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Shane Darcy of SOS Group named FM Service Provider Professional of the Year at the Facilities Management Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shane Darcy of SOS Group was named FM Service Provider Professional of the Year at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, recognised for his meticulous approach, impressive credentials, and outstanding delivery across Ireland's facilities management sector. His recognition reflects the rising standards now defining the profession, where individual excellence in service-led thinking and operational discipline is increasingly celebrated at the highest level.

Compliance as a Catalyst: How Irish FM Leaders Are Turning Regulatory Pressure Into Competitive Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Facilities management leaders across Ireland and the UK face a critical opportunity: turn compliance complexity into competitive advantage by embedding digital systems that transform regulatory pressure into operational resilience.

Phenna Group acquires Ventilate businesses to expand kitchen ventilation and FOG compliance offering

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK TICC firm Phenna Group has acquired Ventilate Consultancy & Control and Ventilate Grease Control, expanding its kitchen ventilation compliance and FOG management capabilities. The deal is Phenna's eighth acquisition of 2026.

Stendörren selects Colliers Finland to manage financial services for 14-property industrial portfolio

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Swedish real estate firm Stendörren has appointed Colliers Finland to manage financial and lease administration services for its 14-property industrial portfolio in Greater Helsinki. The portfolio is fully leased and was acquired in January 2026.

Cardo Group appoints co-founder Jane Nelson as executive chair to lead next growth phase

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cardo Group co-founder Jane Nelson has been appointed executive chair as the UK and Ireland building maintenance specialist enters its next phase of growth. The firm employs more than 1,600 people and projects revenues of £400 million for 2026/27.

Mills Selig partners with Hospitality Ulster to strengthen legal support for Northern Ireland hospitality

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Belfast commercial law firm Mills Selig has formed a strategic partnership with Hospitality Ulster to support Northern Ireland's hospitality sector. The collaboration covers property management, licensing, employment, regulatory compliance and construction legal services.

West Pharmaceutical Services opens 165,000 sq ft expanded contract manufacturing facility in Dublin

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US drug delivery firm West Pharmaceutical Services has opened a 165,000 sq ft expanded facility in Dublin, creating 330 jobs. The Damastown site expansion enhances West's contract manufacturing and drug-handling capabilities at commercial scale.

McBreen Environmental claims double honours at the Facilities Management Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

McBreen Environmental has claimed double honours at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, winning both Overall Excellence in Facilities Management and Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year at the black-tie gala held on 11 March 2026 at the Royal Dublin Convention Centre. The double win recognises a business that has built its reputation on technical depth, operational rigour, and a clear commitment to environmental responsibility across some of Ireland's most complex FM portfolios.

Closing the Capability Gap: How Irish FM Leaders Can Unlock the Full Value of Technology Investment

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Facilities management leaders in Ireland and the UK are investing heavily in technology, yet a new industry report reveals that capability development — not capital — is the lever that converts ambition into measurable operational return.

Sports Facilities Companies acquires Spirit Golf Management to launch dedicated golf division

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US sports and recreation facility management company The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired Northeast-based Spirit Golf Management, establishing a new Golf Division. The deal adds 10 golf facilities and approximately 160 employees to SFC's national platform.

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