BNP Paribas has opened The CubeHouse, a new office designed to actively promote employee health. Internal staircases, breathe spaces and movement-encouraging layouts replace the traditional sedentary office model — a facility that treats wellbeing as...
Facto Magazine
SustainabilityTransport for London has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to build dedicated solar installations feeding zero-carbon electricity straight into the Tube network. A landmark move that demonstrates how lar...
FMJ
Workplace
The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has expanded its core committee with two senior leaders from outside the ACS-accredited sector. The move strengthens representation across the broader UK private security industry.
FMJ
Cleaning
Kärcher UK introduces an educational campaign highlighting the combined use of sweepers and scrubber dryers. The initiative targets cleaning teams and FM professionals, positioning equipment integration as a route to safer and more efficient floorcare.
FMJ
CateringFacto Magazine's most-read articles in February 2026 reflect the themes dominating Dutch FM: the productivity debate around remote work, the emergence of regenerative catering, and the potential ...
Facto Magazine
Technology
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction across FM, promising efficiency gains in maintenance, space planning and energy management. Yet realising that potential demands more than plug-and-play tools — it requires a strategic framework and organisational readiness.
FMJ
MarketABM, one of the largest facility services providers in the UK, is reinforcing its push into the transport sector with a strategic leadership hire. The move signals a deliberate expansion into a high-v...
FMJ
Workplace
The facility management industry is navigating a period of transformation, with workforce challenges, sustainability targets and technology adoption converging. Success depends on organisations that invest in people and processes alongside digital tools.
FMJ
Building ManagementA closer look at how facility management at London's quayside developments demands a tailored approach — combining building maintenance with public realm management and tenant services in complex...
FMJ
CleaningCleaning specialist Q3 has secured a contract extension at Chelsea Harbour, one of London's premier mixed-use developments. The retention underlines how consistent service quality translates into...
FMJ
SustainabilityResearch among Dutch hogescholen reveals structural obstacles to implementing sustainable procurement practices. Budget constraints, knowledge gaps and fragmented processes prevent institutions from t...
Facto Magazine
MarketIn an interview with Facto, Achmea's Klaske de Haan outlines an ambitious target to reduce residual waste by 35%. The approach frames waste management not as a cost centre but as a strategic leve...
Facto Magazine
Technology
Home Depot is rolling out real-time delivery tracking for bulky items, bringing supply chain transparency to the last mile. For FM procurement teams, this signals a broader shift toward visibility-driven vendor management in building materials supply.
Facilities Dive
Market
General Mills has entered a 25-year on-site heat and power agreement, committing to long-term energy infrastructure at its facilities. The deal illustrates how major occupiers are securing energy costs and carbon reductions through direct partnerships.
Facilities Dive
WorkplaceA Dutch court has ruled that an employer must continue paying a third year of sick leave in a case where the dispute centred on workplace and remote work arrangements. The ruling sends a clear signal ...
Facto Magazine
Market
A Brooklyn-based pilot demonstrates that geothermal energy systems can work in dense urban settings, challenging the assumption that ground-source solutions require suburban or rural space. Strategically relevant for urban FM operators exploring decarbonisation.
Facilities Dive
Building ManagementBNP Paribas Real Estate is expanding its service offering with a new property management consultancy practice. The move signals growing demand for strategic advisory alongside operational FM delivery ...
FMJ
CleaningArcus FM has been recognised for its Arcus Connect platform, which centralises real-time data from building systems, workforce management and client reporting. The award highlights how purpose-built F...
FMJ
Procurement
New US tariffs are driving construction material prices upward in early 2026. For FM organisations managing capital projects and maintenance budgets, the cost pressure on steel, aluminium and imported materials demands proactive procurement strategies.
Facilities Dive
Technology
A survey by UpKeep reveals that just 26% of maintenance work across facilities is preventive, with the majority still reactive. The data underlines a persistent gap between FM best practice and operational reality.
Facilities Dive
MarketThe Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis has completed a major renovation with safety and logistics as the primary design drivers. The project demonstrates how healthcare FM priorities differ fundamentally...
Facto Magazine
Sustainability
NeoVolta argues that battery energy storage systems are evolving from emergency backup into active energy management tools. For facility operators, this reframes storage as a strategic asset for peak shaving, demand response and cost optimisation.
Facilities Dive
WorkplaceAn analysis of the current state of hybrid work reveals four insights that matter for FM professionals: attendance patterns are stabilising, office design expectations are rising, technology gaps pers...
Facto Magazine
Procurement
The US Department of Labor is proposing looser regulations around independent contractor classification. For FM organisations relying on contract workers and outsourced services, the regulatory shift could reshape workforce models.
Facilities Dive
RegulationsISO 9001 remains the gold standard for quality management in FM, but achieving and maintaining certification requires a structured approach. This guide outlines the steps, pitfalls and strategic benef...
CAFM Blog
Building Management
Schneider Electric reports continued strong performance in its data centre division, driven by AI infrastructure demand and hyperscale expansion. The trend highlights data centres as the FM sector's fastest-growing technical environment.
Facilities Dive
Building Management
Growing automation adoption and reshoring trends are expected to boost industrial real estate activity, with direct consequences for facility management. More automated facilities mean different maintenance profiles, energy demands and workforce requirements.
Facilities Dive
Building ManagementING has opened a fully redesigned office in Leeuwarden where hybrid working is not an accommodation but the organising principle. The building features activity-based layouts, fewer fixed desks and sh...
Facto Magazine
Technology
CAFM — Computer-Aided Facility Management — is the backbone of digital FM operations, yet many organisations still underutilise its potential. A clear overview of what CAFM systems do and why they matter strategically.
CAFM Blog
Building ManagementTransavia is moving to a new head office in Hoofddorp, consolidating its operations in a modern facility designed for hybrid work. The relocation reflects how airlines, like other large employers, are...
Facto Magazine
MarketNannette Unger and Ernst-Willem van Drumpt have taken on new senior roles, reflecting ongoing leadership movement in the Dutch FM sector. Such appointments shape strategic direction and signal where o...
Facto Magazine