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Author: Ryan Bembridge

Northern Ireland is the best place to move in the UK if you wanted a speedy process, a survey from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has revealed.

Author: Stuart O'Brien

Facilities Management (FM) professionals are adopting innovative fire safety & equipment solutions to enhance compliance, minimise risks, and protect assets. Stricter regulations, advanced technologies, and a greater focus on sustainability are shaping how fire safety is implemented. Here’s a summary of the biggest developments, including best practices, use cases, equipment, costs, and future outlook...

Author: Ryan Bembridge

Plans for 31 residential units and three commercial units in Birmingham have been submitted by developer Sama Investment Group.

Author: Kenneth Booth

OCS, a global leader in facilities management, is pleased to announce the acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services from Forth Holdings Limited, one of the most established providers of Hard Services in the UK. The acquisition will double the size of OCS’s Hard Services division, creating a combined entity with over 4,000 engineers and annual revenues exceeding £600 million. The deal marks the fifth UK acquisition for OCS in the last 12 months, further demonstrating its commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence.

Author: Sarah OBeirne

The hard FM services provider has assembled a new executive leadership team to drive the company’s growth by developing its data-led maintenance strategy and cementing its commitments as a responsible business.

Author: Stuart O'Brien

The UK building energy management systems (BEMS) market performance in Q3 reveals a promising 3.2% year-on-year increase up to £854 million – emphasising the growing demand for smart buildings and acknowledgement of the importance of reducing energy consumption through BEMS.

Author: Joe Burns

With automation, artificial intelligence and real-time data, the Digital FM+ platform can reduce risk and optimize resource allocation, the company says.

Author: Nish Amarnath

The contract will include mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems repair and maintenance services for 20 General Services Administration buildings and two parking garages, JLL said.

Author: Ryan Bembridge

The government has launched a consultation on updating the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system.

Author: Sarah OBeirne

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has released its 2024 audit findings in its latest report ‘FM Leaders Reach the Point Where Sustainability Really Pays’. The results reveal a critical shift in the sector: sustainability initiatives are now delivering tangible internal value and driving significant external revenue opportunities.