FM Business Daily

Westminster City Council (WCC) and Veolia won Best Public/Private Partnership Working Initiative at the annual Association for Public Service Excellence awards. The award recognises a long standing and successful partnership which has ensured the successful delivery of a complex food waste service introduction across the City of Westminster. 

VIVO Defence Services is using innovative technology at the UK military’s highest energy consuming bases to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach Net Zero. Working with its supply chain partner Equans UK & Ireland, it is currently putting in place new Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), which will help cut energy bills and carbon emissions.

Sodexo has announced the finalists for the company’s Cook for Change! – 2024 Global Sustainable Chef Challenge. Among the shortlist is Adam Collison, Head Chef at Alderley Park, representing Sodexo’s UK and Ireland Corporate Services business. 

Dan Price, a BM Caterers chef de partie, has won the contract caterer’s second ‘Hungry Chef’ competition, open to chefs from any rank across the business. The competition was open to commis chefs and chef de parties, as well as sous chefs of smaller sites within BM’s portfolio. It was launched in 2023 to provide a stepping stone to BM’s other chef competitions, as well as wider industry national and international competitions.

Hochiki Europe, a leading manufacturer of fire detection devices, is proud to announce its significant donation to the new Fire Training Association (FIA) training facility in Northwich. The company has provided a range of cutting-edge fire detection equipment to equip the facility’s practical bays, where students can gain hands-on experience with real-world fire system installations. 

Hospitality business BaxterStorey has launched a employee resource group (ERG) as part of its strategy to empower and support parents and families across its workforce. The ERG was developed in response to the growing number of conversations around the challenges faced by working parents and carers in balancing professional responsibilities with family life, dealing with feelings of guilt, and the constant search for a healthy work-life balance.

Arcus FM has announced the award of a new contract with The Arch Company, the largest provider of commercial space for small and medium-sized businesses to rent in the UK. The Arch Company manages over 5,300 properties, offering a variety of spaces for small businesses, retailers, charities, and community organisations. Under the new contract, Arcus will provide essential maintenance services to support the management and upkeep of these locations.

The British Pump Manufacturers Assoc. (BPMA) is calling on businesses across the UK’s industrial sector to prioritise energy audits as a key strategy for improving operational efficiency, cutting costs, and reducing environmental impact. With energy prices continuing to fluctuate and sustainability becoming increasingly central to business operations, understanding how and where energy is consumed has never been more important.

The corporate world is driving a profound transformation in the flexible office space sector, according to Colliers’ latest Flexpansion report. Major companies like HSBC, KPMG, and Microsoft are embracing flexible office solutions, catalysing a shift from coworking spaces to corporate grade facilities. This evolution is reshaping the landscape across EMEA, where flexible office stock grew by 161,303 sqm in 2023, despite economic challenges.

Dalkia has been awarded a three-year contract to provide facilities management at Nottingham College. The £1m contract will see our Facilities team provide a full range of maintenance services including heating and ventilation, lighting and cooling systems, boilers, PAT testing, BMS, CHP, lifts, access, photovoltaic solar panels, and high voltage and low voltage systems.