NEWS...

Two weeks left to enter this year's PFM Partnership Awards

Those submitting entries to the PFM Partnership Awards categories for 2018 now have just two weeks left to complete these and supply to the PFM office.FULL STORY...

Apprenticeship numbers continue to fall

With another fall in the numbers of apprenticeships announced for the start of 2018, further doubt has been cast on the effectiveness of the Apprenticeship Levy.FULL STORY...

WHO clean hands campaign set for 5 May

An initiative to prevent the spread of sepsis takes place this Saturday, 5 May, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), focusing on the need for good hand hygiene.FULL STORY...

New UK IFMA chapter petition approved

Following the approval for a petition for a new UK chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the association says this will offer access to support not currently available in the area.FULL STORY...

Second reading of retention bill scheduled

Publication of the Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill has been announced in time for its second reading on 27 April.FULL STORY...

Introduction of FM ISO standard announced

Designed to standardise FM practices around the world, the International Standards Organisation (ISO) has announced the launch of ISO 41001.FULL STORY...

International collaboration forms new site monitoring business

Following the merging of four businesses, the creation of the Netwatch Group has been announced to provide international site monitoring services.FULL STORY...

Latest zero-hours contract study released

An updated report on zero-hours contracts has been released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), adding more detail to its initial release in February this year.FULL STORY...

Legionella death results in £300,000 fine for hospital

Bristol Crown Court has been handed a fine of £300,000 to Royal United Hospital Bath following the death of a male patient from Legionnaires' disease.FULL STORY...

Legislation round up launched to help with future compliancy

BSRIA has published a list of the top 10 forthcoming items of legislation and guidance that will impact on FMs at various levels, depending on the facilities involved.FULL STORY...

Less than one month to submit PFM Awards Partnership entries

Applicants to this year’s PFM Partnership Awards have less than a month to submit their entries, with all submissions due by 16 May.FULL STORY...

More than 100 MPs support supply chain cash retentions proposal

Cross-party political support has been announced for placing cash retentions in trust accounts, so they are protected from the event of companies going out of business and instances of non-payment.FULL STORY...

Entrepreneurial property management solving council budget cuts

Ashford Borough Council reports that adopting a corporate property management strategy is helping it to become self-sufficient in the face of continuing government cuts.FULL STORY...

Growth for Engie and Bellrock in latest industry consolidation moves

Two new developments emphasise how the FM sector is continuing to experience change in a number of areas.FULL STORY...

Brexit survey shows need for consistency

BSRIA has conducted a survey among its members to gauge opinion on the impact of Brexit on their businesses.FULL STORY...