Men working in security and in processing plants suffered some of the highest rates of death from coronavirus, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.
The body sponsoring the proposed All Party Parliamentary Group for the cleaning and hygiene industry says it will push for the recognition of operatives within the sector.
The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) has published its first guidance document designed specifically to address the key lighting tasks required of facilities managers.
The government has embarked on reforms to change post-16 education and training, boost skills and get more people into work, particularly in technical trades such as engineering.
A subscription-based contract catering and FM model, has been launched by a major foodservice firm as part of a move to offer clients flexible solutions in a post-Covid workplace.
The coronavirus pandemic saw the foodservice industry in Germany, France and the UK lose £69 billion ($95 billion) in revenues over 2020, according to a report by a food consulting firm.
NEC, the construction industry’s procurement contract provider, has announced a new suite of contracts developed specifically for the facilities management industry, developed with the support of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
The UK’s departure from the EU creates an opportunity “to finally deal with the rogue operatives who continue to plague the refrigeration and air conditioning sector”, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
