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• ABM recognised for commitment to Armed Forces Covenant

  27-08-2024 09:29 via cleaningmag.com
  
  ABM has achieved Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status as part of the company’s commitment to the Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant in the UK.
  
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• Fall head over heels for Kärcher UK’s new Autumn offer 

  13-09-2024 13:58 via chtmag.com
  
  As high levels of rainfall increase, the risk of weather-related accidents this Autumn increases. Those in the automotive, logistics and public service sectors will be prepared to face an uptick in slips, trips and falls in spaces prone to gathering rainwater. From large outdoor spaces to warehouses and showrooms, it’s vital that businesses have the correct tools to hand to deal with the associated risks of the rainy months.
  To help battle those hazards, cleaning solutions provider, Kä
  
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• Over two-thirds of employees are stressed by work

  13-09-2024 13:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, finds new research.
  A survey of 1,238 employed adults carried out by HR software provider, Ciphr, found over two-thirds (70 per cent) identified at least one aspect of work that contributes to their stress levels.
  Work in general is the biggest cause of stress for around one in three (37 per cent) employees, with workload pressures (35 per cent) coming a close second.
  Nearly one in four (23 pe
  
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• Steps to carbon reduction

  13-09-2024 12:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jason Instrell, Industry Lead at SFG20, the industry standard for facility maintenance specifications, offers valuable advice on strategies to help reduce your carbon footprint
  As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the construction industry has a significant role to play in reducing carbon emissions. In the UK, buildings contribute to 33 per cent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 40 per cent of the global energy consumption.The embodied carbon of a building includes
  
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• Royal London’s 80 Fenchurch Street office achieves Platinum level WELL Certification

  13-09-2024 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Royal London’s colleague workspace at 80 Fenchurch Street in London has been awarded WELL Certification at the Platinum level – the highest level of certification under the WELL Building Standard (WELL v2), as awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
  The WELL Building Standard focuses on the belief that workplaces should be developed with people’s health and wellness at the centre of the design, and the assessment includes over 100 criteria points that are a
  
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• Plus Dane Housing trialling Vericon Systems to monitor and manage damp and mould

  13-09-2024 11:28 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Intelligent remote monitoring and management technology from Vericon Systems is helping Plus Dane Housing to manage and prevent the harmful effects of damp and mould across its estate.
  Plus Dane is a social housing group that owns and manages more than 13,000 homes across Cheshire and Merseyside, as well as providing support and advice services to help its customers live comfortably in their homes.
  As part of a new agreement, Plus Dane has installed Vericon’s Surveyor Cube system, which i
  
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• CIWM appoints early careers president

  13-09-2024 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has appointed Charlotte Davies as its first Early Careers President, in a move which underscores the organisation’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that the industry is equipped with the resources and skills necessary to support its continued growth.
  In this new role, Davies will lead the Early Careers Team, which consists of several Early Careers Ambassadors from across the sector.
  The Early Careers Team’s responsibilities wi
  
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• NHS Trusts appoint ASG for security services

  13-09-2024 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Assist Security Group (ASG) has been appointed by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for the provision of security services.
  This further reinforces ASG’s experience in healthcare security, including with Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
  ASG has designed a security strategy that combines intelligence, security technology and officer training to create a secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors and add
  
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• Fall head over heels for Kärcher UK’s autumn offer

  13-09-2024 10:18 via cleaningmag.com
  
  As high levels of rainfall increase the risk of weather-related accidents this autumn, those in the automotive, logistics and public service sectors will be prepared to face an uptick in slips, trips and falls in spaces prone to gathering rainwater. From large outdoor spaces to warehouses and showrooms, it’s vital that businesses have the correct tools to deal with the associated risks of the rainy months.
  
