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Award-winning Blue Halo Garden finds a lasting legacy through a partnership between IPM Facilities, Buglife and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Building confidence through hands-on experience After two years of learning on site and at college, Liam Dorning-Mills has successfully completed his Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship with IPM Facilities at Farnborough Business Park. When he first applied, Liam wasn’t entirely sure which direction he wanted to take. He just knew he wanted something practical, where he could work with his hands and see the results of what he was doing. With some early insight into the landsc

As the UK experiences hotter temperatures and longer periods of dry weather, the way we design and manage commercial landscapes needs to evolve.

IPM Facilities is pleased to welcome Tom Glancy to the team as Operations Manager, further strengthening our operational leadership across grounds maintenance and landscaping services.

IPM Facilities is delighted to announce a significant new contract award with Cushman & Wakefield and Aviva Investors, securing 34 locations within the tender portfolio.

IPM has worked in close collaboration with project partners Workman and local charity, Cody Dock, to transform a previously underused site in East London into a new Wildlife Pocket Park. This project reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and creating valued urban green space. Located on the banks of the River Lea, this project has turned a neglected area into a vibrant ecological garden. The design introduces wildflower meadows and diverse planting beds

During National Cleaning Week and the Great British Spring Clean, it is the perfect moment to recognise the teams who work behind the scenes to keep workplaces clean, safe, and welcoming.

IPM Facilities is proud to share that our grounds maintenance teams became the first in the UK to complete the Lantra approved Introduction to Biodiversity course.

IPM Facilities is proud to announce that we are now an official member of the Grounds Management Association (GMA), the UK’s leading membership body dedicated to supporting and advancing the grounds care sector for sports and amenity facilities.

This year, we teamed up with Farnborough Business Park and MAPP to achieve outstanding recognition at the Green Apple Awards, winning in three categories. Our projects focused on creating thriving habitats and supporting wildlife, from introducing new flora and fauna to managing bees for pollination.

Our in-house Landscape Architect, Joshua Noakes, developed a landscaping design that included raised beds for vegetable growing, pollinator-friendly planting, and a nature-focused area designed to help children engage with biodiversity in a practical and meaningful way.

We’re incredibly proud to share that our greenhouse gas reduction targets have officially been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

We are delighted to share that IPM have been awarded Platinum ConstructionLine accreditation — the highest level of certification from...

IPM is celebrating National Cleaning Week and the incredible work our cleaning teams do every day. A clean space isn’t just about...

IPM Facilities has successfully passed its integrated audit for three prestigious ISO certifications: ✅ ISO 9001:2015 – Quality...

We’re proud to announce that IPM Facilities has successfully renewed our SSIP SafeContractor certification for another year! Following a rigorous annual audit by Alcumus, this achievement reaffirms our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety in the facilities management industry. The SSIP SafeContractor certification is one of the UK’s leading health & safety accreditations, ensuring businesses like IPM meet strict safety and compliance standards. Mark Noakes

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible stakeholders, including our clients, suppliers, partners, and of course our hardworking IPM team. Everyone has been key to our success this year, and we’re so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together. Here’s to a joyful Christmas, a well-earned break, and an exciting 2025 ahead. We look forward to achieving even more together in the new year!Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #Tea

Once again, our Berkshire Events Team has been busy spreading festive cheer throughout our clients’ properties and parks. The photos below showcase the festive atmosphere from a recent workshop in Theale. The event was a resounding success, with all attendees crafting their own beautiful Christmas wreaths—a perfect slice of holiday joy to hang proudly on their doors! Stay tuned for more snapshots as we continue to share highlights from the many Christmas wreath-making events

Last week, our Berkshire Events Team was busy spreading festive cheer by hosting Christmas Wreath Making Workshops in Reading. The workshops were a huge success, with every event sold out! Attendees got creative and had a fantastic time, as reflected in the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received. We’ve shared a few photos here to capture the magic of these workshops. Planning ahead? Bookings for next year’s events are already open—don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see ev

Our Berkshire team has been busy rejuvenating the raised planters at Maxis Business Park owned by Frasers Property in Bracknell. This...