Taking control by degrees

Article Abstract:

The UK market for facilities management is worth a total of 225 billion pounds sterling, according to research concern Mintel. In-house facilities management work accounts for 116 billion pounds sterling, with 109 billion pounds sterling being contracted out. It is forecast that in-house facilities management will be worth 137 billion pounds sterling in 2000, with contracted out services at 139 billion pounds sterling. Some companies regard the outsourcing of facilities management as an attractive way to cut costs, but there can be difficulties with loss of control.

Facilities support services, C3I Facilities Management, United Kingdom, Command and control systems, Facilities management, Facility management industry, Facilities management services

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Where to find the tools of the trade

Article Abstract:

Trade parks, long hidden in industrial estates, are establishing themselves as valuable real estate investments and are attracting rents above industrial levels. The new-style developments are designed to attract tenants such as plumbing specialists and builders' merchants. The two leading trade park players are Denvale Trade Parks and Trade Centre Developments.

Real estate developers, Supply and demand, Buildings and facilities, Industrial districts

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Vamping it up for the landlord

Article Abstract:

Ann Summers, the lingerie retailer, has been expanding its high street operations and they now have 27 stores in the UK and plan to eventfully have 100 outlets. They prefer to move into stores around 1,600-1,800 sq ft.

Lingerie, Underwear and Nightwear Knitting Mills, Women's and Children's Undergarments, Management, Women's clothing industry, Clothing industry, Company Profile, Ann Summers

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