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• Considerate Constructors Scheme completes Building a Safer Future acquisition

  29-10-2024 11:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), the independent champion for change in construction, has completed its acquisition of the Building a Safer Future (BSF) programme.
  The programme, which creates positive culture and behaviour change in building safety, was launched in response to the Grenfell Tower fire. It aims to complement a more robust regulatory framework and promote a culture of safety within the built environment. The programme emphasises accountability, transparency, and the sharing
  
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• BCC calls for minimum standards of cleanliness in workplaces

  31-10-2024 17:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  National rules setting minimum standards of cleanliness and hygiene for UK workplaces should be introduced to protect public health and boost the economy, says the British Cleaning Council (BCC).
  The industry body for the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry states that mandatory standards for cleaning would help prevent the spread of common infections, such as flu, among workers and reduce the number of days taken off sick, as well as helping protect the nation against future pandemics.
  BCC is
  
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• Atlas London wins cleaning deal with Folk Co-Living

  31-10-2024 12:06 via chtmag.com
  
  Atlas London, the cleaning and support services provider, has been appointed by Folk Co-Living at its residential developments in Harrow, Earlsfield and Battersea. The contract includes daily facilities cleaning, post-occupancy apartment cleaning, window cleaning and specialist cleaning of the flooring and furnishings.
  Folk Co-Living, DTZ Investors’ co-living brand operated by Urban Bubble, is transforming the world of renting by building residential communities with extensive shared facil
  
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• Hygiacura expands cleaning and maintenance offering with acquisition

  31-10-2024 11:59 via chtmag.com
  
  Hygiacura Group, a leading UK-based facilities management company, has announced its acquisition of the business and assets of First Point Cleaning and Maintenance Limited, headquartered in Kidderminster.
  First Point Cleaning, led by Director Adrian Anghel, specialises in commercial cleaning and maintenance, serving a diverse range of clients across the West Midlands, including schools, medical facilities, and commercial offices.
  This acquisition reflects Hygiacura’s strategic commitment
  
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• Arcus FM targets waste to landfill in annual Sustainability Impact Report

  31-10-2024 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Arcus FM has released its fourth annual Sustainability Impact Report, which highlights the company’s substantial progress in emissions reduction, waste recycling, and fleet electrification during the 2023/24 fiscal year.
  Aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Arcus says it is committed to establishing rigorous near- and long-term emissions reduction targets. The company aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent by 2030 and achieve a 90 per
  
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• Acquisition sees Hygiacura further expand its FM portfolio

  31-10-2024 11:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Facilities management firm, Hygiacura Group, has acquired the business and assets of First Point Cleaning and Maintenance Limited.
  Headquartered in Kidderminster and led by Director Adrian Anghel, First Point Cleaning specialises in commercial cleaning and maintenance, serving a diverse range of clients across the West Midlands, including schools, medical facilities, and commercial offices.
  With an active pipeline of deals that could add millions of pounds in new revenues, the acquisition
  
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• Atlas London in Folk Co-Living win

  31-10-2024 10:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Atlas London has been awarded a cleaning contract with Folk Co-Living at its residential developments in Harrow, Earlsfield and Battersea.
  The terms of the deal include daily facilities cleaning, post-occupancy apartment cleaning, window cleaning and specialist cleaning of the flooring and furnishings.
  Folk Co-Living, DTZ Investors’ co-living brand operated by Urban Bubble, is transforming the world of renting by building residential communities with extensive shared facilities and respons
  
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• Workplace and built environment responds to a ‘tough’ Autumn budget

  31-10-2024 10:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed yesterday to ‘restore stability to our country again’ by stabilising the UK’s finances while also rebuilding public services. However, industry commentators within the built environment described the budget as ‘a tough one for business’, due to the £40 billion in tax rises funded by rises in capital gains tax (CGT), employer contributions to national insurance and stamp duty.
  This, along with the news that the National Living Wag
  
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• OCS secures four-year contract with Alstom

  31-10-2024 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  OCS UK has been awarded a four-year contract by Alstom to provide comprehensive cleaning services for the Voyager fleet at the Central Rivers Train Maintenance Depot in Staffordshire. This new contract enhances OCS’s existing portfolio of services for Alstom, further solidifying its partnership with the Rolling Stock manufacturer and train services provider.
  
