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• MARCH completes Motivair rebrand

  09-04-2025 14:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Engineering specialist MARCH has rebranded its company Motivair to strengthen its critical engineering services offering.
  The rebrand follows MARCH’s broader transformation, which began in September 2024 when Edwin James Group consolidated its businesses under one brand. This strategic move created a stronger platform for growth, streamlining operations and advancing service delivery.
  MARCH acquired Motivair in July 2024, initially retaining its name while focusing on integration. The busi
  
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• Intelligence panel

  06-05-2025 10:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ partnered with MRI in a recent roundtable which brought a group of thought leaders from both FM client and services backgrounds together under Chatham House rules to discuss how innovations in AI-based software can be harnessed to deliver intelligent FM solutions PARTICIPANTS• Sara Bean, Editor, FMJ• James Massey, MD of Facilities Management at MRI Software• Emma-Louise Porter, Head of FM & Real Estate Business Partners, Airbus• Heather Nicholson, UK Head of Facilitie
  
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• Pareto retains hard FM contract with London and Whipsnade Zoo 

  06-05-2025 10:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Image © ZSL London Zoo
  Pareto FM has retained its long-standing contract with London and Whipsnade Zoos for the provision of hard FM services.
  The renewed partnership, which extends Pareto’s eight-year collaboration with conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL), will introduce an enhanced service delivery model focused on partnership, innovation, and opportunity.
  Over the past eight years, Pareto FM has worked closely with ZSL, which runs London and Whipsnade Zoos, to e
  
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• Engineering Council launches new UK-SPEC HRB Standard

  06-05-2025 10:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The official launch of a new Standard for building safety took place on Friday (2 May) at the House of Lords at an event hosted by his Lordship the Earl of Lindsay.
  The new UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment contextualised for Higher-Risk Buildings (UK-SPEC HRB) has been developed by the Engineering Council in response to recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review of building regulations and fire safety, ‘Building a Safer Future&r
  
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• SmartIntego sets new standard for secure, scalable access control within co-working and multi-tenant spaces

  06-05-2025 09:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Managing access in dynamic environments like co-working spaces and multi-tenant properties is no easy task. Operators and developers need to juggle security, flexibility, and efficiency – without the hassle of lost keys, complex credential management, or costly system overhauls. SimonsVoss is tackling these challenges head-on with its advanced access control solution, SmartIntego – a scalable, wireless digital locking option. SmartIntego has been designed precisely for complex enviro
  
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• Only 3 days left to enter the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025!

  06-05-2025 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  3 Days to Go!There are now only days left to enter the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 from European Cleaning Journal.As the only pan-European awards programme dedicated to the cleaning and hygiene sector, this is your opportunity to be recognised for outstanding work in areas such as:• Sustainability
  • Leadership
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Smart technology
  • Client relationships
  ... and more!With 12 categories celebrating excellence and innovation across
  
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• UK falls behind in European workplace productivity rankings

  02-05-2025 14:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New research reveals stark disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain leading the charge while the UK and Ireland trail behind.
  The study, conducted by Opinion Matters for Ricoh Europe, surveyed 7,000 workers and 1,800 decision-makers across Europe (UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands) and underscores the impact of inadequate workplace technology on productivity, particularly in France, Germany and the UK and Ireland.Rank
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• Schneider Electric expertise for FM sustainability

  02-05-2025 14:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The knowledge of a technology-agnostic service partner can lay a path to decarbonisation for critical and non-critical facilities.
  Sustainability is a necessity for FM teams, with growing pressure to move away from fossil fuels, adopt renewable energy, and optimise operations to meet looming Net Zero targets. One recent example is that all commercial buildings require a rating of ‘C’ for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) from April 2025. A major challenge for FM teams is meeting
  
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• Leading the change

  02-05-2025 14:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Iain Franklin, Managing Director, Transformation at JLL, explains why taking the lead from how the airline and hotel industries operate could have a transformative effect on the ways facilities management services are delivered
  With the adoption of hybrid working patterns, office buildings have experienced fluctuating occupancy levels, with much lower levels on ‘shoulder days’ i.e. Mondays and Fridays. Yet despite this, so many businesses are worried about running out of space that t
  
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• UK construction workloads stable amid cautious growth outlook

  02-05-2025 13:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Construction workloads remain largely stable, with signs pointing to modest growth in the year ahead, particularly driven by infrastructure projects.
  This is according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Q1 2025 UK Construction Monitor which reveals the overall headline net balance for workloads stayed neutral at -1 per cent, mirroring the previous quarter’s reading. Infrastructure continues to lead the sector posting a strong net balance of +13 per cent, with the energy
  
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• Morris & Spottiswood Group generates £79m for UK communities in 2024

  02-05-2025 12:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Construction end-to-end service provider, Morris & Spottiswood Group, has generated £79 million of social value throughout 2024 for UK communities.
  This figure has been generated through a range of initiatives – from facilitating accessible arts and culture programmes to enabling a brand-new mental health hub to open its doors for a socially isolated rural community, and more.
  Throughout the many initiatives it has conducted in 2024, there was 14 new apprenticeships created, and
  
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• Learn from the comfort of your own desk with Thomann-Hanry®!

