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FMIndustry.com covers the latest news, trends and opinion from the facilities management (FM) and corporate real estate (CRE) sectors. The FM market is currently estimated to be worth USD 1 trillion annually and is projected to grow at a compounded annualised rate of approximately 5% between now and 2026.

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Case study: 140-Year-Old Department Store Retrofitted with Rooflights

Jan 05, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Established in 1882, the family-owned Barkers Department Store in the market town of Northallerton in Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, offers a fascinating history having expanded by buying out neighbouring properties.
Letters: Scottish Government Net Zero Budget Commitments

Dec 16, 2022 by Staff Reporter

Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF), comments on over 500 million of Net Zero budget initiatives recently announced by Deputy First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney.
Scotland’s Best Funeral Tea Venue

Dec 12, 2022 by Staff Reporter

East Dunbartonshire Council-owned Kilmardinny House has been named "Scotland's Best Funeral Tea Venue" at this year's Scottish Funeral Awards which recognise businesses which go the extra mile to ensure customers are offered exceptional service during a difficult time. Catering at the Grade A Lis
Centrepoint Awards Maintenance Contract

Dec 08, 2022 by Staff Reporter

Polyteck has secured a 36-month housing voids and repair contract under a new 250,000 framework agreement with the charity Centrepoint which provides accommodation and support to homeless people aged 16-25 in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East of England. Under the terms of the agre
A Greener Future for Heat Pumps

Dec 05, 2022 by Staff Reporter

On 2nd December Legal & General CEO, Sir Nigel Wilson, formally opened the largest production facility dedicated to the manufacture of ground source heat pumps in the United Kingdom.
London Public Sector Decarbonisation Partnership

Dec 01, 2022 by Staff Reporter

Johnson Controls has partnered with Hounslow Council in West London to decarbonise schools and public buildings following its acquisition of specialist energy reduction solutions provider Asset+ in May.
MeteoViva Climate Becomes Qualifying Service for German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) Certification

Nov 22, 2022 by Staff Reporter

The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is now recognising installations of the MeteoViva Climate smart building and energy management platform as qualifying for silver certification under its "Building in Operation" scheme. In 2021, the platform became the first to be recognised as a serv
Completion of MEP Works at Sacred Heart Primary School in Ayrshire

Nov 22, 2022 by Staff Reporter

SPIE UK has completed a contract with Morrison Construction to deliver full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works at the Sacred Heart Primary School in Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland.
SignageOS CMS Integration for Sony Professional BRAVIA Displays

Nov 21, 2022 by Staff Reporter

Sony Corporation is joining forces with signageOS, a leader in cloud digital signage infrastructure, who will provide streamlined integration to support Sony's professional 4K BRAVIA displays and create a more connected digital signage and content management system (CMS) framework for the com
BCC Calls on Cleaning Sector to Pay Real Living Wage

Nov 15, 2022 by Staff Reporter

To mark Living Wage Week in the United Kingdom, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) is renewing calls for cleaning and hygiene sector businesses to pay the real Living Wage - a voluntary salary scale tha