Cleaning Industry news

• Quality over quantity becomes the preference for commercial spaces

  27-04-2023 13:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Property Monitor Q1 2023 sees the market remaining generally subdued as it continues to contend with higher borrowing costs and a slow economic growth outlook.
  However, the overall tone is not as downbeat as last quarter and while a majority of respondents still view the market to be in a downturn a rising share now feel conditions are stabilising (or beginning to improve). The industrial sector in particular has seen renewed mome
  
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• Engineering skills

  27-04-2023 11:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In an industry that faces a severe skills gap, educating young people on the exciting and varied opportunities that a career in engineering can offer is vital says Robert Molloy, Managing Director Scotland, Parker Technical Services
  It’s no secret that our sector is facing a skills crisis. The growth in automation and digitalisation, and the drive for net zero means that skilled engineers are in greater demand. Figures from the ECITB also suggest that over a third (38 per cent) of the ECI
  
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• Nearly half of FMs forecast business unviability if they don’t embrace digital technologies

  27-04-2023 10:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Almost half (45 per cent) of facilities managers think that their business could become unviable in the next couple of years if it doesn’t improve its digital technologies and skills, according to new research from Watco.
  The study found that 72 per cent of FMs admit that their business is slow to embrace digital innovation and 18 per cent said that their biggest priority over the next year will be upskilling and training employees on new technologies.
  The research from manufacturer and di
  
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• English Heritage is Procuring Building Maintenance Contractors

  27-04-2023 09:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The charity responsible for some of England’s most historically significant sites is looking for contractors specialising in Building/Civil Engineering and Mechanical & Electrical maintenance to support cyclical, response and project work across its estate.     
  England Heritage manages an internationally important collection of historical sites spanning six millennia, aiming to bring history to life through hands-on experiences to inspire visitors of all ages. Many
  
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• Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation raises over £144,000

  27-04-2023 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Sodexo recently held its Stop Hunger Foundation dinner at Headlingley Stadium in Leeds. A total of over £144,000 was raised on the night and will go to projects tackling food insecurity and its root causes.
  
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• Compass partners with Giki to empower its workforce to reduce their carbon footprint

  27-04-2023 09:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a new partnership to enable its 45,000 strong workforce to reduce their personal carbon footprints by an estimated 400kg CO2e each per year.
  The food and support services provider says the decision to team up with the evidence-based UK social enterprise and B-corp, Giki, recognises the importance of helping colleagues, clients, and customers to understand the impact our everyday choices have on climate change and the role large organisations like Comp
  
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• Sodexo extends FM contract with BAE Systems Munitions

  27-04-2023 08:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo’s Corporate Services’ division has extended its soft and hard FM contract with BAE Systems Munitions, worth circa £16 million over the next four years.
  A 60-strong Sodexo team has been delivering services for BAE System’s four Munitions locations at Washington, Tyne & Wear; Radway Green, Crewe; Glascoed, near Usk in south Wales and Hexham in Northumberland, since 2019.
  The services delivered by Sodexo includes soft and hard FM services including the catering, c
  
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