  02-05-2025 11:59 via chtmag.com
  
  Thomann-Hanry®, the commercial & historic façade cleaning and restoration company, is seeking to help the nation’s professional trade body members by offering their industry accredited CPD seminar on ‘Understanding dry non-abrasive façade cleaning’ in a virtual setting for the first time.
  Continued personal development (CPD) is used across many professional trade bodies, allowing members to expand their knowledge base and keep abreast of the latest develop
  
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• Jangro unites entire network under Planet Mark to drive down carbon emissions

  02-05-2025 11:33 via chtmag.com
  
  CEO Joanne Gilliard and Sustainability & Innovations Manager, Daisy Hunter at Planet Mark
  Jangro has achieved Planet Mark Certification across its entire network of 55 depots, marking a significant milestone in its mission to lead sustainable practices in the sector. Becoming Planet Mark Certified means that Jangro has taken the best first step towards achieving net zero, at a critical time for our planet.
  This achievement underscores Jangro’s commitment to reducing its environme
  
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• Sodexo retains HMP Forest Bank contract

  02-05-2025 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a competitive tender process, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has awarded Sodexo’s Justice Services business a new 10-year contract to continue the management of HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester.
  The new contract award will see Sodexo continuing to be responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of HMP Forest Bank, as it has been since the prison opened in 2000.
  HMP Forest Bank, which provides employment for 600 local people, serves the courts of Greater
  
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• Engineering firm appoints FM operations director

  02-05-2025 10:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  West Lothian-based electrical and mechanical company, John Heaney (Electrical) Limited (JHE), has appointed John Cowan as its new FM Operations Director. He steps up to the senior position after four years as FM Operations Manager.
  The family-run engineering firm specialises in all types of industrial and commercial mechanical and electrical installations and serves a client base throughout Scotland and the north of England from its Livingston headquarters, including the likes of CBRE, Mitie, IS
  
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• phs Compliance awarded PPM contract with Aldi

  02-05-2025 10:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Supermarket chain Aldi has appointed workplace compliance and building engineering services provider, phs Compliance, to help reduce energy use in all of its stores and ensure electrical safety across its network.
  phs Compliance secured a two-year PPM contract with Aldi for all fixed wire, emergency light and PAT testing at its 11 large-scale Regional Distribution Centres across the country, which operate 365 days a year.
  It is the latest development in the growing partnership with Aldi and phs
  
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• ISS lands new contract with Australian airport operator

  02-05-2025 09:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has bolstered its partnership with key customer Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) through a new contract valued at approximately DKK 100 million (£11 million).
  Under the terms of the new agreement, ISS will deliver services within Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1), including security screening of people, baggage and retail goods; airport escorts; customer service officers; and the provision of security surveillance.
  With the addition of T1 and 220 employees, ISS now has ov
  
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• The Cleaning Show welcomes over 8,000 visitors

  02-05-2025 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  The Cleaning Show - the professional cleaning exhibition for the UK market - took place in London in March and welcomed over 8,000 industry professionals, say the organisers.Over three days almost 160 exhibitors showcased their latest innovations, and there was also a comprehensive conference programme being hosted alongside the show.Event director Paul Sweeney said: "What an event! With the atmosphere and innovation on display at the largest Cleaning Show ever, it's clear the cleaning and facil
  
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• New head of cyber security at Restore

  01-05-2025 14:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Document management company specialising in digital transformation and storage, Restore, has appointed David Robinson as its new Head of Cyber Security, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding customer data and business operations.
  Robinson brings a wealth of experience from leading organisations including Capita, Morrisons Supermarkets, and most recently Bede Gaming. With a strong track record in building robust security frameworks and leading high-performing teams.
  In his new role, Rob
  
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• SFM wins FM contract with Age UK WSBH

  01-05-2025 13:43 via fmj.co.uk
  In a strategic move to enhance the quality and consistency of its facilities management, a leading charity providing essential services and support to older people, Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove (WSBH) has appointed Sussex Facilities Management (SFM) to oversee operations across four key centres in Sussex.
  The partnership marks a milestone for both organisations, with Age UK WSBH consolidating the facilities management of its centres in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Brighton & Hove
  
