been awarded a £4 million contract by the United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust to refurbish and develop two units at the Lincoln County Hospital.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/interserve-wins-4m-hospitals-contract/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:36:49 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:53 GMTMon, 27 Oct 2008 08:36:49 GMT37811Interserve has been awarded a multi-million pound contract with GDF Storage to provide the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation services during the first construction phase at the company’s new underground gas storage facility in Cheshire.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/interserve-signs-multi-million-me-deal/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:22:13 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 10:20:00 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 10:22:13 GMT37727The BIFM annual conference 2009 ‘Sustainability in action: embedding sustainable FM in your organisation’ has just launched.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-of-asbestos-dangers/bifm-annual-conference-2009-has-launched/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:07:30 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 15:35:37 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 10:07:30 GMT37682Building tender prices could fall by up to 10 per cent over the next year as housing and commercial building activity continues to drop and lending rules tighten up, EC Harris’s latest Economics Survey warns.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-of-asbestos-dangers/building-tender-prices-to-fall-by-10-per-cent/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:05:08 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 09:01:13 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 10:05:08 GMT37717Europa has secured ISO14001 Environmental Management Standard certification across the whole business, confirming its commitment to sustainability.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/europa-secures-iso4001/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:57:05 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 09:54:03 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 09:57:05 GMT37723Johnson Controls has reported record sales of £23.5 billion for 2008, up 10 per cent from £21.3 billion in 2007, despite a “difficult economic environment.”http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-of-asbestos-dangers/strong-08-to-lead-to-aggressive-09-for-johnson-controls/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:53:19 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 16:34:17 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 09:53:19 GMT37690The 2009 FM World Buyers’ Guide to FM Services is open for entries. This is your opportunity to promote your company for free in this comprehensive list of companies and suppliers in the UK FM marketplace.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-world-buyers-guide-dont-miss-out/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:31:59 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 15:05:38 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 09:31:59 GMT37039The International Facility Management Association has announced the winners of its Awards of Excellence, recognising groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the FM profession.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-of-asbestos-dangers/ifma-announces-awards-of-excellence-winners/Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:34:30 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 08:28:48 GMTFri, 24 Oct 2008 08:34:30 GMT37716Unions have welcomed a new European Directive that will give agency workers agency workers the same pay as permanent staff after 12 weeks in employment.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-of-asbestos-dangers/unions-welcome-fairer-pay-for-agency-staff/Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:50:44 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 09:57:52 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 11:50:44 GMT37637Twenty tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases every week – that's 4,000 each year – and the figures are set to increase, according to the Health and Safety Executive. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/hse-warns-of-asbestos-dangers/Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:48:18 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 09:15:35 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 10:48:18 GMT37633GSH Group increased revenue by 27 per cent to £200 million, with pre-tax profits up 37 per cent to £11 million in the year ended 31st July 2008. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/strong-results-for-gsh/Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:58:20 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 08:53:15 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 08:58:20 GMT37632Carillion Property Services has been awarded a contract by Abertay Housing Association to provide services to its properties in Dundee.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/carillion-signs-up-with-abertay-housing/Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:34:06 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 08:32:19 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 08:34:06 GMT37630FM World has launched the 2008 salary survey, conducted in association with recruitment firm PSD.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-world-2008-salary-survey/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:59:47 GMTWed, 08 Oct 2008 08:27:48 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 17:59:47 GMT35915The BIFM and The British Association of Removers have announced a strategic partnership which will help to increase the profile of both organizations.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/bifm-and-bar-sign-strategic-partnership/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:34:30 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 15:32:15 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 15:34:30 GMT37593Changing economic conditions will change how we work “forever”, according to research led by Johnson Controls' Dr Marie Puybaraud. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/energy-costs-will-change-how-we-work-forever/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:32:33 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 09:25:46 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 10:32:33 GMT37517Recently in this column I addressed the worrying rise in the UK’s budget deficit, the potential implications for the future of public spending and the amount of money directed into outsourcing and PFI-style contracts. It now appears as though I spoke about two weeks too soon.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-analysis/public-spending-cuts-looking-ever-more-likely-following-bank-bail-out/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:20:33 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 10:19:02 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 10:20:33 GMT37527Local authorities should have a duty placed upon them to ensure that their public places contain enough public toilets.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/public-toilet-provision-is-no-joke-committee-warns/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:03:29 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 10:01:55 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 10:03:29 GMT37521Six places ranging from a residential street to an entire region of England were named as the country's first 'Zero Waste Places' by Environment Minister Jane Kennedy.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/defra-announces-six-zero-waste-sites/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:00:11 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:57:14 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 09:00:11 GMT37514The Hochtief Group, parent company of Hochtief Facilities Management, has reaffirmed its forecast for 2008, adding that it plans to buy back 10 per cent of shares in the interest of the group's long-term investment strategy.