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From Reactive to Resilient: How Emerging Sub-Segments Are Redefining Facilities Management’s Strategic Value

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Business Research Company's Facilities Support Services Global Market Report forecasts the sector will reach $294.37 billion (€271 billion) by 2029 at a 9.6% CAGR, driven by smart building technologies, ESG demands, and consolidation.

Birmingham property management firm Fishers acquires Whittle Estates in first deal

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Birmingham property management agency Fishers has acquired local firm Whittle Estates & Property Services, backed by a £345,000 Midlands Engine Investment Fund II loan. The deal expands its portfolio to around 750 properties.

ISS renews integrated facilities contract with Virgin Media O2 across UK sites

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Global workplace experience and facility services company ISS has renewed and expanded its integrated facilities management contract with Virgin Media O2, one of the UK's largest telecoms and entertainment companies. The two-year agreement commences in Q1 2026.

UCC redirects €60m business school investment to main campus in five-year capital plan

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

University College Cork has scrapped plans for an off-campus business school and redirected a €60m investment to its main campus. The decision forms part of a €350m-plus capital plan covering facilities, digital infrastructure and student accommodation.

Gilbert-Ash reaches topping out on two BREEAM-rated Premier Inn hotels in Dublin

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland construction firm Gilbert-Ash has reached topping out on two Premier Inn hotels in Dublin city centre. Both developments are designed to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' ratings and are due for completion at the end of 2026.

EirTrade Aviation gains approval to build sustainable high-capacity facility at Knock airport

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EirTrade Aviation has secured planning permission to construct a 10,500 m² MRO facility at Ireland West Airport Knock. The project features sustainable building design and integrated operational infrastructure relevant to facilities and asset management professionals.

Facilities Management Awards 2026 reveals winners as sector celebrates excellence in Awards Gala

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Facilities Management Awards 2026 has announced its winners, honouring Ireland's leading facilities and property management professionals and organisations at a black-tie gala on 11 March 2026 in Dublin. This year's honourees set a new benchmark for excellence across the sector, signalling the sector’s direction for Ireland's FM community this year.

Smarter Buildings, Graver Risks: Facilities Management Must Close the Cyber-AI Gap

Author: Archie Villaflores

Johnson Controls’ 2026 AI and Digitalisation in Facilities Management Report reveals that whilst AI adoption is accelerating across the sector, cybersecurity risks and fragmented systems are undermining its full potential.

Steel Guardians names Segun Tugbiyele as new managing director

Author: Archie Villaflores

Steel Guardians Limited, a Nigeria-based facilities management and property services provider, has appointed Segun Tugbiyele as managing director effective 1 March 2026, reinforcing the company's growth and expansion strategy.

LHN Group secures facilities management contracts alongside co-living expansion

Author: Archie Villaflores

LHN Group, a Singapore-based real estate management services provider, has secured 14 new facilities management contracts and renewed 100 existing agreements whilst advancing its co-living expansion strategy through new property launches and strategic acquisitions.

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