Building Services

Engineering body warns of contractual ‘standstill’ over product marks

Nearly nine out of 10 workers want to have the option to work remotely once offices reopen, according to new findings from a technology company.

Derwent Facilities Management has won a fire management contract with Diaverum UK, the largest independent dialysis provider in the UK.

Four years on from the tragic Grenfell Tower fire there is still much to do to improve the fire safety of buildings, according to the industry.

Housing maintenance firm United Living Property Services has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with social housing provider Lewisham Homes.

Mitie has secured a new seven-year contract with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to maintain services on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme.

A news round-up of stories in the FM sector

GEZE UK, which supplies products, systems and services related to door, window and safety technology, has secured a five-year contract with NHS Property Services.

Boutique FM company Q3 Services Group has secured a major public sector contract with the London Borough of Redbridge following a competitive tender process.

Lighting upgrades will be critical in helping schools become more energy efficient, according to a lighting firm.

Soft services provider Churchill Environmental Services has won a three-year contract with the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to supply water hygiene and management, legionella risk assessments and reactive repairs. 

Network Rail has appointed Amey to carry out five of its new Civil Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) contracts worth about £22 million a year.