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South Somerset calls on ENGIE to realise its zero-carbon pledge

South Somerset District Council has chosen ENGIE to develop a net-zero carbon roadmap for the area.

October 2020

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BESA publishes updated Covid safety guidelines

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) recently published fresh guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep staff safe in the light of new government restrictions.

October 2020

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Service providers adapt to help clients and employees as Covid crisis intensifies

A hospitality and security provider have both launched services to help customers facing extra challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.

October 2020

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Is this the end of cleaning as an invisible service?

Professional cleaning has always come at a price that too few have been willing to pay. So will the greater interest in genuinely effective cleaning brought about by the pandemic lead to the end of deeply ingrained prejudices against the service? asks Martin Read.

October 2020

Is this the end of established contract catering models?

Contract caterers went from feeding buildings full of people to grappling with reduced work and earnings as well as job losses — all in a matter of weeks. Nevertheless, the sector believes that despite the challenges, there is hope through innovation and flexibility. Bradford Keen reports.

October 2020

Is this the end of open plan?

Does the pandemic spell the end of the open plan office? In short, no, despite the many headlines and social media pundits calling for its death. This moment in time, however, provides an opportunity to rethink the current layout to enable employees to work effectively, safely and in comfort. Bradford Keen reports.

October 2020

ABC OF AI

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in FM has been slow but it can play a significant role in improving the industry, says Muhammad Asif Khan.

October 2020

Is home-working here to stay?

We’re used to working from home by now, but what do we need to consider before winter arrives? asks Rachel Houghton.

October 2020

Investigation launched into £271 million sale of Interserve’s FM business to Mitie

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the £271 million sale of Interserve’s facilities management business to rival Mitie.

October 2020

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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Client Side Construction Program Manager – Student Accommodation

London (Central)

£80,000 plus package

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Capital Project Manager Maintenance

South East England

Band 7

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Senior Estates Officer Maintenance

South East England

Band 7

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Facilities Manager

Brentwood

Competitive salary

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Senior Estates Officer Maintenance & Building Services

London

Band 7

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Site Director of Estates and Facilities

Orpington (City/Town), London (Greater)

Competitive Salary plus excellent benefits

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Technology

ABC OF AI

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in FM has been slow but it can play a significant role in improving the industry, says Muhammad Asif Khan.

Internet of Things (IoT)

1st October 2020

know that face

Facial recognition technology can provide a streamlined contactless approach to on-site attendance tracking, says Chris Coughlin.

Internet of Things (IoT)

1st October 2020

Mitie wins engineering deal with Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Mitie has been awarded a £6 million contract to provide facilities management for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS).

1st September 2020

The UK BIM Alliance and National Housing Federation introduce guidance on digital asset management

Members of the National Housing Federation and UK BIM Alliance are collaborating on a joint project to help housing associations implement digital asset management and have launched an introductory brochure.

Building Information Modelling

24th August 2020

Sustainability

South Somerset calls on ENGIE to realise its zero-carbon pledge

South Somerset District Council has chosen ENGIE to develop a net-zero carbon roadmap for the area.

Environmental Quality

23rd October 2020

Veolia wins new ‘black bag’ waste contract in Central Bedfordshire

Waste services operator Veolia has been awarded a domestic waste management contract by Central Bedfordshire Council in conjunction with Bedford Borough Council.

Waste management

20th October 2020

Amey forms partnership to bring colour to prisoners’ lives

Amey has teamed up in a social enterprise with Paint360 to support prisoners’ wellbeing.

Social value

Recycling

15th October 2020

Mitie publishes social value targets

Mitie has launched its 2020 Social Value Report, setting new targets for its business over the next five years.

Environmental Quality

Waste management

Social value

Recycling

15th October 2020

Energy management

South Somerset calls on ENGIE to realise its zero-carbon pledge

South Somerset District Council has chosen ENGIE to develop a net-zero carbon roadmap for the area.

Environmental Quality

23rd October 2020

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Bruntwood aims to ‘shake up’ UK’s FM provision with new ventures

Bruntwood, the commercial property specialist, is expanding its services by starting Unify – a new facilities management business.

15th October 2020

ENGIE appoints new CEO

Energy, services and regeneration company ENGIE has appointed Catherine MacGregor as its chief executive officer.

Energy Management Systems

5th October 2020

Heat pump Retrofits ‘must start now’ to hit net-zero targets

Heat pumps will play a critical role in tackling emissions from London’s buildings and delivering the mayor’s 2030 net-zero ambitions, said a report by the Carbon Trust last month.

Energy Management Systems

1st October 2020

Compliance

Building safety manager: existing FM professionals can take on new role

Health & Safety

Risk & Business Continuity

Statutory Compliance

9th October 2020

Resilience Alliance: FM has potential to make ‘significant contribution’

Risk & Business Continuity

7th October 2020

Building safety manager role drawn up as final report on competency in sector published

The Competence Steering Group (CSG)’s final report, Setting the Bar, has been published.

Health & Safety

Risk & Business Continuity

Statutory Compliance

5th October 2020

The Brexit effect

We need to focus on how Brexit will affect the industry, says Neil Pickering.

Risk & Business Continuity

1st October 2020

About The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)

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