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Century 21 Judge Fite acquires Healy Property Management to surpass 2,000 properties in North Texas

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dallas-based Century 21 Judge Fite Company has acquired Healy Property Management following the merger of Rogers Healy and Associates into Compass. The deal expands Century 21 Judge Fite's managed portfolio to more than 2,000 properties across North Texas.

H-E-B to redevelop former Texas landfill site into 135,000 sq ft retail facility

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US grocery retailer H-E-B has finalised a deal to build a new 135,000 sq ft supermarket on a former landfill site in Buda, Texas, backed by a $20.1 million (€18.6m) government incentive package. The project involves full environmental remediation of land vacant for decades.

Achilles establishes Belfast hub to grow supply chain risk management capability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

GB supply chain risk management company Achilles is establishing a new sales and technology hub in Belfast, creating 26 jobs. The move strengthens Northern Ireland's position as a base for technology-led businesses serving the facilities and supply chain management sectors.

Ireland seeks €20bn in annual investment to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish government is seeking to attract approximately €20 billion in annual development finance to deliver at least 300,000 new homes by 2030. Housing Minister James Browne led a delegation to MIPIM 2026 in Cannes to pitch the investment opportunity to international capital.

OCS Ireland acquires Top Security to strengthen integrated facilities management offering

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

OCS Ireland has acquired security firm Top Security, adding over 300 staff and expanding its technology-enabled security and remote monitoring capabilities. The deal brings OCS Ireland's workforce to almost 4,000 people.

Derek McDonald named Facilities Management Leader 2026 at the Facilities Management Awards

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Derek McDonald, Senior Facilities Manager Europe at AMD, was named Facilities Management Leader 2026 at this year's awards, recognised for two decades of strategic leadership across multinational FM portfolios spanning 28 offices in 14 countries. His win sets a compelling benchmark for individual FM leadership as the sector continues to raise its expectations of senior practitioners.

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.

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