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Some of our favourite buildings

Being specialist Facilities Management recruiters means that we spend a lot of our time visiting a wide range of amazing buildings and work environments. From Grade II listed buildings, to boutique studio spaces, we have had the pleasure of exploring hundreds of remarkable places. Here are some of our favourites from recent recruitment campaigns… Principal […]

Can tattoos limit your career prospects in FM? What do you think?

Despite the meteoric rise in the popularity of tattoos over the past couple of decades, numerous studies suggest that many employers still consider tattoos to be unacceptable in the workplace. This may be particularly challenging for younger professionals considering the prevalence of tattoos in this demographic (approximately 30% of people ages 18-29, YouGov survey). Obviously, […]

More questions than answers – FM insights from Elliott Chase

Predicting change is a mug’s game, especially these days when some of the old ‘rules’ seem particularly unreliable. But it does feel like the times might be ripe for some kind of tipping point in UK facilities management. Consider these stories we’ve reported on over the past few months. Could this be a case of […]

AR in FM. OMG!

For the modern-day Facilities Manager, keeping abreast of new and emerging technologies is becoming an integral part of the job. Obviously, some technological advancements may be more influential than others, and one that certainly appears to be picking up the pace is the exciting world of Augmented Reality (AR). Here is a great recent example […]

Crossrail plays it’s part for the future of London.

Crossrail, a new railway project for London and the South East, is nearing completion and it’s only a few short months until the grand opening of the central station of the new Elizabeth line. The 118km long railway promises to improve journey times across London, ease congestion, offer better connections and provide more direct travel […]

Wealth Disparity – Is London leaving the rest of the country behind?

The distribution of wealth is becoming an increasingly hot topic in global politics. The growing disparity between the rich and the poor is clearly apparent around the world, and the UK is no exception. According to data compiled by Eurostat, the data agency of the European Union, the gap between the richest and poorest of […]

Turning up the heat – Water conservation strategies in FM

The recent bouts of summer sun may have seen an increase in beer garden visits and lobster-red suntans, but the heatwaves flaring up across the globe highlight the potential threat of water shortages in the near future. Although this may not be a top priority for Facilities Management professionals now, increasing demands on water supplies, […]

What’s in a name?

Naming, and the closely related branding, forms part of the bedrock of marketing strategy. There’s a lot of science to both and a huge amount of reference material on good and bad experiences. But in the end, you make your decision, unveil your work and pray for the best. BIFM’s name-change programme, confirmed last week, […]

Where have all the ties gone?

As Facilities Management recruitment specialists, we spend a lot of our time meeting with professionals across all industries and working environments. Although turning up to work suited and booted every day may not be appropriate for many FM professionals, we have noticed that in many organisations, smart-casual business attire is becoming the norm. This got […]