Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: FM Industry

STRABAG Property and Facility Services won a contract to deliver hard FM services for the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs across four Berlin sites, covering high-security federal properties.

Author: FM Industry

University College Dublin renewed its multi-year facilities management contract with Bidvest Noonan, strengthening their partnership on sustainability, innovation, and ESG-focused service delivery across Ireland’s academic and research campuses.

Author: OSC

OCS UK & Ireland appointed Kellie Newell as Head of Social Value to lead community partnerships, inclusive recruitment, and volunteer initiatives, embedding measurable social impact across the organisation’s operations.

Author: OCS

OCS will acquire EMCOR Group UK, expanding its engineering and technical capabilities across the UK and Ireland, strengthening hard services and integrated facilities management for healthcare, life sciences, and government sectors.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Facilities management has become a strategic pillar of the modern built environment, shaping not only operational efficiency but also sustainability and resilience. This edition highlights how recognition, consolidation and digital innovation are propelling the sector forward. The opening of entries for the Facilities Management Awards 2026 reflects a maturing industry that increasingly celebrates leadership, best practice and long-term impact. It signals a sector confident in its role at the intersection of business performance and environmental responsibility. Strategic growth is also evident in Cardo’s expansion through the CTS deal, which strengthens its position in Irish property services. Consolidation of expertise demonstrates how scale and capability are becoming essential for competitiveness in a market defined by rising client expectations. Equally, Carrier’s AI-enabled Abound upgrades show how technology is transforming facilities management into a proactive discipline, delivering smarter, data-driven solutions that enhance sustainability and user experience. These developments confirm that the sector is not merely supporting business infrastructure but leading in innovation and resilience. Those who embrace this transformation will shape the future of the built environment.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Facilities Management Awards 2026, Ireland’s flagship platform for recognising excellence in property and facilities management, has opened for entries. Now entering its 12th year, the awards celebrate organisations and professionals driving innovation, sustainability and transformation across the built environment.

Author: insideMedia

OCS has acquired EMCOR UK for £190m, strengthening its technical services footprint in Britain and Ireland. The deal expands capacity in critical sectors and signals ambition to lead in an increasingly consolidated facilities management market.

Author: Investing

Carrier Global has upgraded its Abound Insights platform with AI-powered tools to cut building costs and emissions. The move reflects a pivot towards intelligent solutions as weakness in its core residential HVAC business raises questions over long-term growth.

Author: The Independent

Dublin Airport has secured approval to expand Pier 1 West, adding new gates and amenities to ease congestion. The upgrade tackles operational bottlenecks and protects punctuality, but questions remain over whether incremental projects can secure long-term competitiveness against European rivals.

Author: RTE

The SEAI is urging sports clubs, charities, and cultural groups to tap retrofit grants, following €25m distributed in 2024. Retrofits cut energy costs, improve resilience, and enhance facilities, as shown by Irish Guide Dogs’ project delivering 20% savings and rapid payback.