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Research: Home outperforming office in 'fundamental areas'

Research: Home outperforming the office in 'fundamental areas'

September 2020

One of the requirements of the new model is supporting COVID-19 recovery, including helping local communities manage and recover from the impact of the virus.

New measures to deliver value to society through public procurement

Businesses seeking to win government contracts will have to set out how they will also deliver social value priorities - including Covid-19 recovery measures, according to measures announced this week.

September 2020

Cushman & Wakefield study predicts office sector recovery to be slow

A new study by global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, says that the world's office sector will start to recover by 2022.

September 2020

Editor's selection

Target 2050: A common goal

Legislation has catapulted the race to achieve net zero carbon emissions to the top of the sustainability agenda. Martin Read reports on a refreshingly collaborative environment with investors, developers, agents, operators and tenants all focused on the same goal – that is, before the pandemic struck.

September 2020

Happier staff, happier clients

Prioritise staff wellbeing and satisfaction and reap the business benefits, says Lesley Heath.

September 2020

Calculating engagement

Engagement rather than productivity is the key metric of organisational success, argues Dan Wakelin.

September 2020

Net effects 2050

Social value has dominated the agenda over the past few years with Covid-19 further highlighting sustainability’s human dimension. Yet in the months immediately pre-Covid, attention was turning towards the UK’s 2050 deadline for net zero carbon emissions as the new kid on the sustainability block. Ahead of its 2020 sustainability survey report, Martin Read attended an IWFM sustainability SIG workshop to consider the topic’s shifting priorities.

September 2020

Toxic shockers

Workers in the cleaning industry are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of cleaning products.

September 2020

Social value due to become a much bigger requirement in procurement

Despite slow efforts from the government, social value is set to become an integral component in public procurement.

September 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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BUILDING MANAGER / FM - SITE IN READING - MANAGING AGENT

Reading, Berkshire

£35K to £42k+bens+bonus

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FM ADMINISTRATOR - MANAGING AGENT - READING

Reading, Berkshire

£25k to £30k+benefits + bonus

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Business Development Managers - Soft Services

UK wide

£60,000 + bens

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Fire Building Safety / Project / Programme Manager – Student Accommodation

London (Central)

£80,000 plus package

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Clerk of Works (Building Services Mechanical & Electrical)

South West England

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Technology

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

Imtech Inviron soars with GKN Aerospace maintenance deal

Imtech Inviron has secured a three-year contract with GKN Aerospace Portsmouth to provide essential planned and reactive maintenance as well as manufacturing equipment maintenance.

Software & Systems

13th August 2020

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Anthony Walker joins board at Topscan

Anthony Walker has joined the board of surveying services operator Topscan to lead new project management, contract administration and fire safety services for estates management.

CAFM

Building Information Modelling

12th August 2020

Sustainability

New measures to deliver value to society through public procurement

Businesses seeking to win government contracts will have to set out how they will also deliver social value priorities - including Covid-19 recovery measures, according to measures announced this week.

Social value

24th September 2020

Beauparc buys Leeds-based LSS Waste Management

Ireland’s Beauparc Group, a waste management and renewable energy business, has stepped up its reach into the UK market with the purchase of LSS Waste Management.

Waste management

Recycling

10th September 2020

UK built environment body declares war on climate crisis

UK Contractors Declare – a manifesto for a just transition to a zero-carbon economy – is calling on all industries to commit to action on the climate crisis.

Environmental Quality

10th September 2020

Enva links up with Guy Salmon on sustainable Jaguar dealership

Recycling and resource recovery specialist Enva has been chosen as the integrated waste management partner for Guy Salmon’s new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in south-west London.

Waste management

8th September 2020

Energy management

Arcus FM boosts its service offering with BEMS acquisition

Following a three-year partnership,FM company Arcus has acquired building energy management controls specialist BEMS.

Energy Management Systems

14th September 2020

Churchill and Pareto link up with Hearst UK

Facilities services providers Portfolio by Churchill and Pareto FM have been appointed by publisher Hearst UK to provide soft and hard services at its London portfolio.

Energy Management Systems

14th September 2020

Circular thinking is key to net zero

Businesses have a lot to gain from applying the principles of the circular economy to the workplace, says Ann Beavis.

1st September 2020

Target 2050: A common goal

Legislation has catapulted the race to achieve net zero carbon emissions to the top of the sustainability agenda. Martin Read reports on a refreshingly collaborative environment with investors, developers, agents, operators and tenants all focused on the same goal – that is, before the pandemic struck.

Energy Management Systems

1st September 2020

Compliance

FMs have needed to become more 'multi-skilled' as a result of Covid-19

Facilities teams have had to become multi-skilled as a necessity as a result of the coronavirus crisis, according to figures in the industry.

Health & Safety

Risk & Business Continuity

23rd September 2020

Now is the time for caterers to get creative

The long-time competitor of contractor caterers, as many commentators have argued, has been the high street, tempting employees away from their workplace offerings. These days, however, caterers have a new foe – the kitchen or pantry in people’s homes.

Health & Safety

16th September 2020

Government vows to implement Grenfell Inquiry recommendations

The government has said it is “committed to implementing all recommendations” of the Grenfell Inquiry despite MPs voting against Labour’s amendment to the Fire Safety Bill.

Health & Safety

10th September 2020

Bardsley England picks ENGIE to help deliver carbon-negative fruit

UK fruit producer Bardsley England has chosen ENGIE to be its long-term delivery partner for achieving carbon-negative produce.

Risk & Business Continuity

3rd September 2020

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.

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