The WHA Invites FMs To Tap Into New Opportunities
The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) has announced its full launch. The soft launch in January 2020 was stemmed by the Covid pandemic. Now that Britain is getting back to the workplace more fully, the Association is urging FMs to ensure that, when procuring or specifying water dispensers, those suppliers that are shortlisted are members of the WHA.
Work Starts On UK’s First Design-Reviewed 5.5 Star NABERS Building – A New Net Zero Workplace In Victoria
Quadrum, the global real estate development, investment management and advisory group, has commenced construction on its sustainable office redevelopment at 11 Belgrave Road, which will deliver 108,000 sq ft. of Grade A space in Victoria, London. The scheme is the first in the UK to achieve an Excellent 5.5-star NABERS* design-reviewed target rating for building efficiency and one of only three to be pre-certified across the country.
Pareto Partnership With Aspire Via Studios Saves Apprenticeship
Pioneering facilities service provider, Pareto Facilities Management Ltd, has been awarded a total FM contract with Aspire Via Studios. The contract will see Pareto deliver the full suite of facilities services including management, compliance, engineering, cleaning, security and projects. Aspire Via Studios is a newly founded inspirational charity that develops creative spaces designed to help artists, the community and good causes. Currently with spaces on the Southbank and in Islington, the organisation is adding further locations to its portfolio in the coming year.
Supporting Our Armed Forces –
Outco Signs The Armed Forces Covenant
OUTCO, the outdoor compliance experts, has pledged its support for the armed forces and veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The AFC is a pledge from OUTCO to honour the Armed Forces and support the Armed Forces Community. By signing the pledge, OUTCO is recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular, reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
Pinnacle Embarks On Landmark £141M MOD Accommodation Services Contract
Friday, 1st of April marks the official start of Pinnacle Group’s £141M contract to deliver National Accommodation Management Services (NAMS) for 49,000 Service Family Accommodation (SFA) homes across the UK, on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The high-quality customer services will be delivered by a specialist division – known as Pinnacle Service Families. The contract is for seven years, with an option to extend for up to three years.
Compass Appoints New Healthcare Managing Director
Russell Blake, Managing Director of Hospitals and Senior Living, has been appointed Managing Director of Healthcare for Compass Group UK & Ireland. Russell has spent the last two years leading the team, which has been at the forefront of the Covid response, supporting the NHS, private healthcare and senior living sectors. Russell has been in the Compass business for over 22 years, having previously worked within B&I, 14forty, and more recently healthcare.
Mark Kowal Becomes BCO President In Major Year For Office Sector
Mark Kowal, Partner at Sheppard Robson, has been elected as President of the British Council for Offices (BCO) with immediate effect.