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• Bellrock appoints MD for its Intelligent Asset Care Business Unit

  01-05-2025 13:20 via fmj.co.uk
  Mark Tyson has been appointed Managing Director of Bellrock’s Intelligent Asset Care Business Unit and a member of its Executive Leadership Team, effective from today (1 May).
  Tyson brings over 15 years of experience in driving transformation and innovation within the property services and real estate sectors, having held significant strategic and operational roles with leading industry organisations such as Mitie and Capita. Notably, he most recently led the creation and implementation of
  
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• £3.6m fire safety projects win for Harmony Fire

  01-05-2025 09:30 via fmj.co.uk
  Harmony Fire has secured an additional £2.4 million contract with Ashford Borough Council to upgrade fire doors across its residential properties, following an initial £1.2 million contract awarded in October 2024.
  Both schemes fall under Ashford Borough Council’s strategic programme of fire safety upgrades at its property assets across Kent’s largest borough, and this latest award encompasses independent living accommodation and multi-storey social and affordable housing
  
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• Polyteck secures M&E deal at SharkNinja’s new EMEA HQ

  01-05-2025 09:18 via fmj.co.uk
  Polyteck has been awarded a one-year contract to deliver comprehensive mechanical and electrical (M&E) services at SharkNinja’s new EMEA headquarters, located at 50 Electric Boulevard, in London’s Battersea Power Station development.
  SharkNinja – global leaders in home appliance design and innovation, relocated to the state-of-the-art facility in November 2024, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations.
  Under the terms of the deal, Polyteck will provide full buil
  
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• Government response recognises the ‘vital’ role of the cleaning sector and its staff

  30-04-2025 14:12 via chtmag.com
  
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has hailed “an extremely encouraging” response from the Government to its campaign to put cleaning and hygiene at the heart of the national agenda.
  The BCC has recently received confirmation that the Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK report is being considered as evidence by the Government in the ongoing review of national resilience.
  As part of the long-running lobbying campaign in support of the report, the BCC wrote to Cabinet Secret
  
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• Academy makes educated switch to North Shore

  30-04-2025 14:00 via chtmag.com
  
  Ormiston Victory Academy has chosen 170 Mechanical Hands-Free roll towel dispensers and Orbit toilet roll dispensers from Northwood Hygiene’s North Shore premium proprietary system of washroom dispensers and consumables.
  The academy, which provides secondary and sixth form education for more than 1400 pupils at its site in Costessey, Norwich, was keen to reduce hand towel waste in its classrooms and science laboratories, to help the organisation to save money and reduce impact on the envir
  
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• ISS study finds the office holds the key to reinforcing culture and belonging

  30-04-2025 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new global study of nearly 11,000 employees on workstyles and preferences, conducted by ISS has revealed that despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and knowledge sharing. As a result, ISS says the office must act as a “catalyst for culture, innovation, and a sense of belonging” — especially in light of employers’ persistent focus on employee attraction and retention.
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• Eptura announces AI-powered innovations to enhance technician mobility, optimise real estate, and create frictionless in-office experiences

  30-04-2025 13:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New mobile technician tools, enhanced visitor management experiences, and integrated workplace dashboards help enterprises streamline operations and optimise the built environment
  Eptura, the global worktech leader, has announced powerful product updates to help enterprises tackle the operational challenges of returning to offices and managing assets — including optimising space utilisation, improving visitor security, and delivering real-time insights. These reflect Eptura’s commitm
  
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• Frontline workers trust AI and automation to keep them safe

  30-04-2025 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of frontline workers in the UK trust AI and automation to keep them safe at work, amid wider concerns about potential job losses, according to new research.
  The findings were released to coincide with World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2025. This year, the United Nations’ International Labour Organisation is putting the spotlight on AI and digitalisation in the workplace.
  When it comes to tech on the frontline, workers are optimistic.
  
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• BCO Regional Awards reveal London’s best workplaces 

  30-04-2025 11:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  London’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to seven office buildings across the city.
  Held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 29 April, the BCO’s annual London Awards Lunch recognised projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the sector.
  The seven winners of this year’s competition highlight the diversity of offices a
  
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• Compass One powering sustainability from the frontline

  30-04-2025 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass One, which brings together the specialist expertise of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s ESS, Healthcare and One Retail sectors, has introduced the ‘Future Food’ sustainability engagement programme. Developed specifically for frontline colleagues, Future Food aims to drive the knowledge and skills required to support the achievement of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s climate net zero ambitions.
  The programme comprises concise, engaging videos delivered by AI-
  
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