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/hochtief-reaffirms-2008-forecast/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:38:34 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:37:42 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:38:34 GMT37513Get ready for regulation. That was the clear message to Northern Ireland’s private security industry from David Cave, the Security Industry Authority project manager at a Reliance Security Services conference in Belfast last week.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/get-ready-for-regulation-ni-security-industry-warned/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:23:31 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:19:41 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:23:31 GMT37511Middleton Group Services has announced that it has formed a strategic FM services partnership between its air-conditioning business and the EPM Group.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/middleton-partners-with-epm/Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:06:06 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:05:15 GMTWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:06:06 GMT37509Land Securities is said to have abandoned plans to break up its £15 billion real estate portfolio, according to a report in the Independent on Sunday.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/land-securities-may-abandon-break-up-plans/Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:16:24 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 10:15:17 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 10:16:24 GMT37391Don’t cut corners on health and safety during the coming economic downturn – that’s the message from Rospa at the start of a week focusing on the prevention of accidents at work.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/dont-cut-hs-corners-in-economic-downturndont-cut-hs-corners-in-economic-downturn/Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:41:26 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:32:45 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:41:26 GMT37388At least one member of staff at the Home Office lose their security pass every day, according to a report unveiled by the Liberal Democrats.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/careless-home-office-staff-misplacing-passes/Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:22:42 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 08:38:28 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:22:42 GMT37378The head of a security company has received a 12-month community order for employing unlicensed security guards.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/security-chief-prosecuted/Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:22:28 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 15:58:58 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:22:28 GMT37347Law firm DWF has appointed Karl Warmbold as head of facilities management and property.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/dwf-appoints-new-head-of-fm/Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:22:16 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:21:00 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:22:16 GMT37385Dallas's new slogan Live Large.Think Big sums up not only the city which hosted this year’s Ifma World Workplace but also the conference itself. Sustainability was a recurring theme but the delegates and organiser continued to “live large”. The shuttle buses which ran every 10 minutes throughout the day taking delegates from the Convention Center to the conference hotels (none more than a 10 minute walk away) being just one example of excess.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/world-workplace-lives-large-and-thinks-big/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:07:27 GMTFri, 17 Oct 2008 14:33:30 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 11:07:27 GMT37172Dallas's new slogan Live Large.Think Big sums up not only the city which hosted this year's Ifma World Workplace but also the conference itself. Sustainability was a recurring theme but the delegates and organiser continued to “live large”. The shuttle buses which ran every 10 minutes throughout the day taking delegates from the Convention Center to the conference hotels (none more than a 10 minute walk away) being just one example of excess.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/event-reports/report-from-world-workplace-2008/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:05:42 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 10:22:50 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 11:05:42 GMT37262Support services firm Real Office Group has received a partial cash offer from Leander to buy 74.9 per cent of the company.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/real-office-group-receives-cash-offer/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:40:43 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 10:21:14 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 10:40:43 GMT37261Guy Wakeley has been named chief executive of Morrison Facilities Services. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/morrison-names-new-chief-exec/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:55:31 GMTFri, 17 Oct 2008 12:31:52 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 09:55:31 GMT37154Serco’s acquisition of US-based IT company SI International will go ahead, in a deal worth £241 million.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/serco-acquisition-to-go-ahead/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:55:14 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 08:54:23 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 09:55:14 GMT37244The government has pledged to increase its target of reducing CO2 emissions to 80 per cent by 2050.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/co2-emissions-target-increases-to-80-per-cent/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:52:39 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 09:49:09 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 09:52:39 GMT37251British Land has announced that Stephen Hester will resign as a director and leave the Company on 15 November to join The Royal Bank of Scotland.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/british-land-continues-search-for-ceo/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:03:46 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 09:01:21 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 09:03:46 GMT37245The refurbishment and extension of St Pancras International station as part of an £800 million transformation was named Project of the Year at the Rics Awards, held last Friday. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/st-pancras-scoops-top-rics-prize/Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:41:58 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 08:37:13 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2008 08:41:56 GMT37241With a decreasing number of employees expected to spend all their time in the office, why spend a lot of time and money on improving the office environment? The reason is to get the best out of them when they are there. Also, according to a survey, 45 per cent of young people still expect to work in a large office.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/why-spend-good-money-on-office-design/Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:19:26 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 15:31:48 GMTFri, 17 Oct 2008 12:19:26 GMT37056The BIFM, Ifma and FMA Australia have renewed their Partners in Excellence agreement to promote international collaboration. The five-year deal was signed at Ifma’s World Workplace conference yesterday in Dallas, Texas.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/bifm-ifma-and-fma-australia-renew-agreement/Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:58:51 GMTFri, 17 Oct 2008 10:53:48 GMTFri, 17 Oct 2008 10:58:50 GMT37131The current economic downturn is expected to make more employers look at the benefits of smarter working for their staff, an industry group has said. