Cleaning Industry news

• Office landlords are going green to beat competition 

  05-06-2023 15:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The need to keep pace with competitors is the primary factor motivating office landlords to make sustainability improvements, finds new research from infinitSpace, the creator of white-label, tech-enabled, flexible workspaces, and The Instant Group, a global marketplace for flexible workspace solutions.
  The survey of 250 commercial landlords with offices in the UK found that 30 per cent of office landlords have a sustainability strategy in place, while a further 42 per cent have individual susta
  
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• Sodexo Live! retained as official caterer of Ascot Racecourse

  05-06-2023 13:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo Live! has extended its venue partnership with Ascot Racecourse for a further 11 years.
  Sodexo’s dedicated business for sports, events and hospitality, has provided catering and hospitality services at the racecourse since 1998, creating exceptional experiences for racegoers all year round.
  As part of the new contract, Sodexo Live! will be introducing several new initiatives. These are focused around several key pillars that are close to both organisations, including empowering
  
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• Robert Scott launches cobotics cleaning division

  05-06-2023 12:34 via chtmag.com
  
  Robert Scott – one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of cleaning products for almost a century – has launched a new business division in cobotics cleaning solutions.
  In a market that is expected to grow across the globe, Robert Scott has partnered with leading expert in advanced cobotic design, Metabots, to become the UK’s primary distributor of its cleaning robots. The flagship product for the new division is the Meta-Scrub 60; an autonomous floor cleaning
  
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• Spectrum is taking a walk on the wild side!

  05-06-2023 12:22 via chtmag.com
  
  Spectrum Service Solutions has won a contract with The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo. Spectrum works with an extensive and varied client portfolio, but says this project is a bit different, and they’re finding there’s no shortage of volunteers from our animal-loving staff to work on the contract.
  Edinburgh Zoo celebrates its 110th anniversary this year and was world-renowned even before Yang Guang and Tian Tian; the two giant pandas arrived a remarkable 12
  
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• EcoTech: A new era focused on ethics, sustainability, and growth

  05-06-2023 12:13 via chtmag.com
  
  Coventry-based EcoTech (Europe), one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of cleaning solutions, has completed a Share Purchase Agreement as the business ushers in a new era of innovation, driven by a new leadership team with plans to double in size.
  The deal sees Ashleigh Brownhill, Andy Gregory and Jason Lippitt become directors and majority shareholders in the business.
  It marks a positive transition for EcoTech as the business seeks to underline its commitment to ethics, sustainability, a
  
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• Spectrum takes up residency at Edinburgh Zoo

  05-06-2023 11:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Spectrum Service Solutions has won a contract with The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo.
  Edinburgh Zoo, which attracts over 600,000 visitors yearly is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year and was world-renowned even before Yang Guang and Tian Tian; the two giant pandas arrived a remarkable 12 years ago in 2011.
  Under the contract terms, Spectrum will provide cleaning, security services, consumables, window cleaning and waste streaming in all public areas. The zoo
  
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• Garland UK roofing system for new-build innovation hub

  05-06-2023 10:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Base building is a £21m, 91,000 sqft new build office building located in the heart of Manchester Science Park. Designed as a tech hub for Industry 4.0, computer engineering and light manufacturing businesses, Base includes several sustainability measures, including A-rated EPC, operating at net zero carbon across communal areas and generating its energy with PV solar power.
  For the new-build project, Garland UK Regional Technical Manager, Dan Crowley, was instructed by Colm Donaghy, P
  
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• New drivers for change

  05-06-2023 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In our focus on parking, three experts offer advice on providing high-quality parking solutions, the opportunities for FMs in reimagining office parking and how organisations can support the electric vehicle transitionBRANNAN COADY, CEO YOURPARKINGSPACE.CO.UK
  The parking landscape has battled through tumultuous times over the past five years. The pandemic has resulted in more companies adopting flexible hybrid working options; government vehicle targets mean we now have more electric vehicles (
  
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• Double win for Veolia at the 2023 Awards for Excellence

  05-06-2023 10:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Resource management specialist, Veolia UK, took home two prestigious awards at the 20th anniversary of the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management for its commitment to driving forward ecological transformation through circular economy models and its initiatives to keep their colleagues safe.
  The awards, which took place on 11 May, saw Veolia pick up the awards for Service Change at a Local Authority Level for the roll-out of a food waste recycling service with Westminster City C
  
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• Leading energy efficiency property business appoints new chair

  05-06-2023 09:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ENABLE, a business that provides advice to help people to make their homes more energy efficient, has appointed Paul Gratton as its new Chair as it looks to accelerate growth after a successful first 12 months.
  Having created over 50 new jobs since launching last year, the Enable team has already examined over 20,000 homes and, where it’s full Home Energy Review was undertaken, has saved over £1000 per property in annual energy costs. 
  Gratton  also rece
  
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• Kärcher and TTS agree on strategic partnership

  05-06-2023 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Kärcher and TTS Cleaning have agreed to join forces. The partners are thereby pooling their resources and capabilities in order to offer customers around the world their broad range of products and services in a customised manner in the future.
  
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• Jaguar takes M&E deal at Hill House

  05-06-2023 09:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jaguar Building Services has secured the mechanical and electrical (M&E) contract at Hill House in the City of London.
  Located moments away from Fleet Street, on the corner of Shoe Lane and Little New Street, Hill House is an imposing 1970’s eight-storey building comprised of a library and commercial office space.
  The contract will be managed by Edward Spencer and Lee Walker.
  Walker commented: “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Hill House and are confident t
  
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• Home from home

  05-06-2023 09:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  We spend so much time and effort ensuring our homes are comfortable, why not prioritise workplace comfort? Stacey Charlesworth, Design Director at commercial interior design, build and delivery business, ADT Workplace, suggests six key office design considerations
  Providing a comfortable office environment can not only help to improve the happiness and wellbeing of employees, but also have a significant impact on the overall success of a business, through increased performance and productivity
  
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• Look cool, stay cool with Snickers Workwear summer topwear

  05-06-2023 09:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  These lightweight, functional tops are designed for work in warmer weather and come in a range of over 50 T- and Polo shirt styles.
  From the new Khaki to Class 1,2 and 3 High-Vis options, Snickers Workwear has tops and colour choices for those professional tradesmen and women who want to look and stay cool on site this summer.
  Look out for the LiteWork tops, all made from a functional and quick-drying polyester fabric that delivers everyday comfort and UPF40+ protection in sunny weather. They al
  
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• UK report calls for more support and recognition of cleaning staff

  05-06-2023 01:00
  A new report released in the UK has called for better acknowledgement and support for cleaning and hygiene sector workers from the Government.The report, which is backed by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), the British Cleaning Council (BCC) and 22 organisations from across the industry, identified two priority recommendations in order to ensure lessons are learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, and measures are quickly put in place to effectively fight communicable infections in future.I
  
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