Cleaning Industry news

• Mitie launches cutting-edge cleaning technology platform

  29-09-2023 12:01 via chtmag.com
  
  Mitie has launched its new cleaning intelligence platform, Merlin Connect.
  Merlin Connect harnesses the ability to communicate, collect data and present analytics to create the future of intelligence-led cleaning. The app-based Merlin Connect is accessed by hand-held device and through an online dashboard which generates insights to drive efficiencies, empower cleaning technicians, provide a better user experience and support a demand-led service.
  Merlin Connect provides the ability to collect r
  
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• Winners of the BICSc Awards 2023 revealed

  29-09-2023 11:43 via chtmag.com
  
  The winners of this year’s prestigious BICSc Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony, which was a standout success.
  The renowned, prestigious, British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Awards recognises the exceptional and exemplary efforts of industry stars from the global professional cleaning community.
  Star of TV’s The Chase, Paul Sinha, professional quizzer, comedian, doctor and broadcaster, was the celebrity host who entertained guests at the industry-leading awards
  
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• BICSc award winners 2023

  29-09-2023 11:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced the winners of its 2023 Annual Awards in a special presentation ceremony held at The Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club, which was hosted by Paul Sinha, star of TV’s The Chase, professional quizzer, comedian, doctor and broadcaster.
  The Institute was inundated with entries for this year’s awards, which celebrate brilliance in training and accreditation throughout the cleaning industry and are now recognised as one of t
  
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• Lionsbot International names the Rex winner of its Worldwide Best Performance Award for 2023

  29-09-2023 11:06 via chtmag.com
  
  Lionsbot International, a leading robotic company headquartered in Singapore and with customers in over 30 countries, has announced that the Rex Cleaning Cobot, operated by Bidvest Noonan at Swords Pavilions, is the recipient of its Worldwide Best Performance award for 2023. The efficient use of the Rex at Swords Pavilions has set it apart, enabling it to outperform other machines from around the globe.
  The Rex is one of the most advanced cleaning cobots in Lionsbot’s portfolio. The Rex us
  
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• Julius Rutherfoord renews UGLE deal

  29-09-2023 10:53 via chtmag.com
  
  Julius Rutherfoord & Co, one of London’s largest independent cleaning companies, has successfully retained one of its most prestigious contracts, through a competitive tender process. The contract, awarded by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), underlines the company’s exceptional commitment to excellence and service.
  JR&Co embarked on its partnership with the UGLE, which is the governing body of Freemasonry, in September 2016. The Premier Grand Lodge was founded in Lon
  
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• Julius Rutherfoord retains UGLE contract

  29-09-2023 10:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  One of London’s largest independent cleaning contractors, Julius Rutherfoord, has retained its contract with United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE).
  JR&Co embarked on its partnership with the UGLE, which is the governing body of Freemasonry, in September 2016. The Premier Grand Lodge was founded in London in 1717 and became the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813.
  With a global membership of 175,000 and over 7,000 Lodges, UGLE occupies a unique place of influence. Its headquarters is a
  
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• ISS and Watershed forge global partnership to advance carbon reductions

  29-09-2023 10:25 via cleaningmag.com
  
  ISS A/S is accelerating its progress to reaching full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. By globally implementing Watershed’s carbon accounting solution, ISS will be able to optimise its decarbonisation journey across the ISS enterprise and within clients’ value chains.
  
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• Sodexo’s WasteWatch programme prevents food waste of over one million meals

  29-09-2023 09:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  To mark the United Nation’s International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction (29 September), Sodexo UK and Ireland has released its latest food waste reduction figures which show over the last 12 months (September 2022 to August 2023), the business has again stepped up its WasteWatch programme to prevent food waste equivalent to 1,011,713 meals.
  WasteWatch works by rapidly capturing food waste data and giving clear insights into what is being wasted and why. Teams can t
  
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• BaxterStorey stays on at Birmingham City University

  29-09-2023 08:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The hospitality business has been awarded a nine-year contract renewal to deliver on-campus catering services at Birmingham City University (BCU), in a partnership that will prioritise food sustainability.
  Valued at £40 million over the contact term, the deal will see BaxterStorey continue to provide a dynamic dining experience for staff and students at one of the country’s largest universities. The partnership includes measures to reduce food waste, such as the continued use of
  
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• IFMA launches white paper on the six emerging topics shaping FM

  29-09-2023 08:41 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has published a new white paper which focuses on the six dominant issues, trends and drivers shaping the profession of facility management.
  The report titled ‘Evolution is Never Finished: Insights From IFMA’s Emerging Topics Working Group on How Six Key Topics are Transforming the FM Industry’ addresses:PropTech, AI/Generative AI
  Contending with Climate Change
  Circular Economy
  ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Re
  
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• Edwin James Group launches Digital Academy 

  29-09-2023 08:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The engineering services firm is accelerating its commitment to the upskilling and reskilling of staff with the launch of a new Digital Academy.
  The academy is the third purpose-built training facility to be opened by the group, which has delivered over 85,000 hours of training in the last 12 months.
  The industry skills gap is well documented, and according to the World Economic Forum 50 per cent of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 as the adoption of technology increases.
  Located in th
  
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• Have you had enough of training?

  29-09-2023 01:00
  John Griep at VSR in the Netherlands on a survey suggesting cleaning staff are not keen to learn more.Thirty-nine per cent of cleaning staff say they are not particularly willing to learn new things. This was revealed in a survey conducted by the Dutch Cleaning Industry Labour Relations Board in 2021.At VSR, we find this hard to believe. We feel there is more to these numbers than meets the eye.
  Time to exchange views with VSR members and market players. We did so by means of a webinar. This pla
  
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