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• UK’s first 5.5 star rated NABERS UK building completes

  13-09-2024 09:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  11 Belgrave Road in London Victoria, the UK’s first building to achieve a NABERS UK Design for Performance 5.5-star rating for building efficiency has completed.
  The 150,000 sq. ft net zero carbon workplace, developed by global real estate development, investment management and advisory group, Quadrum Global, was designed by Eric Parry Architects.
  The building provides 108,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation along with 14,000 sq. ft of communal spaces and best-in-class facilities, in
  
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• PlatformSupermarket.com aims to redefine managing access equipment

  13-09-2024 09:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new business designed to streamline the sourcing of powered access platforms has launched, backed by leading UK powered access firm, Horizon Platforms.
  PlatformSupermarket.com will be a Dingli Authorised End User Dealer, and is set to transform how warehousing and logistics businesses procure and manage their access equipment.
  Customers will gain access to hundreds of cutting-edge platforms, ranging from scissor lifts to cherry pickers suited for all types of application. Equipment is availabl
  
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• CEO appointment set to drive growth in food and workplace services for Sodexo UK & Ireland

  12-09-2024 14:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lynsey O’Keefe has been appointed by Sodexo UK & Ireland as the new CEO of its corporate services and energy & resources business segments, which deliver workplace services, FM and food services to some of the world’s most recognisable brands at around 670 sites in the UK and Ireland.
  O’Keefe, who has extensive experience across food services, workplace, and facilities management in a range of sectors, will be responsible for driving the company’s continued growth
  
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• Sasse gets on board with Arriva Bus UK

  12-09-2024 12:53 via chtmag.com
  
  Sasse Group UK, a provider of integrated facilities services, has won a multi-million-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
  The contract portfolio encompasses over four regions, spanning from Wales to the North West of England, North East, and Yorkshire to include a fleet of 1,350 buses.
  Phil Cummins, Engineering Director at Arriva UK Bus, said: “We’re really pleased to have this
  
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• Palmer & Howells lands first major contract in B&I sector

  12-09-2024 12:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The specialist caterer for independent schools for over 20 years has expanded into the business & industry (B&I) sector and secured its first major corporate contract to provide catering and hospitality services for a global technology company and its European headquarters.
  With an average of 400 employees currently at the organisation’s existing site and an expected 700 in the new building, Palmer & Howells says its mission is to ensure that “every individual receives an
  
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• Sasse wins major deal with Arriva Bus UK

  12-09-2024 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Integrated facilities services provider, Sasse Group UK, has won a multi-million-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
  The contract portfolio encompasses over four regions, spanning from Wales to the North West of England, North East, and Yorkshire to include a fleet of 1,350 buses.
  The agreement will be characterised by the introduction of an entirely new digital concept and other innovativ
  
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• Say goodnight to fluorescent light

  12-09-2024 11:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Micaela Abbott, Sales Director at Megaman looks at the existing and upcoming bans on the manufacture and sale of fluorescent lamps and describes some of the recommended alternatives
  The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) first came into force in the EU in 2003. It aimed to end the use of hazardous chemicals in all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Following an amendment in 2021, this was extended to fluorescent lamps, which contain potentially harmful levels of mercur
  
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• Two-thirds of companies in the UK no longer allow fully-remote working

  12-09-2024 11:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Over two-thirds (64 per cent) of professional services firms in the UK have stated that as of 2024, new job adverts will not feature the option of being ‘fully-remote’, according to a new survey of 500 professional services companies from global talent solutions business, Robert Walters.
  The decision, according to business leaders, is to encourage professionals to come back into the office – with close to half of hiring managers (42 per cent) stating that they are ‘willin
  
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• Tivoli publishes its first-ever sustainability report

  12-09-2024 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Specialist grounds maintenance service provider, Tivoli Group, has published its first-ever Sustainability Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s sustainability initiatives and achievements from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
  The report highlights the company’s commitment to environmental and social impact, outlining its progress in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering community engagement across its UK-wide operations.
  Ke
  
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• OTL Group toasts 40 years of success

  12-09-2024 10:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  An Aberdeenshire company which exports its products across the globe is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The OTL Group’s interests are diverse spanning offshore cleaning, firefighting foams, foam testing, and infection control products. Since opening for business in 1984, it has grown to encompass four divisions, over 200 products and almost 30 staff.
  
