Cleaning Industry news

• Next generation talent recognised at BCO Awards

  13-11-2019 12:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The UK’s rising stars in the commercial property sector have been named at the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) fourth annual NextGen Awards ceremony.
  The Awards are part of the BCO’s NextGen programme, which sets out to mentor and encourage the next generation of professionals to become future leaders in the industry, whilst providing a platform for new talent to share ideas.
  The ceremony, which took place at The Porter Tun, London, was attended by the country’s top de
  
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• OCS launches hidden disabilities initiative for shoppers in Milton Keynes

  13-11-2019 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Facilities management service provider, OCS, is launching a new hidden disabilities initiative at centre:mk in Milton Keynes.
  It is thought 18 per cent of the population has a hidden disability, so with this in mind, OCS says the initiative will be rolled out to make the centre as “inclusive as possible”.
  Paul Thrupp, Director of Retail Destinations at OCS commented: “We work closely with our retail clients to understand the needs their customers have and how we can support the
  
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• ENGIE unveiled as best sustainable FM company in the UK  

  13-11-2019 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Energy and support services specialist, ENGIE UK & Ireland, has come out on top in the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) Awards for a second successive year, achieving a platinum grade and the top SFMI score overall for 2019.
  Mitie, which acquired a silver grade, has received the Rising Star Award in recognition of its growing commitment to sustainable FM practice. Other platinum-scoring FM service providers include Skanska Facilities and VINCI Facilities, while Bouygues En
  
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• Transforming business…with help from SmartTask

  13-11-2019 10:23 via cleaningmag.com
  
  CSM has improved visibility and control over its cleaning operation with the adoption of employee scheduling and workforce management software SmartTask. Following a period of rapid expansion, the company needed to replace existing paper-based systems so that it could better monitor and coordinate a team of 150 cleaning operatives that work across Scotland. This has enabled CSM to improve service delivery, enhance duty of care and support business development while reducing its administrative bu
  
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• Zumtobel provides sophisticated lighting upgrade for Grade II* listed Bracken House

  13-11-2019 09:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Zumtobel Lighting has successfully adhered to a complicated brief to supply luminaires in keeping with the interior of Grade II* listed Bracken House in the City of London EC4. John Robertson Architects (JRA) worked with Zumtobel to improve the office lighting in the refurbishment of the building. The selection of SLOTLIGHT Infinity, CAELA and PANOS Infinity luminaires were important in meeting the design criteria for the renovation of this Grade II* listed building and contributing to the build
  
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• Mitie awarded gold for CO2 reduction

  13-11-2019 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  Facilities services group Mitie has been recognised for its success in reducing the carbon emissions of its fleet, by being awarded Gold Certification by Masternaut. Across its whole fleet in the UK it cut CO2 by 770 tonnes - the equivalent to planting almost 800 trees.Among the initiatives it has introduced is the Driver Risk Management Framework, to improve driver behaviour and offer training to encourage the most fuel-efficient driving, as well as the installation of speed limiters across its
  
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