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ABM renews hospital cleaning services contract at University Hospital Waterford

Author: Bianca Odron

ABM has renewed its cleaning services agreement with University Hospital Waterford, supporting hygiene standards across clinical environments and reinforcing the role of facilities management in healthcare operations and service continuity.

Investcorp acquires majority stake in UK facilities management firm Smart Managed Solutions

Author: Bianca Odron

Investcorp has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Smart Managed Solutions, a facilities management provider specialising in mechanical and electrical services. The deal highlights continued private equity interest in mission-critical infrastructure services and FM consolidation.

Belfast Development Approvals Signal Future Growth for Facilities Management

Author: Bianca Odron

A series of approved Belfast developments is expected to increase future demand for facilities management services across healthcare, hospitality and residential environments. The projects highlight the growing operational importance of managing complex built assets.

Siemens Healthineers Investment Highlights Growing Demand for Specialist Healthcare Facilities

Author: Bianca Odron

Siemens Healthineers is investing £26 million in a new UK radiopharmacy designed to expand PET radiopharmaceutical capacity and strengthen healthcare infrastructure resilience.

Northern Ireland Recycling Facility Supports Smarter Waste Operations

Author: Bianca Odron

McKinstry Group has completed a £16 million recycling facility in Northern Ireland designed to improve waste recovery, operational efficiency and long-term resource management capabilities.

A 43% Water Cut Shows What FM Teams Are Leaving on the Table

Author: Bianca Odron

A US senior living retrofit cut water use by 43% in under seven months, a result Irish facilities managers should study closely as non-domestic water tariffs rise sharply under new national charging rules.

Portobello Institute Recognised as Gold Sponsor of the Facilities Management Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Looking back at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, Portobello Institute's past Gold Sponsorship reflected its commitment to advancing professional standards and leadership development across Ireland's facilities and property management sector. Through its Facilities Management faculty and Centre for Built Environment, Management & Leadership, the institute continues to provide industry-driven qualifications that equip professionals with the practical skills, strategic insight and confidence needed to succeed in senior facilities management roles.

Sanctions settlement highlights compliance expectations across international facilities operations

Author: Bianca Odron

Petrofac Facilities Management Limited has agreed a settlement with HMRC following Russia sanctions breaches, highlighting the importance of compliance controls, operational oversight and governance during international service delivery and business transition activities.

Data centre operators strengthen facilities leadership amid growing operational complexity demands

Author: Bianca Odron

Data centre operators are placing greater focus on facilities leadership and workforce capability as infrastructure complexity, operational demands and resilience requirements increase across critical environments supporting long-term service continuity and operational performance.

Specialist testing investment expands engineering facility capability in Northern Ireland

Author: Bianca Odron

Resonate Testing has expanded its Newry operations with a thermal vacuum testing facility, increasing specialist testing capacity and supporting engineering, certification and operational requirements across advanced manufacturing and space-related industries.

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