Guest Blog, Jeremy Harrison: How to get the best lighting upgrade…
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 MSL’s lighting partner, Lumilow Lighting, offer advice on what steps to take to maximise on the opportunities available. It’s no surprise to facilities managers that significant carbon and […]
Industry Spotlight: Business energy users urge BEIS to prioritise long-term energy strategy…
According to a survey of large business owners conducted by the UK’s 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 campaigns…
Although many in the marketing profession have publicly declared the platform of email to be a thing of yesteryear, it’s 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 ‘right to work’ app…
Mitie’s employee screening and vetting company, Procius – acquired by the facilities management firm in 2014 – has announced the launch of a ‘revolutionary’ new right to work (RTW) checking system app powered by KPMG, which aims to support businesses in ensuring compliance with Home Office/Immigration Service requirements are consistently met. The app is said to be the first of its kind and will provide clients […]
UK-GBC’s ‘Wellbeing Lab’ will aim to transform working environments…
Created on the basis of UK-GBC’s influential work in wellbeing, productivity and health in correspondence to the Better Places for People campaign – and following on from the organisation’s offices report published in 2014 – the ‘Wellbeing Lab’ 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 framework…
The international construction and support services group, Interserve, has won a five-year contract under the new Crown Commercial Services’ (CCS) facilities management framework, to provide ‘total’ 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 ‘regions’ […]
Houses of Parliament extends Servest relationship with new five-year contract…
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 provider’s contract could be extended by another two years, and approximately 180 members of the […]
