Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)

British train operating company and Arriva UK subsidiary CrossCountry Trains has extended a partnership with Pareto FM to include the delivery of soft services at sites on its network.

Facilities Management (FM) is a vital discipline within organisations, encompassing a wide range of services aimed at ensuring that the built environment is functional, safe, and efficient. As the complexity of buildings and the demands of occupants increase, the role of facilities manage

Facilities management (FM) has traditionally been defined as the integration of people, processes, and things within the built environment. This definition highlights core functions of FM, such as ensuring safety, functionality, and efficiency in managing physical spaces. However, as the land

ISS is expanding its suite of apprenticeship schemes with the aim of inspiring, empowering and supporting female leaders across the business.

Matthew Lockton, sales director for Compass Group's integrated facilities management business 14forty, has become a Certified-level member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).

The Deborah Rowland Scholarship, a scholarship fund dedicated to finding and supporting new talent in the FM industry, has announced the launch of its new

Maintenance costs are projected to rise 16 per cent by 2Q 2029 according to the latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) All-in Maintenance Cost Indices.

Global data infrastructure provider NetApp has awarded a three-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract to CBRE for its locations in India.

The City of London Corporation has extended its contract with ISS for the provision of security and front of house services by five years with an option to extend by up to a four further years.

Public service broadcaster the BBC has selected EMCOR UK for a five-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract.

Mitie is celebrating its highest intake of engineering apprentices since launching a dedicated apprenticeship programme in 2021.

NHS Forth Valley has retained Serco as the provider of cleaning, catering and portering services at Forth Valley Royal Hospital for a further seven years.

Building on its momentum in Northern Ireland, Bidvest Noonan has secured a contract to deliver cleaning and security services to Buttercrane Shopping Centre, one of the most visited shopping centres in the region.

ISS is preparing to mobilise a seven-year integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with the DWP for a scheduled go live in October 2025.

OCS has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Compass Group reports its Social Partner Hub has supported over 100 people into employment and a further 800 with job interview training and guidance since launching a year ago.

Planon has again been named a 'Leader' in the annual IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Application 2024 Vendor Assessment.

Soft services provider Churchill Group is funding the acquisition of employee shares with debt capital following its conversion into an Employee-owned Trust (EoT) in 2023.

Facility services provider Bidvest Noonan has adopted the corporate purpose statement 'To proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow' following a consultation involving colleagues across its operations in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

ABM has been recognised with Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Armed Forces Covenant.