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Facilitate Magazine January/February 2021

Budget 2021: Sunak extends business rates for hospitality and announces apprenticeship boost

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced support for businesses in retail and hospitality and funding for apprenticeships in the 2021 Budget.

March 2021

Flexible working will mean less carbon generation

After the pandemic office workers will be seeking "substantially greater flexibility in determining where, when and how they work", according to an analysis by consultancy Advanced Workplace Associates.

March 2021

Portico wins guest services deal at 125 Old Broad Street

Portico, a specialist in tailored guest services, has won a contract at one of the City of London’s landmark buildings – 125 Old Broad Street.

March 2021

Editor's selection

Engagement essentials

An engagement model that listens to the employee voice can boost employee wellbeing, says Michael Ridgett, learning and communications director at Arcus FM

January 2021

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Everyone’s responsible

It’s critical to recognise that we all share the responsibility for minimising infection and contamination in the workplace. Now everyone has a role to play supporting the cleanliness and the prevention of spreading infection in the ‘new normal’.

January 2021

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Managing inclusivity

It's business-critical that leaders encourage debate and inclusivity in their teams, says Shumon Choudhury

January 2021

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PM’s return to work comments ‘should not be cause for complacency for businesses’

Working from home in “perpetuity is neither sustainable for people or businesses”, according to a serviced office company.

January 2021

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Stay or go?

The global pandemic has forced us to rethink the way we live our daily lives, both at home and at work, accelerating some of the trends that had started shaping up way before 2020.

January 2021

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Other facilities services available via the framework include cleaning.

Fewer cleaners in NHS than a decade ago

Figures show that there are almost 1,000 fewer NHS cleaners in 2019/20 compared to 2010/11.

January 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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Facilities & Internal Projects Manager

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£42,000 per annum

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£42K TO £48K+BENS

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Technology

Babcock wins place on National Grid framework

Babcock has secured a place on the High Voltage Overhead Line (OHL) Framework to provide engineer, procure and construct (EPC) services to the National Grid.

Data & Networks

23rd February 2021

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Mobile mesh

New mobile mesh technology and virtual geozones can help facilities management services reopen safely, says Alastair Williamson, CEO at Wyld Networks explains how

Information Management

Data & Networks

12th February 2021

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How Facilities Managers Can Capitalise on Having the Spotlight

SPONSORED CONTENT: There is no doubt that FM has been thrust into the limelight since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but what can FM professionals do to make the most of this enhanced exposure? The Keyholding Company suggests now might be the time to invest in new, data-led solutions.

Data & Networks

12th February 2021

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Closing the tech gap in FM: what’s on the radar for 2021?

Rolling out COVID protocols, monitoring sites from afar, reduced populations in facilities: the past twelve months have posed their fair share of challenges. As we look to 2021 (and beyond), are we maximising the opportunity posed by tech to pick up the slack?

Data & Networks

Internet of Things (IoT)

5th February 2021

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Sustainability

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ISS extends global facilities link with Barclays Bank

ISS Group has signed an eight-year extension to its partnership with Barclays to provide integrated facility and workplace services across the bank’s estate in 30 nations.

2nd March 2021

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Mitie bolsters green credentials by joining Aldersgate Group

Mitie has become the first FM provider to join the Aldersgate Group, an alliance of leaders from business, politics and civil society whose aim is to drive action for a sustainable economy.

Environmental Quality

Waste management

Recycling

25th February 2021

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Mace sets out business growth strategy towards 2026

Mace, which includes FM division Operate (formerly Macro), has launched its 2026 Business Strategy – “a radical vision of a more sustainable, more inclusive and more innovative built environment”.

Environmental Quality

Social value

24th February 2021

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Name change for Norse’s JV with Daventry council

Daventry Norse, Norse Group’s joint venture in Daventry, has adopted West Northamptonshire Norse as its new title in line with the county’s forthcoming local government reorganisation.

Waste management

19th February 2021

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Energy management

ISS extends global facilities link with Barclays Bank

ISS Group has signed an eight-year extension to its partnership with Barclays to provide integrated facility and workplace services across the bank’s estate in 30 nations.

2nd March 2021

Open-access content

Mitie bolsters green credentials by joining Aldersgate Group

Mitie has become the first FM provider to join the Aldersgate Group, an alliance of leaders from business, politics and civil society whose aim is to drive action for a sustainable economy.

Environmental Quality

Waste management

Recycling

25th February 2021

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Gloucestershire NHS gains £13.7m for energy-saving works

Gloucestershire Managed Services has secured £13.7 million to carry out a range of environmental projects at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Energy Management Systems

Solar

3rd February 2021

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ENGIE allies with Whitbread on national EV charging network

ENGIE has won a contract to deliver 1,000 electric vehicle charging points across Premier Inn hotels, in a nationwide roll-out of high-power EV chargers in the hospitality sector.

Electricity

1st February 2021

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Compliance

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SC Johnson Professional® launches Targeted Hygiene Guidance to help facilities break the chain of infection

In collaboration with hygiene expert Professor Sally Bloomfield, SC Johnson Professional® have developed new guidance titled the ‘8 Moments for Targeted Hygiene’ specifically designed to help break the chain of infection in workplaces and public facilities.

Health & Safety

1st March 2021

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GRITIT appoints Andrew Barry as group CEO

Winter maintenance services provider GRITIT has announced the appointment of Andrew Barry as its new group chief executive. He takes over the role today (1 March).

1st March 2021

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ISS begins recovery from ‘turbulent 2020’

In its annual report ISS Group says its preliminary 2021 guidance announced on 16 December 2020 is confirmed and uncertainty remains high as Covid-19 affects activity “in an unprecedented manner”.

Risk & Business Continuity

26th February 2021

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ENGIE shows £1.3b loss but forges ahead with carbon-cutting strategy

French multinational utility company ENGIE SA has announced its financial results for 2020, revealing a loss of €1.5 billion (£1.3 billion).

Risk & Business Continuity

26th February 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.

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