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• Irish contract cleaning association hosts awards in Dublin

  31-10-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  The Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) recently announced the winners of its biennial awards at a ceremony in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. Avril McCarthy, chair of the ICCA and general manager of Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists said: "The ICCA Industry Awards recognise the outstanding quality maintained by cleaning professionals across Ireland. It's an occasion dedicated to celebrating the hard work and professionalism that often goes unnoticed but is essential to keepi
  
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• BICSc experts share industry insights at Clean & Tidy Home Show

  30-10-2024 12:22 via chtmag.com
  
  Experts from the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) shared the latest industry insights and knowledge at this year’s Clean & Tidy Home Show.
  The popular show again attracted thousands of visitors with a host of engaging and fact-filled presentations and demonstrations on offer.
  Industry-leading BICSc shared top tips and the latest innovations in the cleaning community and sector with visitors to the show staged at ExCel, London, on 19-20 October. BICSc and fellow industry pr
  
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• United Living Group acquires PiLON

  30-10-2024 12:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  United Living Group, a provider of infrastructure, affordable housing, property services, and telecoms, has acquired PiLON, a leading property services business operating in the social housing sector.
  Established 20 years ago, PiLON specialises in planned maintenance, compliance and refurbishment of assets owned and managed by social housing providers. The Company operates across London, South-East and Midlands, partnering with local authorities and housing associations. PiLON is currently contr
  
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• Sodexo expands its support for veterans

  30-10-2024 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Strengthening its commitment to further supporting veterans, Sodexo Government has expanded its Combat2Coffee partnership at its defence sites.
  In September following the rebranding of two coffee shops, Sodexo is now operating three Combat2Coffee cafes; the Gunner’s Café at Larkhill Garrison and the Ramillies & Blenheim Cafés at Andover.
  Combat2Coffee is a not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) founded by Royal Anglian Regiment veteran Nigel Seaman. Its mission i
  
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• Celebrating a sustainable rise in the Living Wage

  30-10-2024 11:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Roger Green, founder and Chair of Spotless Commercial Cleaning
  Yesterday, the UK Government confirmed the National Living Wage (NLW) will rise to £12.21 per hour from next April for over 21-year-olds.
  This latest boost marks a 6.7 per cent increase from the current NLW level of £11.44 per hour and will help address some of the impact of high inflation on wages seen over the past couple of years.
  The NLW was introduced in 2016 as an obligatory minimum wage payable to UK workers age
  
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• LIA CEO appointed to the Board of LightingEurope

  30-10-2024 10:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ayça Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has been appointed to the Board of LightingEurope.
  With over 15 years of experience in the electro-technical sector and an Executive MBA from London Business School, Donaghy has shown exceptional leadership at The LIA. Her initiatives have focused on sustainability and addressing skills gaps within the industry, coupled with her continued advocacy for comprehensive regulations in the UK. Recently, she was rec
  
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• VINCI expands UK presence with FM Conway acquisition

  30-10-2024 10:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  VINCI Construction has announced an agreement to acquire UK public works company, FM Conway Limited.
  Based in Sevenoaks, Kent, FM Conway was founded in 1961 by Francis Michael Conway, and is owned by the Conway family. The company’s expertise encompasses roadworks, civil engineering, asphalt and binders’ production as well as a range of specialist businesses (water and drainage management, lighting, cabling and traffic management).
  FM Conway operates across England, with a parti
  
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• PTSG appoints M&A director

  30-10-2024 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sandeep Banga has joined Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) as the Group’s new Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Director.
  Banga is a qualified Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) with experience in mid-market private equity, corporate M&A and advisory roles. He has diverse sector experience including business and residential services, technology, media and telecoms (TMT) and education.
  Prior to joining PTSG, Banga worked for Key Capital Partners LLP (UK mid-market fund) where
  
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• Julius Rutherfoord achieves B Corp certification - leading the way in responsible cleaning practices

  30-10-2024 08:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Julius Rutherfoord & Co (JR&Co), one of London’s largest independent cleaning companies, has announced its official B Corp certification. This recognition underscores JR&Co’s commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices, placing it among a global community of companies dedicated to using business as a force for good.
  
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• Why cleaner training is crucial for business success

  29-10-2024 14:00 via chtmag.com
  
  One of the key factors in running a successful business is ensuring your staff have the right skills and expertise to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively. This is especially true for cleaning businesses. But why is consistent training for cleaning operatives so essential? Let’s break it down.
  Meeting client expectations with consistency
  When clients hire a cleaning service, they expect a high standard of cleanliness every time. If your staff aren’t trained uniformly, maint
  
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• P-Wave unveils new limited edition urinal screen for high-end hospitality venues

  29-10-2024 13:50 via chtmag.com
  
  UK air freshening experts, P-Wave, has launched a new Slant6 Midnight Coast limited edition urinal screen, aimed at high-end hospitality, and featuring NHS England’s important men’s health message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice”.
  “Our new Slant6 Midnight Coast limited edition is more upmarket than a celebrity chef’s tasting menu,” says Mark Wintle, P-Wave’s Brand Manager from Robert Scott. “The sleek, black urinal screen allows
  
