Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

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Three key stories highlight the industry's triumphs and challenges as the Irish and UK facilities management sector navigates a rapidly evolving landscape.

Author: Facilities Management Awards

Sodexo UK & Ireland has secured a five-year extension with Nuffield Health, ensuring their collaboration continues through 2033. The renewed £19 million contract solidifies a 17-year partnership focused on delivering nutritious meals and sustainability across all 37 Nuffield Health hospitals.

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Barnsdales has been appointed by Frasers Group to manage Doncaster's iconic 770,000 sq ft Frenchgate Shopping Centre, marking a new chapter for the property after its recent acquisition.

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Dandara Living Management has selected Nirvana Maintenance to handle hard and soft facilities management (FM) services across their nationwide Build-to-Rent (BTR) portfolio of 4,000 homes. This partnership spans cities like Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. Services include everything from maintenance and cleaning to planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

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Compass Group’s White Oaks division, focused on senior living, has appointed Laura Tighe as Business Director to lead the relaunch of its offering. With over 25 years in foodservice and a specialized focus on healthcare and senior living, Tighe is primed to drive strategy and operations. Under her leadership, White Oaks will continue to deliver high-quality, personalized services across Residential, Nursing, and Assisted Living sectors, aligning with the company’s broader sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility goals.

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Green & Fortune has appointed Sarah Miller as Managing Director to drive growth and explore new opportunities for the company. With over 12 years at BaxterStorey, Miller has extensive experience managing high-profile venues like Glyndebourne Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. Her appointment comes at a time of impressive growth, with the company’s turnover doubling to £17.5 million in just two years. Miller’s focus will be on shaping the company’s future by expanding existing operations and uncovering new revenue streams.

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Gary Bullen, President of BGIS UK and Europe, reveals the secret to his company's 40% revenue growth: focusing on people. BGIS has become a leader in integrated building facility management services by fostering strong teams and supporting individual career growth. Gary’s approach prioritises personalised leadership and employee development, ensuring each team member's growth aligns with the company’s goals.

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As the facilities management landscape rapidly evolves, NFMT 2025 in Baltimore will offer cutting-edge sessions focused on AI, climate change adaptation, and the next generation of FM leadership. Key topics include emergency disaster response strategies, leveraging AI for smarter operations, and how climate resilience is reshaping the industry.

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Bidvest Noonan is stepping up to chair a new Special Interest Group in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM), focused on enhancing security for tall buildings globally.

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In 2024, one in twenty UK takeaways failed hygiene inspections, with 3,630 locations receiving poor ratings. The pandemic’s inspection backlog and outdated systems have left takeaway chains vulnerable to food safety breaches, jeopardising customer health. Many chains still rely on inefficient paper-based processes, leaving them unable to monitor key factors like food and fridge temperatures in real time.