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Facilitate Magazine November/ December 2021

Platinum Facilities renews deal at British Arab Commercial Bank’s London HQ

Platinum Facilities has been reappointed as M&E service partner of British Arab Commercial Bank (BACB) at its London headquarters at 8-10 Mansion House, following a competitive re-tender process.

November 2021

Atalian Servest secures place on the LUPC Estates & FM Services framework

Atalian Servest has been awarded a place on the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) framework, whose members include universities, further education, heritage and public sector bodies.

November 2021

Spie UK wins leisure centre M&E contract in East Dunbartonshire

SPIE UK has secured a new contract with civil engineerING FIRM McLaughlin and Harvey to build the Allander Leisure and Day Care centre in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

November 2021

Editor's selection

SURVEY: Your chance to set Facilitate's agenda for 2022

Facilitate Readers' Survey 2021

November 2021

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Hospital catering’s decade-long evolution

November 2021

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Equipment breakdown likely after neglected upkeep during lockdown

The dramatic reduction in routine maintenance during the extended lockdowns is causing a spike in refrigeration compressor breakdowns, according to an industry firm.

November 2021

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Cleaning sector apprenticeship bid clears first hurdle

Cleaning and hygiene apprenticeship bid clears first hurdle

November 2021

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Mayor writes to building owners to ensure disabled people safety

The Mayor of London has written to building owners asking them to draw up plans for personal emergency evacuation for disabled people living in unsafe blocks.

November 2021

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Dilapidations: the overlooked contract clause

October 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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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

Reference

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Regional Facilities Manager

South West England

Circa £40,000 + Benefits & Opportunities

Reference

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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

Competitive

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Technology

Only one in five firms is aware of ‘Big Switch Off’

Only one in five businesses is fully aware that they will have to swap to fully digital networks when the traditional phone landline service stops in 2025.

Software & Systems

Information Management

Data & Networks

Thursday 25th November 2021

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Mitie wins £92.5m multiservice deal at John Radcliffe Hospital

Mitie has secured a new contract to provide cleaning, portering, and patient and staff catering at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Software & Systems

Monday 15th November 2021

Open-access content

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Bellrock FM allies with Sun European to accelerate growth

Bellrock Property & Facilities Management, provider of risk-focused workplace and property management, has secured backing from new owner Sun European Partners, LLP to strengthen its growth potential.

CAFM

Building Information Modelling

Tuesday 2nd November 2021

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IWFM Conference 2021 report: Ian Ellison and James Pinder on the technology megatrend

Data & Networks

Tuesday 12th October 2021

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Sustainability

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Project to measure FM Scope 3 emissions progresses further

Monday 29th November 2021

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Round-up: Product and service announcements W/C 22/11/21

A news round-up of stories in the FM sector

Environmental Quality

Social value

Thursday 25th November 2021

Open-access content

EV charging points to be mandatory for new buildings

All new and renovated buildings will be required to install electric vehicle charging points from next year, under new government rules.

Environmental Quality

Thursday 25th November 2021

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Government publishes guidance on decarbonising public sector buildings

Designing, implementing and monitoring net zero strategies are part of a ‘road map’ guide to cutting emissions in public buildings, published by the government.

Environmental Quality

Thursday 25th November 2021

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Energy management

Project to measure FM Scope 3 emissions progresses further

Monday 29th November 2021

Open-access content

Round-up: Product and service announcements W/C 22/11/21

A news round-up of stories in the FM sector

Environmental Quality

Social value

Thursday 25th November 2021

Open-access content

Ofgem holds consultation on energy price cap changes

Ofgem has launched a series of consultation documents on proposals to ensure that the energy price cap reflects the costs, risks and uncertainties facing energy suppliers.

Electricity

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

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McGill fires up gas servicing contract for Shire Housing

McGill Facilities Management has been awarded a three-year gas servicing and maintenance contract by Shire Housing in East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Gas

Monday 22nd November 2021

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Compliance

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Improve building ventilation now to avert health emergencies, urges Whitty

The government’s chief medical adviser has told businesses to invest in better ventilation to improve health and safety within buildings in the longer term.

Health & Safety

Friday 26th November 2021

Open-access content

EV charging points to be mandatory for new buildings

All new and renovated buildings will be required to install electric vehicle charging points from next year, under new government rules.

Environmental Quality

Thursday 25th November 2021

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Workers expect flexible tech and wellbeing support from employers

Almost three-quarters of UK workers polled in a survey would choose their next employer based on flexible technology and health and wellbeing support.

Health & Safety

Thursday 25th November 2021

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London office starts increase as market confidence grows

Confidence in the London office market has dramatically improved with an increase of new starts, according to research.

Health & Safety

Risk & Business Continuity

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Open-access content

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