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Facilitate Magazine January/February 2022

BM announces its post-Covid strategy

Caterer Bartlett Mitchell - has changed its name to BM – and launched its post-Covid brand strategy.

January 2022

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Cleaning industry is unattractive owing to ‘lack of diversity’

More needs to be done to make the cleaning industry an attractive place to work, according to the CEO of a firm in the industry.

January 2022

‘Positive movement’ in commercial property investment trends, says Q4 outlook

Property experts have seen positive movements in investment trends across commercial property during Q4, while owners continue to diversify the way we use office space, according to a new property monitor report.

January 2022

Editor's selection

Well polished ethical model for contract cleaner

January 2022

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Ethical business: balancing profits with purpose for a new corporate ethos

Ethical business: how accreditation bodies and standards are driving a new corporate ethos

January 2022

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Creating a wellbeing strategy for 2022

January 2022

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Winter challenge: how to ensure business continuity

January 2022

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Ethical business: property management firm's B Corp journey

January 2022

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The dark side of the broom

Amidst changing expectations triggered by the pandemic, has the moment for technological innovation in cleaning finally arrived?

January 2022

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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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Project Leader (Maternity Cover One Year Contract)

Cambridge

Circa £50,000 Pro Rata + Benefits & Opportunities

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Maintenance Supervisor

Surrey

Up to £43,000 + Excellent Package & Opportunities

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Regional Facilities Manager

South West England

Circa £40,000 + Benefits & Opportunities

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Operations Manager

Bristol

£37.5 - £40K pa depending on experience plus benefits

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Head of Estates and Facilities

London

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum

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Site Quality Engineer

Midlands

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Technology

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Wates FM advances its contract with JLL

Wates Facilities Management is developing its partnership with global real estate firm JLL in a new five-year contract to deliver a ‘Next Generation Maintenance’ model.

Software & Systems

Friday 28th January 2022

Open-access content

Service Activity W/C 24/01/22

A news round-up of stories in the workplace and facilities management sector

Software & Systems

Thursday 27th January 2022

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Johnson Controls joins NHS Smart Buildings Framework

Smart buildings specialist Johnson Controls has been chosen by the NHS for its six-year National Framework Agreement to provide building technologies using the Internet of Things (IoT).

Data & Networks

Internet of Things (IoT)

Wednesday 26th January 2022

Open-access content

Inviron extends technical FM deal with Colt Data Centre Services

Inviron has secured a rolling three-year contract with Colt Data Centre Services, a provider of global hyperscale and large enterprise data centre solutions.

Data & Networks

Monday 24th January 2022

Open-access content

Sustainability

ISS sets out route map to net zero by 2040

FM provider ISS has pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions within scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and full-scope net zero emissions by 2040, including across its supply chain.

Environmental Quality

Thursday 27th January 2022

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Government launches reforms for the waste industry

A crackdown on waste criminals has been unveiled by the government to reform the waste industry.

Waste management

Wednesday 26th January 2022

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Ruby McGregor-Smith becomes CIPD president

Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith has been appointed as the president of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development.

Social value

Wednesday 26th January 2022

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Add your views to the IWFM Market Outlook Survey 2022

The IWFM is launching its 2022 IWFM Market Outlook Survey and urges you to take part today.

Wednesday 26th January 2022

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Energy management

Wates Property Services wins place on £750m Fusion 21 framework

Wates Property Services has been awarded a place on a £750 million decarbonisation framework by procurement body Fusion 21.

Energy Management Systems

Friday 21st January 2022

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Mitie reaches 30% EV target ahead of schedule

Mitie has exceeded its target to convert 30% of its fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) by March 2022 – three months ahead of schedule.

Monday 17th January 2022

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Aramark aims to reach Net Zero by 2050

Aramark Northern Europe has pledged to become the first region of the global company to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

Gas

Wednesday 12th January 2022

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Veolia unveils its first UK electric vehicle battery recycling plant

Waste management firm Veolia has introduced its first UK electric vehicle battery recycling facility to process 20 per cent of the nation’s end-of-life batteries by 2024.

Monday 10th January 2022

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Compliance

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Government announces new fund for building safety

A new £27 million fund has been announced by the government to pay for the installation of fire alarm systems in buildings of all heights, rather than just being limited to those over 18 metres.

Health & Safety

Thursday 27th January 2022

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Mitie Group’s Q3 update reports strong trading

Mitie Group today (January 27) announced a trading update for the three-month period ended 31 December showing revenue of £1.008 billion – 51% ahead of the same period last year.

Health & Safety

Thursday 27th January 2022

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JLL to deliver workplace services at Standard Chartered Bank’s Americas and EMEA estates

JLL has been appointed by Standard Chartered Bank to create real estate solutions to support its workplace and workforce evolution and net zero carbon goals.

Health & Safety

Wednesday 26th January 2022

Open-access content

Office occupancy steadily increasing to pre-Omicron levels

Occupancy in London-Based offices has been 10% this week and is “steadily increasing”, says data from a workplace technology firm.

Health & Safety

Tuesday 25th January 2022

Open-access content

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