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Northern Ireland Recycling Facility Supports Smarter Waste Operations

Author: Bianca Odron

McKinstry Group has completed a £16 million recycling facility in Northern Ireland designed to improve waste recovery, operational efficiency and long-term resource management capabilities.

Siemens Healthineers Investment Highlights Growing Demand for Specialist Healthcare Facilities

Author: Bianca Odron

Siemens Healthineers is investing £26 million in a new UK radiopharmacy designed to expand PET radiopharmaceutical capacity and strengthen healthcare infrastructure resilience.

Belfast Development Approvals Signal Future Growth for Facilities Management

Author: Bianca Odron

A series of approved Belfast developments is expected to increase future demand for facilities management services across healthcare, hospitality and residential environments. The projects highlight the growing operational importance of managing complex built assets.

Investcorp acquires majority stake in UK facilities management firm Smart Managed Solutions

Author: Bianca Odron

Investcorp has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Smart Managed Solutions, a facilities management provider specialising in mechanical and electrical services. The deal highlights continued private equity interest in mission-critical infrastructure services and FM consolidation.

ABM renews hospital cleaning services contract at University Hospital Waterford

Author: Bianca Odron

ABM has renewed its cleaning services agreement with University Hospital Waterford, supporting hygiene standards across clinical environments and reinforcing the role of facilities management in healthcare operations and service continuity.

FLEXÉIR Elevate Wins Best People Development in Facilities Management at Facilities Management Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

FLEXÉIR Facilities Services has been recognised for its commitment to employee growth, taking home the Best People Development in Facilities Management award for its Elevate initiative at the Facilities Management Awards 2026. Created to support retention and long-term career progression, Elevate demonstrates how structured development programmes can strengthen teams, create opportunity, and help shape the future of facilities management in Ireland.

The 30% Energy Waste Figure FM Leaders Cannot Ignore Anymore

Author: Bianca Odron

Trane's CEO says most buildings waste 30% of their energy, a finding that lands directly on Ireland's new BER regulations and EU energy efficiency mandates now reshaping facilities management priorities.

Preventative fleet maintenance improves efficiency across FM operations

Author: Bianca Odron

Fleet operators are using preventative maintenance and connected vehicle data to improve uptime and control servicing costs. Facilities management teams report stronger operational performance through proactive maintenance planning.

Coastal resilience strategies reshape infrastructure and facilities planning

Author: Bianca Odron

New Irish climate research highlights growing pressure on infrastructure operators to rethink flood protection and long-term resilience planning. Facilities and asset leaders are increasingly adopting adaptive approaches to protect critical services.

Kimpton Wins HVAC Maintenance Contract for Theatre Venue

Author: Bianca Odron

Kimpton has secured a maintenance contract at Shakespeare North Playhouse to oversee HVAC performance and environmental controls, highlighting the growing role of preventative maintenance in protecting specialist buildings and supporting operational efficiency.

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Facilities Management Awards UK 2026

Facilities Management Awards UK 2026

September 25th, 2026

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