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• Infraspeak closes €18M Series B financing to enable global collaboration in FM

  29-10-2024 13:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Infraspeak, an intelligent platform for facilities management, has raised €18 million in a Series B funding round led by growth capital investor Endeit Capital.
  This investment will fuel Infraspeak’s ambitious growth plans, solidifying its position as “the European, Latin American, and African leader in facilities management software” through further expansion into key new markets, including France, the DACH region, and the Nordics.
  To make this vision a reality, Infraspea
  
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• Collingwood launches lighting design guide for offices

  29-10-2024 10:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A lighting design guide for offices has been published by Collingwood Lighting to help specifiers create more welcoming and productive working environments this winter.
  The guide explains the principles of lighting design to mix ambient, accent and task lighting to create a sophisticated multilayered scheme. It details recommended illuminations levels for different areas, correlated colour temperatures, how to minimise glare and lighting control.
  Recognising that there are different areas and ro
  
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• Pinnacle expands extra care management portfolio

  29-10-2024 10:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Pinnacle Group has been appointed by Preferred Homes Limited (PHL), a registered provider backed by Nuveen Real Estate, to manage over 500 extra care apartments across an initial eight UK locations.
  PHL creates 100 per cent affordable extra care housing for rent, providing local authorities with a pipeline of accommodation for older people who have care needs.
  Pinnacle will provide a full management service for PHL, ranging from lettings and rent collection to maintenance administration and
  
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• Chief growth officer hire at Churchill

  29-10-2024 09:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Eddie Fairish has been appointed to the role of Chief Growth Officer at Churchill Group. He joins the business from ISS UK&I and has worked for major brands including Aramark, Britvic and Mars.
  In his new role at Churchill, Fairish will be responsible for developing, implementing and driving the company’s growth strategy. This will include identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, retaining and growing existing client partnerships, and highlighting opportunities for mar
  
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• Essity appoints Commercial Director for UK and ROI

  29-10-2024 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company whose brands include TENA, Tork, Cushelle, and Bodyform, has appointed a new commercial director for the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI). Nicola Conway will head up the commercial sales team across the region, helping to enhance the success of Essity’s brand portfolio.
  
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• New eight-year deal for Veolia in Croydon

  28-10-2024 15:28 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK resource management firm, Veolia, has been appointed by Croydon Council as its environmental services contractor.
  The eight-year contract, valued at £21.5 million, builds on Veolia’s existing recycling and waste collection and street cleansing services while supporting Croydon Council’s target of net zero by 2030 and improving social value.
  The new contract will commence in April 2025 and will include recycling and waste collection, street cleansing and winter maintenance se
  
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• EMCOR UK wins 5-year contract with the BBC

  28-10-2024 13:08 via cleaningmag.com
  
  EMCOR UK has secured a five-year integrated FM contract with the BBC. This award is testament to the deep cultural alignment between the two organisations, who both prioritise the creation of inspiring work environments driven by continuous improvement and engineering excellence, as well as sustainability and transparency in their net-zero roadmaps.
  
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• Willmott Dixon to deliver new net zero HQ for Oxfordshire County Council  

  28-10-2024 12:28 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council to deliver its highly sustainable new headquarters building at Speedwell House in Oxford.
  The council is relocating from its current premises at County Hall, also in Oxford, to a new four-storey home at Speedwell House, which prior to the move, will be extended and redeveloped by Willmott Dixon to create a 5,200m2 ‘net zero in operation’ office.
  Willmott Dixon has been procured through the National Procure Partnerships f
  
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• Spotless acquires South East-based hospitality sector cleaning specialist

  28-10-2024 11:24 via chtmag.com
  
  Edinburgh-headquartered Spotless Commercial Cleaning has acquired English firm Fluid Hygiene (FH), a hospitality sector cleaning specialist which has been operating for more than 30 years.
  Based in New Malden, Surrey, FH was set up in 1993 by its Managing Director Alister Gregson who now joins Spotless as a Non-Exec Director. Through the deal, Spotless annual revenues will grow to over £34m while its headcount rises to more than 2,100 people. FH’s senior management team and its 600 e
  
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• Bidvest Noonan and Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in key win at 2024 ICCA Awards

  28-10-2024 11:16 via chtmag.com
  
  Bidvest Noonan has marked a significant achievement at the 2024 Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) Awards, further establishing itself as a leader in the FM services industry.
  The ICCA Awards are the premier event in Ireland’s cleaning sector, recognising outstanding service, innovation, and commitment to quality. Held at Dublin’s iconic Mansion House, the event brought together over 500 industry professionals to celebrate excellence.
  The event culminated in the announcement
  
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