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2021 IN FOCUS: The most-read Facilitate news stories July to December

Open-access content Tuesday 21st December 2021 — updated 9.38am, Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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In this year-end series detailing the most popular stories, products and reports in this extraordinary year, we present here our three most-read Facilitate news stories July to December 2021.

 

July 

Bidvest Noonan announces new operating structure 

Bidvest Noonan has announced its new operating structure, following its acquisition of Cordant Services and Axis Group. 

 

August

Mitie’s new cleaning director will emphasise tech solutions

The new director of cleaning at Mitie plans to launch an initiative in the autumn that will “help our customers, as well as our cleaning colleagues, to understand more about how our technology solutions work and how to determine which is the right tool for a site”.

 

September

Amey launches plan to create opportunity through infrastructure

Amey has launched an Opportunity Action Plan intended to boost career opportunities across the country.

 

October

IWFM Impact Awards 2021: Healthcare and sustainability dominate as FM’S contribution celebrated

Health, wellbeing and sustainability were the principal themes to emerge as the 2021 IWFM Impact Awards were announced last night at London's JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel. 

 

November 

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.

 

December

New guide to design and operation of electrical services published 

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has published new guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focuses on the electrification of buildings. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s top news stories

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BPF calls for targeted tax breaks to speed decarbonisation of property industry

A property membership body is calling on the government to introduce tax credits for investment in new technology and equipment to make existing buildings more environmentally friendly.
Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Trade body and private sector respond to CCC report on net zero goals

A trade body has expressed concern that the government’s intention to achieve net zero is in danger after a report published last week saying little progress was being made.
Tuesday 5th July 2022
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CHAS launches verification service for FM materials suppliers

UK supply chain compliance consultant CHAS has introduced Verified Supplier, a service to enable facilities management material suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to safe and ethical operations.
Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Norse Group forms new company with Midlands councils

Norse Group has created a new joint venture with two Midlands councils to take charge of housing repairs and maintenance, capital project management and FM services.
Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Office vacancy rates stabilise across Europe

Office vacancy rates stabilise across Europe
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