ASFP Strengthens Its Team With Three New Appointments
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its team to further strengthen its member support. With its membership continuing to grow, the newly extended team will take forward new initiatives and develop a range of new technical and competency services.
Owen Gooding Appointed As Employee Experience Manager At Anabas
Corporate office FM specialist Anabas has appointed Owen Gooding as the company’s new Employee Experience Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Gooding’s new role supports Anabas to deliver a world-class service experience across its many sites, countrywide.
The Government Unveils New “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” For Businesses
The government announces the new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for UK businesses, charities, and the public sector from April.
● Scheme will provide a discount on high energy costs to give businesses certainty while limiting taxpayers’ exposure to volatile energy markets
● Businesses in sectors with particularly high levels of energy use and trade intensity will receive a higher level of support.
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector has been confirmed, ahead of the current scheme's end in March. The new scheme will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a discount on high energy bills until 31st March 2024.
Wates Appoints New Divisional Managing Directors
Wates has appointed two senior level directors to lead its facilities management and southern planned housing maintenance businesses.
Challenging Macro Environment Causes Most Construction Workloads To Flat-Line While Infrastructure And Recruitment Prove Resilient
● Challenging macro environment increasingly impacting the construction industry
● Infrastructure remains a beacon of light as private residential indicators slow
● Skills shortages persist despite a more difficult operating environment
● Financial constraints having an increasing impact on the sector
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Construction Monitor for Q4 2022 demonstrates the impact of the challenging macro environment on the sector, with construction workloads at the all-sector level flat-lining. Within this overall figure, infrastructure continues to show a more positive trend supported by major energy and transport projects.
Churchill Awarded Silver By The Sustainable Facilities Management Index
Churchill Services is delighted to announce that it has been awarded silver by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI). This is the second time that Churchill has taken part in the assessment and improves on the bronze award received in 2021, marking Churchill’s continued growth in sustainability and ESG.
King’s Jewel Given For Terry’s Golden Service
A fire fighter of 30 years’ service and a member of IOSH for nearly half that time was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list.
