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Boards approve merger plans

Published: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Source: FMA

Asset Skills, CSSA and the FMA have confirmed merger plans following the board meetings of all three organisations.

The merger aims to provide effective trade body representation with a membership structure that encompasses corporate bodies, SMEs and service users.

Sarah Bentley, Chief Executive at Asset Skills, comments: “We are thrilled to announce that the merger will happen following formal agreement from the boards. This is the beginning of a progressive and innovative organisation that will provide bespoke services and opportunities for each sector. We have some great plans developing and there will be more information regarding benefits announced shortly.”

The merger of the organisations will be finalised in November following approval of a special resolution by the members.

 

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About Asset Skills 

Asset Skills is the employer-led skills body for facilities management, housing, property, planning, cleaning and parking. We ensure apprenticeships and training are meeting the needs of people and businesses in these industries. Our work is shaped by leading employers across the UK and includes:

• The UK Academy network – a one-stop-shop for employers to access training and skills support.

• Apprenticeships and occupational standards development.

• Project management and delivery – we deliver workforce development programmes.

• Green Deal Skills – we work to ensure the right skills are in place to deliver the Green Deal.

• Insight – we deliver insight and intelligence.

For more information, visit www.assetskills.org or call 0845 678 2 888.

About the Facilities Management Association

The Facilities Management Association (the FMA) is the UK’s leading representative trade body for employers in the FM sector engaged in delivering non-core services to a broad range of public and private organisations. The FMA's goal is to support member companies in their pursuit of ever increasing standards of service and value on behalf of their clients and to assist them in improving their trading positions through innovation and thought leadership.

Visit our website - http://www.fmassociation.org.uk/

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About the Cleaning and Support Services Association 

The CSSA is a membership association for the cleaning and support services sector. It is the customers' guide to quality and reliability in the UK cleaning and support services market. Its dedication to training, marketing and the representation of its members' interests has already made it one of the most respected trade organisations in the country.

Many companies would like to contract out their support services, but are unsure of how to go about it. Look out for the CSSA logo on a contractor's letterhead and business correspondence. It is your warranty that a contractor is ethical, professional and provides good value for money. CSSA membership means that an organisation has been independently vetted and is required to adhere to its Code of Practice. Set up by the leading companies in the industry to monitor standards and ensure proper representation, the CSSA exists for the mutual benefit of the industry and its customers.