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Q Works is hiring – Job alert for Intermediate & Senior Project Managers

Due to continued growth and a strong order book Q Works currently has 2 vacancies for Intermediate & Senior Project Managers to work between Home, our Office in North Bristol, and the Southwest including London…
09/02/2023
Alex Hunt lecturing for Salford University postgraduate students
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Alex Hunt lecturing for Salford University postgraduate students

There is a skills shortage of quantity surveyors with expertise in mechanical and electrical installations in the UK. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Salford University  MSc Quantity Surveying (Mechanical and Electrical) postgraduate degree is one…
11/12/2022
Visit to Fike, Fire Safety Technology
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Visit to Fike, Fire Safety Technology

Q Works enjoys working with other professionals to learn more and share industry knowledge. Here we are visiting the Fike factory, in Cwmbran. Fike protects industrial processes around the world from explosions, fires and pressure-related…
11/12/2022
Citizens Advice Plymouth
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Paul Matthews appointed Vice Chair for Plymouth Citizens Advice

Big congratulations to Paul Matthews for his appointment as Trustee and Vice Chair for Plymouth Citizens Advice. The work of Citizens Advice (CA) has remained of great value for many years, providing free, independent, confidential and impartial…
30/11/2022
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Mitie to provide FM services to MOD sites in Gibraltar

Today marks the start of a new contract for Mitie to provide hard facilities management to MOD sites in Gibraltar. Brigadier Bartholomew, our Head of Overseas and Training Region, marked the in-service date of the £155m, seven-year…
28/10/2022
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Demand for green buildings in the UK rises

Occupier and investor demand for green buildings continues to rise in the UK - climate issues are now rising up the agenda. Assessing energy needs and costs galvanises strategies, although there is significant room for…
29/09/2022
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Building resilience within your organisation

Practise and plan ahead - some good lessons to apply from global pandemic learning. Understanding critical functions for buildings, connectivity and timing helps build and maintain resilience for both organisations and their assets. Read more…
05/08/2022
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Retirement homes facing rising energy costs

With the rising energy costs people are understandably concerned about the coming months and their lifestyles. For retirement living companies charging residents management fees already agreed many months ago, either cutting services or increasing fees…
20/07/2022
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Tips for housing associations applying for retrofit grants

Working with Housing Associations, we appreciate that applying for grants is potentially new territory (albeit necessary) for many and that the process can be daunting. Here's a good website packed with information and tips which…
13/07/2022
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Post covid healthcare challenges facing facilities managers

This is a good report and summary by Mitie, exploring how challenges in healthcare can be addressed by facilities partners with a better outcome for all. "In short we're in this together" resonates with us hugely. Drawing…
01/07/2022
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Mental and physical health safeguards equally important

This is a good article to read - Mental health safeguards are just as important as physical ones. "Nowadays, it is highly likely that there are more mental health issues on construction sites than there…
30/06/2022
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Maximising value and minimising costs of Village Halls

The Jubillee party might be over, but for these 125 halls (and countless others in the country that could benefit from some upgrades) I hope they feel encouraged with these grants and can make something…
29/06/2022
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NHS Property Services outline “Our green plan”

Having a comprehensive environmental strategy has quite rightly become a top priority for organisations as we all journey towards net zero carbon emissions together. Sharing ideas, getting involved and sustainable healthcare (in addition to other…
27/06/2022
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Taking stock of PFI contracts and buildings

"PFI is at a crossroads" with contracts now starting to expire and many more to be wound up in the next few years. Taking stock, what will happen to facilities management of these buildings? Is…
12/06/2022

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