Wates FM Evolves Contract With JLL
Wates Facilities Management (FM) is growing its relationship with international commercial real estate firm, JLL, with a new five-year contract to deliver a pioneering Next Generation Maintenance model.
Washington Community Food Project Helped By Manufacturer Zentia And Installer
A charity that provides emergency food parcels to people in need is expanding its operations with a little help with leading UK ceiling systems manufacturer Zentia and one of its installation contractors.
Rising Investment Demand In UK Commercial Property Higher Than Before Pandemic
RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor – Q4 2021
● Outlook for capital values upbeat although industrials remain the strongest performing sector
● 87% of survey participants report seeing re-purposing of office space, but two-thirds still view the office as essential for a company to operate successfully
● However, COVID developments stifle the recovery in tenant demand across the office section during Q4
Abloy UK Appoints Digital Access Solutions Academy Manager
Abloy UK has appointed Ian Miller as Manager of its new Digital Access Solutions Academy, a purpose-built facility to showcase, work with, install and test the company’s range of products, with particular focus on new digital solutions and ecosystems.
Cleaning And Hygiene Industry Urged To Have Its Say On Proposals For A Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship
Cleaning and hygiene sector employers, training operatives, providers and assessment organisations are being urgently encouraged to have their say on proposals for an Apprenticeship Levy accredited industrywide training programme and apprenticeship.
Tilbury Douglas Wins £16m Contract To Extend Emergency Department At Aintree Hospital
Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fitout company, has been awarded a £16 million contract to extend the Emergency Department and theatre suite at Aintree Hospital for Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Johnson Controls Is Selected To Join National NHS Smart Building Framework
● Framework opens the door for NHS to harness IoT building technologies that promote health, wellbeing, and sustainability
● Offers access to proven technologies for the monitoring and control of energy use, building occupancy, and asset visibility
Johnson Controls has been selected by the NHS for its six-year National Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Building Solutions using the Internet of Things (IoT).
Three In Five UK Commercial Landlords Struggling To Attract Tenants For Traditional Office Spaces
Flexible workspaces to consume 44% of landlords’ portfolios by 2026, up 11%
● 62% of UK commercial landlords are struggling to attract prospective tenants to fill their traditional office spaces at present
● 64% have seen a “notable shift” in tenants’ demands during the pandemic
● At present, landlords dedicate an average of 33% to flexible and co-working spaces – by 2026, this will rise 11% to 44%
