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When it comes to managing your building’s operations, the choice between multiple single-service providers and a total facilities management (TFM) approach can significantly impact both your bottom line and daily operations.

In the facilities management sector, reputation isn’t built through grand gestures or expensive marketing campaigns.

The facilities management (FM) sector continues to evolve as businesses face increasing expectations around compliance, innovation, and sustainability.

Anabas is delighted to announce that it has been awarded its second consecutive Distinction Status at the International Safety Awards, from the British Safety Council.

What is total facilities management (TFM) and how can it help your business? Here, we explain TFM and its benefits.

Emma Lambert, Head of Talent Development at Anabas, discusses our approach to progressive facility management training

As hybrid work continues to shape our professional landscapes, the power of effective Facilities Management (FM) becomes increasingly apparent in various aspects of the workplace. While the overarching goal of FM is to create a seamless and efficient work environment, the specific areas it encompasses can profoundly impact the employee and visitor experience.

“Facilities management is no longer just about maintaining cleanliness and keeping the lights on; it’s about creating an environment where people want to work, feel valued, and can be their most productive selves,” says Simon Whitehead, Business Development Director at Anabas.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie James as Account Director. With extensive industry experience and a proven track record of driving client success, Melanie will play an important role in further strengthening client relationships and driving growth at Anabas.

Gemma Rigby discusses what components feed into a ‘virtuous cycle’ that links employee health and wellbeing with engagement and business performance.

Here we explore the benefits of the four-day week for corporate businesses and how facilities management teams can support them. 

The corporate landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by innovations, and technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many industries face challenges and concerns around the use of AI day to day, facilities management teams are embracing it and the opportunities it presents.  

In this blog, Gemma Rigby, HR Director, discusses how a focus on improving employee wellbeing and health at work can contribute to a more engaged and productive workforce, with ideas and examples that can be easily implemented to make a big impact.

Anabas’ managing director, Alistair Craig, reflects on the year and discusses our key achievements and milestones as we get ready to wrap up 2023.

Anabas has restructured its team and made a series of internal promotions and additional new appointments in a strategic move to strengthen and prepare for further growth.

Ravi Bhatnagar, account director at Anabas, discusses the power of workplace experiences and how adapting to new working behaviours and creating appealing and engaging workplaces can attract employees into the office.

With almost 80% of employees now working in a hybrid way, smart technology and innovation in facilities management are now focussing on providing data to help drive change, such as cost-savings, sustainability, collaboration and more.

Procuring a facilities management company to support your business can be a complex task. Today, there is a growing spectrum of considerations to ensure your relationship with your service provider has staying power.

Corporate office FM specialist Anabas has retained its contract with biopharmaceutical company, UCB after a competitive tender process. The seven-figure contract is for a five-year term with the option to extend for a further two years.

Ravi Bhatnagar, Account Director at Anabas, looks at attention management in the workplace and how to achieve peak performance from employees.

An employee arrives at the office and begins their working day with a team meeting in a conference room before moving to the café area to greet a new client.

I started working at Anabas in June 2013 as a helpdesk administrator, working on a large contract which covered over 70 sites nationwide. In 2016, I was promoted to account executive and delivered the admin and day-to-day management of one of our key contracts for around 3 years. I really enjoyed it there; each day was exciting and presented some great challenges!

Following a rigorous judging and interview process, we are so proud to announce that our corporate receptionist, Imogen Walker, has been awarded ‘highly commended’ in the 2022 Corporate Receptionist of the Year Awards.

Cost controls and efficiencies are the responsibility of a facilities manager, who is likely to be increasingly under pressure to do more with less. Whether hard or soft services, facilities managers must have oversight of a building’s life cycle costs, from maintenance to technical investments.

Integrated facilities management (IFM) is where all FM services, whether hard or soft, are managed by one core provider. Discover your IFM solution today.

Your front of house service staff are the face of your business. They are responsible for the first impression and so it is vital to ensure they have the confidence and competence to not only meet but exceed expectations and deliver every single day.

Moving an entire office and all the considerations that come with having employees, takes a great deal of planning and coordination.

Anabas has been awarded a new three-year TFM contract by The Law Society, the independent professional body representing solicitors in England and Wales.

At the beginning of 2021, the UK government proposed “the future buildings standard”, capturing points of upcoming change in building regulation guidelines.

This couldn’t be a more pertinent time to celebrate FM. The last 14 months have certainly had its share of challenges. Challenges that we could never have imagined. But there has also been opportunity.

Alistair Craig, Managing Director at Anabas, provides an outlook for 2021.

In a recent interview, Steven Barnett, floor captain at Anabas, tells us about his role and what it’s been like to work throughout the coronavirus pandemic…

Ravi Bhatnagar, Anabas’s account director, is taking part in a webinar later this week on the return to work. Organised by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, the webinar follows the publication of the UK Government’s return to work guidance last week.

Kevin Valks works as a Security Inspector at one of our client sites in London and has worked at Anabas for just over 6 months. Learn about his career as he answers questions on his journey so far…

Yasemin is a Mobile Floor Captain at Anabas and is currently completing her Facilities Management Supervisor Level 3* qualification part-time with Grey Seal Academy. Learn about her apprenticeship journey with Anabas as she answers questions on her experience so far…

Alistair Craig, Anabas’s MD, took part in a panel debate yesterday (22 January) on the pertinent issues facing the FM sector.

Technology in security is on the rise, and there are numerous emerging technologies and tools that are here to support the role. New developments are undoubtedly improving processes and performance, however, it doesn’t have to be a choice between man and machine.

Anabas has been awarded a new three-year TFM contract by x+why, the UK’s first flexible co-working space.

Anabas is celebrating continued success, due to the significant growth and expansion following a flurry of new client wins and a major contract extension.

Get to know Tim Hysom, Account Director at Anabas, as he answers questions on his career in the FM industry…

Welcoming dogs into the workplace can be a positive experience for many, but rules are necessary to maintain happy human and canine relationships. Anabas Account Director, Ravi Bhatnagar explains how to get this right…

The National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading new home warranty insurance provider, has signed a three year contract with Anabas.

Get to know Gemma Rigby, HR Manager at Anabas, as she answers questions on her career in the FM industry…

The UK is apparently on the verge of a flexible working ‘tipping point’, it has become a fundamental part of the modern workplace and as such, the practice of agile working is constantly evolving.

Corporate office FM specialist Anabas has expanded its operations and relocated its Headquarters to new premises in Darlington to support its continued growth.

Anabas has secured a new 3 year contract to deliver facilities management services with InfraRed Capital Partners. The new contract will provide a variety of facilities management services at the leading Global Investment Manager’s office in central London. This includes reception, building maintenance and office support services.