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PAC report says MoD has neglected maintenance of Armed Forces accommodation

A report by the Public Accounts Committee has warned that the Ministry of Defence’ (MoD) has neglected the maintenance of accommodation for more than half of the Armed Forces.

May 2021

Now > Next > How? Pauline Simpkins discusses the workplace purpose

We asked Pauline Simpkins, head of facilities management at Historic England, to tackle the topic of the new workplace purpose by answering three key questions: Where are we now, where do we need to get to next – and how do we get there?

May 2021

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'More than half of workers happy to continue working from home post-lockdown'

A poll by ISS UK has found that 67 per cent of respondents missed social engagement when working from home during the COVID lockdown periods.

May 2021

Editor's selection

AI: an invisible revolution in workplace learning

A technology revolution driven by AI will transform the way we plan learning and manage knowledge at work. The only thing holding it back will be the humans working alongside it, argues David Sharp, CEO of International Workplace.

March 2021

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Active air purification

Choose active rather than passive air purification technology, says Andrew Hobbs

April 2021

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 IWFM report reveals mixed picture for workplace and facilities market

Most (58 per cent) workplace and facilities management professionals believe the market will improve in the next 12 months, despite ongoing concerns over the impacts of Brexit and COVID-19, says a new report by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).

April 2021

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Pursuing a bright future in Cambodia's FM market

IWFM member Dan Davies reveals why Cambodia is a growing FM market

April 2021

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When considering remote working long-term, we must be wary of ‘false flexibility’

It is important to caution workers, employers and legislators against a rising tide of ‘false flexibility' and the damage this can bring to employee wellbeing.

April 2021

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NOW > NEXT > HOW? Alistair Scott ON Asset management

We asked Integrated Estate Management’s operations director Alistair Scott to discuss asset management and maintenance as buildings reopen through three short answers: Where are we now, where do we need to get to next – and how do we get there?

April 2021

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IWFM Jobs

IWFM Jobs is the jobs website for Facilitate magazine and the official job board for IWFM, the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.

Our aim is to help IWFM members and non-members to find jobs and recruit appropriate staff. We cover both permanent and interim positions in all areas of facilities management, from junior posts to CPO roles.

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South East England

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South East England

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£65,000 - £70,000 + Package

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Technology

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CBRE agrees to acquire Danish tech FM firm Intego A/S

Global real estate consultant CBRE Group has entered into a deal to acquire Intego A/S, a technical facility services provider based in Aalborg, Denmark.

Software & Systems

Thursday 29th April 2021

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NG Bailey secures IT services contracts worth £10m

NG Bailey’s IT Services business, part of its services arm, has won contracts worth over £10 million to support Fujitsu in delivering services for the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Data & Networks

Wednesday 28th April 2021

Open-access content

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Without data, decisions are just opinions

As FM businesses try to avoid the race to the bottom with increasing competition and higher customer expectations, smart data-driven decisions can make the difference and deliver a significant operational advantage, explains John Green

Software & Systems

CAFM

Internet of Things (IoT)

Tuesday 27th April 2021

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Automated communication, alerts and alarms

By automating processes and even decision-making, valuable time can be gained, enabling employees to concentrate on the issues where human engagement is required to find a solution.

Software & Systems

Information Management

Data & Networks

Thursday 22nd April 2021

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Sustainability

Cawleys wins waste deal with London Luton Airport

Cawleys has been awarded the recycling and waste management contract for London Luton Airport (LLA)

Waste management

Recycling

Wednesday 5th May 2021

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Greenzone finalises shareholder buyout to pursue growth plan

Independent waste management operator Greenzone Facilities Management has completed a shareholder buyout with support from Virgin Money.

Waste management

Tuesday 4th May 2021

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Sodexo takes five-year FM contract as part of the Future Maritime Support Programme

Sodexo has secured a £54 million soft FM services contract at Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth, as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP).

Waste management

Wednesday 28th April 2021

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Arcus FM unveils its sustainability strategy

Technology-led facilities management provider Arcus FM has launched a corporate sustainability policy.

Environmental Quality

Social value

Wednesday 28th April 2021

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Energy management

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SMS seals deal on decarbonisation retrofit with Aberdeen City Council

Energy specialist SMS is partnering with Aberdeen City Council to carry out a £5.2 million decarbonisation retrofit scheme at 100 homes in the city.

Energy Management Systems

Solar

Tuesday 27th April 2021

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London South Bank University's award-winning estates and facilities management

The Estates & Academic Environment Department (EAE) at the London South Bank University won the award in the Facilities Management category at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2021 for its extensive work in making the university campus more environmentally friendly. Through lighting, occupancy management, heat pumps and energy networks, the Estates team has reduced carbon on campus. Here's what they did and how they did it.

Energy Management Systems

Tuesday 27th April 2021

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Government must work with key industries to achieve new carbon emissions targets, warns BESA

A major retrofit strategy for existing buildings could be “crucial to the Prime Minister’s radical new targets for cutting carbon emissions”, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

Monday 26th April 2021

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Government sets new ambitious climate change carbon emissions reduction target

The UK government has set the world’s most ambitious climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78 per cent by 2035 compared to 1990 levels, it announced this week.

Thursday 22nd April 2021

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Compliance

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Government should ‘establish fund to help with remediation of cladding’

The government should establish a comprehensive building safety fund that addresses "the true scale of fire safety issues", says a select committee in a new report.

Statutory Compliance

Thursday 29th April 2021

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Consultation on new code for assessing walls and cladding announced by government

A consultation about a new code of practice for professionals assessing buildings’ external walls and cladding systems has been announced by the government.

Statutory Compliance

Thursday 29th April 2021

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Fire safety guidance that encourages ‘stay put’ policy is out of date

Fire safety guidance published by the Local Government Association which supported the ‘stay put’ policy has been taken down from the body’s website because it is “out of date” after the tragedy of the Grenfell fire in 2017.

Health & Safety

Thursday 22nd April 2021

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Government appoints experts to lead review into testing building materials

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has appointed two experts to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products.

Statutory Compliance

Wednesday 21st April 2021

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About The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is the pioneering body for workplace and facilities management professionals.

We are a community of over 17,000. We share best practice and knowledge with the profession and support our member’s professional development through internationally recognised, regulated qualifications, short courses and training. We are here to drive change. To extend our profession’s impact beyond the built environment and unlock its potential value to business and society.

Find out more about us on iwfm.org.uk »