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/downturn-may-encourage-flexible-working/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:04:48 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:03:35 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 16:04:48 GMT37068Taylor & Goodman has won two new M&E contracts with Severn Trent Water, worth around £3 million per year.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/taylor-goodman-awarded-3m-severn-trent-deal/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:59:18 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 14:57:03 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 14:59:18 GMT37038Selecta has won a five-year contract to supply snack and drink vending to Mecca Bingo.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/selecta-goes-to-the-bingo/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:55:08 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 14:53:57 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 14:55:08 GMT37037A new standard that gives recommendations and guidance in order to achieve an acceptable level of fire safety for people in and around buildings has been published.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/new-standard-provides-advanced-fire-safety-guidance/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:51:59 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 10:11:05 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 11:51:59 GMT37002The impact of the current economic situation on business confidence is likely to “dampen” the growth of FM sector as new commercial projects are postponed – that was the downbeat message from the latest FM industry report.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-market-hits-28-billion-but-forecast-remains-downbeat/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:34:23 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 08:53:26 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 11:34:23 GMT36988A2Dominion Group has awarded Connaught Partnerships a £117 million contract to deliver asset management services for its stock of 30,000 houses.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/a2-dominion-signs-connaught-partnerships/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:42:30 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 14:36:12 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 09:42:30 GMT36951A new academy has been planned solely for construction and diploma students, and will be sponsored by JCB. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/jcb-sponsors-academy/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:08:47 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 16:21:12 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 09:08:47 GMT36882TC Contractors has recently won cleaning contracts for four Tesco Stores Distribution Centres - ranging in size from 250,000 to 800,000 sq ft.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/tc-contractors-adds-four-more-tesco-sites/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:31:58 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 08:29:35 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 08:31:58 GMT36986Sustainability is good for the bottom line. There is no need to choose between making a profit and making your business sustainable. At least that was the message at Action Sustainability’s seminar ‘Procuring the future in facilities management’.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/seminar-favours-selfish-sustainabiity/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:20:52 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 15:06:28 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 08:20:52 GMT36959Achievements in facilities management were celebrated at the 8th annual BIFM International Investors in FM Excellence Awards last night.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/fm-excellence-celebrated-at-bifm-awards/Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:20:11 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:16:57 GMTThu, 16 Oct 2008 08:20:09 GMT36808WSP has added two new major developments to its Middle East portfolio.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/wsp-adds-to-middle-east-portfolio/Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:51:03 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 14:49:51 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 14:51:03 GMT36953Johnson Controls said that a diversified business portfolio and the ability to improve its cost structure will partially offset the difficult economic environment.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/johnson-controls-issues-cautious-forecast/Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:54:22 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 15:54:29 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 10:54:22 GMT36871An energy consultancy has reported a 60 per cent rise on display energy certificate enquiries, since the 1st October deadline.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/dec-enquiries-go-up-60-per-cent/Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:53:55 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 16:13:47 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 10:53:55 GMT36878LCC has won a major contract for its college and education portfolio at the Great Yarmouth College campushttp://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/lcc-adds-great-yarmouth-to-education-portfolio/Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:53:21 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 15:01:40 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 10:53:21 GMT36862Taylor Wimpey has appointed Christopher Rickard as group finance director. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/taylor-wimpey-names-group-fd/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:46:56 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 14:41:42 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 14:46:56 GMT36860ISS Eaton has bought contract catering business The Catering People (for an undisclosed sum).http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/iss-eaton-buys-the-catering-people/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:46:11 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 08:55:04 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:46:11 GMT36791GSH has appointed Chris McLain and Jamie Reynolds as Co-Chief Executive Officers. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/gsh-appoints-co-ceos/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:43:39 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2008 16:22:19 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:43:39 GMT36763Operon FM has been awarded a £2.5 million, two-year contract, to provide facilities management services at the Low Level Waste Repository in West Cumbria.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/operon-fm-signs-with-radioactive-waste-repository/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:46:58 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 09:45:22 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 09:46:58 GMT36797A Cambridge housing development has won this year’s Riba Stirling prize. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/accordia-scoops-stirling-prize/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:17:20 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2008 16:09:47 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 09:17:20 GMT36760Rok has signed a five-year framework agreement with BAA to work on a number of building improvement projects valued between £2 million and £20 million.http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/business-news/rok-signs-major-baa-framework-deal/Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:03:03 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 09:01:28 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 09:03:03 GMT