Carillion reduces full year revenue outlook after ‘disappointing’ first-half

Troubled British multinational FM and construction firm Carillion Group has revised its full year outlook after what it referred to as a disappointing set of first-half results. Revenues are now expected to be £4.6bn-£4.8bn, down from £4.8bn-£5bn, with a further £200m provision in respect of 23 of its support services, adding to the £845m provision […]
Q&A: In conversation with De-ice Director Vicky Lopez

As the nights draw in and the temperatures fall (hurricanes notwithstanding) we sat down with Vicky Lopez, director at De-ice, one of the UK’s longest established winter gritting and risk management specialists, to talk about the best ways for businesses to prepare for winter… Q – How should UK facilities managers be preparing their response […]
Secure your VIP place at the Occupational Safety & Health Forum

What do London City Airport, the RFU and Vodafone have in common..? …They are all attending the Occupational Safety & Health Forum to source innovative and budget-saving suppliers, learn from industry experts and network with their peers. Would you like to join them? BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE. This one-day event will set you up […]
GUEST BLOG: From service providers to business enablers – The elevated position of the FM department

Steven Fox, Corporate Real Estate Solutions, Qube Global Software Facilities managers (FMs) today have more responsibilities than ever before. The rapid development of technology available at their fingertips has triggered a transformation in the complexity of the FM departments’ role within the corporate framework. Added to this is the increasing importance placed on providing a […]