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• Embracing adaptive FM strategies is critical to the delivery of business goals and re-engagement of staff

  12-09-2024 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Colliers Global Occupier Services’ new report Adaptive Facilities Management – a new vision in agility, reveals how workplaces need to be maintained and managed in a more agile and responsive way if they are to serve the needs of a hybrid work environment and support the return to the office.
  Research conducted by the diversified professional services and investment management company shows that traditional FM models, where services are delivered at fixed frequencies and costs, are n
  
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• Greenzone unveils its new website to enhance customers digital experience

  12-09-2024 09:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Greenzone, leaders in sustainable solutions for total waste management have launched their NEW website at greenzoneuk.com to enhance the digital experience for its customers.
  The site features a sleek, modern design that is easy to navigate, providing a seamless experience across all devices. Visitors can explore Greenzone’s history, meet the senior leadership team, and access information on services like sustainability goals, total waste management, and how to get a free waste audit
  
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• Introducing ‘Keep it Clean’: A new podcast series for the cleaning industry

  11-09-2024 14:36 via chtmag.com
  
  Jangro, the UK & Europe’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has announced the launch of ‘Keep It Clean’, a podcast series that discusses the changing face of the cleaning industry.
  Launching on 18 September 2024, this innovative series aims to provide valuable insights, expert interviews, and the latest trends to companies across a range of different industries that employ cleaning teams, as well as professionals in the cleaning sector.
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• OCS acquires Exclusive Services Group

  11-09-2024 13:56 via chtmag.com
  
  OCS, a global leader in facilities management, has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the UK and Ireland. This transaction marks OCS’ fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and further enhances the Group’s cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.
  Since it was founded in 1960, Exclusive has established a strong and long-standing reputation for del
  
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• OCS acquires FM specialists Exclusive Services Group

  11-09-2024 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has acquired Exclusive Services Group, a provider of contract cleaning services operating across the UK and Ireland.
  This transaction marks OCS’ fourth strategic bolt-on acquisition in the last 12 months and further enhances the Group’s cleaning services footprint in key sectors such as education, data centres, leisure, media and retail.
  Since it was founded in 1960, Exclusive has established a strong and long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, customer-centric clea
  
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• Majority of SMEs express concern over new recycling legislation

  11-09-2024 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Almost a quarter of SMEs are unaware of major recycling legislation changes with 81 per cent expressing concerns as the deadline approaches, according to a new survey conducted by international waste and recycling manufacturer Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) through Censuswide.
  From 31 March, new ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, being brought in under the Environment Act 2021, will require all businesses in England with 10 or more employees to separate dry mixed recyclables and
  
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• Amey in hard FM services win at Nottinghamshire prison

  11-09-2024 12:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amey has been appointed for the management of hard FM services at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire.
  The site, which was brought under public sector control earlier this year, is a Category B training prison for adult male offenders aged 21 and over, and has an operating capacity of 888.
  Amey has been supporting existing employees with initial mobilisation activities, ensuring they have the right resources, support, and guidance to transition smoothly into Amey’s ways of operating. The
  
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• Improving efficiency in the washroom

  11-09-2024 12:03 via chtmag.com
  
  Paul Mulready, marketing manager at Northwood Hygiene Products offers advice on what facilities managers should consider when choosing dispensers and consumables for their washrooms. In its annual Employment Trends survey, the CBI reported that labour shortages are having a significant impact on performance, with 38 per cent of businesses saying they have been unable to grow and respond to new business opportunities because of a lack of staff.
  ONS data has also revealed that nearly a third
  
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• Atlas London in Mimecast win

  11-09-2024 11:45 via chtmag.com
  
  Atlas London has been appointed by Mimecast to provide cleaning and associated services at its headquarters at 1 Finsbury Avenue in London.
  Mimecast is a leading global cybersecurity company, which protects over 42,000 businesses globally through its AI-powered platform. Its prestigious London offices provide a fantastic work environment including meeting spaces, collaborative and breakout areas, conference facilities, kitchens, and a bar.
  Mandy Truong, Facilities Manager, Mimecast said: “
  
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• An education in flooring

  11-09-2024 11:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In line with the start of a new academic year, read on as Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems gives a quick lesson in education flooring design
  While schools, colleges and universities are welcoming staff and students back for the start of a new academic year, the buildings will likely have remained a hive of activity over the summer holidays, it being the optimum time for interior refurbishments. However, designing and refurbishing educational establishmen
  
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• Ranger Fire and Security acquires Fire Door Specialists Ltd

  11-09-2024 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ranger Fire and Security has completed the acquisition of passive fire safety business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). This is Ranger’s first acquisition in the passive fire safety space, broadening out the group’s service offering beyond active fire safety.
  Based in Nottinghamshire, but offering national coverage, FDS provides comprehensive fire door compliance, including building inspections, fire door maintenance and installation. FDS boasts a wealth of experience equating to mo
  
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