Cleaning Industry news

• AstraZeneca creates a wellbeing-first work environment

  11-07-2023 15:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The global, science-led biopharmaceutical company has installed the latest generation of living walls from Finnish indoor nature technology company, Naava, as part of the workplace-wellbeing-first design of its new relocated offices to the business and innovation hub of Espoo’s Keilaniemi region.
  One major goal of the relocation was to reinforce AstraZeneca’s community culture by attracting people back to more frequent on-site work as part of a continued hybrid work model. This attra
  
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• Integral partners with SWR to install defibrillators across 154 stations

  11-07-2023 14:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Business services and engineering firm, Integral, is installing lifesaving defibrillator units across 154 train stations as part of its broader partnership with rail operator South Western Railway (SWR).
  As the chosen contractor for the scheme, Integral  has been involved from the initial communication and design through to consent, delivery and installation, and has worked closely with SWR to deliver this project in the most effective way possible for the infrastructure and passengers, min
  
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• Wessex Cleaning to host groundbreaking I-Team Roadshow 2023

  11-07-2023 14:06 via chtmag.com
  
  Wessex Cleaning Equipment, a leading provider of innovative cleaning solutions, has announced that it will be hosting the highly anticipated I-Team Roadshow 2023 on August 24th at 10am. This event is set to revolutionise the cleaning industry by showcasing cutting-edge technologies and inspiring new standards of excellence.
  The I-Team Roadshow, an annual gathering of industry experts, thought leaders, and cleaning professionals, will bring together professionals from around the globe to explore
  
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• Kärcher Professional UK introduces used equipment service

  11-07-2023 13:38 via chtmag.com
  
  Kärcher Professional UK has launched Kärcher Used, a new service which offers expertly refurbished professional cleaning machines for sale, all backed up by a Kärcher used equipment warranty.
  Kärcher Used provides a cost-effective, sustainable solution for businesses looking to purchase quality commercial cleaning equipment on a budget. The service offers a wide range of preowned professional equipment, from scrubber dryers to pressure washers, vacuums to floor sweepers, all
  
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• Making the most of the summer months to deep clean

  11-07-2023 13:10 via chtmag.com
  
  By Gill Ireson, Head of Sales at cleaning manufacturer and distributor, Robert Scott
  The longer days and dryer climates of the summer months present a clear opportunity for deep cleaning.
  Spaces such as educational facilities which see a drop in footfall over the summer, can be safely refreshed and restored using partial or complete closure to allow for deep cleaning.
  Meanwhile, those which see their highest footfall numbers – like tourist destinations – need to establish a robust cl
  
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• Modular approach

  11-07-2023 12:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Chris Coxon, Head of Marketing at Algeco, outlines how the latest Smart technology is delivering flexible, energy-efficient, lower carbon, temporary modular buildingsResearch shows that the built environment is responsible for up to 40 per cent of all carbon emissions, mainly through ventilating, heating, lighting and cooking. Yet, because of their high energy consumption, buildings also offer the greatest potential for saving energy – and this applies to both permanent and temporary stru
  
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• GRAHAM sees revenue growth exceed £1bn

  11-07-2023 11:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In its latest published accounts for the financial year (up to 31st March 2023), GRAHAM has reported a “strong performance” which has seen the national contractor and developer surpass the £1 billion turnover milestone.
  Following the successful delivery of major projects across its core market sectors (building, civil engineering, interior fit-out, facilities management and development management) the company generated revenue of £1.094 billion. The figure is a 15.3 per c
  
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• Sustainability as standard when you specify with Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks

  11-07-2023 11:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Armitage Shanks and Ideal Standard International
  Catering to both hygiene and sustainability concerns in commercial washrooms can be a difficult task, particularly as these are areas which often seem to pull in different directions when it comes to questions around efficiency and water usage. With rising end-user expectations around aesthetics another increasingly important factor to consider, facilities managers can often feel as though they h
  
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• BCC expects Apprenticeship Standard to be approved this year

  11-07-2023 10:46 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The expectation is that Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship will be launched in January 2024.
  
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• Willmott Dixon zero-carbon school wins Passivhaus award

  11-07-2023 10:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school – completed by Willmott Dixon in 2019 – has won an industry award for setting the standard for zero-carbon educational buildings.
  Hackbridge Primary School in the London Borough of Sutton was named winner in the non-domestic category at the UK Passivhaus Awards 2023. Hosted by the UK Passivhaus Trust, the awards recognise buildings that meet the highest standards of energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.
  Designed by Architype for c
  
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• Reconomy’s largest ever in-kind donation will help students develop their IT skills

  11-07-2023 10:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has donated an estimated £22,000 of redundant IT equipment to The Turing Trust, which helps support the education of children across Africa, Asia and disadvantaged communities in the UK.
  Including kit such as laptops, computers, monitors, mobile phones and tablets, it is Reconomy’s largest in-kind donation since partnering with the charity in 2019 and means 2,016 students will now be able to learn vital IT skills.
  The in-kind donation also bring
  
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• Collecting more on-street mixed recycling waste…

  11-07-2023 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Leafield Environmental, the UK’s leading manufacturer and designer of plastic bins are delighted to launch the Heritage Square Recycling Bin in two sizes to collect mixed recyclables in high footfall areas including high-streets, parks, leisure attractions and seaside resorts.
  The Heritage Square recycling bin is available as a 110-litre unit or 240-litre unit and was designed following customer demand for an external recycling bin in keeping with their existing traditionally styled Leafie
  
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