Guest Blog, Jeremy Harrison: How to get the best lighting upgradeโฆ

Upgrading legacy workplace lighting to the latest technology offers multiple benefits. Jeremy Harrison, managing director of MSL Property Care Services, together with his counterpart Andy Chell, of MSLโs lighting partner, Lumilow Lighting, offer advice on what steps to take to maximise on the opportunities available. Itโs no surprise to facilities managers that significant carbon and […]
Industry Spotlight: Business energy users urge BEIS to prioritise long-term energy strategyโฆ

According to a survey of large business owners conducted by the UKโs leading energy consultancy, Inenco, the creation of the new Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has generated mixed feelings amongst industry professionals after the recent termination of the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). With all DECC responsibilities having been […]
Forum Insight: Tactics to improve your email marketing campaignsโฆ

Although many in the marketing profession have publicly declared the platform of email to be a thing of yesteryear, itโs still evident that a majority brands and sales departments are keen to adopt an effective strategy that will connect an audience and spread the intended message. Taking a standard template, filling in the blanks and […]
Procius launches new โright to workโ app…

Mitieโs employee screening and vetting company,ย Procius โย acquired by the facilities management firm in 2014 โย has announced theย launch ofย a ‘revolutionary’ย new right to work (RTW)ย checking system app powered by KPMG, which aims toย support businesses in ensuring complianceย with Home Office/Immigration Service requirements areย consistently met. The app is said to be the first of its kind and will provideย clients […]
UK-GBCโs โWellbeing Labโ will aim to transform working environmentsโฆ

Created on the basis of UK-GBCโs influential work in wellbeing, productivity and health in correspondence to the Better Places for People campaign โ and following on from the organisationโs offices report published in 2014 โ the โWellbeing Labโ initiative will aim to help professionals across various sectors to understand the management of a healthy working […]
Home Office awards FM contract to Interserve under new frameworkโฆ

The international construction and support services group, Interserve, has won a five-year contract under the new Crown Commercial Servicesโ (CCS) facilities management framework, to provide โtotalโ facilities management services for the Home Office. Starting with immediate effect, Interserve will deliver maintenance, cleaning, catering and security support, amongst other services, across one of the two โregionsโ […]
Houses of Parliament extends Servest relationship with new five-year contractโฆ

Following an initial three-year working relationship, the Houses of Parliament has announced the renewal of its contract with Servest Group Ltd to a new five-year deal. Due to commence in September 2016, it has been reported that the facilities management providerโs contract could be extended by another two years, and approximately 180 members of the […]